NZ universities rank in top 112 most international universities

14 January 2016 | media

The Times Higher Education’s list of the most international universities released today ranks seven New Zealand universities within the top 112 in the world.  This ranking compares the world's...

Recognition of NZ university degrees by Malaysia hugely important

21 January 2016 | media

New Zealand universities will attract more students from Malaysia following a move which means New Zealand Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees are recognised by the Malaysian public service...

Thinking about going to uni?

22 January 2016 | media

by Chris Whelan, Executive Director, Universities NZIt’s an exciting time for school leavers as you start making decisions about your next steps  – whether to get a job, go into a trade or do...

UNZ statement on Labour's tertiary education policy

31 January 2016 | media

Universities New Zealand sees this announcement as a hugely positive step for overcoming barriers faced by a number of potential students. The Executive Director of Universities New Zealand, Chris...

A Degree is a smart investment

16 February 2016 | media

New data released today by Universities New Zealand - Te Pōkai Tara shows the value of investing in a degree with a typical graduate earning around $1.6 million more over their working life than a...

RDM Framework Report 2016

17 February 2016 | publications

This document details a current state, opportunity and recommendations for CONZUL members to consider when crafting a CONZUL-wide position on research data management (RDM). RDM Framework Report 2016

Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier (ORCiD) in New Zealand

18 February 2016 | publications

Report for the Council of New Zealand University Librarians (CONZUL) and the Information and Communications Technology Committee (ICTC) on ORCiD adoption in New Zealand.This document is a scoping...

Dr John Wood incoming Chair of Chancellors’ Group

01 March 2016 | media

Photo caption: John Wood CNZM QSO, the incoming Chair of the University Chancellors’ Group Universities New Zealand has announced that Dr John Wood CNZM QSO, Chancellor of the University of...

Dr Ranginui Walker

01 March 2016 | media

Ka tanuku ka tanukuTe tihi o Makeo ka tanukuMaturuturu noa te wai o aku kamoKotiritiri noa kotarara noaAue, te pane kotutitui, te pane koruturutuE huri Ranginui tau atu raKi tara wiwi, ki tara...

17-year-old student awarded prestigious Girdlers’ scholarship to Cambridge

11 March 2016 | media

Nina Jeffs who turns 18 next week has been awarded a life-changing Girdlers’ Scholarship to Cambridge University in the UK where she will study Human, Social and Political Sciences.Nina’s career...