Our School of Creative Industries has continued its run of success at the annual Eden Arts Art Schools Award, taking out three out of the top five awards at this year’s event held at Webb’s Gallery, in Mt Eden last Friday, 25 October. This year’s success is a repeat of last year when Unitec took… Read more »
Associate Professor Vanessa Byrnes, our Head of School of Creative Industries, has returned from a successful trip to China presenting a paper at the 70th anniversary of the Beijing Dance Academy (BDA), while establishing new relationships and reviving old connections with some of the top tertiary arts institutions in the world. Dr Byrnes believes the… Read more »
It is with great sadness that we have received the news of the passing of Helen Wrightson, a much-loved long-time Unitec kaimahi. Helen has walked a long and arduous battle with cancer over the past few years. Helen has been a valued leader and Senior Lecturer in the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) team at Unitec… Read more »
Kia ora koutou katoa Thank you for taking part in Your whakaaro – kaimahi survey. Your whakaaro is an interim initiative across Rohe 1 providing staff with an opportunity to share their experiences and feedback. Your participation enables us to respond to the insights you have given us into our current work environment – what… Read more »
Hackers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to breach cybersecurity and gain access to our systems. Te Pūkenga kaimahi are receiving phishing emails from users in the network who have had their accounts compromised. These emails look like legitimate Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint invites (see below): However, a legitimate SharePoint invite takes you to shared files.… Read more »
Unitec is honoured to be showcasing the Tuia Pita Ora (TPO) Nohonga finalists for this year with three works located around the campus over the next few months. The Nohonga design challenge is a biennial initiative by the Auckland branch of the NZ Institute of Landscape Architects, launched in 2020. The design competition challenges students… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
