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[ad_1] Biosecurity officers attend National Education Training Back in July, our biosecurity officers attended the National Education Training Seminar (NETS) hosted by the New Zealand Biosecurity Institute. This year, Southland put on some unexpectedly pleasant winter weather for the conference delegates in Invercargill, along with some great cheese rolls. Maintaining the gains was the theme…
[ad_1] Two vocational learning institutes have moved into a new dual-campus education facility in the centre of Christchurch. The state of the art education hub will offer skills-based tertiary education opportunities for learners in the Canterbury region. New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) and the New Zealand Institute of Sport (NZIS) have moved into the facility…
[ad_1] Technology is New Zealand’s fastest growing and second biggest export sector, but a new national survey has found only a small number of students progress from secondary to tertiary technology education. There has been a disappointing decline in participation in NCEA technology and maths standards, the core feeder subjects for technology degrees, however it…
[ad_1] Pasifika educators are meeting in Åtautahi Christchurch today and tomorrow to consider how our education system could be redesigned to be more responsive to Pasifika learners. Held by the country’s largest education union, NZEI Te Riu Roa, the national Pasifika Fono will look at what is and is not working for Pasifika learners in…
[ad_1] The Associate Minister for MÄori Education Kelvin Davis has announced $2.97 million in funding that will be rolled out over three years for the MÄori STEM academy developed at Massey University which will see thousands of rangatahi able to access the groundbreaking PÅ«horo programme. The PÅ«horo STEM Academy has become a transformational springboard for…
[ad_1] Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio said the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours list show that across Aotearoa New Zealand there were many champions of Pacific education. “Education is so vital to the success of Pacific people that it’s truly fitting that a number of educators have been honoured this year. Education provides an…
[ad_1] The trustees of the Ogonowska Education Charitable Trust are happy to announce that St Mary’s School, Christchurch is the first recipient of a Trust grant to meet the 2022 attendance fees of a student nominated by the school. “St Mary’s School is grateful to receive support from the Trust”, says David O’Neill principal of…
[ad_1] The MG Marketing Charitable Trust (MG Trust) is delighted to announce details of its new grower education fund. The MG Trust was launched last year to contribute towards the general improvement, capability and profile of the horticulture industry in New Zealand. In addition to allocating funding to six projects at their inaugural meeting, the…
[ad_1] AI in education needs more women says leading professor In the future we could each have our own Artificial Intelligence (AI) helper to help us achieve our full potential. University of Canterbury Professor Tanja Mitrovic is internationally recognised for her work in AI in education and would love to see more young women follow…
[ad_1] Shed Talk supports engagement, education, and environmental understanding A recent Shed Talk event in the Waimakariri zone was well attended, with presentations on mahinga kai, biodiversity and new regulations within the rural sector. Friday 19 November saw around 50 industry professionals, farmers, community members and more gather at the Cust Community Centre to hear…
[ad_1] Joining forces for clean energy and education Two tertiary institutions are joining forces to support the transition to clean energy and improve accessibility to education in Taranaki. University of Canterbury Tumu Whakarae Vice Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey and Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive John Snook. “We believe…
[ad_1] Education resources from Canterbury destined for schools in Tonga A shipping container will leave the University of Canterbury (UC) campus on 3 November full of education resources and supplies to support several new classrooms in Tonga. This is the latest initiative from an EcoCARE Pacific Trust and University of Canterbury collaboration to help address…
[ad_1] From north to south – education opportunities abound Hinds School has joined forces with our land management and biodiversity advisor Heath Melville to tackle weeds in a Banded dotterel/pohowera breeding hotspot. Hinds School students Before this year’s lockdown, students from mid-Canterbury’s Hinds School visited Kaikōura to learn about the local environment and help remove…
[ad_1] Sexuality education takes centre stage at UC The University of Canterbury is bringing an innovative sexuality education theatre show to the campus, giving educators and parents an insight into the cutting edge of how teenagers are being better helped to navigate relationships and sexuality. University of Canterbury (UC) Health Lecturer Tracy Clelland is an…
[ad_1] $10 million boost for literacy education will upskill 70,000 children An innovative research-based approach to how New Zealand children are taught to read is to be extended across the country with a $10 million Ministry of Education contract awarded to the University of Canterbury (UC). New entrants at St Mary’s School, Mosgiel, Dunedin, learning…
[ad_1] From our Chair: Participation through nature-based education One of the things that I am most excited about is our Council’s recent commitment to nature-based youth education and engagement. Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury This is part of our commitment to the community under our recently adopted Long-Term Plan 2021-2031 to continue with programmes that…
[ad_1] UC academics, Māori and Tongan education champions among staff, alumni named in Queen’s Honours Congratulations to all the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 recipients, including several University of Canterbury academics, staff, graduates and friends of the university. University of Canterbury Professor Angus Hikairo Macfarlane, has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order…
[ad_1] Children flourish when education is holistic – and culturally responsive The scope of education has expanded beyond focusing on academic progress to include children’s social and emotional development. Researchers at the University of Canterbury (UC) are going one step further, however, to develop a framework for socio-emotional well-being that is culturally and linguistically responsive…
[ad_1] Loving Learning – the importance of emotion in second-chance education University of Canterbury (UC) Doctor of Education graduate, and previous Fulbright Distinguished Teacher, Lynnette Brice has collected and analysed stories from her career working in teen parent education, alternative education and education in Corrections facilities to better understand the powerful role that emotions can…
[ad_1] This uncertain world is our curriculum: tertiary education meets social activism What a few years it has been for young people demonstrating leadership on a global scale. Issues such as gun violence (March for Our Lives), climate change (Strike 4 Climate), and social justice (Black Lives Matter) have all profiled youth taking action for…
[ad_1] UC’s first Doctor of Education returns to Te Arawa roots to graduate The University of Canterbury’s (UC) first Doctor of Education graduate will receive his qualification in his home town of Rotorua today. For his doctorate, Karaka-Clarke explored the challenge of incorporating Taha wairua (spiritual health), one of the four pillars of the Māori…
[ad_1] Record number of taiohi Māori prepare for their journey to higher education A record number of taiohi (young) Māori from schools across Ōtautahi Christchurch took part in science experiments, tested their Law knowledge and played Arts bingo in an interactive day designed to inspire students to further their study. UC’s annual Aukaha Tau 10…
[ad_1] The Christchurch City Council is partnering with community groups and social agencies to support the redevelopment of the City Mission site and to build a new whare for Māori youth. The two projects have been given funding through the Council’s Capital Endowment Fund as they will benefit local communities, both now and in the…
[ad_1] Anti-bullying attitude important every day – NZ education expert Anti-bullying expert Dr Cara Swit is delighted to see University of Canterbury (UC) students supporting the annual Pink Shirt Day tomorrow, but would like people to feel empowered to confront bullying every day. Pink Shirt Day in the College of Engineering 2019 “Days like Pink…
[ad_1] Combining education, science and dance With a passion for making positive change to family life in Aotearoa New Zealand, University of Canterbury (UC) graduate Shawn Thomas believes “dance can change the world”. Shawn Thomas uses his passion of dance alongside his experiences from UC to make a positive change in Aotearoa New Zealand. His…
[ad_1] National excellence award for passionate teacher of te reo Māori in teacher education Kay-Lee Jones has helped nurture a love for te ao Māori in over 2000 student teachers in the University of Canterbury’s (UC) School of Teacher Education. Kay-Lee Jones’ dedication to sharing her love of te reo Māori with student teachers who…
[ad_1] The Ministry of Education is set to begin procuring design and construction services for a school property project in Blenheim which will transform the delivery of education in Marlborough. The project will co-locate Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ College on the site currently occupied by Marlborough Girls’ and Bohally Intermediate. The Intermediate will be…
[ad_1] Serious Gaming – Using applied immersive games for education, work and wonder Computer games are not just for entertainment – they’re seriously powerful tools to solve complex problems, according to a University of Canterbury expert on applied immersive games. Based in the HIT Lab NZ, an international, multidisciplinary research lab which delivers postgraduate degrees…
[ad_1] Youth engagement and education event Please join us for a taster workshop for young people (aged 14 to 24) who are keen to explore what leadership for a better future looks, sounds and feels like. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity – register now! Workshop details When: Tuesday 7 July 2020, 5.30 – 8.00pm…
When you come to selling your home you need to understand how it is going to be done by the agent you employ. Or if you so wish to do it yourself you will then really need to knowhow it’s done – you will be all alone. But well before this stage of the game…