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”....

VC's perspective: Universities—what are they good for?

07 October 2020 | news

Dawn FreshwaterVice-Chancellor, University of Auckland...

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?...

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. ...

Connection with communities – a solid basis for recovery

06 August 2020 | news

Cheryl de la ReyVice-Chancellor, University of Canterbury...

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....