The Plant & Food Research Summer Studentship Programme began in the summer of 2008/2009 immediately after the Crown Research Institute was established. This year, 28 students will take part in the programme, bringing the total number of studentships to 328 over the ten-year period.

A new initiative is aiming to get more Kiwi girls interested in digital technology and ultimately challenge societal perceptions of women in STEM. By Raewyn Court.

30 Oct: 0722  |  Massey University’s Taranaki business development manager Eve Kawana-Brown stands with Taranaki region winner Tenneile Crump-Conchie and Shell New Zealand engineering and projects manager Kerry Williamson Taranaki’s young, budding entrepreneurs went head-to-head on Tuesday, as part of the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme’s Taranaki Region Awards Night. Three teams, each comprised of year 12 and 13 pupils, took part in the Dragon’s Den-style event, with Hāwera High School pupil Tenneile Crump-Conchie taking out the top honours for her business, Country Canines. Showing off her multiple talents, Ms Crump-Conchie business sees her undertaking the role of huntress, food…

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Susanne Martin to the role of General Manager.

Over 700 secondary school students are being recognised for their new skills gained through the EIT Schools Trades Academy in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne over the coming fortnight.

16 Oct: 07:35 | Victoria University of Wellington and Fuji Xerox have announced a new partnership to offer three scholarships to high-achieving students with leadership potential.

Wintec design graduates Etana Zaguri and Jazmyne Powell were awarded silver in the Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards 2018 for their packaging designs.

Victoria University of Wellington’s Council has confirmed its earlier draft decision to change the University’s name to ‘University of Wellington’.

Victoria University of Wellington’s Council is expected to make a final decision next Monday (24 September) on a proposal to change the University’s legal name to ‘University of Wellington’.

Victoria University of Wellington and Miramar Creative Ltd are helping the capital live up to its reputation as New Zealand’s most creative city by organising Creative Futures 2018—two days of ‘inspiration and exploration’.

Attempting to break down the wall of inefficient filters has won Ankita Poudyal from AUT University the chance to compete at the Falling Walls Lab final in Berlin in November.