The Mind Lab stories
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You're invited: She Sharp presents Women in Data & Analytics on August 24th
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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planning
The event will feature a panel with the experts, a hands-on workshop on Microsoft Power BI, and the opportunity to gain valuable career advice.
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Mind Lab at MOTAT hosting event to promote young women in tech
Tue, 14th May 2019
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Gender diversity in the tech industry is a hot topic around the world, but it’s one that New Zealand is looking to tackle head on.
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New education platform empowers Kiwi teachers in the digital age
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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unitec
The Digital Passport has been created by 12 Mind Lab educators to enable teachers to develop skills and understanding to deliver the new curriculum.
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Y-tech workshops getting youth into technology
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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3d printing
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datacom
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the mind lab
The event includes speeches by inspirational New Zealand tech personalities from Datacom, the Mind Lab, and GirlBoss.
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Unitec’s The Mind Lab and MOTAT join forces to empower Kiwis in STEM
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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the mind lab
The Mind Lab by Unitec is partnering with MOTAT to move their education programmes to MOTAT's premises in Western Springs.
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Lightbox and The Mind Lab team up to inspire young Kiwi inventors
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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spark
Lightbox partners with The Mind Lab to bring Mind Lab Kids' STEM-focused videos to Kiwi children, inspiring invention and creativity in a safe digital setting.
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Unitec’s Tech Futures Lab and The Mind Lab make key appointments to continue rapid growth
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Louise Webster, Craig Hilton and Lorraine Guerin join the team, while Sarah Hindle, Tech Futures Lab GM has been appointed to the NZTech board.
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Kura takes on solving global issues with 3D printing
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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3d printing
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christchurch
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the mind lab
Students at Christchurch's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Te Whānau Tahi are using 3D modelling and printing to tackle world problems.
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Don't leave learning the latest tech to millennials
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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learning
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3d printing
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the mind lab
Tech Toolbox offers adults the chance to catch up with the latest technology and learn skills children are already fluent in.
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New learning platform broadcasts the lab into the lounge
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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e-learning
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the mind lab
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co-design with kids
MindLabKids.com launches, transforming homes into digital labs for young minds to explore science and tech during holidays.
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Top Kiwi teachers win big for digital empowerment
Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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unitec
The three education leaders were celebrated at yesterday’s ceremony alongside 366 fellow teachers from the November 2015 and March 2016 cohorts.
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MOTAT honours Kiwi innovators with latest exhibition
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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fintechs
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financial systems
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awards
New Zealand's most prominent innovators are being celebrated at Auckland's MOTAT, showcasing their achievements and setbacks.
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The Mind Lab + NEXT Foundation award teacher for digital learning passion
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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unitec
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Award honours Desirè Truter’s dedication to digital teaching at The Mind Lab, inspiring leaders in NZ education.
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The Mind Lab by Unitec launches location campaign
Thu, 26th May 2016
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The Mind Lab by Unitec has launched a new campaign aimed to get teachers to put their hands up to bring its postgrad programme to their towns.
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Hutt Valley a step closer to becoming Technology Valley
Mon, 16th May 2016
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Hutt Valley is a step closer to becoming NZ’s Technology Valley following the govt's $15m hi-tech funding boost, says National List MP Chris Bishop.
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The Hutt Valley primed to be NZ's next tech hub
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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wellington
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the mind lab
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startups
Hutt Valley to host public meeting to discuss turning the region into a 'Technology Valley' with a focus on economic growth and job creation.
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Kiwi teacher recognised for digital learning
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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unitec
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the mind lab
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next foundation
Unitec celebrates graduation of teachers completing Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital and Collaborative Learning).
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The world is changing... and it’s not all bad, folks
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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strategy
New Zealand businesses need to prepare for the impact of disruptive technologies or risk losing their competitive advantage, says futurist Frances Valintine.
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A help or hindrance: How technology is shaking up education
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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digital transformation
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Education revolution: Frances Valintine discusses the seismic shift in learning as technology challenges traditional schooling.
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Postgrad digital learning course offered to tertiary educators
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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partners
The Mind Lab by Unitec is offering its Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital & Collaborative Learning) to Auckland tertiary educators.