The expansion of SIT’s zero fees scheme, to incoming intakes of distance-learning students across the country, is a wonderful development for our local institute, Invercargill MP and Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. “I am delighted to see the zero fees scheme back where it belongs –

SIT | Te Pūkenga campuses around the south are once again buzzing with energy and activity as the summer break finishes and the 2024 academic year begins this week. The Invercargill campus welcomed students back this week with a focus on fun, games and food, providing plenty of opportunities for the

Winton School has been overwhelmed with the response from the public to its new movie, and so far more than 1200 people have turned out to the Invercargill Christian Centre to watch it. Principal Steve Wadsworth said 350 people enjoyed the premiere opening of ‘The Great Sword of Isthgul’ last Friday

The Government has begun the process of disestablishing Te Pūkenga as part of its 100-day plan, Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills Penny Simmonds says. “I have started putting that plan into action and have met with the chair and chief Executive of Te Pūkenga to advise them of my approach. I

A waka ama pilot project trialled through SIT this year is targeting the wellbeing of Māori and Pasifika construction ākonga | students. The opportunity to gain funding for the four-week pilot project came through Te Whatu Ora via Te Pūkenga, under the national fund of Kaupapa Māori Wananga. Jodi Co

Local charity Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust has seen an 85% increase in enquiries over the past year, it says is in part due to increased awareness of neurodiversity. The trust, who run support programmes for tamariki, rangatahi and adults with dyslexia is receiving emails from all over the wo

SIT | Te Pūkenga School of Advanced Engineering Technology, in collaboration with Engineering New Zealand Southland Branch, recently held their annual Speed Interviewing Event, bringing together local Professional engineering employers and engineering students. Held at Hansen Hall on September 12th,

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