Tertiary education stories - Page 3

Government looks to update NZ's tertiary education
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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The Government is investigating new models of tertiary education that fit better with the changing demands of today’s world.

Do dropping tertiary rolls mean slim times for suppliers?
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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Tertiary enrolments are set to topple going into 2016, but it is uncertain how this will impact the demand for IT resources in the tertiary sector.

A third of Australians not in chosen career
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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With such high proportions of graduates moving into different careers, Australia’s education system must prepare students for an uncertain future.

IT employers look past formal education to find innovators
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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Employers are shifting focus from qualifications to workplace culture and innovative thinking when hiring, according to AbsoluteIT.

Tertiary providers required to publish graduate employment outcomes
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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All universities, wānanga and polytechnics will be required to publish information about the employment status and earnings of graduates as of 2017.

Kiwi educators: How are you using technology?
Thu, 7th May 2015
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Educators need to evaluate how they’re using technology, and look at whether their choices are accelerating learning, or making a student passive.

Tether takes out top place at Microsoft NZ Imagine Cup comp
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Three Auckland University students have won first place at the 2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup competition for Tether, an app that helps people find work.

Emulex invests in Kiwi tertiary students
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Emulex Corporation is continuing to invest in New Zealand’s education sector and develop its next generation of engineering talent.

Microsoft's Imagine Cup unleashes student innovation
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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The technological innovations of New Zealand tertiary students will be on display tonight in Auckland at Microsoft’s 2015 Imagine Cup event.

Say goodbye to flipping burgers, hello to Kiwi career app
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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NZ's new career app revolutionises job planning for students, offering insights into 50 careers, future demands, and income levels.

Little appoints shadow Cabinet: Robertson finance, King deputy
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Newly elected Labour Party leader Andrew Little has appointed his closest rival for the job, Grant Robertson, to the crucial finance role previousl.

Summit sets high expectations for tertiary education’s future
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Auckland hosts pivotal summit led by Steven Joyce, aiming to adapt NZ's tertiary education to future tech and global standards.

Equico adds two new managers
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Increased interest from tertiary sector prompts promotion and new appointment by technology leasing specialists.

Hiring new grads in a tight labour market
Tue, 1st Jul 2008
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Unemployment levels in New Zealand are at a historic low, with the shortage of skilled workers in the ICT industry particularly acute.