Fewer people eligible for fees-free study policy than first thought
The number of people theoretically eligible for the Government's fees-free policy has dropped 26,000 from the 80,000 it touted when it launched the policy in December last year.
Three specialist libraries to close at University of Auckland, 45 jobs to go
The University of Auckland will close three specialist libraries, with the loss of around 45 fulltime-equivalent staff.
EduBits to take Dr Lance O’Sullivan’s iMOKO app to next level
A new partnership between Otago Polytechnic and Dr Lance O’Sullivan could help take O’Sullivan’s innovative digital health app iMOKO to the next level.
Victoria likely to become ‘University of Wellington’
A tighter link to Wellington is a key driver behind Victoria University's desire to change its name.
Staff cuts drag NZ universities down in world rankings – but Waikato University jumps
Staff cuts despite growing student numbers have dragged most New Zealand universities down in the latest world rankings.
Shake-up for post-study work visas
A shake-up for post-study work visas for international students has been welcomed by New Zealand’s universities.
Fees-free at expense of quality post-school education and training
Tertiary education organisations, industry training providers and students are nervous that the fees-free policy has come at the expense of funding quality post-secondary education and training programmes.
Opinion: Stuart McCutcheon – What’s really hurting our universities
Stuart McCutcheon says professors are missing the mark on what's hurting universities.
Kiwi students buck trends to gain entry to world’s top universities
Kiwi students gain entry into world's top universities in spite of record-low acceptance rates.
University of Canterbury sees pre-quake levels of enrolments
School leavers are flocking to the University of Canterbury in greater numbers than before the quakes.
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