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How can you support your wellbeing at Unitec? Read about the many opportunities on offer… Te Pūkenga wellbeing platform (Synergy) The trial of digital wellbeing platform Synergy Health, involved kaimahi from ten Te Pukenga subsidiaries. The results of the trial were highly encouraging, with participants offering feedback such as “ I have learnt so… Read more »
Our Sustainability Manager, Maja Zidov shares an update on three travel initiatives to help us get to campus… Last month, we shared results of our bi-annual travel survey. Thanks again to everyone that engaged and congratulations to Dr Babar Mahmood and Mervyn Paitry for winning the Fit Bit and Gift Card respectively. The development on… Read more »
Unitec Bachelor of Nursing students volunteered their time last week to offer free health checks to Unitec whānau. The students saw 52 people at Mt Albert and a further 22 at Waitakere. The health checks gave the Year Two Bachelor of Nursing ākonga an opportunity to sharpen their people skills while giving our whānau an important check-up,… Read more »
Half of those experiencing homelessness in Aotearoa are under the age of 25 and new research has identified key contributing factors to the ongoing crisis. Ngā Wai a Te Tūī Researchers, Jacqueline Paul and Maia Ratana in collaboration with Manaaki Rangatahi ki Tāmaki Makaurau Youth Homelessness Collective have released a research report exposing a severe… Read more »
Amazon Prime Video’s recently released billion-dollar TV series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, features a line-up of graduates and staff from Unitec’s School of Creative Industries in the cast and crew of series one. The eight-episode first series, based on JRR Tolkien’s novel The Lord of the Rings, is currently screening… Read more »
“Nothing but smiles and a can-do attitude” Unitec’s Supported Learning students visit Waitangi on a first-ever overnight away trip A group of more than 50 students and staff from (Unitec’s) Whaikaha Supported Learning programme have recently returned from their first-ever overnight trip – and for many of them, the first time away from their… Read more »
Each month, we recognise staff who have reached long service milestones. In this post we are celebrating our July, August and September 2022 long service milestones. Please make sure you acknowledge all of these people, who have made a commitment to Unitec and the success of our students. Their mahi kotahitanga is truly valued. JULY… Read more »
As the time we’re spending online increases, so do the security risks. CERT NZ’s latest data shows that online security incident reports are up 48% from this time last year. These incidents are impacting our finances, our friends, family and workplaces. For more information on common threats check out this link from CERTNZ Common… Read more »
Image: Benny Joy Smith Photography Unitec’s School of Creative Industries’ theatre production of Boys, Eleanor Bishop’s wild, smart, and confronting deconstruction of Greg McGee’s iconic Kiwi play Foreskin’s Lament, has left an indelible mark on audiences after a highly successful six-show season at the Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre last week. The performance received standing ovations in all the shows,… Read more »
Seven simple words shared by Unitec Diploma in Construction Management graduate Reginald John Junior Kay (Ngāpuhi) provided a powerful exemplar of Māori triumph over adversity at Kahurangi celebrations this year. “I am me and that is enough” The simple, yet deeply meaningful statement, prompted both laughter and tears from an audience of proud whānau… Read more »
