Unitec Bridgepoint lecturer Robyn Gandell was recognised at the Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education for her paper “ Moving Mathematically.” The award is given for outstanding contributions to the ERME conferences by a committee of experts and Robyn’s was one of three papers chosen for an award from an international… Read more »
With campus openings and closings, and a dramatic drop in daily foot-traffic due to the pandemic, our retailers at Unitec have been doing it tough. So, we recently caught up with Yavann Yat, the owner of the Long Black for a kōrero. It was a surprise to learn that Yavann’s pathway into New Zealand… Read more »
Just a gentle reminder to use the voucher sent to you after the Unitec Excellence awards (for permanent staff). If you are looking for it in your inbox, it was sent on the 9 December 2021 from Gus Gilmore and the ELT – happy shopping!
This week MIT/Unitec Board Chair Peter Winder announced the appointment of Keith Ikin (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Apakura) as our Pou Hautu. This appointment has set an historical benchmark in New Zealand’s tertiary sector and our Pou Hautu will co-lead both institutes alongside Chief Executive Gus Gilmore. Keith brings to the role more than 20 years… Read more »
An intriguing study to see if dogs can be taught to count is underway at Unitec’s School of Environmental and Animal Sciences. Led by Senior Lecturer Dr Kristie Cameron, the researchers are investigating if dogs can be taught to count by understanding the differences in quantities. The project was started by BASCI graduate Sophie Nannestad… Read more »
Unitec Learning and Teaching Symposium 2022 He Aromatawai mō Te Ao Hurihuri | Assessments for a Changing World Register Now Kia ora e te whānau! Nau mai haere mai! Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi. The old net is cast aside, while the new net goes fishing. We have to get our assessments… Read more »
Over the holiday break, the Unitec NZ MFAT Manaaki Scholars all came together to celebrate Christmas with one another. These scholars, who come from across the globe, were not able to return to their families due to COVID. Many of them have not seen their families in more than two years so it was lovely… Read more »
A third-year art project helped Unitec student Nicola Fraser retell a story of loss and heartache in her great-great grandmother’s life, earning a highly commended judges award worth $2000 in the Eden Arts initiative for her crochet work – Thakl al umahat – Weight of a Mother. Nicola drew on her family history with deep… Read more »
The Ministry of Health has launched a $1 million fund to help former nurses return to the healthcare sector, to focus on growing the workforce as pressures from COVID-19 continue. A maximum of 200 nurses are eligible for this funding across both rounds of applications, and the fund covers up to $5,000 of an… Read more »
Congratulations to Eileen Su and her son Yifan, they’ve won the SUPER PRIZE – an Auckland Zoo family annual pass in our photo competition 😊 Eileen and Yifan are not only dressed up themselves (Yifan in traditional red Han-style clothing), but also decorated their home by using hand-made tiger and lanterns.
