Yug Uphadhyay
Veterinary Nursing Graduate
Yug Upadhyay grew up in Gujarat, India—a region known for its rich history and notable figures like Gandhi.
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Staff and Student Profiles
Dr Amardeep Singh
ICT Lecturer
With a wealth of machine learning, AI, and data science expertise, Dr Amardeep Singh uses a mentoring approach for ākonga so they gain confidence and take charge of their learning.
Risabh Bastola
Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) ākonga
From Nepal to New Zealand: Risabh Bastola’s journey in science and self-discovery.
Fatima Haddadian
Nursing Graduate
Growing up in Shiraz, Iran, Fatima always had a nurturing spirit. Whether caring for her grandparents or being the ‘caretaker’ among her friends, she had a passion for helping others.
Marcus Flintoff
Veterinary Nursing Lecturer
Marcus Flintoff has more than 14 years of teaching experience. He is a Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing. This year, he began a new journey with Te Atakura. His work has earned him recognition from UCOL and the New Zealand Veterinary Nurses Association.
Davis Ferguson
Bachelor of Nursing ākonga
Davis Ferguson's journey to becoming the Te Rūnanga Tauira Chairperson is inspiring.
Morgan Beugelsdyk
Bachelor of Nursing ākonga
Morgan Beugelsdyk’s journey into nursing is deeply rooted in a lifelong passion and a series of profound life experiences.
Sam Shortall
Automotive Engineering ākonga
Sam's fascination with cars, particularly those from the 1960s, and his love for all things automotive led him to enrol in the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering at UCOL.
Esmay Krause
Early Childhood Education ākonga
“The universe is built on relationships. It’s about how stories are told and passed down. This is how we honour my culture and Te Tiriti.”