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Dr Samantha Heath, who was chosen as an MBIE Science Te Whitinga Fellowship recipient in 2021, has featured in the Royal Society Te Apārangi New Zealand’s new social media campaign – watch her video below. Samantha speaks of her love for teaching and researching Healthcare and Social Practice, and her gratitude for receiving the Fellowship.… Read more »
This coming Saturday April 22 is the global celebration of Earth Day. Every April 22nd, stakeholders of all backgrounds come together to advance sustainability and climate action in commemoration of Earth Day. Our world needs transformation. It’s time for the people of the world to hold governments and the private sector accountable for their role… Read more »
Unitec whānau were treated to a tasty barbecue hosted by our wider leadership group followed by a tour of Building B108 before the Easter Break. The project has been underway for more than two years, but the end is nigh as the last remaining stages near completion. Electrical Engineering returned to the building this semester,… Read more »
Research commissioned by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao from EY found that international education’s contribution to the New Zealand economy, has the potential to grow and could return to pre-pandemic levels by 2030. Read the report here
Creative Industries ākonga showcased their doddling skills, along with the chance to have their work reach the international stage. The Red Bull Doodle Art Workshop is a fun global drawing competition for students where art and technology meet, and they can showcase their imagination and creativity! The best doodles will vie against each other in a national… Read more »
Social Work students and lecturers came together at Waitākere campus last week to celebrate World Social Work Day 2023. This is an annual event celebrated on the third Tuesday of March every year to recognise and celebrates the contributions of social workers to society and raises awareness about the importance of social work as a… Read more »
Ramadan Mubarak! The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) announced that Ramadan began (Friday, 24th March) for Muslims in NZ, InsyaAllah. We wish everyone who celebrates a blessed and meaningful month ahead. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food and drink, and engaging in acts of worship and charity.… Read more »
“We have trained people in a real clinic to be Osteopaths – it’s a unique, time-consuming and fantastic learning experience,” says Sue Palfreyman, Academic Programme Manager for Osteopathy, reflecting on what has been a hugely successful Osteopathy programme at Unitec-Te Pūkenga. The programme is now closed after a planned five-year teach out. A legacy to… Read more »
Hamid Sharifzadeh draws on a wealth of experience and knowledge for his role as the Academic Programme Manager for the School of Computing, Electrical and Applied Technology. As a teacher, Hamid says he sees his role as not only transferring knowledge to students, but also nurturing their curiosity and critical thinking abilities. He encourages students… Read more »
It was a welcome return to Tonga for Unitec’s veterinary nursing team. The veterinary nursing programme has been collaborating with South Pacific Animal Welfare (SPAW) since 2013, taking a veterinary team to Tonga yearly to care for animals on the island. However, the Covid-19 pandemic and the volcanic eruption in 2022 meant the team hadn’t… Read more »
