E-bikes and e-scooters are increasingly popular as easy, fun, not-too-strenuous modes of transport. Could this be the solution for your commute? If you’ve been considering making the switch, check out the lowdown from three people who have committed to an eco-friendly commute and never looked back. Cleve Cameron – Founder & Chief of Culture,… Read more »
STEPtember is back, kicking off on Tuesday 3 September! Join us to uphold a proud Unitec tradition and sign up for STEPtember now. The challenge is to take at least 10,000 steps a day for 27 days. Activities such as swimming, biking, bootcamp and pilates all contribute to your daily 10,000 step count. It’s… Read more »
This year Unitec has nominated Hohepa ‘Papa Ho’ Renata for an Ako Aotearoa – Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award. Ako Aotearoa is a government funded organisation committed to building collaborative relationships with the tertiary sector, to encourage effective teaching and learning practices. Each year more than a dozen of New Zealand’s top tertiary teachers are celebrated… Read more »
The second Trades Wānanga for the year saw over 180 of our students attending workshops covering traditional Māori skills and practices at Te Noho Kotahitanga marae, facilitated by staff from our Maia and Student Success teams. This session, organised by Kaihautū Veraneeca Taiepa, built on the first wānanga in March where Trades and Services students… Read more »
Dr Diane Fraser, Senior Lecturer – School of Environmental and Animal Sciences, recently attended the New Zealand Biosecurity Institute’s annual conference. The event wasn’t just about gaining expert knowledge, but was also an opportunity to present our students to the industry – future employers – profiling Unitec and our talent, and to network with potential… Read more »
Our Unitec Pathways Team is small but mighty, and their approach to continuous improvement means they feel supported and confident. Find out about how this team’s Professional Development activities help them achieve their team and personal ambitions. The Unitec Pathways College (UPC) team is well known around Unitec; as both a School and a Support… Read more »
You’re never too old to get moving and as keeping fit in your ‘senior’ years is really important, our Unitec Sports Centre have started a twice-weekly programme exclusively for over 65s! Bachelor of Sport 2009 grad and Gym Instructor, Lesley Ngongo, initiated the over 65s programme which has had a great response from the local… Read more »
Vivienne Merito returned to Unitec this year after a few years away, to take up the role of Director Marketing and Student Attraction. She fills us in on how working here fits with her values and her plans for the coming months. Tell us about your background and why this role appealed… I’ve worked… Read more »
Courage and determination, along with wonderful support from the people around her at Unitec, helped pregnant Samoan student Letava Taeleipu complete her studies. We caught up with Letava on the final day of her course. Letava (Tava) Taeleipu has grown up in a family of mechanics in the islands of Samoa. Her dad owns a… Read more »
Our Level two Mahi a Toi students recently wowed their whānau, friends and our Executive Leadership Team with an exhibition showcasing their work. The Mahi a Toi programme began three years ago and is a partnership between Rutherford College and Bridging Education. When the UPC was formed, Mahi a Toi moved into the suite of… Read more »
