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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 >>
Well versed music students get work
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 2:05 pm | UCOL
UCOL Wairarapa music students are singing the praises of their one year programme. In its second year, the Certificate in Contemporary Music Performance has produced several graduates that have gone on to forge careers in music. More >>
Graduation caps off Graphic Design studies
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 2:50 pm | UCOL
Thirty eight Computer Graphic Design students will celebrate their graduation from the Whanganui School of Design on Friday. The ceremony will have an international flavour as more than half of the graduands come from as far afield as India, Malaysia, ... More >>
New Arts Course for 2014
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 4:26 pm | UCOL
A new arts certificate will be on offer at Whanganui UCOL next year, subject to NZQA approval. Whanganui UCOL Associate Dean of Creative Programmes Katrina Langdon confirms an application has been lodged with NZQA to deliver a number of short courses in ... More >>
UCOL salutes its Top Scholars
Monday, 2 December 2013, 3:43 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL Bachelor of Nursing student Sherly Maukau has cleaned up the Second Semester student scholarships two years in a row. More >>
UCOL IT students show and tell
Friday, 29 November 2013, 3:50 pm | UCOL
With clients as diverse as a fitness centre, the New Zealand Defence Force and a tattoo parlour, this year’s UCOL Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology student showcase was one of the most interesting yet. More >>
Celebration for U-Skills students
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 10:39 am | UCOL
Proud friends and families, school teachers and UCOL staff will gather at the Regent on Broadway tonight to celebrate with 165 U-Skills students representing 26 schools from throughout the region. More >>
Fashion unleashed at Whanganui UCOL
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 5:05 pm | UCOL
Students of Whanganui UCOL’s School of Fashion will let loose at their annual catwalk show on Friday. More >>
UCOL shows its street smarts
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 4:56 pm | UCOL
A Whanganui UCOL Fashion Lecturer has proven she has the resourcefulness to survive in an urban environment. More >>
UCOL to take stand against legal highs
Monday, 4 November 2013, 9:33 am | UCOL
UCOL has decided to take a stand against the selling of legal highs in Palmerston North. On Wednesday lunchtime the institution will host an opportunity to give staff, students and the community the chance to voice their concerns on the matter. More >>
