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Outstanding young musicians receive Kiwi Music scholarships
27 October 2020 | media
Seven talented young performers—baritone Jonathan Eyers, tenor Harry Grigg, soprano Katherine McIndoe, viola player Julie Park, soprano Sophie Sparrow, pianist Siyu Sun and violinist Claudia Tarra...
UNZ feedback on the PBRF Review Report
12 October 2020 | submissions
In a submission on behalf of New Zealand's eight universities, Universities New Zealand strongly supports several of the recommendations made by the PBRF review panel, particularly the...
UNZ welcomes announcement on international students
12 October 2020 | media
Universities New Zealand welcomes the Government’s announcement that a limited number of international students will soon be permitted to return to New Zealand to continue their studies....
VC's perspective: Universities—what are they good for?
07 October 2020 | news
Dawn FreshwaterVice-Chancellor, University of Auckland...
Degrees of change
07 October 2020 | news
It’s an unusual month where there isn’t a commentator quoted somewhere saying something like; “degrees are a waste of time”, or “degrees just won’t matter as much in future”....
Flexibility, focus on student needs key to pandemic response
07 October 2020 | news
“Students were at the forefront of all our thinking and actions.” Joanna Scarbrough, AUT’s Group Director Student Services and Administration, is clear about the motivation for the extensive...
A green restart: UNZ Briefing Note
07 October 2020 | news
The Level 4 lockdown earlier this year provided a glimpse of a quieter life—of possibilities for living more sustainably in the future—and reminded us we are part of a world facing many crises. It...
Read the latest from UNZ
07 October 2020 | news
Read the latest newsletter from Universities New Zealand: focusing on student needs during the pandemic; what are universities for?; are degrees still worth the money?
Submission on the Tertiary Education 2021 Annual Maximum Fee Movement Notice of 2020
28 August 2020 | submissions
Universities New Zealand has made a submission on the Ministry of Education on is proposal to limit to 1.1% the annual increases that tertiary education organisations may make to fees and course...
Latest news now available from UNZ
07 August 2020 | news
Read the latest newsletter from UNZ: the University of Canterbury's Vice-Chancellor building connections through crisis; international students looking to come to New Zealand; and universities...
A place to call home?
07 August 2020 | news
Which is the best place to apply to for accommodation at uni? How much will it cost? What do I get for my money?...
Connection with communities – a solid basis for recovery
06 August 2020 | news
Cheryl de la ReyVice-Chancellor, University of Canterbury...
NZ now most attractive country for international students
06 August 2020 | news
New Zealand is the now most attractive country in the world to international students, thanks to its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. ...
Special Critic and Conscience of Society Award for public health specialist
31 July 2020 | media
One of the most recognised public voices during New Zealand’s COVID-19 response is this year being presented with a special Critic and Conscience of Society Award by The Gama Foundation in a...
Position vacancy: Pacific Policy Advisor
14 July 2020 | news
Universiies New Zealand has a vacancy for a Pacific Policy Advisor. Thisis a two-year, part-time role. Further details available here. Applications closed 5pm, Monday 3 August.
Position vacancy: Programme Director – Complex Workstreams
08 July 2020 | news
Universities New Zealand is looking for a Programme Director to co-ordinate or drive strategic workstreams for the NZ Vice-Chancellors' Committee, and its various sub-committees and working groups....
UNZ submission to the Inquiry into Student Accommodation
06 July 2020 | submissions
Universities New Zeaand has made a submission to the Education & Workforce Select Committee's Inquiry into Student Accommodation.
Ethel Benjamin scholarship for outstanding women lawyer announced
09 June 2020 | media
Auckland lawyer Ana Lenard has been awarded the New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin scholarship for outstanding women lawyers. ...
‘Best brains’ awarded postgraduate scholarships
29 May 2020 | media
Several young New Zealanders have been given assistance to complete their postgraduate study thanks to the William Georgetti Scholarships....
Budget announcements recognise universities’ role in rebuild
14 May 2020 | media
Universities welcome today's Budget announcements that recognise the role that universities will play during the coming economic rebuild period....
VC's Perspective: Universities must be part of the solution
13 May 2020 | news
Jan ThomasVice-Chancellor, Massey University...
Learning in the real world
13 May 2020 | news
[To read the rest of the story on university accommodation from the August newsletter, please follow this link.]...
Win-win from international students
13 May 2020 | news
International students in New Zealand have hit the headlines this year. With students unable to get here for the start of the academic year, the financial implications for universities and the...
University pandemic response 'a marathon, not a sprint'
13 May 2020 | news
“Relentless and all-encompassing—and we don’t exactly know the end point ...
Read the latest from UNZ
13 May 2020 | news
The latest newsletter from Universities New Zealand is now available.
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