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Charity house sale to support community
Friday, 20 June 2014, 12:22 pm | UCOL
Lew Findlay of Palmerston North Street Van (Inc.) was this week presented a $15,000 cheque from UCOL’s Faculty of Trades and Technology, raised through the sale of a charity house build. More >>
And the UCOL scholarship goes to…
Friday, 20 June 2014, 10:34 am | UCOL
Third year Bachelor of Applied Science (MIT) student Anna Greville is making a habit out of winning UCOL scholarships. More >>
Whanganui UCOL scholars awarded
Friday, 30 May 2014, 4:34 pm | Universal College Of Learning
Sixteen Whanganui UCOL students representing nine different programmes received scholarships at a ceremony at the Rutland Street campus this week. More >>
UCOL Wairarapa cooks bring home silver
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 2:34 pm | UCOL
UCOL Wairarapa Cookery students had a silver glow after the 2014 Wellington Culinary Fare competitions recently. The five students returned with three silver medals and a new appreciation of what a high level cooking competition is all about. More >>
UCOL recognises International Nurses Day
Friday, 9 May 2014, 1:09 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL will recognise International Nurses Day on Monday (May 12), celebrating the vital resource that is the nursing workforce in the region, the country and all over the world. More >>
UCOL team warm up for culinary contest
Friday, 2 May 2014, 11:37 am | UCOL
UCOL will be well represented at the Wellington Culinary Fare next week with a total of eight students from the Palmerston North campus competing in the cookery and hospitality events. More >>
UCOL Wairarapa cooks face hot competition
Friday, 2 May 2014, 11:23 am | UCOL
UCOL Wairarapa Cookery students will head south to test their culinary capabilities next week at the Wellington Culinary Fare. The group of five Certificate in Professional Cookery students will represent UCOL Wairarapa in Trainee and Open classes, cooking ... More >>
Third UCOL house build project for charity
Sunday, 20 April 2014, 12:26 am | UCOL
For the third year in a row, UCOL Wairarapa Certificate in Carpentry students will construct a three bedroom house under UCOL’s custom-designed covered facility at the Masterton campus. More >>
Clear-cut win for Whanganui glass artist
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 3:15 pm | UCOL
A Whanganui Glass Lecturer has beaten out more than 40 finalists from around the world in an international juried kiln-glass exhibition, and has been named one of the best new artists in kiln-glass. More >>
Scholarships secured for Whanganui youth
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 5:16 pm | Universal College Of Learning
At a ceremony on campus with staff and whānau, 31 Rangatahi (youth) were awarded Youth Guarantee scholarship certificates for fee free study at Whanganui UCOL. More >>
Graphic design graduation a first for Awa City Clubhouse
Monday, 14 April 2014, 12:39 pm | UCOL
The first ever Awa City Clubhouse members to graduate with UCOL Certificates in Graphic Design will have their own ceremony at Whanganui UCOL this week. Eight students ranging in age from 20 to 68 years will collect the Certificate they gained thanks to a year-long ... More >>
Hot demand for youth scholarships
Friday, 4 April 2014, 4:56 pm | UCOL
Over 70 keen young learners were this week awarded scholarship certificates for one year of full-time fee free study at UCOL. More >>
World Class powerlifters in Palmerston North
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 4:45 pm | UCOL
For the first time in well over a decade, Palmerston North is set to host the Central Districts Powerlifting Champs this weekend supported by Fitsupps, Fitwear and Industrial Athletic. More >>
UCOL celebrates graduation next week
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 3:04 pm | UCOL
UCOL Wairarapa will hold its annual Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday 18 March at the Masterton Town Hall with 155 students eligible to graduate with Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates. More >>
UCOL exceeds 2000 graduates
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 2:38 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL marks a milestone with over 2000 students eligible to graduate with Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates at its annual Graduation Ceremonies next week. More >>
Community contribution honoured
Monday, 3 March 2014, 10:45 am | UCOL
The Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Council has announced its Honours Awards to mark the start of the 2014 academic year. More >>
Staff excellence honoured
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 12:04 pm | UCOL
Staff excellence honoured Every year excellent teaching and support that epitomises UCOL’s approach to education is recognised through four Annual Staff Awards. Each award is valued at $5,000 and is used by the winner for relevant personal professional ... More >>
School students keen to up-skill
Tuesday, 11 February 2014, 2:42 pm | UCOL
More school students than ever before are taking up the opportunity to gain extra credits towards NCEA and tertiary qualifications through the U-Skills Central Schools Academy at UCOL, which runs in partnership with local secondary schools. More >>
Demand for UCOL courses high
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 3:28 pm | UCOL
The number of people enrolling to study at UCOL in 2014 is well up on the same time last year. UCOL’s Student Information team have been very busy handling the enrolment applications and more are rolling in the door with most classes due to start from ... More >>
America beckons UCOL video student
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 11:34 am | UCOL
For UCOL video student Brandon Lauridsen, a first ever long haul flight to America will be just the beginning of a life-changing adventure early next year. More >>
