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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 8]
The Open Polytechnic celebrates Wellington graduation
Monday, 16 May 2011, 10:01 am | Open Polytechnic
As part of its nationwide graduation celebrations, the Open Polytechnic will hold its Wellington graduation ceremony today (16 May) at the Michael Fowler Centre. More >>
Open Polytechnic celebrates Christchurch graduation
Monday, 9 May 2011, 9:06 am | Open Polytechnic
The Open Polytechnic is proud to be celebrating success with its students next week (9 May) at its Christchurch graduation ceremony. The nation’s specialist provider of distance learning, the Lower Hutt based institution holds ceremonies in Auckland, ... More >>
Open Polytechnic finalist in 2011 Wellington Gold Awards
Friday, 15 April 2011, 2:52 pm | Open Polytechnic
Lower Hutt-based distance learning provider the Open Polytechnic is celebrating being named a finalist in the 2011 Wellington Gold Awards. Announced this week (13th April), the Open Polytechnic is a finalist in the ‘Supporting Gold’ category. Enrolling ... More >>
Open Polytechnic students’ prize-winners in Law Society exam
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 9:17 am | Open Polytechnic
The Open Polytechnic is celebrating the achievements of its students in the 2010 New Zealand Law Society’s Legal Executive Diploma examinations with students winning four out of seven prizes for top marks in their individual exams. More >>
Open Polytechnic to collaborate with India
Monday, 7 February 2011, 1:29 pm | Open Polytechnic
Leading distance education provider the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand has signed an agreement to work with one of the world’s largest education organisations the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) in India. More >>
Researchers launch free online journal
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 2:05 pm | Open Polytechnic
An open access online journal devoted to the study of human wellbeing has been launched by Kiwi researchers this week to help academics and practitioners’ worldwide better understand what makes people flourish and thrive. The International Journal of Wellbeing ... More >>
Social media increasing point of reference in Kiwi disaster
Monday, 6 December 2010, 10:26 am | Open Polytechnic
For increasing numbers of people social media is an important point of reference for emergency information, challenging the efficacy of the traditional model of using broadcast media channels for delivery of up to date information. More >>
Open Polytechnic library degree profession pathway
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 4:23 pm | Open Polytechnic
Library employees who want to take their careers to the next level and gain professional registration will now find the process easier when they complete an information and library studies undergraduate degree with the Open Polytechnic. More >>
Learn new skills through the Open Source Lab
Monday, 4 October 2010, 2:29 pm | Open Polytechnic
A suite of new courses being offered by the Open Source Learning Laboratory will help upskill those already working in, or who want to work in, the fast moving world of open source. More >>
The Differences of Distance Learners
Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 1:55 pm | Open Polytechnic
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is right in highlighting the differences of distance learning when compared on new education performance measures, says Open Polytechnic Chief Executive Dr Caroline Seelig. More >>
International Survey Wants Local Participants
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 12:03 pm | Open Polytechnic
Local residents are being asked to participate in a ground breaking international online survey which measures their wellbeing.The research is being led by Open Polytechnic psychology lecturer Aaron Jarden. More >>
International wellbeing study underway
Friday, 25 June 2010, 10:20 am | Open Polytechnic
A ground breaking international wellbeing study being led by the Open Polytechnic and involving researchers from around the world is open to new participants until 30 June 2010. More >>
The Open Polytechnic celebrates graduation
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 9:48 am | Open Polytechnic
The nation’s specialist provider of distance learning, each year the Open Polytechnic holds ceremonies in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. More >>
Open Polytechnic prizewinners in Law Society exam
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 1:45 pm | Open Polytechnic
The Open Polytechnic is celebrating the achievements of its students in the 2009 New Zealand Law Society’s legal executive examinations. More >>
Open Polytechnic opens new degree for enrolment
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 10:59 am | Open Polytechnic
The Open Polytechnic has opened provisional enrolments for its new nationwide early childhood education teaching degree. More >>
Open Polytechnic Welcomes Ministerial Appointments
Friday, 16 April 2010, 1:00 pm | Open Polytechnic
The retiring Chair of the Open Polytechnic, Douglas Langford, has welcomed the announcement of new ministerial appointments to its Council by Steven Joyce, Minister of Tertiary Education. More >>
New book first to reflect public relations in NZ
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 2:56 pm | Open Polytechnic
A new public relations textbook is the first to focus on New Zealand’s unique cultural, communication, and information environment, says its lead author Associate Professor Gary Mersham. More >>
International water experts gather in Auckland
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 11:58 am | Open Polytechnic
International experts will focus on water resources and environmental and ecological hydraulics at a conference being held in Auckland next week (21-24 February). More >>
Open Polytechnic scoops business awards
Thursday, 12 November 2009, 1:57 pm | Open Polytechnic
The Open Polytechnic has taken out the top award at the Hutt Valley Business Excellence Awards held in Lower Hutt recently (6th November). More >>
Open Polytechnic offers new aide certificate
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 1:01 pm | Open Polytechnic
A new qualification aims to help teacher aides in New Zealand primary schools upgrade their skills and qualifications to meet the growing responsibilities of their job. More >>
