Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced proposals that included creating a "New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology" as early as the start of next year, and removing responsibility for work-based training from the 11 industry training organisations. . . . more
Following a public consultation, Government has come up with changes to immigration settings that impact post-study work rights for international students. . . . more
A child may sometimes forget what they’ve learned, but they will never forget how you made them feel. About you, about themselves, and about life. That’s why, as a teacher, reaching learners emotionally matters above all else.
The Director-General of the Government Communications Bureau (GSCB) wants to talk about why New Zealand needs more women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related roles. . . . more
There is no sign that abolishing fees for first-year university students in New Zealand has increased enrolments, institutions say, as the country’s peak university body says the $NZ600 million ($564m) cost of the policy could be better spent on improving the quality of educatio . . . more
It’s challenging to get students thinking positively about learning sometimes. When you’re young and impressionable you’re experiencing a multitude of sensations and experiences you don’t always understand. Being a student is tough, so struggling with learning can seem like the end of the world. . . . more
The majority of international activities undertaken by New Zealand universities have a positive cumulative benefit to the economy, with work placements revealed as the leading economic contributor according to research conducted by Deloitte Access Economics into global collaboration. . . . more
Gender equity in the workplace moved a step closer today with the launch of a new toolkit to tackle the problems holding back so many wāhine in Aotearoa New Zealand . . . more
Students are enrolling by the droves in health, engineering and information technology in New Zealand. Primary industries and environmental studies are popular too, but not the once-dominant degrees of bachelor of arts (BA) and bachelor of commerce (BCom). . . . more
A major report released today shows that New Zealand has a significant and growing digital skills shortage, primarily due to the speed and scale of the increase in demand for tech skills. . . . more
