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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.
Collaboration brings new life to laneway
16 August 2019
A public laneway next to UCOL Manawatū’s creative block has had a makeover thanks to a joint effort by UCOL students and alumni.
Social Service careers
08 August 2019
With demand for social service professionals, a Bachelor of Social Services might just be the answer needed to help with the Government’s wellbeing review plans.
UCOL welcomes step forward for Vocational Education
01 August 2019
Today’s announcement from Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins, signals an important development in redefining New Zealand’s vocational education training sector, and is welcomed by central North Island polytechnic UCOL.
UCOL Manawatū set for Open Day
28 July 2019
UCOL Manawatū is set to open its doors to potential students with its winter-themed Open Day on 7 August.
International Student Visa Processing
23 July 2019
International students make a valuable contribution to tertiary education in New Zealand.
Re-Orientation to kick start semester two
19 July 2019
New and returning UCOL students will be diving into semester two with Re-Orientation starting on July 22.
Attitude key in beauty industry
17 July 2019
Having a positive attitude and always being willing to learn go a long way in the beauty industry.