Close to a hundred kaimahi (staff) from Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec gathered on 10–11 February to explore how agents using artificial intelligence are reshaping teaching and learning. Hosted by the Ako AI Agents project team, the showcase events highlighted more than 30 AI agents developed over the past year — each designed to… Read more »
What happens when passionate trades educators and proactive library kaimahi (staff) come together with a shared vision? That vision has come to life with The Auto Zone — a vibrant space designed to connect automotive ākonga (students) with the resources that power their learning. Born from a collaboration between School of Trades and Services and… Read more »
A new pilot scholarship programme launched last year is proving that leadership development starts from within at MIT and Unitec. Launched in 2025, the Priority Group Kaimahi ‘Staff’ Leadership Scholarships were created to grow the leadership capability of Māori, Pacific, Disabled and Neurodivergent kaimahi across our institution. The initiative directly responds to insights from Your… Read more »
There was a real sense of momentum across our Mt Albert and Waitākere campuses as Semester One launched into action. More than 1,200 ākonga were formally welcomed onto Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae through eight pōwhiri over the past week, representing the Schools of Applied Business, Architecture, Computing, Electrical and Applied Technology, Bridgepoint, Community Studies, Creative… Read more »
Unitec Pathways College (UPC) has made a strong start to the year recording an 18 percent increase in their enrolments compared to last year, which demonstrates the high demand for vocational education in our communities. During their February Orientations, UPC welcomed 281 students from 20 secondary schools across Auckland. With final confirmations still coming in,… Read more »
Mt Albert Campus was buzzing with energy on Wednesday as 267 of 367 new international ākonga (students) enrolled with Unitec for Semester One gathered at International Welcome Day. Among them, 110 ākonga are beginning postgraduate study in the School of Applied Business, enrolling in the Master of Applied Business and Master of Professional Accounting. Altogether,… Read more »
We have been working to confirm the areas of parking availability at Mt Albert campus. With the updated campus map now live, we can share further information. This outlines where carparks are, including several new areas. Please familiarise yourself with the map. https://www.unitec.ac.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Unitec-Mt-Albert-campus-map-February-2026.pdf This update applies to all students, staff, contractors and visitors using parking at… Read more »
Kaimahi from across Tāmaki gathered at the Mt Albert campus on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, for a karakia blessing formally marking the reopening of Building 48. The occasion signalled a new chapter for the School of Architecture, which has been based in temporary spaces at Te Puna, Buildings 108 and 182, since renovations began in… Read more »
Muslims at all our campuses will be observing Ramadan, the annual month of fasting, from the evening of Wednesday, Feb 18 to Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 (subject to sighting of the lunar crescent). Ramadan is a month of fasting (sawm), prayer (salah), reflection, and community. The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar is considered… Read more »
We are joining communities around Aotearoa this week to celebrate Chinese New Year — one of the most significant festivals in Chinese culture. Marking the beginning of a new year according to the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar, the 2026 celebrations usher in the Year of the Horse (馬, mǎ), specifically the Fire Horse. The Horse… Read more »
