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Sports Scholarships for Talented Youth
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 10:40 am | Eastern Institute of Technology
This December five young aspiring sports people could be following in the footsteps of world champion kayaker Aimee Fisher, by securing a scholarship to help them train and study in Hawke’s Bay. More >>
Ink Splatters Inspire Student’s Art
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 4:48 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
A creative practice student at EIT, Taylor Donoghue uses ink splatters as the starting point for drawings that featured recently in a level 6 degree students’ exhibition at Ideaschool. More >>
EIT Aligned with Government’s Tertiary Education Needs
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 3:07 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
Newly-appointed EIT chair Geraldine Travers says the institute is well placed to deliver on many of the Government’s priorities even as polytechnics nationwide contemplate sector reform. More >>
David Pearson Concludes Tenure Saluting EIT
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 3:03 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
The longest-serving chair in New Zealand’s polytechnic sector, David Pearson is handing over the baton after a 20-year association with EIT. More >>
New Head of School Enjoying Career in Education
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 11:29 am | Eastern Institute of Technology
Having seen EIT from a distance for a few years, Glenn Fulcher – as head of the Tourism and Hospitality and the English Language centre – feels it is now nice to be part of it. More >>
Māori Heritage Informs Artist’s Work
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 1:46 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
Media Release Māori Heritage Informs Artist’s Work A strong sense of connection to her tūrangawaewae inspires Raewyn Tauira Paterson, an artist and designer of Ngāti-rere and Ngāi Tūhoe descent who teaches visual arts and design students ... More >>
Collective of artists exhibit work
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 1:47 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
A two-week exhibition in Hastings is drawing together professional artists in a celebration of inclusivity and community in creative practice. More >>
Ideaschool Head Takes Music to the World
Thursday, 11 January 2018, 3:57 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
Recently appointed head of EIT’s ideaschool, Professor Matthew Marshall is pursuing a long-held passion in taking New Zealand’s guitar music out onto the world stage. More >>
Flash Backs in Filming Commercial
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 3:45 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
Working on a commercial promoting EIT’s Diploma in Screen Production was dèja vu for students and the professional production team filming on campus. More >>
Maori Carving Project Underway
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 1:30 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
Traditional carvers are crafting pou whakairo in a long-term project aimed at furnishing the interior of the wharenui on EIT’s Te Ara o Tāwhaki marae. More >>
Powerhouse of Design Talent
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 4:53 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
Design talent powered a spectacular end-of-year fashion show staged at EIT (on Wednesday, November 29 ) – an extravaganza featuring work produced by a first cohort of diploma students in just nine weeks. More >>
Tradie’s Perseverance Pays Off
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 10:32 am | Eastern Institute of Technology
When Casey Aranui went looking for work experience for her EIT trades training programme, she was knocked back by a dozen builders. More >>
A ‘Grandmaster’ in Art at Eastern Institute of Technology
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 11:05 am | Eastern Institute of Technology
Having recently completed Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design studies at EIT’s ideaschool, Julienne Dickey is to embark on a third master’s degree next year – at the age of 68. More >>
New Head for Ideaschool
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 3:24 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
Shortly before retiring as head of ideaschool, Chris Verburg introduced Professor Matthew Marshall to the team he will be leading when he takes up the EIT position early in December. More >>
Double Success for Napier Art Student Dan Cunliffe
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 10:06 am | Eastern Institute of Technology
EIT student Dan Cunliffe is a double finalist in the prestigious ECC New Zealand Student Craft/Design Awards. More >>
Educators Cooperate to Benefit Hawke’s Bay
Monday, 16 October 2017, 3:30 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
Educators Cooperate to Benefit Hawke’s Bay EIT and the University of Waikato are to work more collaboratively, undertaking joint research initiatives and creating more opportunities for study. More >>
New Head for School of Viticulture And Wine
Monday, 14 August 2017, 2:12 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
Up for a new challenge, Sue Ross has taken over as head of EIT’s School of Viticulture and Wine Science at a time of significant change. More >>
EIT Wine School Partners with Chinese University
Monday, 14 August 2017, 1:43 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
Having identified EIT as a leader in wine education, Qi Lu University of Technology has selected the institute to teach wine science to its students – both in China and in Hawke’s Bay. More >>
Ideaschool Student Relishing Industry Experience
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 4:11 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
With sound pulsing through her veins, EIT student Julia Morris is eagerly anticipating an ‘industry intensive’ experience at the renowned Park Road Post Production studios in Wellington. More >>
Academic with a Prescription for Change
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 4:25 pm | Eastern Institute of Technology
A newly appointed associate professor in EIT’s School of Nursing, Rachael Walker is as focused as ever on boosting health outcomes and reducing inequities for the people of Hawke’s Bay and beyond. More >>
