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Work begins on new Wellington reservoir
Earthquakes

Work begins on new Wellington reservoir

Residents could soon have 48 hours’ water supply in an earthquake as work starts on a GBP £68 million Wellington reservoir.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
University of Auckland students launch app for Stress Less Week
Apps

University of Auckland students launch app for Stress Less Week

University of Auckland students have launched an app-based digital treasure hunt for Stress Less Week, engaging peers in a fun, interactive game before exams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike
Cartech

And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike

New Zealand's Electric Cargo Trike, created by six industrial design students, wins the James Dyson Award for solving urban delivery challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
New Genesis trust hoped to drive STEM inspiration in schools
DataCentre infrastructure

New Genesis trust hoped to drive STEM inspiration in schools

The trust will provide relevant equipment to New Zealand schools in the hopes that it will inspire students' interest in STEM and renewable energy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Student app Niesh gets $1m funding windfall
Apps

Student app Niesh gets $1m funding windfall

New Zealand student app Niesh, founded by Jae Yoo and James Koo, could be worth $10m once it rolls out nationwide.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?
Digital Transformation

How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?

Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition
Students

NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition

The Rookies competition winners have been announced, with students from New Zealand's Media Design School taking home awards and internships.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Students urged to combat cybercrime
Malware

Students urged to combat cybercrime

Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Communities of Learning expo showcases tools for teachers
Unified Communications

Communities of Learning expo showcases tools for teachers

The National Cross Sector Forum 2017, hosted by Education Minister Hekia Parata, showcases tools and resources to support education in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Innovative students get set for Global Student Entrepreneur Awards this week
Students

Innovative students get set for Global Student Entrepreneur Awards this week

The Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards will be held in Auckland's Viaduct on Friday, celebrating Kiwi students' innovative new businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
EduTech

Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy

Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017

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7 ways educational technology improves classroom experiences
EduTech

7 ways educational technology improves classroom experiences

Educational technology integration is crucial for today's classrooms, with benefits including better student outcomes and increased engagement.

By Nadav Avni • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
Fujitsu launches nine new enterprise PC models
Fujitsu

Fujitsu launches nine new enterprise PC models

Fujitsu has launched nine new enterprise PC models, including the ARROWS Tab Q5010 series for education and business, featuring the latest CPUs and OS.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Sydney Business School brings advanced analytics education to students in NSW
Data Analytics

Sydney Business School brings advanced analytics education to students in NSW

Sydney Business School at the University of Wollongong is now teaching advanced business analytics with SAS in New South Wales. #education #analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
How digital document management can help training organisations boost compliance
EduTech

How digital document management can help training organisations boost compliance

Proving enrolments are active and legitimate is a challenge for RTOs. Upstream says digital document management can help.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Cartech

Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland

Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs
University of Canterbury

New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs

University of Canterbury PhD student Azadeh Hashemi is using milk protein to 3D-imprint cells, potentially enabling the regrowth of missing body parts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017

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