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Unitec Institute of Technology has announced that it will offer a Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing degree from mid-this year; the first tertiary institution in New Zealand to do so.

Our classroom is a business model. If you’re looking for a programme where you get a mix of practical and theoretical learning, are supported by industry-experienced lecturers, and have an opportunity to work on real-life projects, you might just find what you’re looking for in a Business degree.

Coming from a refugee background isn’t a hindrance for Rosemine Mutamuliza. She’s gone on to play a pivotal role in the lives of others like her, who are making Aotearoa their home.

As a Senior UX Designer, Jade Doel applies design thinking to create frictionless user experiences for customers and team members. And, while it’s not the career he initially had in mind, he says he wouldn’t change it for the world.

When Jagdip Singh started at Unitec in 2011, he never imagined that seven years later he’d be running his own architectural firm with a First Class Master’s Degree in Architecture and two architectural awards under his belt. 

Our classroom is a cyber-safe zone. The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the way we live and work, and with the everchanging landscape of technology, cybersecurity is becoming extremely important in minimising the risk of a worldwide security breakdown.

Our classroom is a circus theatre. If you love both theatre and circus, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how the two elements can be combined to form a social experience of circus theatre. 

Business students majoring in marketing were recently given an insider’s guide to the lives of bees, but what exactly do the lives of bees have to do with marketing?

85 second-year Unitec Architecture students transformed Devonport’s Windsor Reserve into a light spectacular on 18-20 October 2019 for GLOW@Artweek – one of the leading attractions of Artweek Auckland. The students, under the guidance of Architecture lecturer David Chaplin and the second year Design Studio tutors, is worked to a zero waste, zero budget brief, using […]

Why study now? It’s not just to get a better job – although that definitely helps.

Samuel Montgomery and Michaela van der Laan, students in the Bachelor of Creative Enterprise programme, received two out of the three Highly Commended Awards in the recent Eden Arts Art Schools Award 2018. They both received $1,000 in prize money.

Working in the skilled trades sector means working with and alongside other trades people, which is reflected in the way students learn at Unitec. That is, in one of New Zealand's largest open-plan trades training centres.

“I learnt how important community involvement and service is. Not for acknowledgement, but for the genuine passion of giving back for the betterment of others. I'm really looking forward to getting more involved with the community; I want to be able to use my skills and talents to give back to my people”.

Unitec aims to reflect our diverse community of cultures, ages, beliefs, and viewpoints. We strive to make our social media accounts authentic and a safe place for the inspiration and expression of our students. We welcome you to leave comments, photos and links relevant to Unitec. 

Unitec architecture graduate Tuputau John Belford Lelaulu has been chosen as a finalist for the prestigious Cadimage Group Student Design Awards, New Zealand’s top prize for final year architecture students.

Want to improve your English language skills? Learning English as a second language is a great way to improve your career and study prospects. And establishing what you need to learn is the best place to start.