As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, moving lessons to an online platform was a challenge faced by educators worldwide. In many cases, it was relatively straightforward, but how do you teach a physical skill like dance in a virtual environment? This was the task facing Unitec’s School of Creative Industries dance tutors as New Zealand’s borders… Read more »
In this month’s Cyber Chat, Rie shares his wisdom on the importance of backing up your data… Now you may not have some arcane scroll that holds the secrets of Alchemy to keep safe (see side bar), but I would bet pounds to peanuts that you do have happy snaps of your nearest and dearest,… Read more »
NZQA is currently consulting on simplifying New Zealand qualifications and other credentials. Unitec is invited to submit a submission and all staff are invited to have their say. See below opportunities to give feedback, either through a survey or at a hui. Your feedback will contribute to Unitec’s response. The outcome of this consultation will… Read more »
An ingenious project designed by Unitec engineering student Khanh Thanh (Hugh) Quach has been awarded second place in the New Zealand Board for Engineering Diplomas, NZDE awards. Hugh’s design was for a gaming joystick operated by a walking on treadmill to help people keep active while gaming. We spoke to Hugh about creating his prototype.… Read more »
Two Unitec carpentry students shared the Auckland crown in the regional final of the 2021 New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge after a day-long competition at Mataaho, our trade training facility earlier this month. Cole Moore (31), who’s doing his carpentry apprenticeship at Kiwi Construction Ltd, was voted the top apprentice for Central Auckland,… Read more »
A partnership between Unitec and Kāinga Ora to deliver four relocatable homes was recognised at a recent event on our Mt Albert campus. Kāinga Ora’s General Manager of Construction and Innovation Patrick Dougherty said the joint venture was a great opportunity to create a lasting legacy by delivering quality homes where there is an immense… Read more »
Unitec’s proud tradition of supporting ASB Polyfest continued this year with our sponsorship of the Unitec Diversity Stage and big presence at the four-day cultural event, held in early April. After two years of disruption—it was cancelled last year due to Covid-19, and finished early the year before following the Christchurch mosque shootings—it was wonderful… Read more »
As the Auckland commute takes ever longer, a dedicated Unitec team have reached the final stages of a smart carpooling app. Already an award-winner due to its innovative design, the app is now being prepared for a trial study by Unitec staff and students. This long-running project has been led by Cris de Groot, Senior… Read more »
Honouring the success and strength of ākonga Māori and their whānau in a mainstream learning environment is at the heart of Kahurangi celebrations. For the past 20 years Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka has held the Kahurangi ceremony to celebrate the success of Māori graduates under the banner of Te Noho Kotahitanga. More than 200… Read more »
In March, a large group of new staff were welcomed to the Unitec whānau for the first staff orientation of 2021 and given the chance to explore some of our significant social and cultural spaces. As always, our beautiful wharenui, Ngākau Māhaki, was the starting point where the manuhiri (guests) were welcomed, and became… Read more »
