Students stories - Page 5
New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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University of Canterbury PhD student Azadeh Hashemi is using milk protein to 3D-imprint cells, potentially enabling the regrowth of missing body parts.
NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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The Rookies competition winners have been announced, with students from New Zealand's Media Design School taking home awards and internships.
Communities of Learning expo showcases tools for teachers
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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The National Cross Sector Forum 2017, hosted by Education Minister Hekia Parata, showcases tools and resources to support education in New Zealand.
Innovative students get set for Global Student Entrepreneur Awards this week
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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entrepreneurs organisation
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The Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards will be held in Auckland's Viaduct on Friday, celebrating Kiwi students' innovative new businesses.
Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.
New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.
Kiwi teen runs tech events to inspire students & help ditch the 'geek' stereotype
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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Year 13 student Lucy Chen has successfully taken tech to her fellow students, with eye-opening success through the NextGen Tech & Tech Talks events.
'LinkedIn for Youth' platform launches for students, graduates and educators
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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The platform connects youth, educators, service providers and businesses together to support students through education, training and employment.
Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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education, learning & training
Educators are 'astounded' that Joyce, in releasing this data, suggests teaching isn't the profession to choose if you want a prosperous future.
One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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education, learning & training
One million history buffs boost Kiwi website into a revamp, making the past a daily delight for global audience.
Technology a real force in the classroom, survey shows
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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data privacy
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cloud services
Technology is saving teachers time, enabling them to focus on students, according to a survey by software-as-a-service firm Instructure.
New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.
NZ's future tech leaders named in Bright Sparks Awards
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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Kiwi students have done their schools - and themselves - proud in this year's Bright Sparks Awards. And the winners are...
Auckland highschool students amongst top ranks at world Microsoft champs
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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Students from Avondale College have placed in the top ten in their various categories at the world finals of the Microsoft Office Specialist champs.
Unitec tech hub gets underway
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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Unitec has released the first designs of its new technology hub, the first major step in the education institute's 10-year $200m campus redevelopment.
Network for Learning's Managed Network turns one
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Over 40 NZ schools have been using @N4Lnz's Managed Network for over a year, helping them fast-track digital learning plans.
Intueri agrees to acquire Academy Group, adding pharmacy, floristry, building courses
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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Intueri Education Group, New Zealand's largest private training company, has agreed to buy Academy Group NZ for an initial payment of $4 million a.
OneNet takes out first prize at University of Auckland
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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OneNet wins top prize at University of Auckland's InfoSys345 project. Third successive win for cloud computing company.
Pond extends invites to educators...
Mon, 11th Aug 2014
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Educators who are members of Pond are now able to invite their colleagues and friends in the education sector to join.
3D printers add a new dimension to technology
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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3d printing
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Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.