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Whether it's the success of our students, a community collaboration or fabulous new facilities, we've always got a story to share.
Media contact: Ali Ikram | Phone: 09 926 7850 | Email: ali.ikram@manukau.ac.nz
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Pursuing excellence through culturally-centred qualifications
Tamara-Jane Anderson (Moata’a and Taufusi) and her ‘aiga left New Zealand for Queensland when she was five year’s old. Now she’s returning to Tāmaki Makaurau to play professional netball and take up a place in Manukau Institute of Technology’s Bachelor of Nursing – Pacific programme.
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Keith Ikin appointed Pou Hautu to co-lead MIT and Unitec
E tino manawareka nei ngā Poari o Unitec me MIT ki te pānui i te kopounga o Keith Ikin (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Apakura) ko ia hei Pou Hautu (Māori co-leader) mō Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka me Te Whare Takiura o Manukau.
The Unitec and MIT Boards are extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Ikin (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Apakura) as Pou Hautu (Māori co-leader) for Unitec and MIT.
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New home for MIT School of Sport
A playing surface and covered canopy are both proposed in the quad courtyard as MIT develops a new home for the School of Sport at the Otara Campus Quad NS block.
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MIT and Blues Rugby renew sponsorship agreement
Manukau Institute of Technology and Blues Rugby are again teaming up to use sport to unlock the potential of our community through creating better futures through education.
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Moving towards electric: Two hybrids join MIT car fleet
MIT has taken a further step towards having a completely electric fleet of cars. Two Toyota Yaris Hybrids have been purchased and will be located…
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The future of work: Exploring New Zealand’s working from home revolution
While the world has been forced to adapt to a series of new norms due to COVID-19 lockdowns, MIT School of Business senior lecturer Francesca Horsley argues that the concept of working from home (WFH) is nothing new and management should be developing a best practice response that addresses productivity, performance, health, safety, networking and creativity.
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Disability Strategy creating a voice for priority learners in vocational education
MIT and Unitec are currently collaborating on a Disability Strategy project which aims to enhance inclusion and reduce barriers for disabled learners at both institutes.
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MIT celebrates 25 years of IELTS testing
Manukau Institute of Technology and the British Council are celebrating a quarter-century of partnership delivering the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) this week.
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MIT Counselling School continues delivering for students and whānau during lockdown
Restrictions on face-to-face learning in Tāmaki Makaurau mean schools have had to find inventive solutions so students can gain the practical experience that is such an important part of our programmes.
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International students continue achieving success through MIT
While COVID-19 has restricted travel worldwide, there are still many opportunities for international learners who are currently living in New Zealand to continue their education or land great jobs.