Research in health sciences

We have strong connections with the health sector and deliver leading research across the field of health sciences. Our research projects are often developed collaboratively to address organisational and workforce needs.

AG飞禽走兽电子 is home to world-leading researchers across the field of health sciences. We’ve led the world’s largest study of problem gambling treatments, run New Zealand’s only longitudinal study of Pacific Island families and have New Zealand’s only centre for eHealth.

Centres, groups and institutes focusing on research in health

Research degrees

Explore our research expertise

AG飞禽走兽电子's academic supervisors are recognised world-class researchers who have the expert knowledge to guide you throughout your studies.

If you’re interested in applying to a PhD or MPhil, email doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz first to assess your eligibility for the programme.

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Will AI Save Us? With the BBC’s Laura Ellis (AG飞禽走兽电子 Technology in Society Series)
Wednesday 14 May, 5pm - 6:30pm
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A virtual vision for research
17 Apr, 2025
AG飞禽走兽电子 hosted an immersive three-day workshop entitled "Developing Virtual Reality (VR)Therapeutic Potential in Forensic Mental Health and Intellectual Disability ...
AG飞禽走兽电子 academic Mangor Pederson sitting at AG飞禽走兽电子 City Campus.
New podcast: concussions in sport
24 Jan, 2025
AG飞禽走兽电子’s new podcast features academics and former All Blacks to demystify concussions and give insight into the risks and benefits of playing contact sports.
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Online gaming leading to gambling harm
29 Nov, 2024
New research from AG飞禽走兽电子’s Pacific Islands Families shows regular online gaming as a teenager is a significant predictor of gambling harm at aged 22.
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Brain haemorrhage disparities across NZ
17 Oct, 2024
Life-threatening brain haemorrhages, a type of stroke, are more common and deadlier in rural Aotearoa than in urban areas, according to a new AG飞禽走兽电子 study.
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Concussion has massive impact on jobs
01 Oct, 2024
A new study highlights the impact of concussions on Kiwis’ earnings and employment; showing even a mild brain injury can lead to long-term loss of income.
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Jerry Wells Hagaria
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Ainda Piako Kepon
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Mulisa Debela
Great graduatesMulisa DebelaFacilities Assistant Manager, Mangere Refugee Resettlement CentreMaster of Public Health
Bachelor of Health ScienceWhen Mulisa Debela first came to New Zealand, he arrived at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. Now he works there himself and enjoys supporting others.When Mulisa Debela first came to New Zealand, he arrived at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. Now he works there himself and enjoys supporting others.
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Jerry Wells Hagaria
Great graduatesJerry Wells HagariaMaster of Disaster Risk Management and Development
Graduate Diploma in Health ScienceHis goal is to help communities reduce disaster and climate risks, says Jerry Wells Hagaria who came to AG飞禽走兽电子 from the Solomon Islands to study health sciences.His goal is to help communities reduce disaster and climate risks, says Master of Disaster Risk Management and Development student Jerry Wells Hagaria who came to AG飞禽走兽电子 from the Solomon Islands, supported by a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand – Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship.
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Skyler Watt
Great graduatesSkyler WattBachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Graduate Diploma in Health ScienceThe student culture at AG飞禽走兽电子 is warm and supportive, says Skyler Watt who is currently finishing his Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Psychology.The student culture at AG飞禽走兽电子 is warm and supportive, says Skyler Watt who is currently finishing his Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Psychology.
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Ainda Piako Kepon
Great graduatesAinda Piako KeponMaster of Public HealthShe wants to help the women and girls of Papua New Guinea, says Master of Public Health student Ainda Piako Kepon who came to AG飞禽走兽电子 as an international student.She wants to help the women and girls of Papua New Guinea, says Master of Public Health student Ainda Piako Kepon who came to AG飞禽走兽电子 as an international student, supported by a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand – Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship. For her Master of Public Health research, Ainda is investigating how to strengthen the sexual and reproductive health of displaced women and children in Melanesia.
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Najmah
Great graduatesNajmahLecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, South Sumatra, IndonesiaDoctor of PhilosophyShe wanted to gain international experience and knowledge at the doctoral level to share with her students and colleagues, says public health alumna Dr Najmah.She wanted to gain international experience and knowledge at the doctoral level to share with her students and colleagues, says public health alumna Dr Najmah.
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