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A focus on developing key leadership and event management capabilities has helped the School of Community Studies produce a stream of quality graduates in the Diploma of Sport, Recreation and Exercise. A contributing factor to that success has been the Event Leadership course offered within NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation, and Exercise (Level 5) where… Read more »
Kaimahi and ākonga came together in solidarity against bullying during the Pink Shirt Day celebrations at the Mt Albert and Waitakere campuses on Friday. It was a vibrant and colourful occasion with many coming dressed in pink to show their support and partake in the activities organised by the Unitec Student Council. The activity booths… Read more »
A study led by Māori researchers from Unitec and AUT will explore the impacts of taiao-based activity on health and hauora (wellbeing). Unitec kaimahi and ākonga found out more about this research project at an information session held on Tuesday at Manaaki, Te Noho Kotahitanga marae. The study, “Measuring the Transfer of Healthy Bacteria from… Read more »
“It just goes to show how versatile the degree is, you don’t have to work in a clinic, you can work anywhere.” Twenty-eight-year-old Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing graduate Rochelle Johnson joined the School of Bridgepoint as a lab technician in January 2025. Here she tells us about the transition from study to workplace, and how… Read more »
Vibrant dances of lakalaka, mako and ma’ulu’ulu lit up the Tonga stage at this year’s Polyfest, as thousands gathered to watch thirty-eight schools showcase their talent, culture and pride. The stage sponsored by Unitec and Manukau Institute of Technology drew huge crowds over two days of unforgettable performances, with top schools taking away multiple… Read more »
Families and supporters of Unitec’s graduands attending Pacific Graduation Celebration The Unitec Pacific Graduation Celebration on Thursday saw 45 graduands acknowledged for completing their qualifications and honoured in front of their families ahead of graduation ceremonies at Auckland’s Aotea Centre this week. Held at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae and organised by Unitec’s Pacific Centre team,… Read more »
Unitec’s commitment to manaakitanga, or showing respect, generosity, and care for others, is making a positive impact on our overseas learners with a 20% increase in international student numbers from last year. Close to 1,300 international students are enrolled to start Semester One 2025 with nearly 400 new learners attending International Orientation Day at the… Read more »
Our divisions are committed to transparency and supporting fair pay by publishing our gender and ethnicity pay gap results as a part of ensuring an inclusive workplace for all. We acknowledge there is still work for us to do, and by sharing these results we show our focus on addressing and making progress towards understanding… Read more »
Unitec graduate Artem Tolstykh with the autonomous vehicle prototype he is working on (left) and Bachelor of Computing Systems students Connor Casey and Daniel Gorbey (L-R) with the LiDAR system they are testing One NZ has signed on as the first industry partner of Unitec’s new Internet of Things (IoT) Impact Lab. The lab launched… Read more »
A Unitec kaiako has received recognition for his teaching approaches to what he calls ‘taking students on a fascinating journey inside the human body.’ Dr Joseph Aziz, who lectures at the School of Health and Social Practice, is recognised in this year’s Te Whatu Kairangi Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Awards for innovation in learning, teaching and… Read more »
