Unitec strengthens ties with Hebei University of Engineering

A high-level delegation from Hebei University of Engineering was welcomed to Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae last Friday to progress talks on a joint computing programme. The parties also signed a supplementary statement to the existing Computing articulation agreement which was signed last November. Discussions between the two institutions explored new collaborations such as articulation pathways… Read more »

Architecture recognises high achievers at Student Awards

  The School of Architecture celebrated the year’s best student work and high achievers at its Annual Student Awards last Monday. The Awards held at the Red Lecture Theatre were attended by friends and whānau of ākonga from landscape architecture, architectural studies and interior design, Unitec kaimahi and representatives from industry partners. “The quality of… Read more »

Unitec welcomes first Associate Professor of Pacific heritage

Caption: Assoc Prof Dion Enari who friends, family and supporters at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae, Unitec.  Lefaoalii Dion Enari has been welcomed at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae. The Samoan academic was joined by a large delegation of his family, close friends and staff from the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) who supported him in a… Read more »

May the force be with you!’ Vince Shepherd and Michelle Nicol

Vince and Michelle pose for one last photo with their work colleagues Long-serving Unitec kaimahi Vince Shepherd and Michelle Nicol were bid a fond farewell by their colleagues on Thursday. Vince is a Resources Specialist, Systems and library icon who started in 1990. Michelle Nicol is a valued Senior Administrator with the Operations team who… Read more »

Māori academic excellence celebrated at Kahurangi

Family members and loved ones were welcomed on to Te Noho Kotahitanga marae with a haka pōwhiri by this year’s Whai Ake scholarship ākonga which set the tone for the Kahurangi celebration. In his welcome address, Unitec-MIT executive director Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga congratulated the graduands and acknowledged the support they’ve had on their journey at… Read more »

Congrats to the Class of 2024! You made it!

More than a thousand graduates have been celebrated in Unitec’s Autumn Graduation ceremonies. The day began with a procession from Albert Park to Aotea Centre. Angela Hodgins flew in from Australia to celebrate daughter Kayla receiving Bachelor of Social Practice Kayla Hodgins who has successfully completed Bachelor of Social Practice described the occasion as a… Read more »

Top schools shine at Unitec and MIT sponsored ASB Polyfest stage

  Vibrant dances of lakalaka, mako and ma’ulu’ulu lit up the Tonga stage at this year’s Polyfest, as thousands gathered to watch thirty-eight schools showcase their talent, culture and pride. The stage sponsored by Unitec and Manukau Institute of Technology drew huge crowds over two days of unforgettable performances, with top schools taking away multiple… Read more »

Celebrating our kaimahi graduates

Peter, Zarina, Ankita and Jeffery at Business School’s graduate celebration Four of our kaimahi, three from the same team, are graduating this week. Before they walked across the stage to be presented with their qualifications, they spoke to The Nest about their journeys working and learning at Unitec. If there are more who graduated this… Read more »

Faith and family key drivers to Pacific ākonga success

Families and supporters of Unitec’s graduands attending Pacific Graduation Celebration The Unitec Pacific Graduation Celebration on Thursday saw 45 graduands acknowledged for completing their qualifications and honoured in front of their families ahead of graduation ceremonies at Auckland’s Aotea Centre this week. Held at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae and organised by Unitec’s Pacific Centre team,… Read more »

Unitec marks end of Ramadan with Eid Celebration

The Islamic festival marking the end of a month of fasting during Ramadan was celebrated at Unitec on Thursday. Nearly 300 kaimahi and ākonga joined in the festivities at the Unitec Eid al-Fitr Celebration held at the Events Kitchen in Te Puna. Organised by Unitec’s Muslim Club and supported by the Unitec Student Council and… Read more »