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An opening ceremony for Fijian Language Week (6-12 October) was held at our Mt Albert campus today, with more than 50 kaimahi gathering to celebrate our language, culture and identity. We invited our Unitec Fijian alumni Felix Chong as our chief guest who talked about his inspirational journey with Fulton Hogan. We had a traditional… Read more »
Unitec’s TEU branch representatives got together recently for their first Quizaders Quest event, hosted by Vaotui Seulupe Dr Falaniko Tominiko (Niko), former director of Pacific Success at Unitec. Five teams took part, including an invitation team from the University of Auckland. Participants answered questions on categories including superheroes and villains; law and justice; leadership; champions;… Read more »
A Unitec kaiako has received recognition for his teaching approaches to what he calls ‘taking students on a fascinating journey inside the human body.’ Dr Joseph Aziz, who lectures at the School of Health and Social Practice, is recognised in this year’s Te Whatu Kairangi Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Awards for innovation in learning, teaching and… Read more »
Jone Tawaketini, who teaches in Unitec’s Bachelor of Applied Technology programme, has become the first lecturer at our institute to receive Le Moana Mua Award. The category is part of Te Whatu Kairangi Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Awards and recognises phenomenal Pacific educators and trainers in their contributions to develop and support the next generation of… Read more »
Rosario Iguin, Academic Advisor with Te Puna Ako, recently took part in a TESOL International Association panel discussion on the Intersectionality of Multilingualism, Sustainability, and Indigenous Knowledges, to mark the UN Decade of Indigenous Languages. The panel discussed ways to promote linguistic and biocultural diversity, with the hope of fostering more inclusive and sustainable learning… Read more »
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori was celebrated at our Mt Albert and Waitākere campuses last week with the 3 P’s – Parāoa, Pepeha & Poi. Ākonga helped make fresh Hot Fry Bread with all the toppings, engaged in fun kōrero with the kaimahi (while they enjoyed the bread 😊), and made their own poi, supported… Read more »
Vivienne Merito (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pūkeko) is our new Taharangi. Viv has been acting in the position on an interim basis since late last year and will be taking up the role fulltime from 1 October. “It’s a significant honour, I don’t take lightly,” Ms Merito says. “As kaimahi Māori, we uphold the legacy, vision… Read more »
How the controlled use of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) can prepare learners for employment was the topic of a recent workshop for Applied Business kaiako from across Unitec and MIT. Generative AI is artificial intelligence capable of generating text, images, videos or other data using generative models, often in response to prompts. It includes… Read more »
Below are the stories of two members who have shared their fitness journeys and experiences using the Exercise Lab. Their insights provide a glimpse into how the facility has impacted their well-being and motivated them to stay active. To learn more and sign up, click here: Dan Brady What motivated you to start using… Read more »
Planning is well underway for the annual Tonga veterinary clinic, which will see a group of 24 Unitec ākonga, kaimahi, veterinarians and veterinary nurses based in a Tongan village for one week in December to support the work of South Pacific Animal Welfare (SPAW). The voluntary trip, which has been running for the past 11… Read more »
