Education

Invercargill MP, and Minister for Tertiary Education and Science, Innovation and Technology, Penny Simmonds is travelling to the People's Republic of China this week, as she works to strengthen international education connections which will benefit regions like Southland. Minister Simmonds will be accompanied by a delegation of 11

The team behind Cheeky Llama café in Queens Park has taken over Kahu Ariki, the café inside SIT's Centre for Creative Industries on Tay Street — and they came in with a plan. It follows a busy stretch for SIT's café scene: back in May, Emmanuel and

SIT's nursing school has spent close to half a million dollars refurbishing its clinical suite — and the result is a training ward that looks and functions like the real thing. The Southern Institute of Technology School of Nursing officially reopened the upgraded space last week, expanding the clinical

SIT's Zero Fees Scheme turns 25 this year, and the story of how it started still sounds like a gamble that nearly didn't happen. Southern Institute of Technology held a celebration at Hansen Hall last Thursday to mark the milestone, bringing together community leaders, business partners,

The Southern Institute of Technology is seeking Three Council MembersThe Southern Institute of Technology (Te Whare Wānanga o Murihiku) is seeking three experienced and forward-thinking individuals to join its Council. This is a significant governance role offering the opportunityto contribute to the strategic direction and long-term success of a leading

A pastoral carer and He Toki Co-ordinator at the Southern Institute of Technology has created a striking carved artwork for the campus — and every element of it means something. The piece was entered into a staff and student art competition. Its creator, who works with SIT's He Toki

The 25 year celebration of the Southern Institute of Technology's zero fees scheme this week, is a timely reminder of its significance to our province, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. "This scheme effectively changed the face of tertiary education in the South and boosted economic growth, with

More New Zealand students are finishing their qualifications — and doing so in greater numbers than at any point in recent years. New Ministry of Education data shows the number of students completing a provider-based tertiary qualification rose 8% in 2025 compared with 2024. Domestic completions climbed 5.9% to 123,