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UCOL welcomes step forward for Vocational Education
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 2:21 pm | UCOL
Today’s announcement from Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins, signals an important development in redefining New Zealand’s vocational education training sector, and is welcomed by central North Island polytechnic UCOL. More >>
UCOL Manawatū set for Open Day
Monday, 29 July 2019, 1:24 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL Manawatū is set to open its doors to potential students with its winter-themed Open Day on 7 August. More >>
International Student Visa Processing
Tuesday, 23 July 2019, 11:00 am | UCOL
UCOL, the Institute of Technology and Polytechnic in the lower central North Island of New Zealand, has around 300 international students each year. UCOL’s Chief Executive, Dr Amanda Lynn, says “the value of international students is significant in terms ... More >>
International Student Visa Processing
Tuesday, 23 July 2019, 10:58 am | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL, the Institute of Technology and Polytechnic in the lower central North Island of New Zealand, has around 300 international students each year. UCOL’s Chief Executive, Dr Amanda Lynn, says “the value of international students is significant in terms ... More >>
Re-Orientation to kick start semester two
Friday, 19 July 2019, 2:30 pm | UCOL
New and returning UCOL students will be diving into semester two with Re-Orientation starting on July 22. More >>
Attitude key in beauty industry
Wednesday, 17 July 2019, 10:51 am | Universal College Of Learning
Having a positive attitude and always being willing to learn go a long way in the beauty industry. More >>
New wheels for UCOL students
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 2:30 pm | UCOL
Continued partnership between UCOL and Ford has brought a new addition to the automotive workshop: a prototype Ford Mustang to serve as a teaching aid. More >>
Class of ’99 Reunites
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 9:55 am | UCOL
Wind back the clock to the summer of ’99 and the first group of students to study at UCOL’s new campus in Palmerston North’s CBD arrived. Twenty years later a small group of hospitality, cookery and tourism alumni are sharing their stories ... More >>
Emerging Professionals at National Photography Awards
Friday, 5 July 2019, 11:29 am | UCOL
A number of emerging professional creatives from UCOL have swept up, yet again, at the 2019 Iris Professional Photography Awards, a showcase sponsored by Nikon and open to all professional photographers both in New Zealand and overseas. More >>
Construction and Architecture students from around world
Thursday, 4 July 2019, 1:28 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL’s NZ Diploma in Architectural Technology and NZ Diploma in Construction classes have a distinctly international flavour this year, with 11 different nationalities represented. More >>
Matariki Celebrations see new beginnings for students
Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 11:35 am | UCOL
Constructing planter boxes and filling them with herb and vegetable seedlings was a great way for UCOL students and staff to start Matariki celebrations. As the garden grows, students will be able to help themselves to what they need. More >>
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 >>
