Creative Industries Lecturer
Art, creating, and education have been central to Kate Sellar’s life for more than four decades. As a textile and fibre artist, researcher, and educator, Kate brings together diverse experience across galleries, schools, tertiary education, and her own creative practice in New Zealand and previously England.
Creative Lecturer
UCOL Creative Lecturer Richard Shepherd has found home in Whanganui, sharing his love of art, film and photography with the next generation.
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.
Bachelor of Nursing Graduate
Valedictorian wasn’t necessarily on Cameron Simmond’s radar as a high to ride out his successful graduation from UCOL Whanganui, but that’s exactly how he celebrated the end of his Bachelor of Nursing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diploma in Architectural Technology ākonga
Dreams can come true according to UCOL Diploma in Architectural Technology ākonga, Michael Katene.