Tears and laughter at nursing farewell
MIL OSI – Source: NorthTec – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Tears and laughter at nursing farewell Tears and laughter flowed at an emotional farewell ceremony held for NorthTec’s latest batch of nursing graduates. It was a big week for the 45 graduates, who sat their Nursing Council State Final Examination the day before, to qualify as […]
Read More →Innovative projects featured at Fast Forward
MIL OSI – Source: University Of Auckland – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Innovative projects featured at Fast Forward Award-winning architects, urban designers and planners will discuss their philosophies and innovative work at the upcoming Fast Forward Spring lecture series beginning next week at the University of Auckland. From modest residential projects to large-scale civic commissions, local […]
Read More →The insecurity legacy of the Rainbow Warrior Affair: A human rights transition from nuclear to climate-change refugees
MIL OSI – MIL OSI – Source: Pacific Media Centre – Analysis published with permission of PMC Headline: The insecurity legacy of the Rainbow Warrior Affair: A human rights transition from nuclear to climate-change refugees Figure 4: A scene on board the Rainbow Warrior with nuclear refugees bound for Mejato from the Eyes of Fire […]
Read More →Dire year for journalists under state of emergency in Turkey
MIL OSI – MIL OSI – Source: Pacific Media Centre – Analysis published with permission of PMC Headline: Dire year for journalists under state of emergency in Turkey Backgrounder on the first anniversary of the failed coup in Turkey by the Reporters Sans Frontières Eastern Europe and Central Asia team. The trial of 19 journalists […]
Read More →PNG activist blogger Martyn Namorong protests online in defiance of gag order
MIL OSI – Source: Dr David Robie – Café Pacific – Analysis-Reportage: Headline: PNG activist blogger Martyn Namorong protests online in defiance of gag order By Mong Palatino of Global Voices A Papua New Guinea court has issued a gag order against Martyn Namorong, a prominent political blogger and activist accused of defaming Patilias Gamato, […]
Read More →SAC funding rates
MIL OSI – Source: Tertiary Education Commission Headline: SAC funding rates For detailed information on courses and funding for courses, including course classification and the alphabetic and numeric codes, see the Qualifications and courses page, including the Information about courses section. 2018 SAC funding rates 2017 SAC funding rates 2016 SAC funding rates 2015 SAC […]
Read More →Podcast series explores immigration in NZ
MIL OSI – Source: Massey University – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Podcast series explores immigration in NZ Professor Paul Spoonley, who contributed to the podcast series, Slice of Heaven, on immigration issues in New Zealand Sociologist Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley hopes New Zealanders will eventually drop the word ‘immigrant’ and use ‘neighbour’, ‘friend’ or ‘colleague’ instead. […]
Read More →Animal genetics boosted by new Centre
MIL OSI – Source: Massey University – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Animal genetics boosted by new Centre New Centre to research quantitative breeding, genetics and genomics to benefit New Zealand. Massey University’s A.L. Rae Centre for Genetics and Breeding will officially launch tonight, bringing world-leading New Zealand scientist Professor Dorian Garrick home to lead it. The […]
Read More →Have you got talent? – 3MT contest is on
MIL OSI – Source: Massey University – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Have you got talent? – 3MT contest is on PhD candidate Mark Roberts delivering his winning 3MT presentation on the nutritive value of dog food 3MT, or Three Minute Thesis, is a spectator sport for scholars and their supporters. An “X Factor-for-academics” and popular around […]
Read More →2017 April Single Data Return: Student Achievement Component and Youth Guarantee
MIL OSI – Source: Tertiary Education Commission Headline: 2017 April Single Data Return: Student Achievement Component and Youth Guarantee Last updated 11 July 2017 Last updated 07/11/2017 This page reports on enrolments and funding for tertiary education organisations that receive This page reports on enrolments and funding for tertiary education organisations that receive We publish […]
Read More →A passport for learners on their educational journey
MIL OSI – Source: Tertiary Education Commission Headline: A passport for learners on their educational journey Hosted in the Cloud, the passport would connect with any school-based individual learning plan. “The Kura to Career passport will record all essential information for each iwi taiohi (young person),” says Aroha Puketapu, our Team Leader Māori Achievement. “It […]
Read More →Modified baby-led weaning shows benefits for infants – Otago research
MIL OSI – Source: University of Otago Headline: Modified baby-led weaning shows benefits for infants – Otago research Tuesday, 11 July 2017 11:32amBabies who feed themselves as soon as they have started eating solids appear to be less fussy eaters, new University of Otago research has found. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, looked at […]
Read More →Do we spend too much on Government salaries?
MIL OSI – Source: Massey University – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Do we spend too much on Government salaries? How much of government spending should go to paying the salaries of public servants? By Dr Mark Avis As we head into our general election, there is an undiscussed issue that will have an impact on the […]
Read More →Gold for new thinking in mental health peer support
MIL OSI – Source: Massey University – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Gold for new thinking in mental health peer support New Thinking Gold Award winner Mary O’Hagan with Massey University Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas An innovative mental health project led by well-known campaigner Mary O’Hagan has been recognised by the Wellington community. Ms O’Hagan was awarded […]
Read More →Consultation open on draft International Education Strategy
MIL OSI – Source: Tertiary Education Commission Headline: Consultation open on draft International Education Strategy Last updated 6 July 2017 Last updated 07/06/2017 The draft International Education Strategy for New Zealand to 2025 was released for consultation on 30 June by the Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith. The draft International Education Strategy […]
Read More →Superannuation shortfall still significant for most
MIL OSI – Source: Massey University – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Superannuation shortfall still significant for most The Westpac Massey Fin-Ed (Financial Education) Centre’s Retirement Expenditure Guidelines aim to help New Zealanders plan for their retirement. The gap between income and expenditure for New Zealand retirees continues to shrink, but rising housing and household utility bills mean […]
Read More →IT system supports PBRF 2018 Quality Evaluation process
MIL OSI – Source: Tertiary Education Commission Headline: IT system supports PBRF 2018 Quality Evaluation process Last updated 5 July 2017 Last updated 07/05/2017 Today, the TEC met a major milestone for the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) 2018 Quality Evaluation with the release of the PBRF IT System. Today, the TEC met a major milestone […]
Read More →Massey flat mates battle for farming title
MIL OSI – Source: Massey University – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Massey flat mates battle for farming title (left) Hamish Best, James Lawn and Richard French. This year’s Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final is showcasing three Massey graduates who will know a thing or two about their competition, having lived together in their final […]
Read More →Migrant and political stories of Latino music
MIL OSI – Source: Massey University – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Migrant and political stories of Latino music It’s famously seen as a melancholic, darkly passionate dance of Argentina, but tango is also a story of migration and social upheaval. It is one of four music styles explored in the first free online course from the […]
Read More →Smart strip takes out Massey Innovator’s Challenge
MIL OSI – Source: Massey University – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Smart strip takes out Massey Innovator’s Challenge The winning team, mentored by Air NZ, after taking out the Massey Innovator’s Challenge. Eight secondary school pupils have successfully tackled one of the biggest challenges facing the world – how to cut down on food wastage – […]
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