| New Era for Student Loan
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| 1 April Marks New Era for Student Loan.From 1 April no further interest will be charged on student loans for those who live in New Zealand, said Minister for Tertiary Education Dr Michael Cullen todayStudents who borrow from that date will only have to repay what they borrow. Those wi . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 30 Mar 2006
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| Shark Attack at Kelly Tarltons
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| Kelly Tarlton�s have an exhibition like no other done before in NZ, or by Kelly Tarlton�s, opening for the Easter holidays & into May� Kelly Tarlton�s �Shark Attack! NZ�s Greatest Shark Exhibition� is everything you want to know, don�t want to know, and must know about SHARKS � all staged in the most fun & interactive environment ever created in NZ! It will reveal the tr . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 30 Mar 2006
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| Auckland Museum Holiday Program
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SATURDAYS (EXCEPT ANZAC DAY) 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 2PM
DAILY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WITH EXTRA SHOW AT 3PM. ORIGINS GALLERY, FIRST FLOOR PRICE: $4 per child. Accompanying adults and Members free
Astonishing as it seems, Auckland Museum will soon have two dinosaurs! A male dryosaur has been found in Australia and the Museum has successfully negotiated to transport him to Auckland. The Museums . . . more
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| Author : Auckland Museum
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Created : 29 Mar 2006
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| DORE Achievement programme Information Evening
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Information evening on theDORE Achievement Programme
Is your child struggling at school?
The DORE programme is a European developed drug-free programme that has produced remarkable results for those with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, ADD and many other learning disorders.
The DORE Centre has found that many of those affected by learning disorders exhibit impaired cerebella . . . more
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| Author : Craig
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Created : 27 Mar 2006
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| Why Wait Four Years To Find A Career?
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| Complete your training in just a matter of months. Train to become an I.T. ProfessionalCOME ALONG TO OUR OPEN DAYWhere:AMES CAMPUS.500 Queen St. Auckland.When:10:00 am - 12:00 pm, March 20th.1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, March 20th.7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, March 23rd.This day will include:- A tour of the school.- Talk about our courses.- An opportunity to see a class in action.- A chance to meet the tutors and tal . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 13 Mar 2006
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| Appointments to Correspondence School Board.
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| Appointments to Correspondence School Board.Education Minister Steve Maharey today announced appointments to the board of trustees of the Correspondence School.Patricia McKelvey has been appointed as a new chair of the board, and Roger Drummond as a new board member. Four current board members, Russell Ballard, Claire Hague, Polly Schaverien, Roger Taylor and f . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 11 Mar 2006
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| Student loan interest rate set for 2006-07 year
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| Student loan interest rate set for 2006-07 yearThe student loan interest rate for the 2006-07 tax year has been set at 6.9%, down from 7.0%, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. "Most borrowers living in New Zealand will have interest-free student loans from 1 April, thanks to major legislation enacted last year that will reduce the cost . . . more
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| Author : Tertiary Education
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Created : 06 Mar 2006
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| Approval for Super-fast internet.
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| Government approves $43 million for super-fast internet.Funding has been approved to establish a super high-speed internet link between universities and research organisations in New Zealand and overseas.---------------------------------Funding of $43 million to establish the Advanced Network - a super high-speed internet link between universities and research organisations in New Zealand and over . . . more
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| Author : Govt
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Created : 01 Mar 2006
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| New Visual Imaging Degree
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The
UCOL�s School of Photography, Art and Design have a brand new Bachelor of Applied Visual Imaging programme this year. The new degree focuses on contemporary trends and industry relevant skills, and offers strands in photography, design, video, animation, and web. The three year programme offers extensive options and flexibility, allowing students to fine tune their career opp . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 22 Feb 2006
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| Kelly Tarlton's Seaweek Events
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Seaweek Events
Seaweek is a time to celebrate our environment and learn about the state of our oceans and how we can help to make a difference.
To promote this week, Sealab have a poster competition underway with the local primary schools, and have organised 2 seminars and a storytelling evening at the incredible new exhibit Stingray Bay within Kelly Tarlton�s Antarctic Encounter and Un . . . more
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| Author : Jane
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Created : 27 Feb 2006
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| Launch of new Literacy Handbook for Teachers.
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| Launch of new Literacy Handbook for Teachers.Education Minister Steve Maharey launches a new literacy handbook for teachers---------------------------------Speech to National Literacy Conference, Brentwood Hotel, WellingtonGood morning everyone. I am delighted to be here today to talk with you and launch this new handbook on literacy teaching for years 5-8. I want to start by talking briefly about . . . more
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| Author : Beehive
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Created : 21 Feb 2006
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| Media Exhibition at UCOL
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An exhibition of media shows with video and interactive components from two of New Zealand�s top artists in this area opens at Whanganui UCOL�s Quay School of the Arts gallery on Friday 24 February. The exhibition will profile media work by New Plymouth artist Ian Clothier and Auckland artist Stella Brennan.
�Silicon chips are made of sand� is the title for Ian Clothier�s e . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 21 Feb 2006
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| Review of Funding.
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| Promised review of funding for medical and dental study underway.Funding arrangements for medical and dentistry students will be reviewed to ensure this country continues to produce the highest quality graduates Minister for Tertiary Education Michael Cullen announced today."More than 1700 students are enrolled in medicine and dentistry. That's a significant investment in a vital area that de . . . more
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| Author : Tertiary Education
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Created : 18 Feb 2006
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| Parents� role vital in kids� education success.
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| Parents� role vital in kids� education success Summary: Television advertisements mark the next stage of the 'Team Up - helping our kids learn' programme. A media statement from the Secretary for Education, Howard Fancy. .Last update: 18-Oct-2005 Media Statement 14 October 2005 "The new television advertisements hitting our screens this weekend remind us how impo . . . more
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| Author : Ministry of Education
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Created : 10 Nov 2005
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| Top researchers get funding boost.
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| Top researchers get funding boost.High quality New Zealand research undertaken by our smartest scholars is getting a near $6m boost thanks to the latest round of Bright Future Scheme scholarships.Seventy-two graduate and postgraduate students have been awarded Enterprise Scholarships and 47 PhD students have been awarded Top Achiever Doctoral Scholarships by the Tertiary Education Commission.The n . . . more
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| Author : Tertiary Education
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Created : 16 Feb 2006
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| Student loan repayment threshold to rise
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| Student loan repayment threshold to riseThreshold for compulsory repayment rises to $17,160 on 1 April.---------------------------------22 December 2005 Media StatementStudent loan repayment threshold to riseThe income threshold at which students must begin repaying their loans will rise at 1 April next year from $16,588 to $17,160, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister P . . . more
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| Author : MOE
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Created : 23 Dec 2005
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| NZ Undergrad Study Abroad Awards
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Third year Whanganui UCOL Fine Arts (Sculpture) student Clare McNamara is about to embark on one of life�s great adventures, an overseas exchange. Clare is the lucky recipient of a 2006 New Zealand Undergraduate Study Abroad Award, to the value of $4000. Shortly after receiving her award Clare was informed that her application for a $3000 grant from Akoranga Education Trust had been successful. . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 09 Feb 2006
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| IT Students are Hot Property
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Information and Communication Technology students from UCOL have become hot property with employers around the country. Most of the students who completed their Bachelor of Communications Technology degree in 2005 were snapped up by employers, who impatiently waited for the students to finish their studies so the graduates could begin employment.
UCOL Head of School for Information . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 01 Feb 2006
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| Free �n� Easy Computer Training at UCOL
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UCOL�s Free �n� Easy Computer Training programme is back for 2006 and there is no better time than right now to enrol and get ahead in computing. An enrolment in Free �n� Easy allows for up to eighty hours of computer learning. Participants are supplied with a study manual which they can work through at their own pace, friendly support staff are on hand when help is needed.
UCOL Free �n� . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 01 Feb 2006
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| Win-Win for Waiariki�s BASS Degree
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Win-Win for Waiariki�s BASS Degree
Students, staff and graduates of Waiariki Institute of Technology�s Bachelor of Applied Social Science (BASS) are delighted their degree has been given a tick of approval for quality and one of the remaining specialist subject areas, Kaupapa Maori, has been officially recognised by the Social Work Registration Board (SWRB).
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| Author : Waiariki
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Created : 03 Jan 2006
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| Waikato Researcher Gains National Recognition
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University of Waikato Professor Margaret Carr has won the prestigious McKenzie research award. This is the fourth consecutive year that a University of Waikato researcher has won this award.
The McKenzie Award recognises NZARE (NZ Association for Research in Education)http://www.nzare.org.nz members who have made a significant contribution to educational research over an extended period of time. . . . more
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| Author : Emma
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Created : 19 Dec 2005
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| Prefects that peak at AUT
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An AUT programme helping Year 13 students develop their leadership skills has been successfully piloted at Onehunga High School
�Prefects that peak� is taking secondary students to new heights. Piloted this year at Onehunga High School, Prefects that Peak is a programme helping Year 13 student leaders develop their leadership skills and is facilitated by AUT University.
AUT representatives prov . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 07 Dec 2005
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| English Language Summer School
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Whanganui UCOL is giving those who speak English as a second language a chance to brush up their English skills over the summer break. During December and January, Whanganui UCOL will deliver English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses at both beginner/elementary and intermediate level.
The courses are designed for international and domestic students studying at secon . . . more
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| Author : Christine
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Created : 05 Dec 2005
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| UCOLympics a Success
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Mini-Olympics UCOL�style were held recently in Wanganui with two separate events at Cullinane College and Wanganui Collegiate School. As part of an Event Management Paper, UCOL Certificate in Sport and Fitness Management students planned, developed and ran the fun events.
Students in year ten took part in the activities, which were conducted during school lunch hours. The activities were . . . more
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| Author : Christine
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Created : 05 Dec 2005
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| AUT launches online Masters in hospitalitymanagement
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AUT University is launching an online Master in Professional Hospitality Studies programme to meet industry demand throughout New Zealand and the Pacific for highly skilled managers. The flexible course will allow hospitality sector managers throughout the region to study for a recognised postgraduate qualification while working full-time, even in remote locations.
Acting Head of AUT� . . . more
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| Author : Belinda
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Created : 28 Nov 2005
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| UCOL's Summer School of the Arts
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| Kate de Goldi in Wanganui According to award-winning Author Kate de Goldi, the picture book is the most innovative and challenging medium in childrens� literature. That is one of the reasons why Kate has dedicated a week long workshop to picture books at Whanganui UCOL�s Summer School of the Arts. Kate�s �Slim Volumes� workshop will run from Jan 8 � 14th January in Wanganui and will be both inn . . . more
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| Author : Christine
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Created : 28 Nov 2005
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| Blanket Bay Award for UCOL
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Blanket Bay Award for UCOL
The coveted Blanket Bay Award for Culinary Excellence has been awarded to 32-year-old Wayne Hughes, a Level 4 Professional Cookery Student at UCOL. Wayne will spend 24 weeks working alongside some of New Zealand�s most talented and creative chefs, at the internationally renowned Blanket Bay Lodge in Glenorchy, Otago. Wayne was chosen from candidates from . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 27 Nov 2005
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| Robin Fogarty Online Courses
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Hawker Brownlow Education are proud to introduce
Robin Fogarty Online Courses
Created by Robin Fogarty, this exciting new professional development program combines easy-to-use online courses with written content addressing important topics in today's classroom. Each course will take up to 8 hours to complete.
Introduction Offer for November and December registration . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 20 Nov 2005
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| Freelance Animation School Annual Exhibition
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| Freelance Animation School Annual Exhibition November 24-26 Come to the Air New Zealand Foyer THE EDGE Aotea Centre 10.00 till 5.30 Be the first to see 2d &3d animation projects from the students and staff of Freelance. For more info check out http://www.freelanceartschool.co.nz . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 20 Nov 2005
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| Transition for Students Enrolled Before 2006
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| Transition for Students Enrolled Before 2006 The University of Auckland has changed the structure of its academic qualifications. From 1 January 2006, a full time student will enrol in courses carrying a total value of 120 points per year. This will apply to new and current students. New students will enrol under new qualification regulations. Current students will be able to complete their qual . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 20 Nov 2005
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| Automotive Students Learn on New Gear
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Automotive Students Learn on New Gear
Students studying UCOL@Wairarapa�s Certificate for Entry to Automotive Trades now have all the latest technology at their fingertips. A recent $26,000 upgrade has ensured that the students not only have all the latest workshop equipment, but also three late model cars to use to it on.
�It is amazing how far technology in the automoti . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 13 Nov 2005
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| Polytechnics Committ to Quality Reinvestment Programme.
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Polytechnics commit to Quality Reinvestment Programme
MEDIA STATEMENT � 3 November 2005Tertiary Education Commission
Polytechnics and wananga have received more than $4 million in funding designed to help them plan for changes in the tertiary education sector. Nineteen of the 23 eligible polytechnics and wananga have each received $250,000 under the Government�s new Quality Reinvestme . . . more
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| Author : NZ Tertiary Commission
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Created : 13 Nov 2005
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| UCOL hosts International Artists at Summer School
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Whanganui UCOL will be bringing four big name international artists to teach workshops at the Whanganui Summer School of the Arts this summer. These workshops normally close for enrolments on 1st of November, but, due to demand, enrolments will be taken until the end of November, where places are available.
Brigid Kennedy, top chef and author of �Small Food� and �All fired Up,� will be . . . more
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| Author : UCOL
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Created : 13 Nov 2005
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| Roots of Empathy
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The Peace Foundation is actively involved in partnering with the Toronto based Roots of Empathy organisation to bring their classroom based programme to this country. It has been operating since 1996 in Canada and spreading rapidly into all states there.
Thanks to this highly innovative and successful programme, children as young as five are acquiring vital emotional literacy sk . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 12 Oct 2005
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| Tertiary Funding.
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| Hon Steve Maharey 11 November 2003 New funding encourages entrepreneurial spirit in tertiary education. A $10 million initiative designed to build more entrepreneurship and commercial skills through tertiary education was announced today, by Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey. The Knowledge Sharing and Entrepreneurship funding will support a number of pilot projects wh . . . more
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| Author : Hon Steve Maharey
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Created : 12 Nov 2003
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| Our brains can grow new cells
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Our brains can grow new cells
Most of us grew up thinking that we are born with a certain number of brain cells and that is all we have for the rest of our lives. From there, we were told, it is just a gradual decline into senile dementia as brain cells die off. But it turns out that this is not necessarily so.
Richard Faull is a professor of anatomy at the University of Auckland's School . . . more
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| Author : Royal Society of New Zealand
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Created : 08 Aug 2003
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| Wintec Gears up for Aeronautical Engineering industry
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| Twelve Wintec Fabrication graduates have been snapped up by Pacific Aerospace Corporation and are about to take up positions in the detail division of PAC. In the meantime, Wintec is gearing up to provide highly qualified graduates in other areas of Aeronautical Engineering at the same time to cater for the growth in a number of new initiatives that are occurring in the area.&nbs; . . . more
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| Author : Wintec
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Created : 07 Nov 2004
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| More than 20,000 Maori Names go Online
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More than 20,000 M�ori names are now available in a major new online resource created by Waikato University�s Library.
�Journalists, researchers, academics and people with a general interest in M�ori culture and te reo can now go online to access a huge range of names at the push of a button,� says the university�s New Zealand Collection librarian Kathryn Parsons.
The online resource reproduces . . . more
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| Author : Waikato University
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Created : 17 Oct 2004
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| Opportunity to discuss Special Education Services
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| The Ministry of Education's Special Education Group has begun work toinitiate a more collaborative way of working within the special educationsector.Group Special Education is collecting information about current specialeducation policy, service provision and practice, as well as feedbackreceived over the past few years about services. http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/actionplan.. . . . more
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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 03 Jun 2004
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| School terms and holidays to change
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State schools' terms and holidays will change from 2006, acting Education Minister Steve Maharey said today.
The Government had been told by schools and the public that the school year should start later, finish closer to Christmas and there should be a greater alignment between primary and secondary schools, the minister said in a statement.
"In order to accommodate these requests, I am . . . more
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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 24 May 2004
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