On 24 February 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the civilian casualties and senseless destruction of towns and cities caused outrage across the world. The conflict continues to cause ongoing devastation in Ukraine, with many civilian injuries and deaths. What is less known is the impact on scientists and scientific research in the country. Buildings… Read more »
Travel is an important aspect of work life and contributes to Unitec’s Sustainability strategy. The purpose of this bi-annual survey is to get a quick snapshot of the different ways and how often we travel to work. It will also be a great opportunity to see how flexible work arrangements have changed our commuting patterns… Read more »
It’s always rewarding for researchers to see their work making an impact on the world. Since it’s release, the study of undocumented Tuvaluan overstayers living in Aotearoa/New Zealand conducted by Unitec’s School of Healthcare and Social Practices Senior Lecturers Dr Hoa Nguyen and David Kenkel has garnered considerable media attention. The most recent development is… Read more »
A lovely update on the Piki Toi project, with the book winning gold for Print Finishing and Highly Commended for publications in the 2022 Pride in Print Awards. The Unitec Creative Industries team that produced the book; Paul Woodruffe, William Bardebes, editor Marie Shannon, and photographer Karen Crisp, are delighted to win these awards. “This… Read more »
Unitec is one of the subsidiaries helping Te Pūkenga pilot the Synergy Health employee health and wellbeing platform. This enables you to access talks, competitions and plenty of tips to foster positive wellbeing in your home and work environments. If you’d like to join go to Login | Synergy Health Ltd, and click on the small… Read more »
If you missed this update in the latest Ngā Taipitopito newsletter, Te Pūkenga has shared plans for consultation on the organisation structure. Consultation will be open from Tuesday 19 July to Tuesday 16 August. If you’re not receiving the newsletters from Te Pūkenga, please email communications@unitec.ac.nz Operating Model update: Consultation on our proposed structure Until… Read more »
In March 2022 Unitec past and present students, staff and contractors were united in sadness as the news of the passing of our beloved Taani Vehikite swept through Campus. Taani, a valued member of our Unitec Security Whanau was known on Campus as a gentle smiling giant who was helpful, hard-working and dedicated. No job… Read more »
After completing the 12-week AWS re/Start course through Te Pūkenga/Unitec, Brazilian-Kiwi Thiago Canestraro pulled off an impressive career change earlier this year – from asbestos removal to IT. He spoke to Jesse Mulligan on Radio New Zealand about his experience and hopes for his new career with Spark. Listen Here
In October 2021, Michelle Teirney sent a message to all staff, letting us know that our Memorial Grove would be moving. Work will begin this week in moving the Memorial Grove to the new site. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata he tangata. Te kanohi kitea ka hoki ngaa… Read more »
Toitū te whenua, toitū te tangata As the land endures, people flourish Nau mai, haere mai. Join us during Matariki 2022 to help care for our taonga. Te Waiunuroa o Wairaka, a culturally and historically significant aquifer fed freshwater spring, situated at Mt Albert campus; and Rangimarie pā harakeke, a harakeke (phormium tenax/NZ flax) collection… Read more »
