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Youth Guarantee a success at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 10:12 am | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
In figures released earlier this month by the Tertiary Education Commission, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic was named as one of the top five performing ITPs (Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics) in the Government’s flagship Youth Guarantee initiative. More >>
BoP Polytechnic one of top performers in league tables
Friday, 28 September 2012, 5:31 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is now ranked in the top four performing polytechnics in New Zealand according to the performance table published by the Tertiary Education Commission this week. More >>
Youth Pathways website helps students with study choices
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 10:10 am | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
A core group of educators from around the Bay of Plenty have been collaborating on a new initiative aimed at helping secondary school students make sense of the study options available to them in the region. More >>
BOP Polytechnic graduate awarded prestigious Fulbright grant
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 11:31 am | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic graduate Kelly Ratana joins an elite group of New Zealanders awarded Fulbright scholarships after it was announced last night that she was the recipient of one of the 26 highly coveted awards for 2012. More >>
Scholarships help community organisations
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 11:41 am | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is pleased to announce that it will be once again offering Community Organisation Study Awards. More >>
Never too old to get active
Friday, 15 June 2012, 2:19 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Te Pare a Ruahine, is delighted to announce the introduction of a new programme to keep the over 60s fit and active. More >>
Workplace training a win-win for students and community
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 5:01 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Thirty-eight third year Sport and Recreation degree students currently on work placements are gaining hands on experience as well as making a positive impact in our the local community. across a wide range of occupations. More >>
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic welcomes Dr. Helen Anderson
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 2:51 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Dr. Anderson joins the Polytechnic as Director Academic, bringing a wealth of experience in nearly all levels of education. Her previous posts in the tertiary sector include Academic Director at Manukau Institute of Technology and roles at Unitec and the ... More >>
Secondary School Students Converge to Explore Career Options
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 4:33 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Seven hundred secondary school students flocked to Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s Windermere Campus today to participate in their annual Open Day. Schools from around the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and as far away as Opotiki, Hauraki Plains, Whitianga, ... More >>
Bay of Plenty Polytech students aid Christchurch
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 1:47 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
It’s been more than a year since Christchurch’s devastating February earthquake and sadly many families are still struggling to get their lives on track. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic carpentry tutor Dirk de Vries has been to Christchurch a number ... More >>
Aquaculture facilities excite Qatari delegation
Thursday, 10 May 2012, 10:04 am | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
MEDIA RELEASE Aquaculture facilities excite Qatari delegation A delegation of eight people from Qatar visited Bay of Plenty Polytechnic earlier this week as part of a nine day visit by the Qatar National Food Security Programme (QNFSP). The visit, ... More >>
Polytechnic farewells popular retiring Director Academic
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 4:16 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic fondly farewells retiring Director Academic, Dr. Terry Fulljames, this week after a career in education spanning nearly 50 years. More >>
Elite Bay of Plenty athletes awarded scholarships
Monday, 26 March 2012, 3:11 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Elite Bay of Plenty athletes awarded high performance scholarships Monday, 26 March 2012 Around 50 family, friends and supporters attended Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s High Performance Sports Academy Scholarship award ceremony on Thursday honouring ... More >>
Polytechnic farewells esteemed kaumātua and colleague
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 12:14 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
It’s a proud but nostalgic moment that marked the end of an era for Bay of Plenty Polytechnic as they bid farewell to revered kaumātua, teacher and friend, Tamati Tata. More >>
Arts festival season at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Tuesday, 22 November 2011, 3:37 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
A fresh slice of culture came to town this month as Bay of Plenty Polytechnic students presented their annual end of year shows. More >>
Adult learners and educators awarded
Friday, 4 November 2011, 11:56 am | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic students and staff were amongst top award winners at the annual Adult Learners Week Awards. Held last night at the Tauranga City Council’s Chambers the Awards were presented by Deputy Mayor David Stewart. More >>
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Rena Rapid Response
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 3:14 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
The main attractions that pull residents, tourists and students to the Bay of Plenty have been its 30km of pristine white sandy beaches, balmy weather, abundant marine life and unlimited ocean based sports. All of this hangs in the balance as the sand ... More >>
White House technology comes to the Bay of Plenty
Monday, 19 September 2011, 10:15 am | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic unveiled their new look website today utilising the latest in content management systems. More >>
High Performance Sports Scholarships attract top NZ athletes
Monday, 5 September 2011, 3:05 pm | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic announced today that applications for the 2012 Team BOP Polytechnic High Performance Academy Sports Scholarships were open. The Polytechnic awards ten full-fee paying scholarships annually. More >>
Academics share research with the community
Wednesday, 3 August 2011, 10:18 am | Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic's Taiorangahau Pacific Coast Applied Research Centre is hosting a one day Research Expo on Friday, 5 August to showcase staff research projects. The Curiosity Breaking Out Research Expo is a free community event and the public ... More >>