Unitec has awarded the honourary title of Emeritus Professor on Marcus Williams to recognise his significant contribution to our institution in the field of research. Over a hundred of his colleagues – including past and present kaimahi – friends and family members, gathered at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae to celebrate a career spanning 36 years… Read more »
Unitec is celebrating Samoa Language Week – Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa from 1-7 June 2025 with a full programme of activities taking place at the Mt Albert and Waitakere campuses. The week will open on Tuesday, 3 June with a lotu (prayer) and pese (songs) in Te Puna, Mt Albert and Tapa and Samoan… Read more »
Two free community wānanga are being hosted by Unitec at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae over the next week. Composer and artist Jerome Kavanagh Poutama ( Ngāti Maniapoto – Ngāti Matakore, Mōkai Pātea, Kahungunū, Ngāti Rangi) who was a featured artist and lyricist on Christopher Tin’s Grammy Award-winning album ‘Calling All Dawns’ in 2011 will lead… Read more »
Caption: Students from Hebei University of Engineering taught how to make pounamu taonga at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae while on cultural exchange last year. Unitec and Hebei University of Engineering (HUE) are launching a joint degree programme in Data Science and Big Data Technology to begin delivery in September this year. The degree gives learners… Read more »
Twenty-one-year-old Unitec carpentry student Zinnia Gurden is one of two female contestants in this year’s NZCB Apprentice Challenge final, and she’s gearing up with a passion for the competition. Zinnia, who’s currently studying for a NZ Certificate in Carpentry at Unitec, is using any spare time she has between now and the June final to… Read more »
Friends, colleagues and family gathered at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae on Thursday to attend Prof. Peter de Lange’s reflection on a distinguished 42-year career in botany, biosystematics, and conservation. Prof. de Lange’s Professorial Address was the first in a series of lectures taking place over the next five months, marking the work of five of… Read more »
On Thursday, Unitec hosted visiting delegation from the Samoa Public Service Commission (PSC) and Education New Zealand (ENZ). The purpose of the visit was to discuss ways to support graduates of the Manaaki Scholarship programme transition into the workforce when they return home to their Pacific Islands upon completing their studies. (Above): Education NZ and… Read more »
With winter on the way it is a good time to remember the basic rule of avoiding colds and flus spreading. The fundamental message for all of us is, if you have cold or flu symptoms, talk to your manager about flexible working if you can, or take sick leave. Health NZ is also advising… Read more »
A focus on developing key leadership and event management capabilities has helped the School of Community Studies produce a stream of quality graduates in the Diploma of Sport, Recreation and Exercise. A contributing factor to that success has been the Event Leadership course offered within NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation, and Exercise (Level 5) where… Read more »
The recipients of the Priority Group Kaimahi Leadership Scholarships have been announced. These scholarships will develop the leadership potential of Māori, Pacific, Disabled and Neurodivergent kaimahi, which reflects our commitment to attracting, retaining and growing our capability to support the success of learner groups underserved in our education systems. “We congratulate those who were successful… Read more »
