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NZ's Universities Sign Cooperation Agreement with France

28 November 2013 | media

NZ’s Universities Sign Cooperation Agreement with FranceStronger academic cooperation between New Zealand and France to enhance the quality of university education and research is a step closer...

Online education and MOOCs – optimal learning should remain focus

26 November 2013 | news

By Professor Roy Crawford Chair of Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Waikato.Tertiary education continues to undergo a dramatic transformation with...

Rhodes Scholars Elect for 2014

08 November 2013 | media

Benjamin Abraham, Hamish Tomlinson and Alice Wang and have been selected as Rhodes Scholars Elect for 2014, following a selection meeting chaired by the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir...

New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee Financial Statements 2013

06 November 2013 | media

Click here for the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee Financial Statements for the year ending June 2013.  

New Executive Director for Universities NZ

10 October 2013 | media

Universities New Zealand –Te Pōkai Tara[1], the representative body for the country’s eight universities, today announced the appointment of Chris Whelan as its new Executive Director. Mr Whelan...

Research commercialisation - optimising the university sector's contribution to the nation

27 August 2013 | news

Viewpoint article by Professor Stuart McCutcheon, Vice-Chancellor at The University of Auckland and the Chair of the Research Committee of Universities NZ on university research, innovation and...

University Research Commercialisation Driving innovation and development

20 August 2013 | news

Universities are at the forefront of research and innovation. Examples of research commercialisation are showcased from each of our universities in University Research Commercialisation

New Universities New Zealand Chair keen to enhance universities' contribution

01 July 2013 | media

Professor Roy Crawford, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Waikato, has been appointed Chair of Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara.Universities NZ represents and advocates on behalf of the...

2012 Highlights Report Universities New Zealand - Te Pōkai Tara

23 May 2013 | publications

The 2012 Highlights Report of Universities New Zealand - Te Pōkai Tara provides an overview of the organisation's activities and focusses on three key themes: growing New Zealand, connecting New...

Budget recognises universities' contribution to New Zealand's development

16 May 2013 | media

Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara welcomes the Government’s investment in science and innovation which acknowledges the value of research, and the central role that universities play in...

Universities rigorous in systems to prevent cheating

13 May 2013 | media

New Zealand universities are world-class and have proven and rigorous checks and balances to deal with cheating says Universities New Zealand.Universities New Zealand Chair Professor Pat Walsh says...

National Science Challenges and Funding Boost Welcomed by Universities

02 May 2013 | media

The Government's National Science Challenges and additional funding to advance these have been welcomed by Universities New Zealand –Te Pōkai Tara, whichsupports a more strategic and collaborative...

Universities Sign Cooperation Arrangement with Spain

23 April 2013 | media

A higher education cooperation arrangement to enhance the relationship between universities in New Zealand and Spain has been signed today by Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara and Spain’s...

Education a vital part of New Zealand-China Relationship

12 April 2013 | media

The significant contribution of education to the New Zealand-China bilateralrelationship was emphasised in a speech by Universities New Zealand incomingChair and Vice Chancellor of Waikato...

Two outstanding Kiwi students receive Robertson Scholarships to Duke University

05 April 2013 | media

Two New Zealand students with a strong desire to effect positive change in the world have won scholarships to the prestigious Duke University in the United States.Wanganui’s James Penn, currently a...

2013 Girdlers' Scholarship winner announced

04 April 2013 | media

Kerry Mackereth is looking forward to “experiencing the most revered place of higherlearning in the world” when she begins studying for a degree at the Faculty ofHuman, Social and Political Science...

Navigating the Choices About Tertiary Study - Many Parts to the Puzzle

25 February 2013 | news

Read the full article here at the LH Martin Institute.The LH Martin Institute provides management and leadership programmes for the tertiary education sector, underpinned by a strong research base....

New Degree to benefit students, the economy and export education

17 December 2012 | media

The introduction of a shorter Master’s Degree, which will enable universities to better meet the needs of New Zealand’s labour market and help boost export education, is strongly supported by...

Confidentiality of academic staff information essential

29 November 2012 | media

The potential breach of personal information relating to university academic staff is of great concern says Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara Chair Professor Pat Walsh, following the theft...

Rhodes Scholars Elect for 2013

08 November 2012 | media

Edward Stace, Louis Chambers and James Bonifacio have been selected as Rhodes Scholars Elect for 2013, following a selection meeting chaired by the Governor-General at Government House in...

Five top students to begin studies at the world’s best universities

11 September 2012 | media

With the support of scholarships administered by Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara, five of New Zealand’s top students from high schools throughout the country are soon to begin studying for...

Universities reject Minister’s criticism of their performance

05 September 2012 | media

Universities reject Minister’s criticism of their performanceRecent comments by Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment Steven Joyce that university councils are impeding the...

Universities sign Academic Cooperation Arrangement with Taiwan

25 May 2012 | media

Universities New Zealand-Te Pōkai Tara and the Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET) have signed an Arrangement of Academic Cooperation today.The...

Budget confirms central role of universities for growth

24 May 2012 | media

Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara acknowledges that, despite the difficult economic situation faced by the country, the government has recognised the important contribution that universities...

Performance-Based Research Fund Effective

07 May 2012 | media

Universities NZ welcomes the Minister of Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment's indication over the weekend that there will be a modest increase to the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF)...