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...

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...