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Bicentenary of suicidal New Zealand leader
Friday, 1 July 2005, 11:46 am | Auckland University of Technology
The 5th July 2005 is the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Robert FitzRoy – New Zealand’s most controversial Governor, who ruled from 1843-1845, captain of the HMS Beagle and host of its famous passenger, Charles Darwin, groundbreaking weather ... More >>
Calling all Fiji AUT alumni
Wednesday, 29 June 2005, 4:54 pm | Auckland University of Technology
AUT is calling all Fiji-based graduates to join the Fiji AUT Alumni Chapter, being launched on 1 August 2005 in Suva. The Fiji chapter will join the university's worldwide Alumni Network. More >>
Author condemns Rainbow Warrior bombing hypocrisy
Monday, 27 June 2005, 4:47 pm | Auckland University of Technology
The author of a new book about the Rainbow Warrior bombing today condemned hypocrisy and double standards over the global “war on terrorism”, saying the French secret agents who sabotaged the ship in New Zealand were terrorists and killers. More >>
AUT business academics lead NZ role in GARP
Thursday, 23 June 2005, 5:39 pm | Auckland University of Technology
Two AUT Business Faculty academics have been appointed co-regional directors for New Zealand for the world’s leading organisation for risk managers, the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). More >>
Ponds’ removal improves Manukau water quality
Wednesday, 22 June 2005, 11:23 am | Auckland University of Technology
Removing the Manukau harbour oxidation ponds has substantially improved the quality of the local marine environment, research by AUT masters in applied science student Sarah MacCulloch shows. More >>
Early childhood centre boost for refugees
Wednesday, 22 June 2005, 9:32 am | Auckland University of Technology
AUT’s revamped early childhood education centre at Mangere is a vital step in the healing process for new immigrant families, says centre manager Maria Hayward. More >>
Many parents unaware of obesity in children
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 12:53 am | Auckland University of Technology
Many parents unaware of obesity in children Many parents of obese children are unaware their offspring are dangerously overweight, an AUT study shows. More >>
Olympics may contribute to obesity in China
Thursday, 2 June 2005, 12:47 am | Auckland University of Technology
Sponsors’ products associated with the 2008 Olympics in Beijing will contribute to obesity and its related conditions reaching epidemic levels in China, warn researchers. More >>
$1.25 million for partner violence study
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 3:05 pm | Auckland University of Technology
A proposal to evaluate the effectiveness of partner violence screening in women has been approved by the Health Research Council to the tune of $1.25 million. More >>
AUT Steiner programme first in NZ
Monday, 30 May 2005, 2:35 pm | Auckland University of Technology
New degree courses offered through AUT’s School of Education Te Kura Maatauranga are designed to help meet a worldwide demand for qualified Steiner teachers. More >>
International Gambling Conference Kicks Off Today
Friday, 27 May 2005, 9:31 am | Auckland University of Technology
Stemming the tide of problem gambling in New Zealand and throughout the world will be the focus of the second International Gambling Conference: Policy, Practice and Research - One Year On. More >>
Nobel nominee explains psychology behind genocide
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 4:37 pm | Auckland University of Technology
Nobel peace prize nominee Professor Vamik Volkan will give a public lecture at AUT’s Akoranga campus this week entitled Killing in the name of identity - large group psychology and massive violence. More >>
Keyboard for disabled to unleash potential
Wednesday, 18 May 2005, 9:41 am | Auckland University of Technology
A computer keyboard for the physically disabled will help unleash the creative potential in millions worldwide, say developers. More >>
Men Issues Summit to focus on embattled Kiwi male
Tuesday, 3 May 2005, 10:27 am | Auckland University of Technology
From academic to activist and from psychosocial to social service, the first New Zealand Men’s Issues Summit will look at issues facing Kiwi males from a variety of perspectives. More >>
Use of Competitive Intelligence Cause for Concern
Monday, 2 May 2005, 12:04 am | Auckland University of Technology
A new study into New Zealand companies’ use of competitive intelligence suggests little has been learnt since the last major study in 1997. More >>
Forum tackles migrant mental health issues
Friday, 29 April 2005, 6:43 pm | Auckland University of Technology
Growing concern over mental health issues for migrant and refugee communities was the driver behind today’s workshop co-organised by the West Auckland Shared Vision and AUT’s Centre for Asia and Migrant Health Research. More >>
Challenge set and ready to be answered
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 5:18 pm | Auckland University of Technology
The mighty AuSM/AUT Titans are first time hosts of University Games, the biggest tertiary sporting event in New Zealand, and are ready to claim the shield they deserved to win last year. More >>
Biggest ever Uni Games
Tuesday, 19 April 2005, 4:40 pm | Auckland University of Technology
The first New Zealand University Games to be held in the Auckland area since 1989 will be co-hosted during Anzac week by the Auckland Student Movement (AuSM) and the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). The Games will be based at sports venues ... More >>
Caffeine shown to increase performance in rugby
Friday, 15 April 2005, 1:56 pm | Auckland University of Technology
Caffeine shown to increase performance in rugby players A new study into the effects of caffeine on rugby players suggests it can significantly enhance performance in several ways. More >>
Sloth bigger threat than gluttony
Tuesday, 12 April 2005, 9:27 am | Auckland University of Technology
Sloth bigger threat than gluttony claims leading activity researcher A leading New Zealand physical activity researcher believes inactivity could be contributing more to the obesity epidemic facing the country’s youth than was first thought. More >>
