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Showroom with a difference
Thursday, 31 January 2008, 1:57 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL students and graduates now have a place to show their wares to members of the public. More >>
100 per cent pass rate for Nursing students
Wednesday, 30 January 2008, 11:44 am | Universal College Of Learning
Final year nursing students at UCOL Wairarapa have had a 100 per cent pass rate in state nursing examinations. UCOL’s Programme Coordinator in the Wairarapa Stephenie Orchard says all 16 third year students sat the Nursing Council of New Zealand State ... More >>
New Campus Blessing
Monday, 7 January 2008, 1:01 pm | Universal College Of Learning
The new tertiary education campus on Taupo Quay was blessed by local iwi this morning at dawn. Around sixty people gathered to witness the proceedings led by Kaumatua John Maihi. More >>
UCOL Ready To Move
Friday, 21 December 2007, 5:47 pm | Universal College Of Learning
Whanganui UCOL staff are ready to move into their new campus on Taupo Quay early next year at the end of January/early February. Offices and teaching resources are packed ready to go to the new campus, and staff are moving into temporary accommodation ... More >>
New Sport Education for 2008
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 4:16 pm | Universal College Of Learning
A level 4 Certificate in Exercise and Sport Performance will be offered by Whanganui UCOL next year. The programme has a strong practical focus and is linked to the knowledge and skills required to succeed in employment within the sport and fitness industries. ... More >>
Du Chatenier works on show at TheNewDowse
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 12:30 am | Universal College Of Learning
Whanganui UCOL Fine Arts lecturer Andrea Du Chatenier has two works on show in new exhibitions at TheNewDowse gallery in Lower Hutt. More >>
Sweet skills win scholarship
Thursday, 13 December 2007, 9:44 am | Universal College Of Learning
It’s no coincidence that national scholarship winner Alice Bretherton has a very sweet tooth. The UCOL Catering student specialises in making pastries and desserts – and always samples her own creations. More >>
New term for UCOL CEO
Friday, 7 December 2007, 2:43 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL Chief Executive Paul McElroy has renewed his contract with for a further five years. UCOL Council Chairperson, Duncan Milne, says Council is extremely pleased to be able to secure Mr McElroy for a further term effective from January 2008 until ... More >>
Business Students Receive Awards
Friday, 7 December 2007, 2:02 pm | Universal College Of Learning
Local businesses are showing their support for Whanganui UCOL business students by sponsoring awards and gifts that will be awarded according to student academic achievements. Recipients will be announced at a special Business Awards Ceremony on Friday 14 December ... More >>
Last chance to get creative this summer
Friday, 30 November 2007, 9:55 am | Universal College Of Learning
If you’re quick, you can still enrol for one of the brilliant workshops on offer at the Summer School of the Arts, to be held in Wanganui in January. More >>
Fine furniture on display at the Library
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 2:07 pm | Universal College Of Learning
Fine furniture by UCOL diploma students is now on display at the Palmerston North Public Library. More >>
Students find IT solutions for Manawatu businesses
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 9:30 am | Universal College Of Learning
MITRE 10 Mega and New Zealand Pharmaceuticals now have improved computer systems, thanks to UCOL Information and Communications Technology (ICT) students. More >>
Doyle Glass Acquisition Prize
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 3:03 pm | Universal College Of Learning
The 2007 recipient of the Doyle Glass Acquisition Prize is Keith Grinter, a graduating Whanganui UCOL Bachelor of Fine Arts (glass) student. Keith receives $750 from Doyle and Associates the Accountants, who accession the winning piece of work, in this ... More >>
Whanganui Contractors Doing Fantastic Job On Uni
Monday, 19 November 2007, 4:38 pm | Universal College Of Learning
A large contingent of Whanganui contractors are working on Whanganui UCOL's new tertiary education campus on Taupo Quay. More >>
Pericles – the musical!
Monday, 19 November 2007, 4:37 pm | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL Performing Arts students are staging a brand new, topical version of Shakespeare’s play Pericles in Palmerston North this week. More >>
New Peppers Chef Inspired By Her Grandmother
Friday, 16 November 2007, 1:32 pm | Universal College Of Learning
The newest chef at the Martinborough restaurant at Peppers Hotel says she owes her passion for cooking to her grandmother. More >>
Wairarapa Art Students’ Work On Show
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 2:17 pm | Universal College Of Learning
The work of Art and Design students at UCOL@Wairarapa is now on show at the campus. More >>
Professor Receives International Design Award
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 5:13 pm | Universal College Of Learning
Professor Hazel Gamec, founder and Academic Manager of the Wanganui School of Design, Wanganui, New Zealand, has received an international Educational Award of Excellence for outstanding innovation and achievement in design education. The award was presented ... More >>
Parents get to ask UCOL the big questions
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 10:21 am | Universal College Of Learning
UCOL is giving parents an opportunity to get first hand information about their children’s future study plans. More >>
Awards for UCOL’s best and brightest
Friday, 9 November 2007, 2:35 pm | Universal College Of Learning
Former New Zealand junior track cyclist Rosanne Chee is one of three students to be recognised as a UCOL High Achiever for 2007. More >>
