Xin Ji: The Hero’s Journey
Unitec Dance grad Xin Ji is profiled in Radio NZ’s ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa series, telling his journey from China to coming to New Zealand to study dance at Unitec. Read more on RNZ ..
Protecting our genomic data with GeneCrypt
As more people get their DNA read, the security of that information becomes even more vital. Unitec’s Cybersecurity Research Centre has been working on developing encryption software with GeneCrypt – a joint project with entrepreneur Kris Vette. He talks about the implications of this fast-evolving technology on the Stuff website
Unitec graduate Lisa Reihana receives Queen’s Birthday Honour
Unitec School of Creative Industries proudly congratulates 2014 Master of Design alumni and multi-disciplinary artist, Lisa Reihana (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāituteauru, Ngāi Tūpoto), who was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for services to the arts in yesterday’s Queen’s Birthday Honours! Previously, Lisa was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of… Read more »
Celebrating women’s rugby with Kaha Cup
Unitec Sports and Recreation lecturer Chantal Bakersmith was instrumental in establishing the Kaha Cup for Auckland women’s rugby as a taonga to celebrate the three dominant clubs. Read more here Read more about Chantal Bakersmith here
Unitec School of Architecture 3D Modelling features on Radio New Zealand
Unitec School of Architecture lecturer Assoc Prof Dr Renata Jadresin-Milic was interviewed on Radio New Zealand by Wallace Chapman about the School’s 3-D modelling project for digital preservation of Heritage buildings, with a focus on Building One. Listen to interview here Read more here
TechWeek event praised by top IT professional
Blog: Victoria MacLennan from IT Professionals NZ was guest speaker at the Unitec-hosted TechWeek event: The Future is Closer Than You Think! She shared her experience in her blog. More»
Architecture lecturer accepted by world’s best university
NZ Herald: Architecture lecturer Jacqueline Paul has been awarded a full scholarship to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. More»
Gina Ferguson takes out Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Awards
The Big Idea: Creative Industries is not short on artistic talent. Senior Lecturer Gina Ferguson took out the Fieldays No. 8 Wire National Art Awards for the second year running, and second place as well! Read more
Budding architect excited by city centre proposal
Sunlive: Masters of Architecture graduate Jordan Hansen was excited to see ideas from his thesis included in a proposed design for Tauranga’s city centre. Read more