Dr Samantha Heath, Senior Lecturer and Research Leader, School of Healthcare and Social Practice, has been awarded the MBIE Science Whitinga Fellowship. The Fellowship is administered by the Royal Society Te Apārangi for the New Zealand Government. Unitec is the only ITP among the 30 Fellowships awarded. Samantha was awarded $320,000 for her research project… Read more »
Dr Nālani Wilson-Hokowhitu (Kanaka ‘Oiwi Hawaii) proudly exudes an enduring passion for her culture, her whakapapa, her whenua and her tūpuna. The globally respected scholar of Critical Pacific and Indigenous Studies is one of the newest members of the whānau at Ngā Wai a Te Tūī. “I am kanaka Maoli and my whenua is Moloka’i… Read more »
Māori fry bread, Samoan Koko rice, toast, spreads and cereals were on the menu for Unitec’s first Saturday trial of Fanau Whānau Day, along with a fun game of breakfast bingo. The breakfast was a great start to the day, says Falaniko Tominiko, Director of Pacific Success; and really enjoyable for the families and students… Read more »
The quality work of UPC students has added more flare and fun to playgrounds at multiple early learning centres across our communities. The donation of playhouses built by UPC students in 2020, and the fun they provide young learners has been further elevated thanks to a strong and valued partnership with Unitec’s Early Learning… Read more »
Kō Maungapōhatu te maunga Kō Waikaremoana te roto Kō Tauranga te awa Kō Mataatua te waka Kō Ngai Tūhoe te iwi Kō Rīhari (Richard) Boynton tōku ingoa Trades and Services lecturer Richard Boynton (Ngāi Tūhoe) contributes more than 35 years plumbing and gas fitting experience to Unitec. Complementing his practical expertise, Richard also brings with him… Read more »
A Unitec research project on reducing construction waste has led major building suppliers to develop an innovative timber cover that replaces single-use plastic on building sites. The Covers are heavy duty tarpaulins and can be used many times over, while also protecting the timber from knocks and weather in transit and on site. The initiative… Read more »
This is the first of a series where Unitec staff share how they have found different ways to commute beyond the one person/one car model. First up is Lee Baglow, who has a long commute from the other side of the Bombay Hills, and Bryan Davis, who had never been on a bus. Back on… Read more »
This is the second in the ‘Fono in the Fale’ series, discussing the topic: Pacific cultural intelligence Fono in the Fale is a Pacific Centre initiative drawing on Pacific resources and people around Aotearoa to talanoa about Pacific Issues in the region as well as here in Aotearoa. These sessions are ideal for any staff… Read more »
Kia kaha te tū e ngā Māori o Wairaka. He karanga ki ngā ākonga Māori katoa. Stand strong Māori of Wairaka. Calling all Māori students Unitec’s Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae will host student representatives from across the country on 17 and 18 June 2021 at a wānanga aiming to strengthen the mana of ākonga Maori.… Read more »
Unitec is intending to phase out SPSS statistical software and is replacing it with R software. As part of the phase out plan, Tūāpapa Rangahau is offering a two day workshop and a one day refresher workshop on R software. Using R: An introductory and refresher course on statistical analysis and data visualisation Prerequisite: participants… Read more »
