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NZ: A nation of bright sparks and young inventors
Bright Sparks

NZ: A nation of bright sparks and young inventors

New Zealand's Mikayla Stokes and Thomas James shine as the Overall Winners at the ASB Bright Sparks Awards with their innovative creations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
GirlBoss Awards calls forth NZ's trailblazing young females
Trade Me

GirlBoss Awards calls forth NZ's trailblazing young females

Celebrating young female leaders, the GirlBoss Awards call for New Zealanders aged 11-18 who defy stereotypes and inspire change in their communities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
Students to take on the world after taking out Imagine Cup
Microsoft

Students to take on the world after taking out Imagine Cup

Microsoft took over Auckland University to showcase the 2017 Imagine Cup New Zealand finals, with GroupCram taking home the top prize.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017
Kiwi tertiary education needs a 'wakeup call' for future innovators and entrepreneurs
Fintech

Kiwi tertiary education needs a 'wakeup call' for future innovators and entrepreneurs

More than 40% of SMEs in New Zealand don't believe the education system prepares students for working in their businesses, according to MYOB survey.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley
NZQA

Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley

The students, along with chaperones, have already left for the land of innovation in California and have a big adventure ahead.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016

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PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age
PwC

PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age

PwC finds family businesses must empower nextgen leaders, who are eager and equipped to guide their companies into the digital age despite feeling held back.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Thankyou CEO, Canterbury Uni youth counselor announced as speakers at Festival for the Future
EduTech

Thankyou CEO, Canterbury Uni youth counselor announced as speakers at Festival for the Future

Canterbury Uni's youth counselor and Thankyou CEO to inspire at Festival for the Future, tackling crucial youth topics.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017

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Code Institute launches Spring Scholarship Fund for developers
EduTech

Code Institute launches Spring Scholarship Fund for developers

Code Institute has launched the Spring Scholarship Fund of €250,000 to financially support aspiring global developers and promote diversity within technology and AI-centric roles.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024