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From Passion to Pride: Kathryn's Unitec Mechanical Engineering Journey
... on why I got interested in mechanical engineering,” says Kathryn. “My uncle is like an engine doctor; `we have ... the industry connections that the lecturers have. Kathryn says they were super supportive, and she never felt under ...
The 'No Experience' Issue
... a solution - one that Gilmores continues to use today. She says it not only allowed her to apply her course work to a ... the team has been so supportive and open-minded.” Vimean says she is proof that, while work experience is important, ...
Bold Innovator translating the visual into the written
... work in the age of Covid, by writing a series of essays about 10 artists from diverse backgrounds and at ... about those already in the big shows or galleries,” she says. “I really liked the idea of writing about ... really enjoy— it’s like solving a big puzzle.” Danae says she strives to translate into words what she sees in ...
Unitec students' short film heads to New Zealand International Film Festival
... I Am Paradise (dir: Hiona Henare). Co-curator Craig Fasi says The Last Sunday raises some confronting questions: ... sacrifice for family, religion and status?" Saito Lilo says the film is close to his heart and was a “passion ...
Wildlife Graduate Digs Up Top Job
... at Unitec and responsible for the zookeeper programme says “I was so impressed with Foster’s motivation and ... close to them, seeing what they do and what they can do,” says Foster. “I hate seeing the numbers of animals ...
Flying high on a new career journey
... he’s not sure what the future holds for him, Luke says it’s great to have the opportunity to learn new ... formula and food to new parents all over the country. He says the skills he’s learning on his SEO course, including ... work placement scheme. Principal Architect Nick Moyes says: “We’ve found the graduates from Unitec are ...
Following her heart
... initially came to Auckland on a working holiday, but she says it wasn’t long before she decided to make New Zealand ... a Graduate Diploma in Event Communications at Unitec. She says its dual focus really broadened her horizons and proved ... to start her own coaching business, Life Potential NZ. She says she hasn’t looked back. “I realised it was ...
Unitec School of Architecture Students Named Dulux Colour Awards finalists
... such a high calibre of student projects coming through.” says Harper. Students enter awards like the Dulux Colour ... will continue to strive for in their professional careers, says School of Architecture Lecturer Hayley Hirschfield. ...
Ako Aotearoa acknowledges Craig Goodhue’s outstanding contribution to tertiary education
... work-based learning. Selection Panel Chair, Derek McCormack says, “It was a difficult task due to the quality of the ...
Te Riponga: Puni Reo Poitarawhiti
... community and public contexts. Professor Jenny Lee Morgan says, “Puni Reo focuses on promoting te reo Māori in ... in 2015-2016 helped bring the initiative to life. Morgan says, “The re-normalisation of te reo Māori has the power ...
Sam Kumar
... I enjoyed it so much because of the people in the team,” says Sam. “There’s a lot of things in the community you ... and Mt Eden Prison. “That was a very interesting one,” says Sam. “I got attacked on my second day of placement by ...
Using her past for good
... degree at Unitec, majoring in community development. She says the degree really helped put structure around some of ... for the Red Cross Disaster Welfare Support Team. Rosemine says one of her many proud moments was being selected to ... was delivering an opening address to delegates!” Rosemine says her speech gave her the opportunity to challenge the ...
Practical skills lead to third place win for international postgraduate student
... Unitec a chance to “develop my practical skills” Thanh says his learning experience at Unitec has been the complete ... and Dr Ardekani was an invaluable and inspiring experience, says Thanh. But beyond that, the support from his professors ... of Technology in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Thanh says the best part of studying at Unitec is improving his ...
Unitec ākonga impress at Business and IT Industry Connect Event
... effectively bridge the gap between students and employers, says Shani Sauerman, Senior Industry Partner from Unitec’s ...
Alan David Parr
I look at my first films before I was enrolled at Unitec - at the time I thought there was nothing I could improve and thought 'what else is there to know?'. Pretty soon I learned 'a lot!
Celebrating high achievers in postgraduate research
... six Master’s’ programmes and more than 75 students,” says Marcus Williams, Unitec’s Director Research and ... and fears – such as the fear of failure,” Matt says. The recipients received a cash prize as part of their ...
Exploring New Horizons: From the Netherlands to New Zealand
... I've wanted to be fully independent from a very young age, says Renée. “Of course, when you go to university and ... both locals and other exchange students was invaluable, she says. “They both add a different kind of value to your ...
School of Construction graduate excels in BRANZ ArchEngBuild Challenge
... into our teams and started designing.” At first, Jason says he wasn’t sure what he would get from the competition ... and construction processes appeared realistic.” Jason says he has enjoyed the experience of studying and doing the ...
Scary but exciting – why it’s never too late to study construction
... four years, but Sione isn’t worried about that. He’s says education is for life and is determined to make it ... the Head of Unitec’s School of Building Construction, says the engineering and infrastructure industry offers ...
Unitec Professor Collaborates on Global Climate Change Project
... whole Agro Pontino drainage system is starting to crack,” says Dr Bradbury. The research aim was to start looking at ... its influence on the research work in Italy,” Dr Bradbury says. He adds that one of the biggest urban design problems ... we build in a specific area, it will flood,” Dr Bradbury says. “But much of the remediation work is siloed – ...
