Pacific at AUT

Fa'afetai tele lava to all who joined us for Samoan Language Week at AUT 🇼🇸. We began with a Faigalotu and Ava ceremony, honouring the spiritual and cultural foundations at the heart of Samoa, setting the tone for a full week of trying, teaching, honouring, and celebrating the Gagana Samoa and the rich culture it carries.

Special thanks to the AUT Samoan Student Association for leading many of our celebrations across campus.

In the spirit of this year's theme 'E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nu'u', "From the high mountains are the blessings of the village" — may we continue to uplift and carry the Gagana Samoa.

Applications are now open for the 2027 Manaaki New Zealand Government Scholarships!

Funded by the Government of Aotearoa New Zealand and MFAT, this scholarship supports individuals from the Pacific to pursue tertiary study that grows leadership, strengthens communities, and creates sustainable futures.

We invite all eligible to apply and nominate Auckland University of Technology as their provider. We’re excited to welcome Manaaki scholars to our campus in February 2027 and are committed to supporting each student on their academic and leadership journey.

more details below.
https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-awards-at-aut/manaaki-new-zealand-government-scholarships

Semester 1 has arrived❗️

Last Saturday we opened Orientation Week with Pacific Connections Day, welcoming our first-year students and their families into our AUT Pacific aiga. We shared a glimpse into university life, but more importantly, began building connections that will carry us through the years ahead.

The day also gave students and families the chance to meet the team behind Vā Pasifika, our dedicated Pacific student support service who will be walking alongside them with mentoring, academic guidance, and wellbeing support throughout their journey 🛶🌊

Special thanks to AUT Student hub (South), AUT Schools and Community Partnerships, AUT Business, Economics & Law and our Student reps for supporting this special day 🌺.

📸 Calling all AUT Pacific graduands!�AUT Office of Pacific Advancement is hosting a free professional photoshoot to celebrate you! 🎓✨

🗓 Tue 16 & Wed 17 Dec
⏰ 10:30am – 5pm
📍 Vā Pasifika, City Campus (Level 3, WA Building)

Bring your family & friends! We'll have a chill zone with food and drinks for your support crew. Spots are limited, so make sure you register early.

🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/sgHsLnR24N

"Fakatumau kae fakaakoi tau ‘gana ke mautu a iloga o ‘ta tuā"

Fakatumau kae fakaakoi tau ‘gana ke mautu a iloga o ‘ta tuā means 'preserve and embrace your language to safeguard our heritage identities'.

Freda talks about the importance of culture and language to connect and help those around us.

AUT Tuvalu Language Week - Freda Alefaio This year’s theme for Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu – Tuvalu Language Week is Fakatumau kae fakaakoi tau ‘gana ke mautu a iloga o ‘ta tuāFakatumau kae fakaakoi tau...