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Cultural festival celebrates diverse community
02 December 2019
UCOL Manawatū was buzzing with sights, sounds, and tastes from around the world as it hosted its Flavour of Cultures festival.
Closer ties with Education and Defence
19 November 2019
The New Zealand Defence College (NZDC) and UCOL are working together more closely to extend training opportunities for Defence force personnel, their families and those who have left the Forces.
Employment Expos provide opportunities for students
15 November 2019
Students got to meet employers and gain advice about job seeking at UCOL’s recent series of Employment Expos.
Enterprising family celebrates success
15 November 2019
There has been cause for a double celebration in the Sorrell household recently.
UCOL launching new Social Services degree
17 October 2019
UCOL is launching its new Bachelor of Social Services degree with an event where potential students can meet the academic team and find out more about the programme.
Actor encourages students to follow more than one dream
01 October 2019
Have your cake and eat it too, that’s the take away from an insightful visit from actor Blair Strang who made the trip to UCOL’s Manawatū Campus and Manukura School, encouraging students to take advantage of a world where more than one career is possible.
History of Hair competition brings out creativity
26 September 2019
Hairstyles from the Japanese Edo period, 18th century France, and the Viking Age were just a few of those on display during UCOL’s annual History of Hair competition.
UCOL Educational Performance Results
10 September 2019
The Tertiary Education Commission has released 2018 educational performance results of all Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics across the country. UCOL out-performed the sector average in three out of the four key indicators.
Secondary students show off cooking and hospitality skills
04 September 2019
Aspiring chefs, bakers, baristas, and mixologists showed off their skills in UCOL’s annual Secondary Schools Hospitality Competitions
Local band making its international mark
30 August 2019
A band of budding artists right here in Palmerston North are breaking into the international market with one of their latest recordings which has been picked up by a producer in New York.
Early Childhood Learning from campus or home
29 August 2019
A focus for the polytechnic sector is developing accessible learning options for professional students. The challenge is in making it work for people whether they are on campus, at home or work.
Student designs Manawatū Māori Rugby History
20 August 2019
The Manawatū Māori Rugby are about to kick off their first game of the season with a brand new look to be proud of. Sporting a design from one of UCOL’s very own, the team couldn’t be more excited to wear something created with aroha.