Communication studies news

Award-winning student journalism

International success for AUT journalism student recognises the real-world impact of revitalising language.

Cassette tapes are making a comeback

For a supposedly obsolete music format, audio cassette sales seem to be set on fast forward at the moment.

AUT’s big, bright career conversations

Which careers will disappear because of AI? How will young people’s future careers evolve and help us to sort fact from fiction?

New Dean for DCT

Professor Suzanne Wilkinson has been appointed to the position of Dean of the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies.

Virtual Production Studio Showreel

AUT’s Virtual Production Studio is open for business – as showcased in this promotional video crafted by the Studio team.

Emotional landscape of language revival

Receptive bilingualism was at the heart of Te Ipukarea researchers Dr Nogiata Tukimata & Dr Toiroa Williams presentation at PULiiMA 2025.

Why has trust in news fallen?

We live in an age of declining trust in public institutions: parliament, health and education systems, courts and police have all suffered over the decade

Taylor Swift is filling a ‘blank space’ in academic research

A new book explores how Swift studies is bringing the cultural phenomena of Taylor Swift into academia.

Challenges covering climate emergency

The challenges faced by journalists covering the climate emergency will be at the heart of a public symposium at AUT next month.

NZ Podcasting Summit 2025

Be part of a record-setting attempt at this year’s NZ Podcasting Summit, presented by AUT’s School of Communication Studies and Verbal Highs.