Learners are at the centre of everything we do – what are the barriers and enablers, how do we make it even more accessible to come and study? Share your thoughts. Take the opportunity to have your say and help build a stronger future and more nurturing journey for our staff and students. Our Te… Read more »
Luke Emerson had worked in the airline industry for 12 years when COVID-19 first struck. He started his flying career with Jetstar Australia and then moved home to New Zealand three years ago where he switched to flying domestic and international routes with Air New Zealand. He was one of several hundred pilots made redundant… Read more »
The 2020 Fijian Language theme is ‘Noqu vosa, noqu iSema bula’ – My language, my living link. Read on for more about the theme, Fiji and the culture, and what’s on at Unitec for Fijian Language Week, and please do join in! The theme, Noqu vosa, noqu iSema bula – My language, my living link,… Read more »
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our Year 3 Dance students finally got to perform their choreographic showcase in the Unitec Theatre last week. With two lockdowns delaying the start of the School of Creative Industries’ shows this year, it was with a sense of relief and excitement that the students finally got to showcase their… Read more »
Before today’s strict health and safety regulations, there was a time when our landscape students would head up ladders that were balanced on the back of a truck, brandishing petrol hedge trimmers as they learnt how to prune a tree. Sue Wake, Senior Lecturer – Landscape Architecture, remembers being regularly out-and-about on campus, doing practical… Read more »
Our long service milestones are usually recognised each month, but due to the COVID-19 lockdown these have had to be postponed until we were back on campus. We now have the July, August and September 2020 milestones – 21 people to acknowledge and recognise – thank you all for your mahi and commitment to Unitec… Read more »
Well done to everyone involved in this year’s Virtual Open Day. It was a great showcase of our ability to adapt, collaborate and promote our high-quality programmes and teaching. With the announcement of the second lockdown coming so unexpectedly, the decision was made to cancel the physical open day and to move to a virtual… Read more »
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, so we caught up with Nigel Pizzini, lecturer in Social Practice and specialist counsellor, about coping with anxiety in the face of the current COVID-19 challenges. “People may find themselves needing to adjust their thinking about being around others,” says Nigel. “They may worry about over-load or overwhelm or have… Read more »
Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs this week, is a great opportunity to reflect on our daily habits, and how these impact on our mental health. While mental health issues can often be complex, there are still lots of small things we can adjust in order to lighten the load. Many of these are to… Read more »
We’re joining the national Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) campaign with on-campus activities and resources so you can look after your own mental wellbeing. The campaign is centred around the theme of ‘Reimagine wellbeing together – He tirohanga anamata’ and is underpinned by Te Whare Tapu Whā framework – exploring wellbeing under the five kaupapa… Read more »
