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From farming to cybersecurity: Unitec | Te Pūkenga graduate now security analyst at Auckland Transport
For ten years, Emilio Bargiacchi worked in agriculture and horticulture, primarily as a dairy farmer. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and he decided to switch careers. Now, he’s working as a security analyst at Auckland Transport.
The job market is constantly evolving – and you can too
Why study now? It’s not just to get a better job – although that definitely helps.
Getting your year off to a good start
The importance of mental wellbeing, making connections and asking for help.
Datacom partnership with Unitec provides pathway for next generation of cybersecurity super stars
The number of cybersecurity attacks being reported in New Zealand is on the rise, with nearly $17 million lost over the past year as a result*.
Following her heart
After moving from China in 2013, Ciao Chen studied Event Communications at Unitec. It not only gave her an understanding of the New Zealand market, but the confidence to follow her passion and start her own coaching business - where she now helps others find a career path they love.
Jaycee Maunsell-McMenamin (Ngāpuhi)
Being part of the Whai Ake mentoring programme taught Jaycee the importance of bi-culturalism. It's now the focus of her career.
Te Pūkenga and AWS help Māori and Pasifika learners land tech roles at New Zealand organisations
On 25 August 2022 Te Pūkenga and Amazon Web Services (AWS) celebrated the graduation of New Zealand’s tech professionals from the AWS re/Start program.
Unitec Professor Collaborates on Global Climate Change Project
Associate professor in landscape architecture Dr Matthew Bradbury shares the results of his four-month sabbatical in Italy, collaborating on a managed retreat research project with Politecnico de Milano.
Knowledge is in Your Hands
Not all forms of learning are purely academic. And just as importantly, not everyone wants to learn only through the study of historical precedent.
Emmy winning Unitec graduates
Actor Morgana O'Reilly shares her International Emmy Awards journey.
Apply for a programme
How to apply to study a programme at Unitec. We’re here to help you at every step of the way.
Construction
Our programmes are presented by industry experts and provide a real practical, hands-on approach to learning. They’re linked to industry, interactive and offer a balance of applied and theoretical learning. Invest in your future, come and study construction with us.
Cost of Living in Auckland
Understanding the types of costs you can expect to pay when living and studying in Auckland, New Zealand.
Departing research champion bestowed Emeritus Professor title
Unitec has awarded the honourary title of Emeritus Professor on Marcus Williams to recognise his significant contribution to our institution in the field of research. It is the first time such an award has been made.
Plan your career
From study advice to interview preparation, our team of knowledgeable career consultants can help you get where you want to be.
Keisha Rawiri awarded Kate Edger Scholarship for Master of Architecture Project
Bachelor of Architecture graduate and Ngā Wai A Te Tūī researcher Keisha Rawiri (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Hāmoa) has been awarded a grant from The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust (KEECT) which will contribute to her Master of Architecture (Professional) Project supporting the regeneration of Tau Henare Marae in Te Taitokerau (Northland).
Creating Art, Creating Artists
Academia and education can fall into the stereotype of being outdated and ticking boxes rather than innovating. Unitec Senior Lecturers Dr Bobby Hung and Gina Ferguson blow these tired clichés right out of the water.
Unitec graduates take up top Aotearoa Photobook awards
Earlier this year, Unitec Creative Industries graduates Sheryl Campbell and Solomon Mortimer were announced as two of the three winners of the 2022 Aotearoa Photobook Awards.
Dr Terri-Ann Berry – our powerhouse professor
It’s been a busy three years for Professor Terri-Ann Berry as director of the Environmental Solutions Research Centre. Anyone who has met Dr Berry knows she is a powerhouse, so after the announcement of her professorship in late 2022, we asked where she gets her inspiration and drive from, especially as in February, Dr Berry and her husband will be riding 3000km from Cape Reinga to Bluff to raise funds and awareness for the Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Trust.
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Studying at Unitec | Te Pūkenga in 2024
