Students stories - Page 6

Students from Avondale College have placed in the top ten in their various categories at the world finals of the Microsoft Office Specialist champs.

Unitec has released the first designs of its new technology hub, the first major step in the education institute’s 10-year $200m campus redevelopment.

Over 40 NZ schools have been using @N4Lnz's Managed Network for over a year, helping them fast-track digital learning plans.

Intueri Education Group, New Zealand's largest private training company, has agreed to buy Academy Group NZ for an initial payment of $4 million a.

OneNet wins top prize at University of Auckland's InfoSys345 project. Third successive win for cloud computing company.

Educators who are members of Pond are now able to invite their colleagues and friends in the education sector to join.

Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.

A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.

More than 20 schools from around New Zealand have already signed agreements with Network for Learning (N4L) to connect to its managed network.

DreamCatcher, a New Zealand web-based tool, revolutionises career teaching by empowering students to make informed decisions and take control of their futures.

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.

Christchurch high school students have the opportunity to build a business in a weekend with the first Mashup competition in the region.

More than $10,000 in technology equipment is up for grabs in the 2013 Doodle 4 Google competition, which is now open for registration.

Teenage schoolgirls are flocking to the microblogging service Twitter, according to early results from the educational project CensusAtSchool.

Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.

Dell unveils the Latitude 3330, a robust, cost-effective laptop designed to enhance learning and integrate seamlessly into schools' existing IT systems.

Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens tied with a Massey University robot in a unique goal-kicking contest ahead of the Robotics World Cup in Auckland.

NZ uni students elevate innovation at the Imagine Cup with tech solutions for social good, including a driver safety app and malaria combat tools.

A showcase of events promoting the New Zealand IT industry is set to begin in three weeks, coinciding with the Rugby World Cup.

The Summer of Tech programme, formerly Summer of Code, is set to expand nationwide, offering tech students across New Zealand invaluable industry experience.