{"id":11402,"date":"2026-08-13T09:58:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T21:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/?p=11402"},"modified":"2026-08-13T09:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T21:58:27","slug":"meet-auts-five-research-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/?p=11402","title":{"rendered":"Meet AUT&#8217;s Five Research Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that AUT has five transdisciplinary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aut.ac.nz\/research\/research-networks-institutes-and-centres\">research networks<\/a>? These networks bring together researchers from across the university to unite around shared research themes. Postgraduate students are welcome to join, and this is a great way to meet potential colleagues and collaborators who share your research interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of the five networks (below) will be represented at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aut.ac.nz\/research\/research-week\">AUT Wiki Rangahau | Research Week<\/a> so you can go along and check out their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Research Network<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AUT Research Week event<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/moanaroa.aut.ac.nz\/\">Moanaroa AUT Pacific Research Network<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/moanaroa.aut.ac.nz\/moanaroa-mana-ola-conference-2026\">Moanaroa Mana Ola<\/a>: Navigating Health Together &#8211; Interdisciplinary Pacific Health Research Conference<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/terangatukutuku.aut.ac.nz\/\">Te Ranga Tukutuku AUT M\u0101ori Research Network<\/a> <\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aut.ac.nz\/events\/nga-hua-a-tane-te-wananga-aut-maori-research-symposium-2026\">Ng\u0101 hua a T\u0101ne-te-w\u0101nanga<\/a> &#8211; AUT M\u0101ori Research Symposium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ttrn.aut.ac.nz\/\">Te Rau Auaha AUT Transformational Technologies Research Network<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aut.ac.nz\/events\/aut-research-networks-showcase\">AUT Research Networks Showcase<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/regen.aut.ac.nz\/\">Te Whare T\u016broa AUT Regenerative Environments Research Network<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aut.ac.nz\/events\/aut-research-networks-showcase\">AUT Research Networks Showcase<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/wellbeing.aut.ac.nz\/\">Toi o te Ora AUT Wellbeing Research Network<\/a> &#8211; co-hosting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aut.ac.nz\/events\/aut-research-networks-showcase\">AUT Research Networks Showcase<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aut.ac.nz\/events\/aut-research-networks-showcase\">AUT Research Networks Showcase<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to connect with these networks at their upcoming events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AUT Research Networks Showcase<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 2 September 2026<br><strong>Time: <\/strong>9am \u2013 3pm<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> WG308, AUT City campus<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosted by Toi o te Ora \u2013 AUT Wellbeing Research Network, Te Whare T\u016broa \u2013 AUT Regenerative Environments Research Network, and Te Rau Auaha \u2013 AUT Transformational Technologies Research Network, this interactive session provides an opportunity to connect across AUT\u2019s research networks, hear about emerging priorities, and explore how we can collectively respond to a rapidly changing research environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Session 1<\/strong>:&nbsp;<strong>Understanding the Changing Research Funding Landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Guest speakers: Research Funding New Zealand (RFNZ) members Professor Peter Hunter and Brett Cowan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter and Brett will share insights into the current research funding landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand, including recent changes, the implications for universities and researchers, and opportunities emerging from this evolving environment. The session will provide space to discuss how researchers can adapt, collaborate, and position their work to support impactful research outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Session 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Responding to this Change \u2013 Building Partnerships and Future Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A panel discussion will bring together researchers and research leaders to explore the evolving research environment and how AUT can collectively respond to emerging challenges and opportunities. The discussion will consider changing funder expectations, shifting research priorities, and the growing importance of meaningful partnerships with industry, communities, and other stakeholders. We will explore practical approaches for researchers to maximise impact, build meaningful collaborations, and identify new opportunities in a changing research landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2026-aut-research-week-te-wiki-rangahau.lilregie.com\/\">Register here<\/a> to attend the event. Refreshments will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/f37cc142-35c0-43d7-97e9-cd18678198df.png?resize=1024%2C175&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/f37cc142-35c0-43d7-97e9-cd18678198df.png?resize=1024%2C175&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/f37cc142-35c0-43d7-97e9-cd18678198df.png?resize=300%2C51&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/f37cc142-35c0-43d7-97e9-cd18678198df.png?resize=150%2C26&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/f37cc142-35c0-43d7-97e9-cd18678198df.png?resize=768%2C132&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/f37cc142-35c0-43d7-97e9-cd18678198df.png?resize=1536%2C263&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/f37cc142-35c0-43d7-97e9-cd18678198df.png?resize=2048%2C351&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/f37cc142-35c0-43d7-97e9-cd18678198df.png?resize=750%2C128&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Moanaroa Mana Ola: Navigating Health Together<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 September 2026<br><strong>Time: <\/strong>Varies by day<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> MH102 + MH116, AUT South campus<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moanaroa.aut.ac.nz\/moanaroa-mana-ola-conference-2026\">Moanaroa Mana Ola: Navigating Health Together <\/a>is an interdisciplinary Pacific Health Research Conference grounded in the proverb \u201cE dua na liga e sega ni bau tara na koro\u201d \u2013 one hand alone cannot build a village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosted by AUT\u2019s Moanaroa AUT Pacific Research Network, with support from the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences Nofo a Kainga Pacific advancement office, the conference brings together researchers, practitioners, creatives, policymakers and community leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moanaroa Mana Ola explores culturally grounded, clinically effective and innovative interdisciplinary pathways that uplift mana and advance holistic Pacific wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/phrc2026.lilregie.com\/\">Register here<\/a> &#8211; please note that a fee of $50 (student) or $100 (general admission) applies. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moanaroa-Mana-Ola.png?resize=600%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moanaroa-Mana-Ola.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moanaroa-Mana-Ola.png?resize=300%2C100&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moanaroa-Mana-Ola.png?resize=150%2C50&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ng\u0101 hua a T\u0101ne-te-w\u0101nanga &#8211; AUT M\u0101ori Research Symposium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday 25 August 2026<br><strong>Time: <\/strong>8:30am &#8211; 3:30pm<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Te Pou Theatre, Corbans Estate, 2 Mount Lebanon Lane, Henderson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nau mai, haere mai, tahuiti mai ki t\u0113nei huihuinga o ng\u0101 kairangahau M\u0101ori ki AUT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aut.ac.nz\/events\/nga-hua-a-tane-te-wananga-aut-maori-research-symposium-2026\">Ng\u0101 Hua a T\u0101ne-te-w\u0101nanga \u2014 AUT M\u0101ori Research Symposium 2026<\/a>, presented in collaboration with Te Kawerau \u0101 Maki, celebrating the strength of connection within our research wh\u0101nau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on previous symposia, we welcome M\u0101ori researchers at all stages \u2014 from established leaders to emerging voices \u2014 to share Indigenous methodologies, interdisciplinary innovation, and transformative thinking. Together, and grounded in the whenua of Te Kawerau \u0101 Maki, we weave a wh\u0101riki of knowledge that showcases the vital contributions of M\u0101ori research to Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>N\u0101u te rourou, n\u0101ku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi<\/em><br><em>With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/nga-hua-a-tane-te-wananga-aut-maori-research-symposium-2026\">Register here<\/a> &#8211; please note the off-campus location. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nga-hua-a-tane-te-wananga.webp?resize=1024%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nga-hua-a-tane-te-wananga.webp?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nga-hua-a-tane-te-wananga.webp?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nga-hua-a-tane-te-wananga.webp?resize=150%2C75&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nga-hua-a-tane-te-wananga.webp?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nga-hua-a-tane-te-wananga.webp?resize=750%2C375&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nga-hua-a-tane-te-wananga.webp?w=1250&amp;ssl=1 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage you to take part in these and the many other events&nbsp;happening across AUT during&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aut.ac.nz\/research\/research-week\">Research Week | Te Wiki Rangahau<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;2026. All AUT staff and research students are welcome to attend; and most events are open to the wider community as well.&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https:\/\/2026-aut-research-week-te-wiki-rangahau.lilregie.com\/\">Click here to register<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;for your choice of events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions? Contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:research.week@aut.ac.nz\"><u>research.week@aut.ac.nz<\/u><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that AUT has five transdisciplinary research networks? These networks bring together researchers from across the university to unite around shared research themes. 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