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AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning

Tue, 6th May 2025
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academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
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You're invited: She Sharp presents Women in Data & Analytics on August 24th

Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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The event will feature a panel with the experts, a hands-on workshop on Microsoft Power BI, and the opportunity to gain valuable career advice.
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Mind Lab at MOTAT hosting event to promote young women in tech

Tue, 14th May 2019
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Gender diversity in the tech industry is a hot topic around the world, but it’s one that New Zealand is looking to tackle head on.
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New education platform empowers Kiwi teachers in the digital age

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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The Digital Passport has been created by 12 Mind Lab educators to enable teachers to develop skills and understanding to deliver the new curriculum.
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Y-tech workshops getting youth into technology

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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The event includes speeches by inspirational New Zealand tech personalities from Datacom, the Mind Lab, and GirlBoss.
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Unitec’s The Mind Lab and MOTAT join forces to empower Kiwis in STEM

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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The Mind Lab by Unitec is partnering with MOTAT to move their education programmes to MOTAT's premises in Western Springs.
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Lightbox and The Mind Lab team up to inspire young Kiwi inventors

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Lightbox partners with The Mind Lab to bring Mind Lab Kids' STEM-focused videos to Kiwi children, inspiring invention and creativity in a safe digital setting.
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Unitec’s Tech Futures Lab and The Mind Lab make key appointments to continue rapid growth

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Louise Webster, Craig Hilton and Lorraine Guerin join the team, while Sarah Hindle, Tech Futures Lab GM has been appointed to the NZTech board.
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Kura takes on solving global issues with 3D printing

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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Students at Christchurch's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Te Whānau Tahi are using 3D modelling and printing to tackle world problems.
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Don't leave learning the latest tech to millennials

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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Tech Toolbox offers adults the chance to catch up with the latest technology and learn skills children are already fluent in.
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New learning platform broadcasts the lab into the lounge

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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MindLabKids.com launches, transforming homes into digital labs for young minds to explore science and tech during holidays.
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Top Kiwi teachers win big for digital empowerment

Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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The three education leaders were celebrated at yesterday’s ceremony alongside 366 fellow teachers from the November 2015 and March 2016 cohorts.
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MOTAT honours Kiwi innovators with latest exhibition

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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New Zealand's most prominent innovators are being celebrated at Auckland's MOTAT, showcasing their achievements and setbacks.
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The Mind Lab + NEXT Foundation award teacher for digital learning passion

Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Award honours Desirè Truter’s dedication to digital teaching at The Mind Lab, inspiring leaders in NZ education.
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The Mind Lab by Unitec launches location campaign

Thu, 26th May 2016
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The Mind Lab by Unitec has launched a new campaign aimed to get teachers to put their hands up to bring its postgrad programme to their towns.
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Hutt Valley a step closer to becoming Technology Valley

Mon, 16th May 2016
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Hutt Valley is a step closer to becoming NZ’s Technology Valley following the govt's $15m hi-tech funding boost, says National List MP Chris Bishop.
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The Hutt Valley primed to be NZ's next tech hub

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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Hutt Valley to host public meeting to discuss turning the region into a 'Technology Valley' with a focus on economic growth and job creation.
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Kiwi teacher recognised for digital learning

Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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Unitec celebrates graduation of teachers completing Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital and Collaborative Learning).
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The world is changing... and it’s not all bad, folks

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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New Zealand businesses need to prepare for the impact of disruptive technologies or risk losing their competitive advantage, says futurist Frances Valintine.
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A help or hindrance: How technology is shaking up education

Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Education revolution: Frances Valintine discusses the seismic shift in learning as technology challenges traditional schooling.