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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 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!
A values-driven and community focused partnership
... Aitcheson is Manager of Social Services at The Fono, and says it’s been a significant growth period. “I’ve ... health and family start early intervention services. Ana says the organisation’s partnership with Unitec provides ...
Unitec honours outstanding 2022 post-graduate researchers
... It’s an outstanding achievement for all the graduates, says Marcus Williams, Director of Research. “ It’s not ... Alps, with his passion for architecture. As Matthew says: “In a time where humans have realised the need to ... weary travellers. Ryley’s associate supervisor Min Hall says: “These are no ordinary backcountry huts. This ...
Whaikaha's New Innovative Learning Space at Unitec
... (goodbye fluorescent!), and a welcoming social area, he says. “I spoke to various organisations, including Ara, ... is the only one of its kind at a Tertiary Level,” says Hicks. Whaikaha has called the Mt Albert campus home ...
Hacker hero
... up an alert informing us of the hacker’s activity,” says Daniel. Daniel began his studies at Unitec after a ... can really apply what you’ve learned in the classroom,” says Daniel. The mix of both practical and theory-based ...
Creating structure in lifestyle sport
... perplexed by the decision to make it an Olympic sport,” says John. “Skateboarding was really considered a ... sport engagement for both action and mainstream sports,” says John. “I had the full support of Unitec’s Sport, ...
Former refugee takes out top architecture prize
... President and Student Design Awards Judge Judi Keith-Brown says San is already a refined, elegant, and intuitive ... for this way of thinking across New Zealand.” McPherson says Unitec’s School of Architecture students are taught ...
Mastering the art of juggling many balls
... environment and having to juggle many balls,” he says. “You’ve got to know how to multi-task, be ...
Industry advice to Unitec students
Last year, the Unitec Industry Partnerships Team hosted virtual industry events. We've put together advice from employers who participated in these events. What do employers expect from applicants? Watch this video to learn a few tips from your future employers.
Unitec lecturer Robyn Gandell receives award for mathematics paper
... her Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of Auckland. She says her research investigates how students use movement in ...
Shaping student success with Senior Lecturer Sanjeev Vellore Ranganathan
... the best outcomes for both students and industry," she says. A practical, engaging approach Sanjeev's teaching ... needs. He's so good at fulfilling their needs,” says Malama. Finding the right placement is crucial for ... way to help me sort out my studies during that tough time," says Ricky Dragland, now National Workshops & Reverse ...
Experience ASB Polyfest 2025 with Unitec and MIT
Join us at ASB Polyfest 2025, Unitec and MIT are proud to co-sponsor the Tongan stage while also hosting an exciting activation space, bringing education to life for all ākonga.
Unitec Te Pūkenga graduate awarded bronze medal in national technicians’ competition
... Te Pūkenga. “I couldn’t be more proud of Jae,” says automotive lecturer Bevan Redpath, who represented New ...
Unitec Construction Waste Project Highly Commended at Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards
... construction industry. It was an outstanding achivement, says Terri-Ann, there were only four prizes awarded in this ...
All power to top female surveyor
Unitec graduate Megan Smith has her stepfather to thank for setting her on the path to nomination in the prestigious ‘UK Young Surveyor of the Year Awards’, staged by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
