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1. Villa Education Trust: South Auckland Middle School
27 September 2013 2:17pm | South Auckland Middle School
The Villa Education Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Bryce Anderson as the Community Liaison Manager for South Auckland Middle School being established to begin at the start of the 2014 school year... More >>
2. Vanguard Military School
17 September 2013 12:30pm | Advance Training Centres
Vanguard Military School is very proud to be established as one of the Government's new Partnership Schools and will open in February 2014 in Albany, Auckland. It is a senior secondary school that will cater for Year 11 and 12 students in its foundation ..... More >>
3. Korean Studies in Auckland receives million dollar funding
08 October 2013 2:37pm | University of Auckland
The Korean Wave, including Psy's K-Pop hit Gangham Style, is already boosting the popularity of Korean culture in New Zealand. Now the Korean language and culture programme at the University of Auckland is to be enhanced thanks to a boost in funding ..... More >>
4. New Civil Engineering Qualifications Now Available at NMIT
11 October 2013 11:38am | NMIT
Industry demand for civil engineers has led to the introduction of the national civil engineering diploma at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). From March 2014, students will be able to study the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering - Civil ..... More >>
5. Victoria appoints new Head of School of Government
14 October 2013 10:07am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Brad Jackson as Head of the School of Government. .. More >>
6. Which are the Best Schools in Auckland?
29 July 2006 5:15pm | Metromedia
Auckland Grammar failed the cut, but Mt Roskill Grammar outshone wealthier rivals in Metro magazine's investigation to find the top 25 high schools in Auckland... More >>
7. The assessment of teacher quality - Education response group
18 September 2013 10:49am | Massey University
An investigation into current issues in evaluating and rewarding teachers. Education policy response group INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION MASSEY UNIVERSITY September 2013 .. More >>
8. Seminar will discuss new pathways in teacher education
14 October 2013 3:18pm | University of Auckland
Professor Pam Grossman of Stanford University's School of Education believes that teacher education should be organised around the core practices of teaching. Professor Grossman will present a seminar on the changing ways teachers are taught to teach... More >>
9. Rainbow Youth Ministry of Education Research Report Launch
11 October 2013 12:29pm | Rainbow Youth
One of the major strengths of Rainbow Youth is its sexuality and gender diversity education workshops presented throughout Auckland secondary schools since the 1990s. .. More >>
10. Schools transitioning to N4L managed network
11 October 2013 4:54pm | Network for Learning
The company bringing safe, fast and predictable internet to New Zealand schools, Network for Learning (N4L), today announced the names of more than 20 schools that have begun the transition to its managed network... More >>
11. More not necessarily better in problem gambling services
10 October 2013 5:33pm | AUT University
A study of 150 New Zealanders with gambling problems has shown that people achieved significant improvements when they received telephone-based care, and that having additional face-to-face counselling generally did not lead to further gains... More >>
12. Students Occupy Corporate University
02 October 2013 4:02pm | Reclaim UOA
50 students are currently occupying the Campus Life offices at the University of Auckland in protest of the increased corporatisation and privatisation of university life... More >>
13. Pressure mounting against changes to University Governance
10 October 2013 9:12am | University of Auckland Supporters
Stuart McCutcheon, the Vice-Chancellor of New Zealand's largest public tertiary education institution, the University of Auckland, is against changes to University Governance and may be making that opposition known more publicly before submissions close on ..... More >>
14. Rise UP Academy: New Partnership school in South Auckland
17 September 2013 12:48pm | Rise Up
The Rise UP Trust are pleased to announce The Rise UP Academy, Junior School will open in February 2014 for fifty students from years 1-6. .. More >>
15. Software expert Otago's new Professor of Information Science
14 October 2013 12:03pm | University of Otago
A leading information systems and software engineering researcher has joined the University of Otago as Professor of Information Science within the Otago Business School... More >>
16. MIT appoints industry stalwart as Dean of NZ Maritime School
07 October 2013 4:49pm | Manukau Institute of Technology
Paul Harper has had a dynamic and varied career in many aspects of maritime, shipping and logistics and it is his diverse knowledge of these industries that has seen him appointed to the role of Executive Dean Maritime at Manukau Institute of Technology ..... More >>
17. Problems with quality control in the early childhood sector
10 October 2013 9:01am | ChildForum
A child at an early childhood centre was left in a swing to go to sleep and ended up with rope burn and bruising to the forehead. .. More >>
18. 7 NZ universities featured in QS World University rankings
08 May 2013 9:44am | THE-QS World University Rankings
London 8th May: The 2013 QS World University Rankings by Subject, published today on TopUniversities.com, reveals the top 200 universities in the world for 30 disciplines including degree subjects such as mathematics, economics, civil engineering, psychology, ..... More >>
19. Why is NZ shedding talented teachers? - NZ Initiative
08 October 2013 9:22am | The New Zealand Initiative
While national standards, charter schools, and class sizes have dominated the education debate, research by The New Zealand Initiative shows teacher quality is the most important in-school factor influencing student achievement. .. More >>
20. Dragons' Den turns up the heat for UC marketing students
08 October 2013 2:28pm | University of Canterbury
More than 175 University of Canterbury (UC) marketing students in 35 groups are feeling the heat this week in a Dragon's Den style business competition. They will be pitting their proposals to judges who will narrow down the numbers until a winning team is ..... More >>
21. Why we need registered teachers in early childhood sector
10 October 2013 1:01pm | Teachers Council
"The New Zealand Herald's article reinforces yet again the importance of qualified and registered teachers," says Dr Peter Lind, Teachers Council Director. .. More >>
22. What do oil spills and farmers' markets have in common?
11 October 2013 3:04pm | University of Waikato
This year's University of Waikato Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final will be a multi-national event with PhD students from the USA, Russia and New Zealand taking part. .. More >>
23. Wellington and Christchurch Employers meet WelTec graduates
11 October 2013 7:24pm | Weltec
Construction and Engineering employers from Wellington and The Canterbury Skills and Employment Hub from Christchurch converged on WelTec's Petone campus yesterday to recruit from the latest cohort of construction and engineering graduating students... More >>
24. Impacts of lowering the drinking age
27 March 2013 1:55pm | University of Waikato
New research has found that lowering the legal purchase age for alcohol from 20 to 18 in December 1999 hasn't led, on average, to increased alcohol consumption, binge drinking, smoking or alcohol related road accidents among 15 to 19 year olds relative ..... More >>
25. Minister for Tertiary Education to respond to students
10 October 2013 10:23am | NZUSA
The NZ Union of Students' Associations (NZUSA) has delivered a letter to Minister for Tertiary Education Steven Joyce outlining student concerns about the downward pressures put on students and their ability to access quality tertiary education ..... More >>
26. Putting the public back into public education
11 October 2013 12:38pm | Quality Public Education Coalition - QPEC
"The High Court decision on the proposed merger of Phillipstown School is a victory for common sense and the little guys", says Quality Public Education Coalition Chairperson, Bill Courtney... More >>
27. Kiwi Makes the Cut for US Film Festival
11 October 2013 3:17pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
The last fortnight has been a scramble for EIT-trained filmmaker Mathew Watkins, fast-tracking a passport and booking flights to see his short movie Divide make its international debut at the upcoming Atlanta Horror Film Festival... More >>
28. Ministry will listen to Paeroa concerns
06 June 2013 4:40pm | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education says it will listen to all the concerns of Paeroa Central School and its parents over a proposal to enrol an 11-year-old student. .. More >>
29. New App makes learning MÄori fun
11 June 2013 5:10pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A new mobile phone application developed by Victoria University's Faculty of Education, Te Kura MÄori, looks set to change the way New Zealanders learn te reo MÄori. .. More >>
30. Schools close due to bad weather
21 June 2013 1:25pm | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education is aware a significant number of schools in Wellington, Canterbury, Nelson, Otago and Southland are closed today due to extreme weather. .. More >>
31. Lower North Island Regional Spelling Bee Champion Crowned
20 August 2013 10:28am | Vegemite Spelling Bee
Amanda Dharmasekhara, a year ten student from Newlands College is heading to the National Vegemite Spelling Bee Championship after winning the Wellington regional competition last night. This talented wordsmith will be up against other regional ..... More >>
32. Te Kura Reo O Ngati Kahungunu - 6-10 October 2013
03 October 2013 2:48pm | Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc
With less than a week to go, te reo MÄori advocates are gearing up for the first NgÄti Kahungunu Kura Reo, which starts on Sunday 6 October and runs through to Thursday 10 October. This inaugural Kura Reo will be held at Te Ūranga Waka (Faculty of MÄori ..... More >>
33. University of Auckland to offer free online courses
03 October 2013 5:25pm | University of Auckland
The University of Auckland, New Zealand's leading tertiary institution is to offer free online courses open to students around the world. In the initiative announced this week, the University will partner with FutureLearn, a UK-based consortium founded ..... More >>
34. Research funding changes threaten academic freedom
04 October 2013 4:52pm | Academic Freedom Aotearoa
The government's plans to make commercial research the top priority for universities is a threat to Their mission and undermines academic freedom says Dr Sandra Grey, co-chair of the newly founded Academic Freedom Aotearoa... More >>
35. National student president to meet with Steven Joyce
09 October 2013 9:35am | NZUSA
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce will meet in his Beehive office tomorrow with Pete Hodkinson, President of the NZ Union of Students' Associations (NZUSA) to review a representative range of issues facing New Zealand's 420,000 tertiary ..... More >>
36. Free Money Management Course
09 October 2013 3:51pm | Christians Against Poverty
With only 12 more weeks until Christmas and the holiday period, Life South Church in Mangere is offering its free CAP Money Course to help local residents gain more financial freedom as it is never too late to start budgeting and managing your money ..... More >>
37. Court ruling on Phillipstown School overturns injustice
10 October 2013 3:11pm | NZEI
The High Court today confirmed what the Phillipstown School community already knew - Hekia Parata's decision to close the school lacked consultation and was unlawful. NZEI Te Riu Roa President Judith Nowotarski said the ruling was a win for democracy ..... More >>
38. 80 postgrads outlining their research at conference
11 October 2013 11:54am | University of Canterbury
More than 80 postgraduate students will present their research and findings at the University of Canterbury (UC) annual biology conference on campus next week (October 17)... More >>
39. Victoria: Celebrating our Graduands
09 December 2005 4:21pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Distinguished New Zealanders Frank Corner and Geoff Robinson will be honoured at Victoria University's December graduation ceremonies next week (13, 14, 16 December)... More >>
40. Renowned MÄori academic to oversee NorthTec course
09 October 2009 10:05am | NorthTec
Recently-appointed Te Whare WÄnanga o AwanuiÄrangi academic and former Director of Auckland University's Sir James Henare Research Centre Dr Te Tuhi Robust has been appointed to oversee the delivery of several postgraduate and undergraduate ..... More >>
41. Stellar Trust: How to Spot a P User
30 November 2009 1:14pm | Stellar Trust
Family, friends and colleagues concerned about the possibility of someone they love or know using or being addicted to P can now readily find some useful guidance to spotting the symptoms of use. The Stellar Trust, a charitable trust with a vision ..... More >>
42. Polytechnic pre-trade courses helping employers find staff
11 February 2011 10:04am | Aoraki Polytechnic
A South Canterbury building industry historically short of skilled and specialist tradespeople could have faced more serious staffing issues were it not for Aoraki Polytechnic's pre-apprenticeship training courses, industry leaders say. Employers ..... More >>
43. Massey Appoints Top Level Finance Manager
28 March 2011 5:21pm | Massey University
Massey University's new Assistant Vice-Chancellor has an extensive professional background as well as a recent academic career lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate students at Victoria University... More >>
44. Men in early childhood education
02 February 2012 10:01am | ChildForum
Bringing up the paedophile hysteria of the past is not going to help raise the number of men working in early childhood education, a leading ECE expert says. Sarah Farquhar, of ChildForum, who has spent many years researching the role of men in ECE, says ..... More >>
45. New master's degree unique in New Zealand
30 January 2013 12:46pm | Otago Polytech
New master's degree unique in New Zealand Innovative work-based learning programmes to be launched in Auckland In a first for New Zealand, Otago Polytechnic is launching two innovative, high-level qualifications designed specifically to be undertaken ..... More >>
46. Children's Health Camps Takes a Stand for Children
18 April 2013 3:15pm | Stand Children's Services
One of New Zealand's longest running social services, Te Puna Whaiora Children's Health Camps, is changing its name in a bid to shine a light on the issues faced by vulnerable children in New Zealand... More >>
47. Unitec students revive Maori architecture form
12 June 2013 4:18pm | Unitec
At dawn on Friday 14June, Auckland waterfront will be transformed as Matariki Paparewa, a traditional, celebratory Maori structure, is unveiled. The impressive structure, featuring 26 bamboo cluster flag masts,is a form of Maori architecture not seen since ..... More >>
48. Tikanga and te reo training offered for senior managers
21 June 2013 1:40pm | University of Waikato
A new course aimed at giving senior managers the skills and confidence to take a meaningful part in MÄori functions, ceremonies or rituals has been launched at the University of Waikato... More >>
49. Fijian Voyagers Take Lead In Skype Classroom
20 August 2013 5:29pm | Pacific Voyage Media Team
A Fijian voyaging trust is heading to the front of the class to promote Pacific voyaging and navigation via Skype. .. More >>
50. Earthquakes produced enduring physical, mental health impact
27 August 2013 9:36am | University of Canterbury
The 2010 and 2011 earthquakes have produced an enduring physical and mental health impact on Christchurch people, a University of Canterbury (UC) expert says. .. More >>
51. NMIT Launches First Post-Graduate Level Qualification
24 September 2013 2:03pm | Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is offering its first post-graduate level programme with the launch of a new national Post Graduate Diploma in Business Enterprise... More >>
52. Free Swim Programme Makes Giant Splash with Schools
25 September 2013 4:37pm | Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation
An 8-year-old Aucklander was the recipient of the Community Swim programme's 500,000th free swimming lesson today, as the flagship project of Sir John Walker's Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation (FYFOD) marked a major milestone... More >>
53. My ECE to Help Parents Make Informed Early Education Choices
26 September 2013 12:25pm | My ECE
New Zealand's parents will be better informed about early childhood education with the launch of the My ECE website (www.myece.org.nz) today... More >>
54. My ECE to Help Parents Make Informed Early Education Choices
26 September 2013 12:25pm | My ECE
New Zealand's parents will be better informed about early childhood education with the launch of the My ECE website (www.myece.org.nz) today... More >>
55. WelTec Graduate Steps Up for Christchurch Rebuild
27 September 2013 12:34pm | Weltec
Robin Mouat knows what he's talking about when it comes to the rebuild of Christchurch. "That's a term which we hear over and over. It sounds big and it is, but restoring Christchurch is tackled in small steps and we're part of it... More >>
56. OUSA Shuttles Take Flight
02 October 2013 10:25am | OUSA
The Otago University Students' Association has announced it will be trialling a twelve dollar student airport shuttle service for the end of year examination period between 11th of October and 11th of November... More >>
57. Industry Training Fed welcomes Tertiary Education Strategy
02 October 2013 1:51pm | Industry Training Federation
The Industry Training Federation welcomes the acknowledgement of vocational education and training in the government's Tertiary Education Strategy, released today. .. More >>
58. 2013 New Zealand Student Media awards - 5 October 2013
07 October 2013 9:42am | Salient
Excellence in student media was recognised in Wellington on Saturday 5 October with 19 awards presented at the annual ASPA event. .. More >>
59. Snowsport Business Management course helps build careers
07 October 2013 4:20pm | Queenstown Resort College
Graduates of a new snowsport management course are finding opportunities to forge long-term careers in their industry thanks to a unique Queenstown tertiary education course... More >>
60. Judge to graduate
08 October 2013 1:31pm | University of Waikato
Today ( October 8) Stephen Clark graduates with a Bachelor of Arts that he began 30 years ago. What started as a BA majoring in English in 1983, has now become a BA, majoring in te reo MÄori... More >>
61. China expert: Doing business with China starts in schools
10 October 2013 3:29pm | Massey University
Working successfully with Chinese businesses will require changes that start in our schools, says visiting China specialist Dr Martin Jacques. .. More >>
62. School's back ... AA urges extra care on the roads
14 October 2013 1:46pm | Automobile Association
Don't make your kids cross the road alone when you pick them up from school. That's the advice the AA would like all parents of young children to follow as the last school term of the year begins today... More >>
63. Students To Catch Knowledge Wave
24 July 2001 9:57am | Knowledge Wave Project
Twelve secondary students have been given the chance to help shape New Zealand's future... More >>
64. Inquiry Into Allegations Relating To Kathie Irwin
02 April 2002 4:43pm | State Services Commission
The State Services Commissioner, Michael Wintringham, announced today the appointment of Hon Sir Rodney Gallen to undertake, on his behalf, the inquiry into allegations relating to the chair of the New Zealand Teachers Council, Ms Kathie Irwin... More >>
65. New Maritime Qualification Offers Career Path
05 May 2005 10:47am | Competenz
People wanting to get into the maritime industry will have a more clearly defined career path following the launch of a new qualification for operators of commercial inshore vessels... More >>
66. Military lawyer selected for Geneva training cours
15 July 2008 9:51am | Massey University
Centre for Defence Studies lecturer Captain Jane Derbyshire has been chosen to attend an advanced training course in international humanitarian law in Geneva, Switzerland... More >>
67. Dean of Science appointed at Auckland Uni
18 May 2009 2:07pm | University of Auckland
Professor Grant Guilford will be the new Dean of Science at The University of Auckland, succeeding Professor Dick Bellamy who retired at the end of last year. Professor Guilford has held senior roles at Massey University, and is currently Head of its ..... More >>
68. Mangonui garden teaching self-sufficiency
04 December 2009 4:21pm | North Tec
Mangonui couple Jim and Cheryl Sanders are working with NorthTec horticulture tutor Evan Wood and students on the local OSCAR (Out of School Care and Recreation) programme to grow a community garden. In the process the Sanders and the children are learning ..... More >>
69. Playcentre Song Launch
12 May 2010 4:21pm | New Zealand Playcentre Federation
A Playcentre song written by 2010 NZ Radio Awards Best Jingle winner and former 'Mockers' songwriter Gareth Curtis will be launched at the 2010 National Playcentre Conference at the end of May - fittingly New Zealand music month. Held each year the conference ..... More >>
70. Vodafone Warriors League in Libraries school visits
30 May 2011 1:43pm | League in Libraries
Vodafone Warriors NRL Reading Captain Jerome Ropati, Jeremy Latimore, and Junior Warriors Nathaniel Peteru and Carlos Tuimavave swapped sports shoes for school shoes to host one of four Konica Minolta League in Libraries school visits at Pakuranga ..... More >>
71. He Mohiotanga - 'Sharing of Knowledge'
01 August 2011 12:52pm | Wellington Institute of Technology
''All great ideas begin on a rough piece of paper'', says WelTec's Bachelor of Creative Technologies tutor, Darren Ward; no matter what your skill level, the old pencil to paper always works. Cyberport IncuTrain Centre and Wellington Institute ..... More >>
72. New Zealand School Of Dance On Stage In Auckland
29 September 2011 4:51pm | The New Zealand School of Dance
Students from the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) will be on stage in Auckland next week, performing in three shows as part of Tempo Dance Festival. The students are training full-time at our national dance school to prepare for careers as professional ..... More >>
73. Men's Health Gets a Boost
31 May 2012 6:37pm | UNITEC
www.unitec.ac.nz Men's Health Gets a Boost Nine Unitec students have been awarded Men's Health Scholarships, provided by the New Zealand Men's Health Trust (NZMHT) to promote men studying in the health sciences. The students - from a variety of ..... More >>
74. Living Lab takes a fresh look at sustainability
26 June 2012 12:32pm | Massey University
Massey University is initiating a new era of partnership with local government with the launch of its Living Lab. The Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey will launch the Massey University Living Lab at a function in the Museum Building on the Wellington campus, ..... More >>
75. Is "100% Pure" A Delusion Asks Massey's Dr. Mike Joy
10 September 2012 10:23am | OUSA
The Otago University Students' Association (OUSA) will be holding their Environment Week this week in an effort to raise student awareness of critical environmental issues and inspire them to take action... More >>
76. Govt funding cuts to blame for losing learning opportunities
24 October 2012 12:02pm | Tertiary Education Union
Tertiary Education Union Media release 24 October 2012 Govt funding cuts to blame for losing learning opportunities .. More >>
77. Join Unitec in this year's Gradfest 2012!
06 November 2012 3:11pm | Unitec
Join Unitec in this year's Gradfest 2012! 6 October 2012 It's that time of the year again, when students finish their study and come together to celebrate graduates' achievements in creative industries and business. This November, the Gradfest event ..... More >>
78. Release Of Independent Review Into James Parker Offending
13 November 2012 10:13am | Pamapuria School
The report on the review of employment and offences of James Parker provides a thorough and objective understanding of the events leading up to charges being laid against Parker, said Pamapuria School commissioner Larry Forbes. The report by an Auckland ..... More >>
79. Scholarships pay homage to nurse's dreams
22 February 2013 10:33am | CPIT
Japanese student Rika Hyuga was committed to practising nursing in New Zealand. Now a fund established in her name by her parents will ensure that others with similar passion for nursing have the opportunity to follow their dreams. .. More >>
80. Survey - 70% of early childhood centres with empty places
28 March 2013 1:16pm | Early Childhood Council
A survey of business confidence, released this week reveals more than 70% of early childhood centres with empty places, and increasing competition between providers. The survey finds almost 60% of centres expecting things to be tougher still in 12 ..... More >>
81. National Standards - a Debacle Like Novopay?
03 May 2013 9:22am | New Zealand First Party
There is increasing concern National Standards results are flawed and the Government is using flawed data to make educational achievements look better than they actually are says New Zealand First. .. More >>
82. Partnership set to boost Auckland's response to homelessness
02 July 2013 3:50pm | Joint Press Release
A long-standing partnership between AUT University and Lifewise is set to boost Auckland's approach to tackling homelessness. With 85 business and community leaders participating in this year's Lifewise Big Sleepout on AUT's city campus over 4-5 July, this ..... More >>
83. ACE Places Focus of Adult Learners' Week 2013
19 August 2013 1:38pm | Adult Learners' Week
Adult Learners' Week/He Tangata MÄtauranga organizers are on the look out for "ACE Places" in the run up to this year's national week of celebrations, September 2-8... More >>
84. BOPRC Regional Infrastructure Fund Decision
22 August 2013 2:59pm | Bay of Plenty Tertiary Partnership
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has confirmed the approval of the $15 million funding application for the development of a tertiary campus in Tauranga's CBD. The Bay of Plenty Tertiary Partnership applied to the Regional Infrastructure Fund ..... More >>
85. Duckweed, dairying pollution research wins NRC award
03 September 2013 12:16pm | Northland Regional Council
A Kerikeri High School student's study into using duckweed to reduce nitrogen in farm dairy effluent runoff has earned him this year's Northland Regional Council 'Excellence Award' at the Top Energy Far North Science and Technology Fair... More >>
86. Otago Volts gear-up for Champions League Twenty20 in India
16 September 2013 11:58am | Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic sponsored team, the Otago Volts, have arrived safely in Mohali, India, following eight successful days in Sri Lanka where they played four unbeaten games against a local team in preparation for the Champions League Twenty20... More >>
87. America's Cup: Win's economic benefits and social impact
19 September 2013 4:26pm | AUT University
The prospect of New Zealand, and more specifically Auckland hosting the America's Cup is a tantalising prospect. .. More >>
88. University of Waikato Receives WISE Award
23 September 2013 10:44am | WISE Awards
The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) is pleased to announce the six winners of the 2013 WISE Awards. Since 2009 the WISE Awards have helped to disseminate some of the most effective practices in addressing urgent global challenges in education. ..... More >>
89. Teachers council overhaul a major assault on the profession
01 October 2013 3:14pm | PPTA
An overhaul of the New Zealand Teachers Council at the whim of the education minister could see a major assault on the teaching profession, says PPTA president Angela Roberts. .. More >>
90. New watchdog group protects academic freedom
01 October 2013 4:15pm | Academic Freedom Aotearoa
Academic freedom is crucial to a strong democracy says Professor Jack Heinemann, co-chair of a soon to be launched group of academics out to defend academic freedom. .. More >>
91. Education strategy good for economy
02 October 2013 3:10pm | BusinessNZ
The Government's draft strategy for tertiary education for the next five years features a strong emphasis on the economy, says BusinessNZ. .. More >>
92. Substance of Tertiary Education Strategy at risk
02 October 2013 4:57pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Today's release of the National Government's draft Tertiary Education Strategy for 2014-2019 is at risk of being sidelined by Minister Steven Joyce's unilateral move to shut down the representative model currently in place for University Councils, ..... More >>
93. Commentary on new loan-to-value ratio restrictions
02 October 2013 5:00pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The introduction of the new loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) this week has received much media commentary-both for and against. The idea (as with other monetary policy instruments such as interest ..... More >>
94. CPIT welcomes $18.9 million govt funding for trades campus
03 October 2013 2:06pm | CPIT
CPIT has welcomed today's announcement that it is to receive $18.9 million from the government for investing into CPIT's Trades Innovation Institute (TII) campus at Sullivan Avenue... More >>
95. PPTA standing firm against charter schools
03 October 2013 3:49pm | PPTA
Members voted to support a paper presented at today's PPTA annual conference that will give them the strength to see off the charter school threat. .. More >>
96. Council Changes Have Implications for Tertiary Education
09 October 2013 9:10am | National Maori Tertiary Students Association
Council Changes Have Implications for Success of Tertiary Education Strategy Te Mana Äkonga has long been an advocate for MÄori and has previously acknowledged support of the Government focus on increasing MÄori and Pasifika achievement in ..... More >>
97. Engineering student awarded for Cambridge doctoral studies
10 October 2013 4:29pm | University of Auckland
Outstanding engineering student, Alex Kendall, has been awarded a prestigious four year Woolf Fisher Scholarship to further his study of mechatronics at the University of Cambridge... More >>
98. Phillipstown School Considers Its Next Steps
11 October 2013 10:52am | Tony Simpson Phillipstown School
Phillipstown School is ecstatic with yesterday's historic legal victory against the Government's decision to merge it with neighbouring school, Woolston, and is now considering its next steps to keep the school open... More >>
99. 'Black Magic' Professor honoured'
20 January 2000 4:37pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University Associate Professor, Dr Dai Gilbertson, has been admitted to a Fellowship of the Australia-New Zealand Academy of Management for his 'outstanding research, teaching and contribution to management studies in Australasia and to the ..... More >>
100. Maori author to receive Honorary Doctorate
28 January 2003 9:50am | Victoria University of Wellington
One of New Zealand's first published Maori woman writers is to receive an honorary doctorate from Victoria University... More >>
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