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Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Cartech

Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland

Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs
University of Canterbury

New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs

University of Canterbury PhD student Azadeh Hashemi is using milk protein to 3D-imprint cells, potentially enabling the regrowth of missing body parts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
EduTech

New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore

Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Technology a real force in the classroom, survey shows
Software-as-a-Service

Technology a real force in the classroom, survey shows

Technology is saving teachers time, enabling them to focus on students, according to a survey by software-as-a-service firm Instructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016
New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions
EduTech

New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions

Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
Unitec tech hub gets underway
eLearning

Unitec tech hub gets underway

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2015

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Student app Niesh gets $1m funding windfall
Apps

Student app Niesh gets $1m funding windfall

New Zealand student app Niesh, founded by Jae Yoo and James Koo, could be worth $10m once it rolls out nationwide.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition
Students

NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition

The Rookies competition winners have been announced, with students from New Zealand's Media Design School taking home awards and internships.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Communities of Learning expo showcases tools for teachers
Unified Communications

Communities of Learning expo showcases tools for teachers

The National Cross Sector Forum 2017, hosted by Education Minister Hekia Parata, showcases tools and resources to support education in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Innovative students get set for Global Student Entrepreneur Awards this week
Students

Innovative students get set for Global Student Entrepreneur Awards this week

The Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards will be held in Auckland's Viaduct on Friday, celebrating Kiwi students' innovative new businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
EduTech

Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy

Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Kiwi teen runs tech events to inspire students & help ditch the 'geek' stereotype
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi teen runs tech events to inspire students & help ditch the 'geek' stereotype

Year 13 student Lucy Chen has successfully taken tech to her fellow students, with eye-opening success through the NextGen Tech & Tech Talks events.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
'LinkedIn for Youth' platform launches for students, graduates and educators
Social Media

'LinkedIn for Youth' platform launches for students, graduates and educators

The platform connects youth, educators, service providers and businesses together to support students through education, training and employment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2016
Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings
EduTech

Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings

Educators are 'astounded' that Joyce, in releasing this data, suggests teaching isn't the profession to choose if you want a prosperous future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped
EduTech

One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped

One million history buffs boost Kiwi website into a revamp, making the past a daily delight for global audience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
NZ's future tech leaders named in Bright Sparks Awards
Bright Sparks

NZ's future tech leaders named in Bright Sparks Awards

Kiwi students have done their schools - and themselves - proud in this year's Bright Sparks Awards. And the winners are...

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
Auckland highschool students amongst top ranks at world Microsoft champs
Microsoft

Auckland highschool students amongst top ranks at world Microsoft champs

Students from Avondale College have placed in the top ten in their various categories at the world finals of the Microsoft Office Specialist champs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015