AUT - Auckland University of Technology

05/06/2026

Champions on campus 🏆🧡

AUT staff and students recently had the opportunity to get up close with the Auckland FC A-League Championship Trophy at Te Āhuru Recreation Centre on AUT's City Campus.

As Auckland FC’s exclusive university partner, AUT is proud to support the club and celebrate this historic achievement with our community. From dedicated football fans to students seeing the trophy for the first time, the showcase brought together people from across the university to share in an exciting moment for Auckland sport.

A huge thank you to Auckland FC for bringing the trophy to campus and giving our staff and students the chance to be part of the celebrations.

03/06/2026

26/05/2026

Yesterday was a huge moment for Auckland FC. But not just because of the trophy 🏆

From lifting the A-League trophy in Penrose to inspiring a new generation of football fans and players across Tāmaki Makaurau, AFC has built something bigger than a team this season. They’ve built a loyal community.

With record numbers of young people getting involved in football, and celebrations that reflected the cultures of our city, this win felt special - on and off the pitch.
Proud to partner with a club that puts community at the heart of everything they do. 💙

21/05/2026

What if ordering lunch could help support Auckland’s street whānau?

Competing against 39 other groups, the team developed “Feed Forward”, a campaign designed to help strengthen community engagement and fundraising outcomes for Merge Café through a proposed Uber Eats partnership.
Inspired by Merge Café’s kaupapa of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and kotahitanga, the students created a purpose-driven campaign that explored how everyday actions could create meaningful community impact.

Their work earned them $1,500 in funding to help bring the campaign to life alongside Merge Café, with plans to continue collaborating and volunteering with the organisation moving forward.

Congratulations to AUT students Alesha O’Connor (Team Leader), Anais Shand, Mirika Armstrong, Orion Houseman, also known as 'Team Ammo', for winning the Merge Café marketing competition 👏

A fantastic example of AUT students using creativity, strategy, and innovation to create real-world impact.

20/05/2026

As Auckland prepares for a historic A-League Grand Final this weekend, we’re immensely proud to stand behind Auckland FC as their exclusive university partner.

Congratulations to the players, coaching staff and wider club – reaching a home Grand Final is a remarkable achievement and a reflection of the hard work, resilience and ambition that has united the team and inspired supporters across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Thank you Auckland FC for bringing Aucklanders together, for the energy you have brought to the city, for creating opportunities and inspiring the next generation of footballers.

Go Auckland FC, we are behind you all the way!

19/05/2026

Supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs 💡

Eight AUT students have received nearly $60,000 in joint seed funding from AUT and The King's Trust through the pilot Ara Tipu Start-Up programme, helping turn innovative business ideas into real-world impact.

From creative services and technology solutions to ethical apparel and community ventures, these student-led ideas reflect the creativity, diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit within our AUT community.

AUT is proud to partner with The King’s Trust to empower students with the skills, confidence and support to grow their ideas while they study.

Read more about the programme and the inspiring students behind it below. 👇

Eight AUT students have received nearly $60,000 in joint AUT and King’s Trust seed funding to help grow their businesses while studying

15/05/2026

Go big or go ball! AUT is heading to Nationals! 🏀

Cheer on your AUT men's & women's 3x3 basketball teams at the National Uni Champs!

📅 Saturday 16 May
📍 Hiwa Recreation Centre, University of Auckland
🆓 Free entry!

⏰ Tip-off times:
🟠 AUT Women vs Massey - 11am
🟠 AUT Men vs Auckland - 11.25am

Pool play runs all day, with finals on Sunday and a spot at the FISU Oceania Championships on the line!

Be there or be square. Actually, just be there. Ball is life. 🙂‍↕️👌

12/05/2026

Happy Rotuman Language Week!

11/05/2026

You CAN sit with us... There’s still time to jump into one of our 90+ student-led clubs across all three campuses. Whether it’s sports, academic, cultural, or {something niche} – there’s a community waiting for you.

Follow the link below to find your crew and get involved!
https://tinyurl.com/yjfjaave

08/05/2026

How far did you travel for AUT? ✈️🌍
For many, university is the beginning of something new – a step into independence, growth and possibility.

For others, it’s even more than that – a journey across borders, cultures and comfort zones in pursuit of something bigger.

Today, we celebrate the students who took that leap of faith, who brought their stories, perspectives and ambitions with them.
Who now help shape the vibrant, diverse whānau we’re proud to be part of at AUT.

05/05/2026

Community at the heart of everything we do. 💚 Ngā mihi nui to all who took part!

04/05/2026

✈️ Flights cancelled? Fuel prices got you grounded? Don't stress. 😌

Your passport to the world starts on campus. 🌍

No layovers. No baggage fees. Just bring your mates and your appetite. 🍜

This is AUT Worldwide!

📍 5–7 May across South, North and City Campuses; 1 campus per day, link in bio for the full schedule
👗 Rep your cultural attire and score yourself some spot prizes
🍜 Eat your way around the world
🎶 Boogie down with live music, dance and performances

Follow the link in below for more info
🔗https://tinyurl.com/33we92an

22/04/2026

Proof that one opportunity can change everything. An incredible programme that builds confidence, community and careers through the craft of bread.

Building Careers, One Loaf at a Time 🎓🍞✨
Sometimes, all it takes is one opportunity to change a life. Founded by Ana Djokovic, The Bread Collective is a transformative programme proudly hosted by AUT Hospitality and Tourism at our AUT - Auckland University of Technology City Campus, supporting former refugees into employment through the universal craft of bread baking.

By combining professional baking skills with holistic support - including language lessons and industry networking - this initiative removes barriers to employment and creates real-world pathways for its students.

The project grew from a shared vision between Ana and Senior Lecturer Arno Sturny, proving that when we back potential early, the impact is profound. With recent support from Foundation North and successful alumni placements at top bakeries like Daily Bread, The Bread Collective continues to turn potential into employment.

We are proud to support an initiative that fosters belonging, one loaf at a time. 🎓🤝

Read more about this initiative here: https://lnkd.in/eATh8Qdj

20/04/2026

AUT has reached an exciting milestone with the opening of its new Biomedical Science Clinic, helping strengthen research that supports better health outcomes for Māori and Pacific communities.

With the addition of the Invitrogen Attune Xenith Flow Cytometer, researchers can now take a deeper approach to studying the immune system and contribute to addressing important gaps in global research.

This new clinic and instrument represents a step forward for AUT – growing in-house expertise, supporting community-focused research, and advancing more equitable health outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples.

20/04/2026

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.”

Access to these medical and mental health services shouldn’t be a privilege; they should be a right.

Located above Te Āhuru Recreation Centre, we’re proud to open our new wellness centre, Mōwai. A space designed to support, uplift and care for our students.

We hope Mōwai becomes a place where all students – especially those who have faced barriers to accessing medical and mental health services – can come to feel seen, supported and safe.❤️

This space brings together support for mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing under one roof. By transforming an existing office floor, Mōwai now includes private counselling spaces, medical clinic rooms and a dedicated Rainbow student services space, all within an environment that is comforting, inclusive and grounded in care.

A huge thank you to our partners, Jasmax for helping bring this vision to life and creating a space that truly centres the wellbeing of our students.

13/04/2026

What challenges us, changes us.

Hear from our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Damon Salesa, about the exciting launch of AUT Global, our student exchange programme.

AUT Global is your passport to a world of opportunities, find out where it could take you: https://www.aut.ac.nz/student-life/opportunities-and-careers/international-student-exchange

10/04/2026

Big news. Big climb. Big impact. AUT jumped 15 places to rank 23rd in the world for sport-related subjects 🏆
From hands-on learning to research that shapes sport globally, this is knowledge that works – on and off the field.
Find out how we got here.
https://tinyurl.com/2p9r96bx

19/03/2026

Science meets splash! 🌊 Developed by Professor Patria Hume and the AUT human performance team, ManuTech brings real data into one of Aotearoa’s most iconic moves.

16/03/2026

Our interior design, engineering and architecture students visited the recently completed Meredith Connell office fit-out in central Auckland.

A big thank you to the host, AUT alum Raji Rai. The guided site visit gave students the chance to see how multidisciplinary teams collaborate in a commercial fitout environment – from interior and spatial design through to engineering integration.

Experiences like this bring Knowledge That Works to life and show the powerful connection between our past and present students 🧡

12/03/2026

If you saw a lot of orange at Round the Bays… that was us 🧡👟

This year, 395 AUT students and staff from our City, North and South Campuses took part, making Team AUT the largest non-sponsored team in the event!

It was fantastic to see our community come together and represent AUT with pride among tens of thousands of participants across Tāmaki Makaurau.

A great day celebrating connection, community and the AUT whānau.

02/03/2026

Semester 1 Orientation has wrapped up, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our newest students 🧡

Across our campuses, we’ve seen students connecting with peers, exploring opportunities, and taking their first steps into university life. Orientation is more than an introduction; it’s the start of belonging.

We are proud to welcome each student as they begin their AUT journey and look forward to seeing the ideas, ambition and impact they will bring to AUT, and to the world.

23/02/2026

Who are the young leaders shaping the future of Aotearoa?

Nominations are now open for the YWCA Y25 List, which recognises young wāhine and gender-diverse leaders aged 15–25 across Aotearoa. Many AUT students, graduates and alumni have been recognised on the Y25 List for their outstanding contributions over the years.

AUT is proud to support this programme, which celebrates and connects emerging leaders and unsung heroes from across the country.

If you know an AUT student or alumna achieving great things, submit a nomination or encourage them to nominate themselves.

Nominations are free and close Sunday 15 March 2026.

Link to nomination process: https://tinyurl.com/2hw599vw
Learn more about the Y25 programme: https://tinyurl.com/46yw74t9

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22/02/2026

Be a lifesaver and donate blood at the AUT City Campus.
Aotearoa needs more than 2,500 donations every week to make sure blood is available for those who need it. The gift of blood can only be given from one person to another. By putting aside a small part of your day, you can make a life-changing difference to someone in need.

AUT Blood Drive – 2026
AUT City Campus
WA224 – WA Building, 55 Wellesley St East
Mon 23 Feb & Tues 24 Feb
10am-4pm

19/02/2026

What a day 🌈 Last Sunday we had the joy of attending Big Gay Out. A celebration bursting with colour, music and community. It was a powerful reminder of pride and self‑expression in all its forms.

We loved being part of a space grounded in manaakitanga (care and respect) and kotahitanga (togetherness), where people could connect, celebrate diversity and show up as their unapologetic selves.

15/02/2026

Sorry to interrupt your summer… but it’s almost class time! ☀️

From tomorrow, we’re welcoming new students for Orientation! ⏳ Returning students, see you Mon 23 Feb. 🙂‍↕️🫡

📍 City Campus: Mon 16 Feb
- postgrad & international studies
📍 City Campus: Tue 17 & Wed 18 Feb
📍 North Campus: Thu 19 Feb
📍 South Campus: Fri 20 Feb