AUT School of Communication Studies

01/12/2025

'Oopsie NZ' is a five-part documentary podcast series produced by radio & audio media lecturer Dr Lewis Tennant.

'Five New Zealand ventures that didn’t quite go to plan — bold ideas, intrepid experiments, naked ambition, and mostly good intentions.'

Episode One: The Flag Referendums is now live, with a new episode's every fortnight to the end of January.

Listen & follow here:
https://linktr.ee/lewistennant

12/11/2025

AUT’s Communication for Social Change Research Centre is holding its inaugural conference on the 1st and 2nd of December.

Rethinking Tomorrow: Emerging Research for Social Change is a two-day event dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time:
Artificial Intelligence & Social Change
Technologies & Everyday Life
Gender, Sexual Diversity & Social In/tolerance
Race, Racism & Cultural Differences
Structural Inequalities
Migrants, Refugees & Lived experiences
Indigeneity in Aotearoa and the Pacific
Climate emergency
Social Policy & Governance
Advocacy & Education

The conference is being held at AUT’s City Campus. Attendees can also join online for access to the online stream as well as an online livestream to the main conference room.

We have three amazing keynotes - Dr Gary Payinda, Dr Emmy Rākete and Professor Mohan Dutta - as well as over 60 presenters who will showcase their research, their insights and their perspectives on how to address the challenges of our time and RETHINK TOMORROW.

We invite you to register and be a part of these important conversations.
Either Scan the QR code on the attached poster or go to https://events.humanitix.com/rethinking-tomorrow-emerging-research-for-social-change/tickets to buy your ticket!

17/04/2025

AUT School of Communication Studies presents the fourth annual NZ Podcasting Summit. The summit caters for the podcast curious and podcast professionals, as well as everyone in-between. Join us on Saturday May 10 in the WG Building. For further info & to register, head to nzpodsummit.com/2025

05/02/2025

The School of Communication Studies have developed a new Masters of Communication programme and we are taking enrolments now! 🎓

The Masters of Communication Studies is a brand new qualification that will appeal to alumni who are thinking about a career change, those who wish to upskill in their chosen professions, or those looking to refresh their skills and advance their careers.

Potential applicants can select one specialisation from three possible options: Communication Leadership, Media Innovation, and Inclusive Journalism.

Communication Leadership- equips you with advanced strategies and skills to effectively guide diverse audiences through crises, societal challenges, and the evolving digital landscape. 🧑‍🏫

Inclusive Journalism- empowers you to challenge traditional media, amplify diverse voices, and create impactful content that addresses societal inequalities and fosters social cohesion. ✍

Media & Innovation- prepares you to lead in the dynamic media landscape by mastering digital communication, transmedia strategies, and innovation management in the creative economy. 🎦

Details of the program can be found here: https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/communication-studies/courses/master-of-communication-studies.

Each course will be taught every second week over the semester. So, there are 6 in person classes to attend. All classes are in the evening from 6 – 8 pm. Additionally, each course has one Saturday workshop, from 9 am to 4 pm. The program starts on 3 March 2025.

Make sure you enrol for what is going to be an exciting opportunity 😃

https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/communication-studies/courses/master-of-communication-studies.

21/01/2025

We have just launched the world's first indigenous journalism course as part of a wider revamp of our school's Master's programme...

Gregory Treadwell, AUT head of journalism, says the course is about “giving indigenous journalists the space to go back to the source.”

04/12/2024

Senior Lecturer Trevor Plant (or Suzie Kato's friend Trevor as he's known to the tamariki) captured recording the latest episode of the Suzie & Friends podcast. Within our school Trevor has mentored our radio majors for 20+ years, helping build many well-known & well-regarded media careers. Ka pai Trevor.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/suzy-and-friends

02/12/2024

What a fantastic past couple of weeks it has been for our eight AUT Communication Studies students Sophie Albornett, Sylvia Mokuoane, Teofilo James Garcia Hannah, Joel Bennett , Katie Dahl, Isla Richardson, Suzie Kim, and Olivia Cowie currently on the study tour in Malaysia.

Their journey so far has seen a three week stay at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam - with a bonus trip to World Heritage City Malacca and a visit through the UiTM Rembau campus.

The group participated in several insightful field trips during their stay, including meeting with PETRONAS at the iconic Twin Towers. Students saw first-hand the corporate application of crisis management strategies in a high-stake environment.

Adding to their experience, the students met with representatives from Malaysia's Ministry of Communication and Bernama TV to discuss global communication trends, technology, and the implication of artificial intelligence in the communication field.

The students thoroughly enjoyed joining classes, engaging in campus life, and meeting Malaysian peers and staff. One of the students, Teofilo, was even interviewed by Bernama Radio about their study tour and campus experience.

Thanks to everyone at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) for being such wonderful hosts and making this trip so engaging and valuable. Special thanks to Dr. Wan Norbani Wan Noordin for making it possible.

This tour is not only an academic milestone but also a unique opportunity to foster cross-cultural learning and build relationships. Keep your eyes peeled for what is to come on the tour next!

(Post credit – Olivia Cowie)

19/11/2024

With 14 community newspapers due to close, too many parts of NZ are becoming ‘news deserts’ - Senior Lecturer Greg Treadwell.

Once a key source of information and a training ground for young journalists, community newspapers are now an endangered species. It’s bad news for the news industry – but even worse for the public.

07/11/2024

Much has been happening for the eight AUT Communication Studies students currently on the study tour of Malaysia!

Not only have they attended the signing of an MoU with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), but they have also been in the classroom, engaged in screen production practices, and immersed themselves in culture, all as part of the overseas education experience.

You can read more about the signing of the MoU here: https://www.buletintv3.my/nasional/uitm-aut-pertingkat-kolaborasi-pendidikan-dan-penyelidikan/

And make sure to keep checking in to see more of what the study tour has on offer 🙂

29/10/2024

In case you missed it, Professor Wayne Hope appeared on the Waatea Sunday Morning Political Podcast US Election Special to talk all things US politics.

If you didn't get a chance to hear "Te Huinga Pōti", you can check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments below.

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