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Open Polytechnic
New Zealand's specialist open and distance learning institution
Open Polytechnic is New Zealand's specialist provider of open and distance learning, enrolling over 30,000 mainly part-time students each year in a wide variety of certificate, diploma and degree programmes. The majority of students are adult learners combining work and study, making the Open Polytechnic one of New Zealand's major educators of people in the workforce.
Open Polytechnic - Latest News [Page 11]
Open Polytechnic Scoops Business Awards
Monday, 25 July 2005, 9:30 am | Open Polytechnic
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand has won both the Education Provider Award and the Overall Excellence in Business Support Award at the inaugural nationwide Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards. More >>
Applied Business Conference Attracts Educators
Monday, 27 September 2004, 10:11 am | Open Polytechnic
Nearly 200 tertiary educators will gather in Wellington tomorrow for the annual New Zealand Applied Business Education Conference at Te Papa. More >>
e-Learning Focus of Education Conference
Wednesday, 22 September 2004, 5:31 pm | Open Polytechnic
e-Learning and digital technologies are rapidly becoming standard features in the delivery of today's tertiary education. In this continually evolving environment, educators and those in related fields are challenged to keep abreast of change. More >>
Open Polytechnic Funding Agreed
Tuesday, 14 September 2004, 2:22 pm | Open Polytechnic
One of New Zealand's largest and fast-growing tertiary institutions (TEIs) has agreed a funding arrangement to enable it to meet the Government's managing growth policy for enrolments. More >>
Open Polytechnic int. leader in distance learning
Wednesday, 7 July 2004, 10:11 am | Open Polytechnic
A winning mix of top quality distance education and strong community access will see New Zealand’s largest polytechnic become the recipient of international accolades tonight. More >>
New Diploma in Maori Business Launched
Wednesday, 7 January 2004, 1:01 pm | Open Polytechnic
A new diploma offered nationwide will meet the growing need for business skills and knowledge to support Maori organisations and ventures. More >>
New pathway to Henley MBA
Monday, 24 November 2003, 10:57 am | Open Polytechnic
Approved Open Polytechnic graduates will have entry into one of the world's leading MBA programmes under an agreement signed with Henley Management College, UK. More >>
Research to Safeguard Traditional Maori Knowledge
Thursday, 16 October 2003, 10:41 am | Open Polytechnic
Techniques used by pre-European Maori to store their staple food source, kumara, over winter months are the subject of a new research study supported by a major grant from the Foundation for Research Science and Technology (FRST). More >>
Open Polytechnic Scholarship Awarded
Wednesday, 28 May 2003, 8:06 am | Open Polytechnic
Open Polytechnic student Chris Ferreira has been awarded the Gerling NCM EXGO Scholarship for study in the Polytechnic's Diploma in International Marketing. More >>
1st Cook Islanders Complete Teacher Aide Certs
Wednesday, 28 May 2003, 8:05 am | Open Polytechnic
Five Cook Islanders have achieved The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand's Teacher Aide Certificate under a scheme to upskill support workers in schools in the Pacific nation. More >>
Sleep issues highlighted in new book
Monday, 12 May 2003, 1:13 pm | Open Polytechnic
Recent surveys show that 37% of New Zealand adults never or rarely get enough sleep, and one in four has a chronic sleep problem. More >>
Top marks for Open Polytechnic student
Friday, 7 March 2003, 10:56 am | Open Polytechnic
Open Polytechnic student Lesley Nielsen has been named top graduate in the New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive Certificate programme. More >>
New Chief Executive Appointed for TOPNZ
Tuesday, 25 February 2003, 12:04 am | Open Polytechnic
The Council of national distance learning provider The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand announced today that it has appointed Dr Paul Grimwood as the institution's new Chief Executive. More >>
International Appointment for Open Polytechnic CEO
Wednesday, 6 November 2002, 9:51 am | Open Polytechnic
New Zealand's international standing in distance learning has been boosted by the appointment of Open Polytechnic chief executive, Shona Butterfield, to the leading global organisation in the field. More >>
