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On Thursday, Unitec hosted visiting delegation from the Samoa Public Service Commission (PSC) and Education New Zealand (ENZ). The purpose of the visit was to discuss ways to support graduates of the Manaaki Scholarship programme transition into the workforce when they return home to their Pacific Islands upon completing their studies. (Above): Education NZ and… Read more »
With winter on the way it is a good time to remember the basic rule of avoiding colds and flus spreading. The fundamental message for all of us is, if you have cold or flu symptoms, talk to your manager about flexible working if you can, or take sick leave. Health NZ is also advising… Read more »
A focus on developing key leadership and event management capabilities has helped the School of Community Studies produce a stream of quality graduates in the Diploma of Sport, Recreation and Exercise. A contributing factor to that success has been the Event Leadership course offered within NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation, and Exercise (Level 5) where… Read more »
The recipients of the Priority Group Kaimahi Leadership Scholarships have been announced. These scholarships will develop the leadership potential of Māori, Pacific, Disabled and Neurodivergent kaimahi, which reflects our commitment to attracting, retaining and growing our capability to support the success of learner groups underserved in our education systems. “We congratulate those who were successful… Read more »
A new photography exhibition curated by School of Creative Industries lecturer, Allan McDonald and featuring work by students and alumni alongside established practitioners has opened at Toi o Wairaka Gallery in Building 108 (Te Pūtahi). The opening night of Translating the Real on Thursday saw kaimahi and ākonga joined by industry guests as well as… Read more »
Semester 1 student course surveys are open for three weeks, ending on Sunday 8 June. Please note: These are different surveys to the Student NPS survey which students completed earlier this year. It’s important our learners see the value of completing the surveys and see change (where required) as a result of their feedback. In… Read more »
Kaimahi and ākonga came together in solidarity against bullying during the Pink Shirt Day celebrations at the Mt Albert and Waitakere campuses on Friday. It was a vibrant and colourful occasion with many coming dressed in pink to show their support and partake in the activities organised by the Unitec Student Council. The activity booths… Read more »
A study led by Māori researchers from Unitec and AUT will explore the impacts of taiao-based activity on health and hauora (wellbeing). Unitec kaimahi and ākonga found out more about this research project at an information session held on Tuesday at Manaaki, Te Noho Kotahitanga marae. The study, “Measuring the Transfer of Healthy Bacteria from… Read more »
“It just goes to show how versatile the degree is, you don’t have to work in a clinic, you can work anywhere.” Twenty-eight-year-old Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing graduate Rochelle Johnson joined the School of Bridgepoint as a lab technician in January 2025. Here she tells us about the transition from study to workplace, and how… Read more »
Noa’ia (Greetings/Hello)! This year’s Pacific Language Weeks programme starts with Rotuman Language Week (Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta) which is being celebrated across Aotearoa from 11-17 May. The theme for Rotuma Language Week is Åf’ạkia ma rak’ạkia ‘os fäega ma ag fak Rotuma – tēfakhanisit Gagaja nā se ‘äe ma gou – Treasure and Teach… Read more »
