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Stress-Less Week helps with end of year pressure
Friday, 25 October 2019, 3:24 pm | Universal College Of Learning
Cuddling dogs, smashing plates, and getting a shoulder massage were a few of the ways students could deal with end of year stress during UCOL’s Stress-Less Week. More >>
Strengthening relationships to better education
Friday, 25 October 2019, 2:38 pm | UCOL
A reciprocal relationship that leads to new growth and development opportunities has been formalized between Te Rūnanga o Nga Wairiki – Ngāti Apa and UCOL. More >>
UCOL launching new Social Services degree
Friday, 18 October 2019, 10:58 am | UCOL
UCOL is launching its new Bachelor of Social Services degree with an event where potential students can meet the academic team and find out more about the programme. More >>
Awards evenings for U-Skills students
Monday, 14 October 2019, 5:09 pm | Universal College Of Learning
Secondary school students who have completed U-Skills Academy programmes will be celebrated at a series of awards evenings throughout October. More >>
Employment Expos to connect students with local businesses
Monday, 14 October 2019, 12:08 pm | UCOL
UCOL is holding a series of Employment Expos across its campuses to help students explore job opportunities before they finish their studies. More >>
Medical imaging students safe
Monday, 14 October 2019, 10:45 am | UCOL
UCOL medical imaging students who are on clinical placements during industrial action are safe and supported. Sue Ireland, UCOL Head of School Applied Science and Allied Health, confirmed that students will be attending their clinical placement during ... More >>
UCOL Whanganui students awarded scholarships
Monday, 14 October 2019, 9:49 am | Universal College Of Learning
Fifteen students received scholarships to a total of $14,500 at UCOL Whanganui’s semester two scholarship ceremony on 9 October. More >>
UCOL Wairarapa Open Day approaching
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 1:20 pm | UCOL
Secondary school students and other keen learners can experience what UCOL Wairarapa has to offer at the campus’ Open Day on 23 October. The public will be able to tour the facilities, watch live demonstrations, get hands-on with activities, and ... More >>
Actor encourages students to follow more than one dream
Friday, 27 September 2019, 10:47 am | Universal College Of Learning
Have your cake and eat it too, that’s the take away from an insightful visit from actor Blair Strang who made the trip to UCOL’s Manawatū Campus and Manukura School, encouraging students to take advantage of a world where more than one career is possible. More >>
History of Hair competition brings out creativity
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 3:32 pm | Universal College Of Learning
Hairstyles from the Japanese Edo period, 18th century France, and the Viking Age were just a few of those on display during UCOL’s annual History of Hair competition. The competition, held at UCOL’s Manawatū campus on 25 September, saw students ... More >>
Promoting Whanganui as a destination
Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 3:44 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL and Whanganui & Partners teamed up to bring two Auckland secondary school students to Whanganui to experience UCOL Open Day and what the region has to offer. Kaipara College student Aria Perris won a trip for two to Whanganui as part of a ... More >>
UCOL Educational Performance Results
Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 9:19 am | Universal College Of Learning
The Tertiary Education Commission has released 2018 educational performance results of all Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics across the country. UCOL out-performed the sector average in three out of the four key indicators. More >>
GovHack competition at UCOL
Thursday, 5 September 2019, 10:32 am | UCOL
UCOL Whanganui is one of six New Zealand locations playing host to GovHack, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest open data competition, this weekend. More >>
Secondary students show off cooking and hospitality skills
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 3:59 pm | Universal College Of Learning
Aspiring chefs, bakers, baristas, and mixologists showed off their skills in UCOL’s annual Secondary Schools Hospitality Competitions Competitions were held at UCOL’s Manawatū, Whanganui, and Wairarapa campuses, with students making their best cupcakes, ... More >>
Local band making its international mark
Friday, 30 August 2019, 8:56 am | UCOL
A band of budding artists right here in Palmerston North are breaking into the international market with one of their latest recordings which has been picked up by a producer in New York. More >>
Early Childhood Learning from campus or home
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 1:36 pm | Universal College Of Learning
A focus for the polytechnic sector is developing accessible learning options for professional students. The challenge is in making it work for people whether they are on campus, at home or work. More >>
UCOL Whanganui opens its doors
Thursday, 22 August 2019, 9:57 am | UCOL
UCOL Whanganui is set to open its doors to potential students with loads of information and activities available. The Open Day is on Wednesday 4 September and people interested in studying can get familiar with the campus’ programmes and facilities, as well ... More >>
Collaboration brings new life to laneway
Thursday, 15 August 2019, 1:00 pm | UCOL
A public laneway next to UCOL Manawatū’s creative block has had a makeover thanks to a joint effort by UCOL students and alumni. More >>
Opportunity to recognise others
Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 4:33 pm | UCOL
What do a Professor of Nursing, a Photographer and an Architect have in common? They’re all previous recipients of a UCOL Council Honours Award. Now is the time to put forward those you know who deserve some recognition and a round of applause. More >>
Social Services Careers
Friday, 9 August 2019, 9:09 am | UCOL
With demand for social service professionals, a Bachelor of Social Services might just be the answer needed to help with the government’s wellbeing review plans. More >>
