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Last minute Super Mario-theme change helps win research excellence award
... presentation. I just didn’t think I would win,” he says. “The night before the competition, I thought to ... Mr Wu, who has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, says it’s been challenging to combine study and full-time ... enjoyed the Master of Applied Business programme,” he says. “Every course has been so incredible, and the ...
Inside Story: Living The Racing Dream
“When I got there I thought, I’m falling in love,” says Unitec automotive student, James Hetaraka, after ... Ryan, lecturer in Vehicle Systems and Materials at Unitec says that the automotive industry is increasingly requiring ... conditions -- chasing the best set up to win on the day,” says Gerald. It’s an experience that reinforces what ...
Bridging Education courses prove popular as alternate path into tertiary education
... It might be due to disruption caused by the pandemic,” says Unitec’s Bridgepoint Head of School Katie Bruffy. ... on campus and taking part in face-to-face learning," says Dr. Bruffy. The rise in Bridging Education enrolments ... of a general uplift in enrolments at Unitec | Te Pūkenga, says Executive Director Rohe 1 Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. “Our ...
Kaupapa Māori Researchers shed light on severity of youth homelessness
... Lead Co-Ordinator of Manaaki Rangatahi Bianca Johanson says kaupapa and rangatahi Māori led research into ... young people into safe and secure housing. Maia Ratana says, “We are incredibly concerned about the lack of ... inability to access social and housing support.” Bianca says, “There is much more mahi to do, but this amazing ...
Unitec graduates take up top Aotearoa Photobook awards
... for the past decade. He was attracted to photobooks, he says, as a way to contain and view photographic works, and ... using the same methods as for a commercial invoice book, he says. The concept for the images came from having to spend the level 4 lockdown in the cottage, he says. “We were stuck in this cottage trying to make work ...
Unitec Professor’s profound influence on our research culture recognised at Professorial address
... on research with impact,” Emeritus Professor Williams says. Prof Gremillion’s address reflected on collaborative ... work while also being able to teach in these areas,” she says. Prof Gremillion has also contributed to research ... but rather as culturally situated practices,” she says. In her recent research professional development roles ...
Nursing students recognised for excellence
... for the Upper North Island and Wellington, Jacqui Steven, says “Norbrook is delighted to support and encourage New ... School of Environmental and Animal Sciences, Laura Harvey, says it is important to recognise the achievement of ... as a veterinary nurse for Franklin Vets in Pukekohe. Paige says “To me this award has just proven that I’m ...
Business thriving after Unitec grad follows his passion
... animated visualizers for festivals and advertisements,” says Jacob. Jacob was recently commissioned to create VFX ... ecstatic!” Jacob’s editing lecturer Samantha Sperlich says she immediately saw his potential when he arrived at ... and developing voice as a young creative artist,” she says. “Jacob was able to learn the fundamentals of ...
Unitec | Te Pūkenga Open Day 2023 to highlight skills of Bachelor of Business interns
... media platforms before and during the event. Stevie Tiori says the concept of the campaign was developed through a ... she believes support for learners is integral. She says she is looking forward to highlighting the manaakitanga ... people who can help them on their journeys.” Leila Waru says she is looking forward to being a part of such an ...
Celebrating the brilliant minds and benevolent hearts of our graduates
... the risk and impact of flood damage. Taoitekura says the community is still trying to recover from the ... the Rangitaiki River breached its stop banks in 2017. She says this event helped spark her interest in ... from their communities to pursue their dreams. Vincent says, “I’ve got my son here and my family. The little ...
Photographer a Finalist in PM's Pacific Youth Awards
... but also know how to be a practicing professional,” says Fe’ena. Fe’ena was named a finalist in the ... Runanga Vanaanga - National Museum in Rarotonga. She says the impetus behind the Mangaia project was her desire ... I feel I can do this through my photography.” Fe’ena says being a finalist in the Prime Minister’s Pacific ...
Spotlight on project management as a career at Unitec’s Construction Connect
21 September 2022 “Everyone’s on a learning journey,” says Hawkins’ HR manager Tracey Standring. “This is ... she’d have. “It’s been a lot of fun learning,” she says. Her new employer has been incredibly supportive as ... sold me on the company was our shared values,” she says. “I’ve carried the values of Te Noho Kotahitanga ...
Inside Story: A Jungle of a Classroom
... has helped nurture an appreciation of biodiversity, he says, as well as the importance of looking after it. “When ... Neuhauser, who was also studying Animal Welfare Management, says going to Borneo was inspiring and eye-opening. ... and then presenting work you were proud of,” she says. Senior Lecturer in Environmental and Animal Sciences, ...
Advanced Energy Technology Research Prepares Ākonga for High-Tech Careers
... for Transport course, which lecturer Alireza Gheitasi says focuses on training ākonga to set up and programme ... lab session, we delved into two fascinating experiments, says Alireza. “Firstly, we explored superconductivity and ...
Unitec and MIT Senior Legal Counsel Kara Hiron named among best in country
... to have received this industry recognition,” Kara says. “The last year has been really challenging, with not ... of her work and value she brings to the education sector, says Michelle Teirney, DCE-Operations. "Kara has a unique ...
Accounting symposium at Unitec explores the impact of AI
... without AI – at least in the short-to-medium term,” says Senior Manager for GenAI at PwC New Zealand, Kayur ... a real difference to efficiency and productivity,” he says. The annual symposium brings together representatives ... particularly for our emerging scholars and researchers,” says Dr Prescott. “I’m very proud of our School of ...
Can Artificial Intelligence help solve sustainability issues?
... to develop AI solutions to real-world issues,” says Dr Shakiba. “It also provides invaluable networking ... Unitec and be involved in this great initiative,” Dr Sam says. “It's a great opportunity for us to upskill the ... Generative AI to revolutionise many areas of our lives,” says Peseta Sam. “As well as the important role we play ...
Shortland Street and Unitec creating a community of talent
... of art and performance. “Unitec became my family,” says Marianne. “It provided me with a place to belong. A ... tree, we share a similar language, a similar energy,” says Marianne. “It is something that is noted in the ... got the opportunity for a small cameo part on the show,” says Lara. “Being on the small screen was a very different ...
Legendary actors share their craft with budding stars through Unitec’s bridging education programme
... who may not be sure which area they want to focus on,” he says. “It’s important that they bring an open mind, a ... for those who want to further their education,” says Will, who himself is a graduate of Unitec’s Screen ... to get up in front of an audience and perform,” says Will. “It helps them be a better version of who ...
Path To Success: Scholarship Winners Recognised By Chinese Building Industry
... Surveying at Unitec | Te Pūkenga, Charlie is thriving. He says winning the NZCBIA Excellence Scholarship has only ... the week. The scholarship will be put to good use, he says, helping cover his study materials and the cost of ... journey, covering travel, stationeries, and textbooks, he says. “More importantly, the scholarship boosted my ...
