High quality NZ universities again ranked amongst world’s best

22 September 2016 | media

Once again all New Zealand’s universities have been ranked among the best in the world, with five universities improving their rankings and three achieving the same rank as last year, in this year...

Four future leaders awarded scholarships to Cambridge - 2017 Woolf Fisher scholars

22 September 2016 | media

Caption: 2017 Woolf Fisher Scholars (from left): Jonathan Barnard, Liam Jolliffe, Tessa Morgan and Amy Hill with Sir Noel Robinson, Chair of the Woolf Fisher Trust.Life-changing Woolf Fisher...

NZ universities confirmed as world-class

22 September 2016 | media

The results of the QS World University Rankings released today show that despite fierce competition internationally, six of New Zealand’s eight universities improved their rankings while the other...

UNZ submission on New Zealand Health Research Strategy (July 2016)

01 August 2016 | submissions

SummaryUniversities New Zealand welcomes the formulation of a health research strategy.  A clear research strategy will help in making decisions on how scarce resources should be deployed and...

Universities NZ becomes signatory to ORCID Joint Statement of Principle

29 July 2016 | news

Universities New Zealand has become a signatory to the ORCID Joint Statement of Principle along with other research organisations and key government agencies.We strongly encourage and the support...

Vacancy: Portfolio Manager – Knowledge & Technology (Applications close 5pm, Monday 15 August 2016)

28 July 2016 | news

Portfolio Manager – Knowledge & TechnologyOption for either full-time or part-time hours. Can be a permanent appointment or a secondment.Click here for Position descriptionWork across New...

Ownership and Licencing of Research Data Discussion Paper July 2016 (CONZUL)

21 July 2016 | publications

This discussion paper by CONZUL (Council of New Zealand University Librarians) Research Data Management Working Group is a position on ownership and licencing of research datea as part of a wider...

Feasibility Study: National Research Data Registry Project Report July 2016 (CONZUL)

21 July 2016 | publications

This project report by the CONZUL (Council of New Zealand Univeristy Librarians) Research Data Management Working Group is a feasibility study on establishing a National Research Data Registry ...

UNZ welcomes Entrepreneurial Universities initiative

20 July 2016 | media

Universities New Zealand congratulates the Government and Minister Steven Joyce on today’s announcement of funding for Entrepreneurial Universities.The Government will provide $35 million over the...

Study confirms value of a university education - the Graduate Longitudinal Study New Zealand (GLSNZ)

13 July 2016 | media

Universities New Zealand has welcomed the findings of a new study of university graduates which confirms the value of a New Zealand university degree in preparing students for their lives and...

Graduate Longitudinal Study New Zealand - First Follow-Up Descriptive Report and Summary Report 2016

30 June 2016 | publications

The Follow-up Summary Report 2016 is available hereThe Graduate Longitudinal Study New Zealand - First Follow-Up Descriptive Report 2016 is available here. The Graduate Longitudinal Study New...

Emeritus Professor Roy Crawford CNZM

24 June 2016 | media

University Vice-Chancellors express their sincere sympathy at the passing and loss of Emeritus Professor Roy Crawford CNZM.The current Chair of Universities New Zealand, and Vice-Chancellor of the...

Universities to host new Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence

16 June 2016 | media

Universities New Zealand has welcomed the Tertiary Minister’s announcement that up to three Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPEs) will be developed within New Zealand’s universities.Minister...

Policy on Managing potential breaches of the ‘inducement to enrol’ rules

03 June 2016 | news

Click here for Universities New Zealand's Policy on Managing potential breaches of the ‘inducement to enrol’ rules

Policy on Managing potential breaches of the ‘inducement to enrol’ rules

03 June 2016 | publications

Click here for Universities New Zealand's Policy on Managing potential breaches of the ‘inducement to enrol’ rules

Managing potential breaches of the ‘inducement to enrol’ rules.

03 June 2016 | news

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has published rules governing inducements to enrol.  You can find them at this link; TEC SAC Level 3 + Funding Conditions 2017.The TEC and Universities New...

Three outstanding musicians awarded Kiwi Music Scholarships

03 June 2016 | media

The Kiwi Music Scholarship has been awarded to three outstanding young performers – a violist, baritone and mezzo soprano - to continue their musical development.Violist Alexander McFarlane, aged...

Student data sharing protocol will make it easier for grads to work and study overseas

29 May 2016 | media

Universities New Zealand is delighted to join a global initiative that will make it easier for international students to transfer to our universities and for New Zealanders to do further study...

Universities welcome Budget funding

26 May 2016 | media

Universities New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s Budget announcement that it is investing $761m in areas including science, skills and tertiary education.The Executive Director of...

Career system reforms a step in the right direction

18 May 2016 | media

Universities New Zealand has described government reforms to give secondary students better access to high quality and accurate careers advice as a step in the right direction.Government has...

Universities applaud $97m extra funding for health research

17 May 2016 | media

Universities New Zealand has applauded the Government’s decision to increase funding for health research by 56% over four years.The decision, announced today as part of Budget 2016, will see...

Ethel Benjamin scholarship for outstanding women lawyers announced

16 May 2016 | media

The New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin scholarship for outstanding women lawyers has this year been awarded to Holly Hedley and Bree Huntley.The award honours New Zealand’s first woman...

Baritone, Soprano and Double bassist win Patricia Pratt Scholarships

12 May 2016 | media

Baritone Benson Wilson, Soprano Isabella Moore and Double bassist Alexander Verster have been awarded the 2016 Patricia Pratt Scholarships in Musical Performance enabling them to continue their...

Chris Whelan on why the Productivity Commission's inquiry into tertiary education matters - video

04 May 2016 | media

Chris Whelan, Executive Director of Universities New Zealand, summarises our submission to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into new models of tertiary education

Chris Whelan on why the Productivity Commission's inquiry into tertiary education matters - video

04 May 2016 | media

Chris Whelan, Executive Director of Universities New Zealand, summarises our submission to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into new models of tertiary education