UCOL backing Whanganui Techweek event
UCOL is supporting this year’s Whanganui Techweek, including sponsoring the networking event “Celebrating Tech” at HiveHQ on Victoria St on May 20
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UCOL proudly showcases ākonga creative talent in support of ANZAC remembrance
UCOL are extremely proud of Bachelor of Creative Media ākonga Alice Knowler, Keira Chaffe, Lani Glass and Ashton Bell, who have produced works of art for the Manawatū ANZAC remembrance week-long programme.
Collision Repair ākonga reap the benefits of UCOL’s industry partnerships
UCOL are celebrating their strong industry connections after New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Collision Repair ākonga (students) relished a rare behind the scenes experience at the country’s renowned Southwards Car Museum.
UCOL ākonga awarded $35,000 in 10th year of Freemasons Willson Lewis Scholarship
Eighteen Manawatū ākonga were awarded Freemasons Willson Lewis Scholarships yesterday, totalling 35,000 to assist them with their studies and career advancement.
Are you in secondary school and interested in game design and development?
UCOL is looking to bring the U-Skills Academy Gamification Level 3 programme to Whanganui for the first time in 2026.
Butterfly Compassion Community beautified by UCOL creative students
UCOL Manawatū is celebrating a successful Workhub project with local charity Butterfly Compassion Community, after student artists James McDonald and Tanesha Tayler painted beautiful murals in their new headquarters.
UCOL officially partners with China's Xi'an University
UCOL is pleased to have formalised its relationship with China’s Xi’an University last week. This follows two visits from UCOL in 2024, reciprocated with two from Xi’an University visiting UCOL across 2024 and 2025, marking the beginning of the collaboration.
UCOL’s ShadowTech25 event inspiring girls into tech careers
UCOL Manawatū was proud to host a ShadowTech25 event last Friday, welcoming 21 Year 11 students from Palmerston North Girls’ High School, two from St Peter’s College, and one from Freyberg High School for a day of inspiration, innovation, and insight into the world of technology.
UCOL ākonga shine at photography awards
UCOL Manawatū photography ākonga (students) have once again proven they’re a creative force to be reckoned with, sweeping the 2025 NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards with every student receiving a Bronze award or higher — a testament to the calibre of talent nurtured within UCOL.
UCOL lecturers strike gold at national photography awards
UCOL Manawatū photography lecturers Gerry le Roux and Tricia Falkner have proven that excellence in teaching goes hand-in-hand with excellence in practice, achieving prestigious honours at the 2025 NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards.