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Courses give graduates an industry advantage
Monday, 23 July 2007, 2:10 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology
The Department of Labour (DOL) reports that the information technology industry is dealing with a significant skills shortage, and Manukau Institute of Technology’s department of Computing and Information Technology is focusing on industry alignment ... More >>
MIT exchange students broaden their horizons
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 2:21 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology
Two Manukau Institute of Technology students didn’t turn a hair at the thought of returning to New Zealand from China one day and then heading into class the next. Bachelor of Applied Communication students, Ana Aguilar and Galumalemana Fiona Leaupepe, ... More >>
Exchange students broaden their horizons in China
Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 12:56 am | Manukau Institute of Technology
Two Manukau Institute of Technology students didn’t turn a hair at the thought of returning to New Zealand from China one day and then heading into class the next. Bachelor of Applied Communication students, Ana Aguilar and Galumalemana Fiona Leaupepe, ... More >>
Caucus gives Maori voice in MIT’s future direction
Friday, 13 July 2007, 1:51 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau Institute of Technology is the first New Zealand institution to establish a formal Maori Caucus, according to MIT Te Amorangi Wiremu Doherty. “The caucus is a unique body that has been created to give Maori staff and students more of a ... More >>
Everybody’s talking about Maori Language Week
Friday, 6 July 2007, 1:13 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology
Maori Language Week begins on Monday, 23 July and Manukau Institute of Technology is gearing up for a celebratory week of activities to promote greater everyday use of the language among staff, students and the local community. More >>
MIT and council partnership addresses youth safety
Tuesday, 3 July 2007, 11:10 am | Manukau Institute of Technology
A public relations assignment set by Communications lecturer Graeme Sterne for Bachelor of Applied Communication students asked them to sell the idea of safe after-school balls. With many of the students not being long out of school, some of their practical ... More >>
Hamburger cook-off gets heated at MIT
Thursday, 28 June 2007, 11:13 am | Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau Institute of Technology’s Catering, Hospitality and Tourism Schools (CHATS) laid the table for the third regional Secondary Schools Hamburger competition on Wednesday, 26 June. More >>
Glittering national recognition for MIT jeweller
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 11:06 am | Manukau Institute of Technology
The 2007 National Jewellery Showcase held in Wellington last week was a glittering event, and one Manukau Institute of Technology staff member’s entry shone particularly brightly. More >>
MIT Students Harness Otara Creativity & Diversity
Thursday, 21 June 2007, 4:04 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology
Some Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) third-year students didn't think they had a creative bone in their body, but an exhibition this week of their artworks - called Making Creativity Visible - proved them wrong. More >>
English skills open doors for Iraqi refugee
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 3:27 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau Institute of Technology’s School of English, which teaches up to 40 refugees each semester, sees how challenging fitting into a new society while recovering from severe trauma can be for newcomers to New Zealand, according to head of school, Sue ... More >>
Logistics course complements warehousing heartland
Tuesday, 12 June 2007, 11:49 am | Manukau Institute of Technology
Demand for Manukau Institute of Technology’s Centre of Logistics’ part time certificate programme at the Otara campus has ramped up. This has led to it being offered in a full time capacity in the Counties Manukau region from next month. More >>
Region’s youngest councillor is now also graduate
Friday, 8 June 2007, 3:53 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology
At only 21, Manukau City Councillor Jami-Lee Ross is working towards re-election as the representative for Howick ward. But while council work is his first priority, Jami-Lee is also pursuing a bachelor’s degree part time and graduated last week ... More >>
Auckland's Youngest Councillor Now an MIT Graduate
Friday, 8 June 2007, 1:59 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology
At only 21, Manukau City Councillor Jami-Lee Ross is working towards re-election as the representative for Howick ward. Jami-Lee is also pursuing a bachelor's degree part time and graduated last week. More >>
Maori power couple graduate together at MIT
Tuesday, 5 June 2007, 11:50 am | Manukau Institute of Technology
It was standing room only at Nga Kete Wananga Marae in Otara when husband and wife Te Tuhi and Muriel Kelly graduated together from Manukau Institute of Technology. More >>
Career change lets police graduate live her dream
Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 11:22 am | Manukau Institute of Technology
“I get a lot of respect being older. If I go into a domestic situation, for example, the woman will focus on me and I can empathise with her. If I can make a difference to one person then I’m doing my job” – police constable Robyn Connal More >>
Career change lets police graduate live her dream
Monday, 28 May 2007, 3:44 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology
“I get a lot of respect being older. If I go into a domestic situation, for example, the woman will focus on me and I can empathise with her. If I can make a difference to one person then I’m doing my job” – police constable Robyn Connal More >>
Tongan graduand rises to the technology challenge
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 11:19 am | Manukau Institute of Technology
Leotisia Vea began at Manukau Institute of Technology as a diploma student, but liked the facilities so much he decided to stay. And after more than three years full time study he is graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology and is ready to ... More >>
Niuean graduand blazes a trail for her children
Monday, 21 May 2007, 10:10 am | Manukau Institute of Technology
Charlotte Niuia-Tofa and her husband sat down and made a plan in 2001 to both earn a tertiary qualification so they could ensure a positive financial future for themselves and their three children, 8, 10 and 13 years old. More >>
The Unknowns hip hopped and rocked at MIT
Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 1:50 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology
Thursday saw the Unknowns perform at MIT's North Campus and the crowd couldn't get enough of them. The lunch time concert kicked off to a great start, even though the weather was nippy and the sky threatened to rain. The Unknowns played a variety of ... More >>
MIT welcomes Quality Evaluation score
Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 11:40 am | Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau Institute of Technology has welcomed the Performance-Based Research Fund’s (PBRF) Quality Evaluation score for the institute, which places MIT among the top ranking Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics in the country. More >>
