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Shadowing success makes for brighter futures
Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 11:21 am | UCOL
Shadowing a successful IT business-woman for a day might be the key to inspiring secondary school students to pursue a career in the tech sector. More >>
Weekend Study for Early Childhood
Friday, 21 June 2019, 11:55 am | UCOL
People working during the week in the early childhood, home care sector can now study towards a much needed qualification in the weekend. More >>
First-time event for Manawatū Food Lovers
Friday, 21 June 2019, 9:29 am | UCOL
The National Chef’s Conference is an event not-to-be missed by any foodie wanting to experience what the Manawatū food and hospitalityindustry has to offer. More >>
Wahine tauira numbers in trade training exceed expectations
Tuesday, 18 June 2019, 2:08 pm | UCOL
A growing number of wahine (women) are taking part in Te Mataroa – Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) across UCOL campuses in Manawatū, Horowhenua, Wairarapa and Whanganui, including Taumarunui. More >>
Wahine tauira numbers in trade training exceed expectations
Monday, 17 June 2019, 4:43 pm | UCOL
A growing number of wahine (women) are taking part in Te Mataroa – Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) across UCOL campuses in Manawatū, Horowhenua, Wairarapa and Whanganui, including Taumarunui. More >>
Furry friends visit for StressLess Week
Friday, 14 June 2019, 12:28 pm | UCOL
This week UCOL Manawatū students were visited by some furry friends to help relieve some of the stress that comes at the end of the semester. More >>
UCOL Horowhenua set for first Open Day
Monday, 10 June 2019, 1:53 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL is holding a series of Open Days over the next few months to showcase programme offerings and what it is like to study at UCOL. It all kicks off with UCOL Horowhenua’s first ever Open Day on Friday 14 June. More >>
Collaboration with Sichuan Institute
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 1:17 pm | Universal College Of Learning
A delegation to China led by UCOL Chief Executive Dr Lynn signalled continuing synergies between UCOL New Zealand and Chinese Tertiary Institutes. More >>
Awards for Whanganui cookery students
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 11:11 am | UCOL
UCOL Whanganui Cookery students have had a strong showing at the Taranaki Hospitality Competitions, winning four classes. More >>
Owning your side hustle
Friday, 24 May 2019, 10:29 am | Universal College Of Learning
Australian ‘side hustle coach’ and social media influencer Ruby Lee inspired UCOL staff, students and local business people when she came to UCOL’s Manawatū campus to share tips on how to get a side business off the ground. Ruby shone with ... More >>
Helping Wairarapa teachers upskill
Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 9:20 am | Universal College Of Learning
Wairarapa food technology teachers have a few extra tricks up their sleeves thanks to the help of UCOL’s Chef Training team. UCOL Chef Training lecturers recently hosted an upskilling day for secondary school food technology teachers from around ... More >>
Positive outcome for first-time research submission
Monday, 13 May 2019, 2:23 pm | UCOL
UCOL researchers are delighted with the news their first ever submission to the government’s Performance Based Research Fund was successful. Thirteen UCOL staff who submitted a research proposal received a positive response, an outstanding result, especially ... More >>
International singer-songwriter inspires students
Friday, 10 May 2019, 12:14 pm | UCOL
Award-winning Indie-Folk singer and songwriter Mel Parsons led a discussion on the future of music with UCOL music students yesterday. More >>
Year of investment in teaching and students
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 11:27 am | UCOL
A positive financial result for UCOL is driving investment in teaching, students and new initiatives in 2019. UCOL will develop more flexible learning options that suit learner needs, in-work training options, create innovative short credentials, ... More >>
Students assist in supporting Teen Parent Unit
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 9:44 am | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL Early Childhood Education diploma students have gained some valuable work experience while helping a local Childcare Centre in their time of need. More >>
UCOL cars ready for demolition derby
Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 9:36 am | Universal College Of Learning
Distinctive blue and orange demolition derby cars will be crashing bashing at the Palmerston North speedway this Easter weekend thanks to the work of UCOL Automotive students. Students from the New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive ... More >>
UCOL students’ art adds colour to Whanganui streets
Thursday, 11 April 2019, 3:40 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL students have added to the vibrancy of Whanganui’s streets by painting a mural as part of the inaugural Whanganui Walls street art festival. Bachelor of Design and Arts students Sonia Forsey, Eva Harkness, Shanna Ashworth were part of a group ... More >>
Strong UCOL presence in Whanganui Arts Review
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 3:30 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL has had a strong showing in the 2019 Whanganui Arts Review, highlighted by Senior Lecturer Dr Kathryn Wightman winning the Open Award for the second straight year. Kathryn took out the Open Award for her 3D-printed bust of her son, while fellow ... More >>
UCOL supporting electric vehicle project
Monday, 8 April 2019, 9:17 am | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL is helping secondary students develop their engineering skills, while learning about sustainability and electric transport as part of the EVolocity initiative. EVolocity sees teams of secondary students build their own electric vehicles throughout ... More >>
UCOL Re-appoints Chief Executive
Friday, 5 April 2019, 1:51 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL Council has re-appointed Dr Lynn as Chief Executive of UCOL from 20 May 2019 through to the end of December 2020. UCOL Council Chair, Mr Ben Vanderkolk, made the announcement to staff and said UCOL Council appreciates the commitment and expertise ... More >>
