Laura Papple
Master of Design Ākonga
After beginning her studies through UCOL, with the completion of her Bachelor's and Postgraduate, Laura is now celebrating the completion of her Master of Design in the place where it all began.
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Staff and Student Profiles
Maja Rono
Bachelor of Nursing Graduate
Maja is graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing from UCOL, but this isn’t her first degree – after being inspired, she successfully completed a Bachelor of Science Major in Psychology and Criminology.
Ratu Whippy
Diploma in Construction Graduate
Through his sheer hard work and determination, Ratu is now graduating with his Diploma in Construction and is currently contracting building decking and fencing while he looks for long-term employment in his field.
Aqela Cakobau
Information and Enrolments Advisor
With a passion for helping young people flourish, Aqela (pronounced An-ge-la), our Information and Enrolments Advisor is the friendly face you’ll first meet when enquiring or enrolling at UCOL Whanganui.
Roman Sarki
Bachelor of Design & Arts ākonga
A Bhutanese-Nepalese immigrant, Roman Sarki had a friend in Nepal who knew the word fashion in English when they were kids – just hearing the word itself was what kickstarted his design journey.
Erin Hall
Early Childhood Lecturer
As a teenager, UCOL Early Childhood Education (ECE) lecturer, Erin Hall, says she knew becoming a teacher was her calling and she hasn’t looked back since.
Michael Katene
Diploma in Architectural Technology ākonga
Dreams can come true according to UCOL Diploma in Architectural Technology ākonga, Michael Katene.
Campbell Poulton
New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Trade) - Apprenticeship
Campbell Poulton's decision to pair his practical farm work experience with study has turned out to be the perfect match.
Wendy Johns
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Majoring in Accounting) Graduate
Wendy Johns' decision to return to UCOL 18 years after she first left couldn't have resulted in a better outcome.
Shane Hayter
Automotive Engineering Lecturer
Shane wasn’t looking to become a teacher, but with some encouragement from his wife, he took the plunge and applied.