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Cross cultural cake baking
Tuesday, 30 June 2009, 4:46 pm | UCOL
An enterprising UCOL graduate has found a recipe for success by blending her native Thai and adopted New Zealand cultures in a cake mixing bowl. More >>
Hair Raising Event
Monday, 29 June 2009, 12:41 pm | UCOL
The hair was flying at the Sydney Hair Expo earlier this month and Whanganui UCOL hairdressing lecturer Robyn Collins was in the thick of it. Robyn competed against 34 other stylists in the cutting “speed event” and described it as “fun, fast ... More >>
World coaching honours
Friday, 26 June 2009, 2:01 pm | UCOL
UCOL Exercise and Sport Science Lecturer Tim Seaholme, has been selected to coach the New Zealand under 15 girls Table Tennis team in the ITTF World Junior event in Australia later this month. More >>
Showing their true colours
Friday, 26 June 2009, 1:59 pm | UCOL
A fascination with colour has inspired a joint exhibition by Wanganui artists Lorraine Webb and David Traub entitled Chromophilia. More >>
Message in a bottle
Tuesday, 23 June 2009, 1:55 pm | UCOL
UCOL Whanganui student Amelia Hitchcock’s award winning entry in the Waiora - Arteries of Aotearoa Art Competition comes with a hard hitting message. More >>
International Flavour at Design Graduation
Friday, 12 June 2009, 10:14 am | Universal College Of Learning
Six countries will be represented at Whanganui UCOL’s Computer Graphic Design Graduation ceremony to be held at the Concert Chamber at the War Memorial Hall on Friday 3 July. A total of 23 students from Thailand, Malaysia, India, China, Indonesia and New Zealand ... More >>
Whanganui education partnership wins nationl award
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 4:49 pm | Universal College Of Learning
The Whanganui Tertiary Education Collaborative Venture – which sees Whanganui UCOL working with private education providers – has won a national award for Successful Cooperation. The venture – based at the Matapihi ki te Ao campus and known as WTECV ... More >>
Animals take over Sarjeant Gallery
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 4:21 pm | Universal College Of Learning
Some animals will be recreated more equal than others at Wanganui’s Sarjeant Gallery later this month. Animal Farm: Four Legs Good,Two Legs Bad is a group exhibition of works that feature four legged animals, including a video by Whanganui UCOL lecturer ... More >>
Students tackle Michael Joseph Savage
Tuesday, 9 June 2009, 2:27 pm | UCOL
UCOL Performing Arts students will bring Michael Joseph Savage to life (and death) in their production of Comrade Savage later this month. More >>
From aeronautics to fine furniture
Monday, 8 June 2009, 11:59 am | Universal College Of Learning
The same technical mind that helped keep our Air Force planes aloft is now flying high in furniture making. More >>
Wairarapa appointment to UCOL Council
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 3:29 pm | UCOL
Wairarapa agribusiness consultant David Baker is now a member of the UCOL Council, as a ministerial appointment. Chair Duncan Milne says the UCOL Council has a policy of trying to ensure its members are drawn from all areas of the communities UCOL ... More >>
Outward Bound for adventure
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 12:44 pm | UCOL
UCOL Wairarapa’s Exercise and Sport Performance Student Nat Schlebusch has been selected to attend Outward Bound’s No Limits course in June. More >>
The money or the badge
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 12:41 pm | UCOL
Thanks to a cheeky badge pinned to his hat, 4th year Bachelor of Fine Arts sculpture student Tom Turner will be participating in a group show of New Zealand and international artists in Auckland next month. More >>
Showing off the three-piece
Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 3:45 pm | UCOL
Fashion buffs have a rare opportunity to see the future face of fashion – right here in Wanganui. More >>
UCOL Learning Centre to open Saturdays
Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 3:41 pm | UCOL
UCOL has announced the opening hours for its new Learning Centre in Carterton – including Saturday morning for the convenience of local students. More >>
Maori nursing students gather at UCOL Wairarapa
Thursday, 21 May 2009, 4:40 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL Wairarapa is hosting a four day conference for Maori nursing, at Hau Ariki Marae. The conference runs from today Thursday 21 May until Sunday 24 May. The conference is facilitated by Te Kaunihera o nga Neehi Maori (Maori Nursing Council). Students ... More >>
Wanganui’s education partnership up for award
Thursday, 21 May 2009, 2:02 pm | UCOL
Wanganui’s groundbreaking tertiary education partnership, based at the Matapihi ki te Ao campus, is a finalist for a prestigious national education award. More >>
Beef and Brussels a winning combination for team
Monday, 11 May 2009, 4:20 pm | UCOL
A team from Whanganui UCOL has taken top place in one of the North Island’s premium chef training events. More >>
Big toe in the world design pool
Thursday, 7 May 2009, 12:56 pm | UCOL
Third year Design student Josh Wallace will return from Melbourne later this week fresh from the world’s largest student design conference. More >>
UCOL Learning Centre on trial in Carterton
Monday, 27 April 2009, 2:04 pm | UCOL
The Wairarapa town of Carterton is to have its own learning centre, in a six month pilot. More >>
