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Thousands gather at London vigil to mourn ‘hounded’ black academic
The former Cambridge professor was found dead at his London home last week.
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Professor resigns from Cambridge post after his false book claims are revealed
Arday said he was resigning “with immediate effect” after "unrelenting" scrutiny.
Marae solar project provides power and learning opportunities for iwi and ākonga
Solar systems will support daily use, power outages and civil defence.
The psychology behind why uni friends are often mates for life, while others fall away
OPINION: Research shows three key ingredients help to form close friendships.
Aviation group says migration alone won't fix skills shortages
Local industry frustrated, Boeing says thousands more pilots, crew needed in Oceania.
Editorial: Students waiting to flee are a warning sign for New Zealand's future
OPINION: 70% said they were already considering leaving New Zealand after graduation.
University unveils plan for new 'cutting edge' cancer centre
The Department of Cancer Sciences has been years in the works, Dr Ben Lawrence says.
Rising costs push Wellington students to skip meals and classes, survey finds
Nearly four in 10 students say food costs have forced them to skip meals recently.
AI drives surge in student exam cheating, NZQA data shows
NZQA confirmed 1043 exam rule breaches from 1227 investigations last year.
More students, more accommodation: University's growth plans detailed
The push is tipped to pump millions into the local economy and reshape the city centre.
How Kiwi firms can tap India’s US$40 trillion growth blueprint
OPINION: India’s workforce will grow by 200m, creating demand for Kiwi education and tech.
'How is it that this use can be promoted?': Apartment owner questions nearby land sale for student units
The 2829sq m Greys Ave site is being pitched for up to 704 student beds but some object.
'This will result in worse grades': Law students hit by exam blunder
Students say the error could lower their grades and delay their graduation plans.
Students in tears after university posts wrong exam results, fails them
The University of Otago posted incorrect TOUR101 grades on Friday.
Prestigious university bestows honorary degree on Dame Jacinda Ardern
The ceremony honours those who have had 'an extraordinary impact on the world'.
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'Distressing': Law exam scrapped mid-test after wrong paper given out, uni apologises
Some students said the three-hour paper counted for their full course grade.
Otago Polytechnic campuses closed after bomb threat email triggers evacuation
All students and staff were told to evacuate campus buildings just after midday.
'Akin to losing three former PMs': Whatarangi Winiata's death marks a month of loss for Māoridom
OPINION: A founding figure and the first president of the Māori Party has died aged 92.
Editorial: Australia courts young workers while our Govt pulls the ladder up
OPINION: Youth unemployment is already high as pressure comes on the job market.
Only 1500 students have benefited from final year fees-free
The scheme is being scrapped with no lead-in time, leaving students with bigger bills.
Jonathan Ayling: Fees-free was bad policy, interest-free loans are even worse
OPINION: Why is the Government removing one middle-class subsidy and not another?
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi valedictorian linking blockchain and Māori knowledge
More than 1200 Gisborne and Tairāwhiti students enrolled from 2022 to 2026.
Fees-free is being scrapped: Here's why the last Govt's tertiary programme failed
'A tremendous way to spend a lot of money to no effect', said one expert.
Michael Johnston: University education shouldn't be the default option
OPINION: Around one in five new university students drop out in their first year.
EIT graduates have their day in Napier
A parade of 415 graduates rolled through the Napier CBD.
Cleared for take‑off? Air NZ eyes Kerikeri for aviation engineering school
The feasibility study will assess demand, facilities and job pathways.
Health course enrolments hit decade-high but workforce gaps remain
Ministry data shows 51,845 people studied health last year, a 10-year high.
Cabinet gives Eastern Institute of Technology $10m to finish rebuild
The money has been described as a 'game changer' for the Taradale campus.
Teacher in a rush to start the holidays marked entire class with the same grade
He also passed NCEA students who hadn't submitted work and bumped up others' grades.