Diversity at AUT

AUT is a vibrant and diverse university that recognises that success is not defined by gender, gender identity, socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicity or disability. We are committed to building a safe, positive, and inclusive higher learning environment characterised by the free exchange of diverse ideas, skills and cultural perspectives.

New University Director of Diversity: Professor Edwina Pio

AUT was the first New Zealand university to appoint a Professor of Diversity, Dr Edwina Pio. This year, Edwina’s appointment as University Director of Diversity signals another first in AUT’s strong commitment and actions in the diversity arena. In the new role, Edwina will work to enhance effectiveness and understanding in the crucial areas of advancing diversity and inclusiveness for extensive, vibrant and dynamic relationships with stakeholders.

In the media: Professor Edwina Pio on diversity issues

• Video: ideological and legislative responses to terrorism
  
• Gender and bias fear on the rise (New Zealand Herald)
  
• Transitioning to higher education: journeying with indigenous Maori teen mothers (pdf, Gender and Education)
• Muslim Diaspora in the West and International HRM (pdf, The International Journal of Human Resource Management)
• Professional Migrant Women Decentring Otherness: A Transnational Perspective (pdf, British Journal of Management)
  
• Cultural diversity in Aotearoa (Global Women blog)
  
• Refugee and immigrant millennials struggle to get good jobs (NZ Herald website)
• Time to say 'je suis diversity' (pdf, Global Focus Magazine)

Find out more about diversity at AUT

• AUT's diverse communities
• Professor Edwina Pio