Symposium to look at setting tertiary learners up for success in a world of AI

The third annual Tūwhitia! symposium will see more than 120 senior tertiary education decision makers gather at Unitec’s Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae next month. The theme of this year’s Tertiary Education Commission conference will be Setting tertiary education learners up for success in a world profoundly impacted by artificial intelligence. Because of the interest in… Read more »

Consultation around changes to the NZQCF and NZQA Rules

NZQA is currently consulting on proposed changes to the: New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF): This includes updates to level and qualification-type descriptors, as well as the visual representation of the NZQCF. The NZQCF technical booklet: Revisions are proposed to reflect changes to the NZQCF and improve accessibility and usability for different audiences. NZQA… Read more »

Focus on our mental health

Mental health awareness Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, enabling individuals to effectively cope with life’s challenges, realise their potential, learn, work productively, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. It plays a vital role in our ability to make informed decisions, cultivate relationships, and influence the world around us. If you’re… Read more »

Last minute Super Mario-theme change helps win research excellence award

Student Central and Ask Me Manager Jeffrey Wu has won Unitec’s annual 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) postgraduate challenge – the first time that a staff member has taken out the coveted title. The primary aim of the challenge is to help master’s students communicate their thesis projects dynamically and concisely. Participants are judged on the quality… Read more »

Hackathon winners using AI to help businesses reduce carbon footprint

Unitec student team Sustainable Data Miners won first place in a recent generative artificial intelligence (AI) Hackathon hosted by Unitec’s School of Computing, Electrical and Applied Technology, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AI partner Promptech. Their winning project was a carbon footprint tracking solution, designed to help businesses educate employees on monitoring… Read more »

Longstanding Shandong partnership celebrated

More than twenty years of successful partnership between Shandong Province in China and Unitec was celebrated with the visit of two key educational organisations last week. Senior leaders from Shandong Provincial Education Department and Shandong Jianzhu University met with representatives from Unitec to explore potential new areas of collaboration in fields such as Computing, Engineering,… Read more »

Student Course Surveys now open

Semester 2 student course surveys are now open for three weeks from Monday 14 October to Sunday 3 November. Please note: These are different surveys to the Student NPS survey that students are also asked to complete. Students can access their course surveys using this link: www.unitec.ac.nz/ratemycourse This link can be used by all students… Read more »

Unitec Excellence Awards Ngā Tohu Kairangi o Wairaka

Save the date and nominate! Get ready to shine a spotlight on the remarkable talent and dedication we have at Unitec and save the date for our Excellence Awards on Thursday, 28 November! As we approach the end of another year, we want to recognise and celebrate those among us who have made an exceptional… Read more »

Can Artificial Intelligence help solve sustainability issues?

Creating innovative solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals is the theme of a three-day GenAI Hackathon hosted this week by Unitec, in collaboration with AI company Promptech and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The idea behind the event was co-developed by Dr Masoud Shakiba, senior lecturer in Unitec’s School of Computing, Electrical and Applied Technology,… Read more »

Bead & Proceed Workshop: Inspiring Unitec Staff Towards Sustainable Action

Bead & Proceed is a social enterprise dedicated to educating people about the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspiring action through creativity. Their workshops focus on sustainability, creativity, and leadership, as well as offering participants a unique way to engage with these global goals. Recently, Unitec’s Student Support and Scholarships team held one… Read more »