Cyber attacks are on the rise around the world, making organisations and individuals increasingly vulnerable to threats. Cybersecurity knowledge and support is crucial in today’s world – and that’s where we come in. Please complete our new Cyber Aware @ Unitec module so you can keep yourself and Unitec safe from cyber attacks. The Cyber Aware @ Unitec module, developed by our Learning &… Read more »
Our Code of Practice – a reminder of our responsibilities. The below information is a simple guide on our new combined Code of Practice, which outlines how we protect and care for our students. Here at Unitec, we are committed to creating a learner-centred environment where our learners feel: Safe – physically, mentally and culturally… Read more »
Grammarly is a digital writing assistance tool that automatically detects grammar, spelling, punctuation, word choice, tone and style mistakes in writing. It can work across Windows/Apple, Google Chrome and Microsoft Outlook How is it being rolled out across Unitec? Grammarly is in a staged rollout with a focus on our Priority Group students then… Read more »
Unitec Bridgepoint lecturer Robyn Gandell was recognised at the Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education for her paper “ Moving Mathematically.” The award is given for outstanding contributions to the ERME conferences by a committee of experts and Robyn’s was one of three papers chosen for an award from an international… Read more »
With campus openings and closings, and a dramatic drop in daily foot-traffic due to the pandemic, our retailers at Unitec have been doing it tough. So, we recently caught up with Yavann Yat, the owner of the Long Black for a kōrero. It was a surprise to learn that Yavann’s pathway into New Zealand… Read more »
Just a gentle reminder to use the voucher sent to you after the Unitec Excellence awards (for permanent staff). If you are looking for it in your inbox, it was sent on the 9 December 2021 from Gus Gilmore and the ELT – happy shopping!
This week MIT/Unitec Board Chair Peter Winder announced the appointment of Keith Ikin (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Apakura) as our Pou Hautu. This appointment has set an historical benchmark in New Zealand’s tertiary sector and our Pou Hautu will co-lead both institutes alongside Chief Executive Gus Gilmore. Keith brings to the role more than 20 years… Read more »
An intriguing study to see if dogs can be taught to count is underway at Unitec’s School of Environmental and Animal Sciences. Led by Senior Lecturer Dr Kristie Cameron, the researchers are investigating if dogs can be taught to count by understanding the differences in quantities. The project was started by BASCI graduate Sophie Nannestad… Read more »
Unitec Learning and Teaching Symposium 2022 He Aromatawai mō Te Ao Hurihuri | Assessments for a Changing World Register Now Kia ora e te whānau! Nau mai haere mai! Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi. The old net is cast aside, while the new net goes fishing. We have to get our assessments… Read more »
Over the holiday break, the Unitec NZ MFAT Manaaki Scholars all came together to celebrate Christmas with one another. These scholars, who come from across the globe, were not able to return to their families due to COVID. Many of them have not seen their families in more than two years so it was lovely… Read more »
