Unitec acknowledges 'major change was difficult'
Unitec reviews policy changes blamed for financial crisis.
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Visa curb will cut revenue, warns MIT
Labour appears surprised that its proposed changes would hit already struggling polytechs.
Tighter entry lifts varsity pass rates
Tighter University Entrance rules lift university pass rates. / Jason Oxenham
Jan Thomas: Universities welcome free speech not hate speech
COMMENT: Free speech is welcome, hate speech is not.
Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui Trust awards scholarships
16 Whanganui Iwi members received Te Mana o Te Awa scholarships to further their studies.
Research reveals extent of students' mental health crisis
56 per cent of student who completed survey considered dropping out of studies.
Half of tertiary students consider quitting due to mental health - study
56 per cent of people who took part in research considered dropping out of studies.
Unitec council may be dissolved, Hipkins says
It comes as a shortfall of $19m is expected by the Auckland-based institute this year.
Loan cap lifted for long-term students
Students say extended access to student loans will make a huge difference.
Interview: Freeman Apou on the Government lifting cap on his student loan
Medical student Freeman Apou is happy that the Government is lifting the cap on student loans for longer courses. / Dean Purcell
Kiwi Nobel prize winner becomes social entrepreneur in residence
A Kiwi Noble prize winner has a fascinating new role at Massey University.
Fewer people eligible for fees-free study than first thought
Fewer eligible for fees-free, and lower than expected enrolments
'Ghostwriter' uni service: More than $2.1m forfeited to police
No charges laid but millions paid in alleged "cheating" service for uni assignments.
Young Kiwi reaches for the skies
Kiwi Michael Kapteyn, 22, is hoping to work on new technologies that can help the world.
University of Auckland to close three libraries
Book-burning denied in closure of three specialised university libraries
National Standards: Review group quietly appointed
Ministry quietly opens parents' survey on replacing National Standards, closing June 28.
Dame defied headmistress to pursue career
"We are making progress ... But we have still got a long way to go."
Changes for international students proposed
Consultation on changes to post-study rights for international student opens on Tuesday.
Uni cuts education faculty by 15 per cent despite teacher crisis
University sees no sign of upturn in teacher trainees, so it's cutting 23 staff.
Teacher training cut 15 per cent despite crisis
Tertiary Education Union president Dr Sandra Grey responds to a proposal to axe 23 of the 155 staff in Auckland University’s Education Faculty. Supplied / Tertiary Education Union
New app aims to lure an extra 2000 building apprentices
App will let students track their progress through school - then get an apprenticeship.
Deaf student strives against all odds
Setting up a support group in her community is just the beginning for Madison Davy.
Deaf student strives against all odds
Taranaki deaf student awarded $5000 scholarship towards studies.
Wintec to relaunch investigation into CEO
Wintec will urgently reinvestigate allegations into chief executive Mark Flowers.
Education: some relief, but promises unmet
Budget keeps up with inflation for schools and preschools but tertiary spending cut.
Overseas doctoral students jump thanks to $50m subsidy
Foreign doctoral students have boosted NZ universities' academic rankings.
Foreign students campaign to stop exploitation
International students say many are working for below minimum wage with no rights.
MP calls for meeting over Toi Ohomai
Tamati Coffey has asked for the meeting following announcements of job cuts.
Opinion: What's really hurting universities
COMMENT: Auckland University is in excellent heart, idea of a "malaise" is nonsense.
Prisoners build house, gain qualifications
The three bedroom house was lifted over the prison fence by a crane this morning.
Emotional scenes as body recovered from Omanawa Falls
A body was recovered and brought up the track late yesterday afternoon.
Inflation steady as free study offsets ciggie tax
Consumer price index inflation has stayed steady at 1.1 per cent for the year to March.
Waikato uni reputation at stake, says union
Waikato Pathways College staff say Maori and Pasifika students will lose in restructure.
Male teacher explains why he won't be alone with female students
A male teacher shares the stress and anxiety that comes with avoiding allegations.