Education

Southern Institute of Technology have developed a pilot trades programme for year 10 students from Southland Girls’ High School (SGHS) to give them access to training which could help create a pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in trades. SIT Tertiary Academy Co-ordinator, Trudy Brown

Reviving international education is another part of National’s plan to rebuild the economy to get it working for all New Zealanders, says National’s Tertiary Education spokesperson Penny Simmonds and National’s Immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford. “Before the pandemic, international education wa

The NZAS Southland Science and Technology Fair Committee will be honouring Southland students who have been awarded prizes in the 2023 NZAS Southland Science and Technology Fair at a prizegiving ceremony at the Invercargill Workingmen’s Club on Friday 11 August 2023 at 5pm. This year 222 exhibits fr

It took a pandemic for Katie and Gareth Oliver to find their true path in life, with their new outdoor learning business for children a huge success in its first year. True in Nature offers children of all ages outdoor learning experiences such as bush craft and survival, as well as building huts an

A local petition, calling on zero fees to be retained, was presented to the National Education spokeswoman, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds, today (Monday 21st August). The 2349 signature petition was organised by former SIT chief financial officer, and current SIT student, Bharat Guha who said he wa

People studying with SIT Southern Institute of Technology regional campuses will continue to enjoy SIT’s Zero Fees Scheme in 2024. “Te Pūkenga was established to create a stronger vocational education and training network, to better serve students and employers, no matter where they live. We are alr

Some students from the Southern Institute of Technology are concerned they won’t be able to afford completing their studies if there is no more Zero Fees scheme. Related: Former SIT CFO Passionate To Save Zero Fees Scheme Former chief financial officer Bharat Guha has been approached by students wor

Bharat Guha feels a moral obligation to fight for the famous Zero Fees Scheme he helped make happen for the Southern Institute of Technology 23 years ago. Related: Penny Simmonds Receives Zero Fees Petition As the once Chief Financial Officer of SIT, Bharat has started a petition which asks the Hous