We enjoy many partnerships that benefit our students and staff, and UCOL. Some examples include:
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Partner(s) |
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Massey University,
Auckland University of Technology,
Canterbury University, Christchurch College of Education,
Manukau Institute of Technology
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To boost the quality of teacher training across the tertiary sector. The consortium has established New Zealand’s first Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence, known as Ako Aotearoa. |
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University of Waikato |
To jointly teach and award Computer Graphic Design qualifications at Bachelor, Honours, Post-Graduate Diploma and Masters levels, through a school of UCOL, the Whanganui School of Design.
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Industry Training Advisory Body (ITaB) |
A pre-apprentice programme for young people wanting to earn while they are doing pre-apprentice and apprenticeship training for the construction industry.
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Queensland University of Technology |
To offer a Bachelor of Applied Science - Medical Imaging Technology.
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Auckland University of Technology |
To deliver a Masters in Art and Design.
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The School of Design and Arts of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in the Phillipines |
Students from both institutes have access to a wider range of programmes, with opportunities for New Zealand students to study abroad, and for staff and postgraduate students to develop international research projects with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
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Otago Polytechnic,
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT),
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT),
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) and Northtec.
Known as the TANZ Group. |
UCOL is a founding member of the Tertiary Accord of New Zealand (TANZ), an alliance established between New Zealand’s leading tertiary education institutes to improve educational opportunities and support services for students. This cooperative relationship ensures collegial interaction, academic support and research collaboration, and better educational opportunities to the communities served. Go to TANZ Achievements. |
We also have Regional Advisory Groups in Masterton and Wanganui who provide a valuable link with community and industry. If you have any matters you want to talk with them about, contact the Chair.
Whanganui Regional Advisory Committee
Wairarapa Regional Advisory Committee