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It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our much-loved and respected colleague, Lance Laulala, on Friday, 4 July 2025. The Academic Development Lecturer is remembered as a man of humility, kindness, and generosity, who loved his job. Lance made a difference in the lives of many ākonga and kaimahi over his… Read more »
Kam na mauri (Greetings)! Kiribati Language Week (Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati) is being celebrated this week from 6-12 July 2025 and we are acknowledging our small but vibrant Kiribati whānau at Unitec. Unitec Pacific Centre invites kaimahi and ākonga to a one-day workshop on Wednesday, 9 July to demonstrate simple Kiribati weaving using natural… Read more »
Unitec is looking to create more opportunities to partner with the arts and creative sector after hosting a visit from the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Paul Goldsmith on Tuesday. Minister Goldsmith was keen to get an insight into our important mahi in this sector during a tour of the School of Creative Industries… Read more »
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our esteemed colleague and dear friend, Rodger Gibb, on 24 May 2025. Rodger was a member of Unitec’s Civil Engineering Department for more than 20 years, where his expertise, dedication, and warmth left a lasting impact on students and staff who knew him. Born… Read more »
Unitec hosted a pōwhiri for the touring French rugby team at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae on Monday. A number of kaimahi were present to support the marae team in welcoming our overseas guests. The seventy-five-strong French delegation, which included players, officials and media travelling with the team, were welcomed on to Ngākau Māhaki by a… Read more »
Unitec has hosted a delegation from the Philippines Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). They were here to explore potential opportunities and collaboration with both Unitec and MIT across shared areas of interest. The Filipino delegation led by CHED Chair J. Prospero De Vera III was given… Read more »
Master of Applied Technologies (Computing) student Manochitra Loganathan has been named as a finalist in Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa, an international pitch competition that challenges students and early-career professionals to present their breakthrough ideas in just three minutes. Manochitra is one of 22 finalists who will take part in the national Falling Labs final staged by… Read more »
Twenty one new kaimahi were welcomed into the Unitec whānau in a pōwhiri ceremony held at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae on Wednesday. The pōwhiri was attended by the Senior Leadership Team, Pae Arahi Hare Paniora and Pou Whakarewa Matauranga (MIT), Dr Wiremu Manaia, our Marae team and Managers from Student Support Services. Executive Director, Peseta… Read more »
Fifteen graduates are a step closer to joining the New Zealand Police after completing the Pre-Police Prep Course at Unitec. Semester One graduates celebrated with family and friends at their Graduation Celebration at Unitec on Wednesday, which was also attended by our kaimahi and police representatives. The course is based on a long-standing relationship between… Read more »
Current and past students of Dr Christoph Schnoor joined colleagues, friends and family of the German-born academic for his Professorial Address at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae on Thursday. They came to celebrate his promotion to the rank of professor, while reflecting on his research career in architectural theory and history, along with twenty-one years of… Read more »
