Beijing Polytechnic College and Unitec celebrated ten years of successful partnership with the renewal of their Memorandum of Understanding last week. The event marked the return of Beijing Polytechnic College to Unitec since the COVID lockdown in 2021 and reinforced the collaboration, mutual respect and significant achievements that the institutions have shared for the past… Read more »
Each year on 20 June, the world celebrates World Refugee Day, the international day to honour people who have been forced to flee their homes. Together, we can champion their right to seek safety, build support for their economic and social inclusion, and advocate for solutions to their plight. A few years ago, I worked… Read more »
Last week, kaimahi and ākonga from the School of Environmental and Animal Sciences (EAS), and Unitec, Sonya Galbraith and her daughters, some of their children and other whānau, gathered at Buuilding 115 to formally open the ‘Galbraith Zoological Collection’ in memory of Associate Professor Mel Galbraith. Welcoming everyone to the event, Associate Professor Laura Harvey thanked everyone… Read more »
Celebrate Matariki at Unitec with our Puna Kōrero project, honouring our vital waterways and marae, the cultural heart of our campus. Join us for tree planting, the launch of our campus storytelling app, a new music video launch by Allana Goldsmith, and activities that connect us with our land and each other. This year, we… Read more »
In the heart of Auckland, a remarkable event unfolded recently. More than 520 scholars from 54 countries, all part of the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme, gathered for the first time in a conference that was more than just an academic meet. It was a celebration of unity, a testament to the power of shared… Read more »
Forty Mt Albert Grammar School Year 13 ākonga headed to the Woodhill Forest recently to spend a day playing disc golf. The day is part of Event Leadership. This is a L5 class which is part of the Diploma of Sport, Recreation and Exercise, the Certificate in Exercise and the Certificate in Community Sport and… Read more »
Tuesday, 4th June, 10am- 12pm or Thursday, 6th June, 12pm – 2pm Register here. Binary, non-binary, gender fluid, heteronormativity, gender normativity, polyamorous…. the vocabulary associated with sexuality and gender is growing throughout society and can be challenging to understand! During this free two-hour workshop, we will explore how to increase awareness of the diverse sexualities and… Read more »
Badminton is our longest standing, always growing, wellness initiative. We spoke to Saman Bandara, School of Applied Business Lecturer, to celebrate his success of making it into Auckland Masters Badminton team, and he wants to encourage YOU to come along to Badminton Mondays at YMCA. If you can walk, he says, you can play this… Read more »
The 2024 theme for Samoa Language Week is ‘Tautua i le alofa, manuia le lumana’i – Serve in love for a blessed future’. This theme derives from the overarching Language Week Series theme for 2024, ‘Sustainability’. What does the phrase ‘Tautua i le alofa’ mean? The concept of tautua focuses on the phrase – “Serve… Read more »
This year, to commemorate Anzac Day, we interviewed a couple of our staff to collect real-life stories about dealing with grief. Most of us think of grief as happening in the painful period following the death of a loved one. But grief can accompany any event that disrupts or challenges our sense of normalcy or… Read more »
