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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.  

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...