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Students stories - Page 6

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Unitec tech hub gets underway
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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Unitec has released the first designs of its new technology hub, the first major step in the education institute’s 10-year $200m campus redevelopment.
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Network for Learning’s Managed Network turns one
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Over 40 NZ schools have been using @N4Lnz's Managed Network for over a year, helping them fast-track digital learning plans.
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Intueri agrees to acquire Academy Group, adding pharmacy, floristry, building courses
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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intueri education group
Intueri Education Group, New Zealand's largest private training company, has agreed to buy Academy Group NZ for an initial payment of $4 million a.
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OneNet takes out first prize at University of Auckland
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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OneNet wins top prize at University of Auckland's InfoSys345 project. Third successive win for cloud computing company.
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Pond extends invites to educators...
Mon, 11th Aug 2014
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n4l
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Educators who are members of Pond are now able to invite their colleagues and friends in the education sector to join.
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3D printers add a new dimension to technology
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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nz
Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.
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Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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government
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A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.
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First schools sign up for N4L
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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More than 20 schools from around New Zealand have already signed agreements with Network for Learning (N4L) to connect to its managed network.
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Software helps students catch their dreams
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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DreamCatcher, a New Zealand web-based tool, revolutionises career teaching by empowering students to make informed decisions and take control of their futures.
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Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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schools
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nmit
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cloud services
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.
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Mashup competition for Christchurch schools
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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Christchurch high school students have the opportunity to build a business in a weekend with the first Mashup competition in the region.
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Schools get doodling
Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
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nz
More than $10,000 in technology equipment is up for grabs in the 2013 Doodle 4 Google competition, which is now open for registration.
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Girls are all a-Twitter
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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Teenage schoolgirls are flocking to the microblogging service Twitter, according to early results from the educational project CensusAtSchool.
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PaCT sent packing by teachers
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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ministry of education
Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.
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Dell launches learning laptop for schools
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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software
Dell unveils the Latitude 3330, a robust, cost-effective laptop designed to enhance learning and integrate seamlessly into schools' existing IT systems.
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Robots VS. All Black
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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massey university
Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens tied with a Massey University robot in a unique goal-kicking contest ahead of the Robotics World Cup in Auckland.
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The future of innovation
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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NZ uni students elevate innovation at the Imagine Cup with tech solutions for social good, including a driver safety app and malaria combat tools.
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Innovators to go on show next month
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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digital entertainment
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christchurch
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wellington
A showcase of events promoting the New Zealand IT industry is set to begin in three weeks, coinciding with the Rugby World Cup.
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Summer of Tech programme goes nationwide
Wed, 30th Mar 2011
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nz
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The Summer of Tech programme, formerly Summer of Code, is set to expand nationwide, offering tech students across New Zealand invaluable industry experience.
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Girls arrested after ‘attack a teacher day’ prank
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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students
Six girls at Carson Middle School, Nevada, were arrested for creating a Facebook event titled ‘Attack a Teacher Day,’ claiming it was a joke.