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Students’degustation dinner delights diners
Friday, 31 July 2009, 5:39 pm | Otago Polytech
A sold out, seven course degustation dinner delighted guests of the Molyneux training restaurant in Cromwell last night (30 July). The ‘Celebrate Central’ evening was the grand finale of the Otago Polytechnic’s Level 4 professional cookery course ... More >>
Considering A New Career?
Friday, 8 May 2009, 1:56 pm | Otago Polytech
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday 8 May 2009 Considering A New Career? The Otago Polytechnic, as part of the Otago Careers Festival, is holding several events to help people find the right career or training option for them. If you have ever thought about studying ... More >>
Workplace Disability Management Programme a First
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 10:06 am | Otago Polytech
Otago Polytechnic is about to become the first New Zealand-based institution to offer a specialised training and professional certification programme in workplace disability management, designed to plan for better management of valuable 'people resources.' More >>
Polytech Helps Queenstowners
Monday, 9 February 2009, 4:34 pm | Otago Polytech
Turning work experience into an academic qualification is now possible for Queenstowners and is particularly relevant for those seeking a change in their job or lifestyle. More >>
Master craftsman passes down age-old skills
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 12:41 pm | Otago Polytech
Kiwis have the chance to learn an age-old trade from a master craftsman by registering for New Zealand’s only full-time stonemasonry course. More >>
Record number of viticulture students
Thursday, 13 November 2008, 1:45 pm | Otago Polytech
In a boost to the local wine industry, a record 45 students are participating in Central Otago Polytechnic’s viticulture programme this year. More >>
Budding chefs encouraged to enrol now
Friday, 24 October 2008, 2:43 pm | Otago Polytech
A special course aimed squarely at Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Districts’ budding chefs is being offered by Otago Polytechnic. More >>
Students graduate from unique snowsports programme
Thursday, 23 October 2008, 12:03 pm | Otago Polytech
Forty six Central Otago Polytechnic students have just graduated from a unique hands-on snow course that offers on-the-job training at Cardrona Alpine Resort near Wanaka. More >>
Central Otago dream team wins double gold
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 3:18 pm | Otago Polytech
Central Otago Polytechnic has won double gold at the Nestlé Toque d’Or, New Zealand’s most prestigious student culinary and restaurant service competition, held in Auckland on 1 September. More >>
Polytech signs Cape Town Open Education Deed
Friday, 9 May 2008, 3:01 pm | Otago Polytech
Otago Polytechnic signs Cape Town Open Education Declaration Chief Executive Phil Ker today signed the Cape Town Open Education Declaration on behalf of Otago Polytechnic making the institution the first in Australia or New Zealand to do so. More >>
Design Students Find a Creative Outlet
Thursday, 20 March 2008, 9:51 am | Otago Polytech
5pm,19 March 2007 for immediate release Summary Vanilla Design Store has teamed up with Otago Polytechnic design students to sell their innovative products internationally via a new website. More >>
Brand-new equipped house - $80,000?
Sunday, 11 November 2007, 1:21 pm | Otago Polytech
Here’s a brain teaser. What kind of educational project both starts and ends with a hammer? More >>
‘Lightweight’ set to impact
Friday, 17 August 2007, 10:32 am | Otago Polytech
The individual pieces of this month’s ‘Lightweight’ exhibition of Australasian textiles may each weight less than 500 grams, but their collective impact is likely to leave a unique impression on Dunedin art-lovers. More >>
Visiting expert sees a new future for education
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 9:24 am | Otago Polytech
Vancouver-based Commonwealth of Learning (CoL) representative Wayne MacKintosh, an expert in the field of open and distance learning, visits Dunedin this week to meet with the growing number of Otago Polytechnic staff members developing education resources ... More >>
Fashion Design Leader Receives Recognition
Wednesday, 13 June 2007, 3:10 pm | Otago Polytech
Margo Barton, Academic Leader at Otago Polytechnic’s Department of Fashion Design will receive acknowledgement of her outstanding commitment to education in fashion design last night [12 June 2007] in Wellington. More >>
Chinese Entrepreneurs In NZ Explored In Research
Monday, 10 May 2004, 12:52 am | Otago Polytech
That's the question Otago Polytechnic Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree Manager Paul Casson asked three Chinese entrepreneurs attempting to participate in New Zealand's $9 billion tourism industry, as part of his Master of Business. More >>
Mother's Day 9 May New Book on Childhood Death
Wednesday, 5 May 2004, 10:56 am | Otago Polytech
How do you support families whose child has died? Finding the right words and actions to support those who have lost a child is as difficult for health professionals as anyone else, says Otago Polytechnic senior lecturer in Nursing Dr Alison Stewart. More >>