Education

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

Southern Institute of Technology Acting Head of School of Nursing, Karyn Madden, had an unforgettable experience recently when she attended the International Council of Nurses’ Congress in Canada to present her PhD research. Held at the Palais Des Congrès of Montréal, 1st-5th July, Ms Madden was sup

Southern Institute of Technology | Te Pūkenga Nurse Educators, Fiona Soper, Michelle Eleno and Stacey Porter are emerging researchers in Healthcare education who recently attended the 19th National Nurse Education Conference (NNEC) at Sea World in Queensland, Australia, to present in their specialis

Dr Seethal Sivarajan, Environmental Management Tutor from Southern Institute of Technology  with the support of microplastics research hub members, Dr Christine Liang, Karen Luttrell and Rani Fernandez, recently presented ongoing microplastics research on an international stage. More than 750 people