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Tertiary Institutions 'Should Not Assume Funding Will Be Maintained'
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:08:20 +1300 | RNZ
The Tertiary Education Commission has indicated some tertiary institutions could face funding cuts next year. More >>
Government Stuck In The Past With ‘Relationship And Sex Education Guidelines’
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:17:06 +1300 | University of Auckland
Pacific scholars and advocates from across the country have highlighted the importance of an education that reflects the diverse realities of our communities, to better support and build a stronger and more unified society.More >>
Canadian Philanthropist Announces $4m Donation To Endow NZ Scholarships
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:20:16 +1300 | University of Auckland
Past scholars of the programme have gone on to roles across a wide cross section of careers and to further study. Three have since been awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarships to Oxford University, with one awarded a Gates Fellowship to Cambridge ...More >>
'Hōhā': Te Reo Māori Teaching Students 'Left In The Dark' Over Delayed Scholarship Payments
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:08:28 +1300 | RNZ
Teaching students are struggling to meet the demands of full-time study without the money. More >>
Research Finds Significant Shortfalls In Early Intervention Psychosis Services
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:46:18 +1300 | Victoria University of Wellington
The study surveyed 12 early intervention psychosis services in NZ, assessing them against international standards for care. These services were set up to provide treatment for people suffering from psychosis symptoms, such as hallucinations & delusions, ...More >>
Unitec And MIT Celebrate More Than 20 Years With ASB Polyfest
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:40:52 +1300 | Unitec
This year, for the first time, the providers have joined forces to sponsor the Tonga stage while also supporting James Cook High School as stage hosts. More >>
Overhauling New Zealand’s Apprenticeship System Could Engage Youth And Boost Our Economy
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:59:10 +1300 | The New Zealand Initiative
Schools are primarily geared toward university-track education, even though only about one-third of school leavers enrol in degree programmes. More >>
Pacific Island Water Security Requires New Approach
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:55:36 +1300 | Flinders University
“These atoll islands have the most threatened fresh groundwater on earth, and are relied upon by some of the most remote communities,” says Flinders University’s Professor Adrian Werner.More >>
Whakauae Research Marks 20 Years Of Advancing Hauora Māori
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:17:18 +1300 | Whakauae Research Services
The day began with a mihi whakatau and karakia led by haukāinga, Luke Tumihau Enoka, welcoming manuhiri from across Aotearoa. This set the tone for a celebration honouring the organisation’s rich history.More >>
New Psychology Training To Boost NZ’s Mental Health Workforce
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:14:16 +1300 | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Sue Dashfield, Group Manager Enablement for Health NZ, says there was strong interest from tertiary education providers in the open procurement process in late 2024. More >>
UCOL Celebrating New Graduates Across The Rohe
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:30:14 +1300 | UCOL
656 graduates will walk across stages throughout Manawatū, Wairarapa, Horowhenua, and Whanganui between 18 March and 4 April to receive their qualifications. More >>
Strengthening Education Ties Across The Pacific
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:31:09 +1300 | New Zealand Government
While in Papua New Guinea, Dr Reti will meet with education counterparts and experts from across the region to further strengthen relationships and collaborate on shared educational goals.More >>
Ngāti Rārua Acknowledges Professor Sandy Morrison’s Academic And Leadership Excellence
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:40:21 +1300 | Te Runanga o Ngati Rarua
Professor Morrison has worked tirelessly to elevate mātauranga Māori within academia and beyond. Her expertise, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the empowerment of whānau, hapū, and iwi have had a profound impact across Aotearoa.More >>
International Students Forced To Pay Up To $5,730 For Compulsory Treaty Course
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:46:53 +1300 | ACT New Zealand
Auckland University should be focused on academic excellence, not ideological box-ticking. It’s time to let students decide what’s best for their education, ACT’s Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar said.More >>
University Of Auckland Performs Strongly In QS 2025 Subject Rankings
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:43:30 +1300 | University of Auckland
This year, the University of Auckland has five subjects in the Top 50 and an impressive 27 subjects in the Top 100, marking an increase of two subjects in the Top 100 compared to 2024.More >>
Brains Of Rugby Players Aid Groundbreaking Research
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:17:10 +1300 | University of Auckland
A breakthrough in understanding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease linked to repeated head blows, has been made at the University of Auckland. More >>
Billion-dollar Business Lessons From Kiwi Entrepreneur
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:13:08 +1300 | University of Auckland
Big news for budding business students: Jamie Beaton, the youngest New Zealander to build a billion-dollar company, is returning to where it all started at the country’s top-ranked tertiary institution, the University of Auckland.More >>
USP Welcomes Project Halo PhD Scholars
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:05:28 +1300 | University Of South Pacific
Chief Guest and Permanent Secretary for the Fiji Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Dr Sivendra Michael, lauded the initiative as a testament to the power of collaboration in tackling the region’s most pressing environmental challenges.More >>
Pōwhiri And Mihi Whakatau Welcome Students To The New Study Year At Whitireia And WelTec
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:49:01 +1300 | Whitireia and WelTec
Whitireia and WelTec provide wraparound support options for ākonga and this is the place to discover all the options available to them. The events also involve local businesses, so there are fun activities and giveaways for ākonga to enjoy and get ...More >>
Open For Business: New Funding To Attract International Business Events
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:17 +1300 | New Zealand Government
The funding is available to any organisation, including universities, to bid to host an international conference in New Zealand. Support is also available to attract high-value incentive business to New Zealand.More >>
