Education

* Chris Ramsay appointed to new advisory role to provide local input for SIT decisions * Position follows ministerial directive to strengthen regional involvement across all Te Pūkenga divisions * Ramsay brings over a decade of SIT involvement and strong Southland community connections Chris Ramsay has been appointed to a new role as

Southlanders big and small are invited to get up close and personal with the fascinating creatures that live in our waterways at upcoming events in Invercargill and Winton next week. Two public events will run alongside four days of exclusive school sessions, giving over 320 Murihiku Southland students from 14

* ILT’s scholarship programme supports international students in studying English at SIT in Invercargill. * The initiative aims to boost student retention and economic benefits in the Southland region. * Scholarship recipients have gained confidence and plan to continue further study at SIT. Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) recently hosted a celebratory

* SIT’s enrolled nursing graduates secured jobs at twice the national employment rate. * Programme success attributed to high-quality training, structure, and strong industry connections. * Many graduates, including career changers, benefit from SIT’s nursing education approach. Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) School of Nursing graduates have defied national employment trends,

The eleventh Youth Parliament will be taking place in Wellington this year, allowing young people from across the country – including Southland – to make their voices heard. This is a wonderful opportunity for a young person living in the Invercargill electorate to learn first-hand how democracy works and to represent their

* SIT enrolments have risen by 19% in January 2025 compared to the previous year. * Trades, Health and Well-being, and Applied Management are among the most popular courses. * The SIT Zero Fees Scheme continues, helping students access debt-free education. Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has kicked off 2025 with a significant

As the school year begins, students at eight Southland schools are taking part in a new $3 million trial to help bring their maths up to speed, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. The targeted acceleration programme aims to give Year 7 and 8 students at 145 schools across the country

* Invercargill-based studio receives $40,000 CODE grant for developing a 2D action RPG. * Game development team includes SIT staff, graduates, and a current student. * Funding will create a prototype to secure investment for full game development. An Invercargill studio with close ties to the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has