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Building careers with the NZ Certificate in Carpentry (NZCC)
... Unitec was made easier thanks to supportive lecturers, he says. “Having such understanding teachers, especially when ... The course is designed to help students from overseas, says lecturer Angus Robertson. “The Carpentry department ... to successful completion of a construction project,” says Senior Lecturer Christ Stoddard A standout feature is ...
Inspirational Unitec alumnus keen to have positive impact on how our cites are designed and built
... of liability, sustainability, and attractiveness,” he says. “I decided that I wanted to be part of forming the ... really enjoyed the practicality of Unitec’s approach,” says Luke. “It wasn't a curriculum filled with abstract ... have been fantastic to draw from in my work to date.” He says the Unitec experience has been an integral part of his ...
Senior Medical Imaging lecturer wins national award for creating powerful learning experiences
... a huge award of a very high calibre and strong standing,” says Dr Aziz. “It’s difficult to describe my feelings. ... to deliver understanding through real life scenarios,” he says. "Delivering understanding of anatomical structures ... real-life demonstration makes learning more impactful," says Dr. Aziz. "Seeing inside your own hand, for example, ...
Unitec | Te Pūkenga Cybersecurity Graduate Nominated in New Zealand Women in Security Awards
... I was passionate about and had great job prospects,” says Gunjan. One of her friends had recently started ... of work – and there were many opportunities available,” says Gunjan. “But it’s when I spoke with one of Unitec | ... of Unitec | Te Pūkenga Graduate Diploma in Computing. She says she loved every second of her year studying at Unitec | ...
Te Puea Marae transforms approach to transitional housing
... for vulnerable whānau. Lead social worker Whitiao Paul says the Manaaki Tangata E Rua transitional housing ... building 10 units for transitional housing on our marae,”says Whitiao. Alongside research partners Ngā Wai A Te ... Ngā Wai A Te Tūī Director, Professor Jenny Lee-Morgan says, “We’ve been really fortunate to build this ...
Inside Story: Furry Friends In Tonga
... “It was an intense and intensive experience,” says Natalie Coe, a first year veterinary student. “It ... year of veterinary nursing when she travelled to Tonga, and says students were able to perform procedures that they ... their pets, but they don’t have access to treatment,” says Amber. “If their dog is hit by a car, they can’t ...
Fijian senior lecturer wins prestigious award for backing Pasifika learners to thrive
... and leaders. “This is the pinnacle of my teaching,” he says. “I’ve been with Unitec for 16 years. We, Pasifika ... building relationships is important,” Mr Tawaketini says. “From day one, we connect with them. I greet ... on his father’s side of the family. The 64-year-old says his ambition when he was at secondary school was to ...
Adam Collett - From Grief to Graduation
Refelcting on his journey, Adam says that although his path was difficult at times, marked ... education was smooth sailing is a total understatement," he says. In the first week of his undergraduate year, Adam’s ... younger self and others facing mental health battles, Adam says, "This isn't how it's going to be forever. You're going ...
Students matched with jobs at Unitec’s popular Industry Connect event
... NEXTGEN Group technical services head David Venter, and he says he had several positive conversations with students ... keen to learn and proactively seek out information,” he says. “Gaining a wider understanding of the technology in ... back to students who are in the position I was once in,” says Unitec graduate and exhibitor Sauvruth Sanjay. Sauvruth ...
Doctorate in Computing launched to drive digital transformation for Aotearoa New Zealand
... talented master’s graduates from around the world," says Prof Hamid Sharifzadeh, Professor and Academic ... sound but highly relevant to real-world challenges," says Dr Sharifzadeh. The programme has already attracted ... students eager to continue their journey with us,” he says. Applicants are expected to hold a master’s degree, ...
Unitec careers page leads to invaluable on-the-job learning opportunity
... email, I was directed straight to the careers page ,” says Alena. “I simply clicked on ‘graduate job’ and ... “I came into the role actively wanting to learn,” she says. “I really enjoyed how genuine they were, and easy ... able to get to know the workings of a project,” she says. “It’s where I want to stay at the moment. It gives ...
Decomposable theatre design wins national architecture award for Unitec Masters student
... “The chosen form would be familiar to many people,” she says. “Large, thatched spaces suspended on columns can be ... regenerative materials in theoretical projects,” Abigail says. “I experimented with many details for this project, ... wasn’t only sustainable but also regenerative,” she says. “It’s the difference between a building that ...
Datacom partnership with Unitec provides pathway for next generation of cybersecurity super stars
... Australasia’s largest tech services provider, Datacom, says customer data shows that overall awareness of ... but also sets them up for future career success,” says Tim Chu, Cybersecurity Managed Solutions Manager at ... that is always evolving, this is hugely valuable,” says Tim. The first two years of the course at Unitec have ...
Inside Story: Building The Grand Pavilion
... making sure it’s practical for us to build.” She says this has been invaluable. Adrian Janus, who is ... 3D model, and then programme that into the CNC machine,” says Rohini. “We’ve gone back and forth heaps, editing ... pretty out-there, so a dream to be able to work on,” says Adrian. Working with construction and engineering ...
Dogs head to maths class
... such as those used in search and rescue or guide dogs, says Kristie. “For example, imagine if search dogs could ... earlier research undertaken at Waikato University in 2009, says Kristie. “That study found that found that dogs ... the number of item, and using more simplistic equipment, says Kristie. The team hopes to train the dogs to respond to ...
Supporting diversity in trades
... her partner encouraged her to try a variety of courses, she says, so they signed up for a woodworking night class at a local high school. “And I absolutely loved it, she says. “I hadn’t thought of it as option – when I went ... which is an area she wants to develop her skills in, she says. However, along the way, Courtney admits she did find ...
Passion project earns carpentry student place in national final
... give something back to a place that meant a lot to me,” says Zinnia. “It was so cool to see the young children ... She took the necessary online study in her stride, but says she prefers face-to-face learning, and the camaraderie ... hands-on experience and time spent in the workshop,” she says. “I knew from a young age that homework isn’t for ...
Giving learners a head start to the Internet of Things future
... being part of this exciting project from its inception,” says Te Pūkenga Region 1 Executive Director Peseta Sam ... . “Thank you for inviting us into this collaboration,” says One NZ General Manager Mobile Access, Thaigan ... path. “I think the capstone project is very good,” says Mr Tolstykh, a Unitec alumnus. “They promote it very ...
Inside Story: Not Your Average Build
... is different from how you would approach a house,” he says. “We’re building with different angles, using more ... helping coordinate construction of the pavilion, and says working with construction and engineering students is a ... allows us to learn so much and feed off each other,” she says. Students have also needed to get used to using ...
Unitec sports graduate is shooting for the stars
... this sport for ten years, I really needed a break,” she says. “Not being selected for the Tokyo Paralympics team ... maintain her heavy training and coaching schedule. Neelam says the Unitec staff were friendly and approachable, and ... helped me to grow, both as an athlete and a coach,” she says. “I got the chance to interact with a wide range of ...
