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Māori and Pasifika students say "merge of sciences" in their course is much more engaging.
'Hurt and dismay': Professors slammed for letter claiming Māori knowledge is not science
The letter does not represent Auckland University's views, vice-chancellor says.
Polytech backlog: Some apprentices waiting nine months to do block courses
Trades lobby to have apprenticeship employer incentives extended.
Michael Neill: The plight of the humanities
Opinion: Studies in arts and humanities are in disastrous decline.
Kerre McIvor: Why nursing has hit a near 10-year low
The number of Kiwis choosing to study nursing has hit a near 10-year low.
Victoria University takes over management of two halls of residence
One of them is Te Puni Village where an alleged kidnapping happened earlier this year.
University exam markers warned to be vigilant after cheating claims
Hardworking students say they're being "robbed" if claims of cheating are true.
'Prolific' online exam cheating at University of Auckland: student
New online system was 'entirely trust-based' but students share knowledge during exam.
Art school director in online row over sex work is slavery comment
Prostitutes are victims, says art school director in bluntly declining exhibition.
Multimillion-dollar Christchurch building confirmed
University of Otago Council approves full funding for Christchurch campus.
Racist rant towards Pasifika professor caught on voicemail
Listen: Racist rant directed towards Co-Head of School of Māori Studies and Pacific Studies at Auckland University Jemaima Tiatia-Seath. Video / Supplied
New Zealand universities slide in global ranking, just one in top 100
Auckland University is still ranked among the top 100 universities in the world.
Russian graduate denied post-study work visa because of disability
INZ says he was likely to impose significant costs and demands on health system.
Police swoop on polytech after reports of armed man on campus
With an arm raised, the person appeared to take aim with a handgun, terrifying passersby.
Māori high school students get leg-up to top universities
Sir John Key will be one of the mentors for the five winners.
Uni lecturer under investigation for alleged assault, relationship with student
Formal complaint by student raised number of allegations against lecturer.
High school students win scholarships worth $100k
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Budget 2021: 'When our children are well, they thrive and learn' - educators
Lifting children out of poverty is an investment in their education, principals say.
School of video games proposed for Dunedin city
Otago Polytechnic planning a Dunedin School of Games.
Praising foreign students' English is racist 'microaggression'
British universities issue staff guidelines, amid free speech/discrimination debate.
'It's not our word': Professor apologises after using racial slur in lecture
Student left "incredibly uncomfortable" after lecturer uses the racial slur in class.
TB fears at University of Auckland after possible exposure
The overall risk of being infected with TB is low, says health boss.
'Stuck in the dark ages': Men hold 59% of the highest-paid jobs in government
Some departments have only one or two women among their 10 best earners.
Drop in foreign students: The University of Auckland spent $44m on redundancies
Annual reports show pandemic wiped millions of dollars off universities' balance sheets.
Church unaware its former choir director had faced sex allegations
James Tibbles was an organist at St Patrick's Cathedral.
Top school: 'We will take girls' complaints to authorities'
St Cuthbert's College says it now has 'robust child protection policies in place'.
Mixed weather bag for first week of school holidays
If you plan ahead you can find some good weather, says MetService.
All-girls' college tops best schools list for overseas universities
Nearly half of the top schools are all-girls' schools; one state school is also in Top 10.
Heavy workload: Māori scientists are pulling 'cultural double shifts'
Helping Pākehā colleagues navigate and understand te ao Maori is leading to burn-out.
'Penalised for being too smart': No pathway to remain in NZ for girl genius
AUT University says student a good candidate for special immigration consideration.
Toi Ohomai graduation caps long journey
For students graduating from Toi Ohomai this week, the journey means everything.
Scholarship worth $70k awarded to Tauranga student
The scholarship is valued at close to $70,000 per year.