Construction Management student Luke Thompson, developed an interest in sustainability back in his primary school days when he read a book about worm farming. His family moved around quite a bit, so starting his own farm wasn’t really an option, but it sparked an interest in living sustainably. His recent win in the ArchEngBuild competition… Read more »
Our Facilities Management team maintains a pest control programme to manage the damage and potential health risks caused by pest populations across campus including insects, rodents and birds. Recently the number of feral pigeons roosting on our buildings has increased significantly. Work will focus on specialist shooting of these pigeons. This is something we’ve done… Read more »
Our recently launched Environmental Solutions Research Centre (ESRC) will focus on waste management and air quality. The formal application for the new Centre was led by Dr Terri-Ann Berry, Senior Lecturer – School of Engineering and Applied Technology, and approved by our Research Committee chaired by Marcus Williams, Director – Research & Enterprises Tūāpapa Rangahau.… Read more »
The launch of the Pacific Breakfast Talanoa Forum was held at our Waitākere campus on Monday 2 September. ‘Talanoa’ is a word used across the Pacific, meaning to hold an inclusive and transparent dialogue. The breakfast, hosted by Director of Pacific Success Falaniko Tominiko and Head of Health and Social Practice Linda Aumua, was the… Read more »
Kia Kaha te Reo Māori – let’s make the Māori language strong! Haere mai! We’re celebrating te Reo Māori – join in, discover and strengthen your vocabulary, and be in to win… kawhe and pihikete, coffees and cookies, prezzy vouchers, plus the opportunity to be part of our mass waiata which acknowledges the three… Read more »
Design and Contemporary Arts student Oliver Cain has won the Eden Arts Art Schools Award 2019 with his work Communal Conversation & Chewed Nipples; the first time that a Unitec student has won the highly-coveted inter-art school award. Oliver, who received $5,000 in prize money for his win, was praised by the judges for pulling… Read more »
We recently increased our Kaihautū team to create more resource to support our goals of building Mātauranga Māori capability and capacity across Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka, and to support the implementation of our Māori Success Strategy. Our Kaihautū – Academic Advisors (Mātauranga Māori), work closely with teams across Unitec; Schools and Support Services,… Read more »
Students finding employment in their area of study is one of our most important measures for success. The Industry Connect events which ran last month in Te Puna and Mataaho, doubled in student attendance numbers and industry partners, providing important industry connections for our students with potential employers. Each event had a specific sector focus,… Read more »
The Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) recently announced that it has invited Electrical Engineering lecturer, Ashley Yan, to join the Board. The EWRB ‘promotes safety for all New Zealanders by ensuring the competence of electrical workers’. It has a leading role in the electrical sector to deliver occupational regulatory good practice. Head of Engineering and… Read more »
Inspired by our International Success Bridging the culture gap and Get connected initiatives, a number of our Indian staff have set-up a networking/mentoring group to support students from the Indian sub-continent. We recognise and respect the ‘leap of faith’ our international students make when committing to study in a new country – this can be… Read more »
