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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...