New ZealandInterest-free student loans - a mistake?Taxpayers have written off more than $6 billion in interest charges on student loans with little benefit to the poorest students, a new report claims.17 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandUniversity for grown upsMature age study can ignite the imagination, build confidence, increase earning potential and perhaps even help you land your dream job, writes Tiana Templeman12 Aug 12:22 AM
New ZealandRethinking universityUniversities face pressure from disruptive technologies. Some are questioning the structure of universities and how well the current model prepares graduates for work12 Aug 12:08 AM
New ZealandRevealed: University gender splitA new Ministry of Education-commissioned report has detailed the gender split in 63 fields of study at bachelor level or higher.08 Aug 01:08 AM
New ZealandAnother resignation at Lincoln UniversityLincoln University has been dealt another blow with the resignation of the remaining deputy vice chancellor, who lasted only five months in the role.03 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandTighter rules cut 20,000 out of student allowancesMore than 20,000 students are missing out on student allowances because of tighter eligibility rules since 2010, a new report says.02 Aug 06:22 AM
EmploymentDrug testing putting trade students offDrug testing comes in - student enrolments drop.26 Jul 12:42 AM
New ZealandUnis bust more than 80 exam cheatsMore than 80 tertiary students were caught cheating last year, with some busted for writing cheat notes on their bodies and calculators.22 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionWhat I'd sacrifice to avoid a student loanFree tertiary education used to be possible here. What would you sacrifice to make it the case again?20 Jul 11:49 PM
New Zealand$35 million fund to attract researchers"Entrepreneurial Universities" initiative is designed to attract world-leading entrepreneurial researchers to NZ.20 Jul 02:00 AM
Freight and logisticsUniversity thinks big with wind testingTwo huge wind tunnels and Australasia's biggest strong wall are being used in experiments, research and tests.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: University of Auckland's wind tunnel and strong wallTour of the University of Auckland's Newmarket campus. We take a look at the Wind Tunnel hall and the engineering departments "strong wall"?.Watch13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The secret life of graduatesLife after university can mean more wealth and health, but challenges remain.13 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentAfter uni: How much do graduates earn?Results of a long-term study of university graduates has found they are earning more after two years than the average for their age group.13 Jul 12:35 AM
WorldNow you can become a hobbit specialistPrepare to embark on a quest of your own to discover the incredible world of "the Hobbit" as modern archaeological science uncovers perplexing secrets hidden in time.05 Jul 06:37 AM
New ZealandPrincipals seek clarity on disciplineSchool principals uncertain about their right to discipline international students have asked the Ministry of Education to clear up confusion.04 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandThree centres aim to teach about Asia-Pacific nationsUniversities to set up three Asia-Pacific centres of excellence.16 Jun 12:47 AM
OpinionBarry Soper: Pay back my student loan? AbsurdCOMMENT: With the loan mountain now hovering around sixteen billion dollars there's little any Government can now do but collect it, writes Barry Soper.06 Jun 08:50 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: University numbers mean big businessCOMMENT: Does tertiary education needs a new approach?03 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJosh Williams: Sparking a new idea from oldCOMMENT: Last week's Budget had some wins for our kind of education - that is on-the-job training for skills and qualifications.02 Jun 09:24 PM
New ZealandWoman arrested at airport over loanExclusive: The woman was arrested at Auckland Airport as she tried to board a flight to Australia on Tuesday, the Herald understands.02 Jun 08:26 AM
Business$256m to upskill workforceNZ's skills shortage was highlighted in the Budget yesterday with the Govt allocating $256.5m to promote tertiary education and apprenticeships.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMike's Minute: Selling cool careersYou wouldn't think giving kids good career advice was an overly difficult job; and yet, here we are.Watch18 May 11:37 PM
New ZealandThe cost of debt-free educationWhen Labour announced its new free tertiary education policy in January, the nation split in two. Student Julie Cleaver wades into the debate13 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandThe smart degreesDanielle Wright finds out why a degree is still a smart investment12 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandOtago's $50m animal testing facilityThe University of Otago has announced plans for a new $50 million, five-storey animal research facility to be built at an undisclosed location.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTertiary path for Indian students announcedTertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce and Indian President Pranab Mukherjee announced the creation of the New Zealand Excellence Awards at Auckland University of Technology.02 May 02:47 AM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: What's happening to universities?COMMENT: Are our universities out of control? Have they lost sight of their core missions? Do they know what they are doing?02 Apr 06:45 PM
WorldUniversity 'rewrite' of colonial history causes angerAn Australian university rejected claims it's trying to rewrite the nation's colonial history after encouraging students to use the term "invaded."30 Mar 08:20 PM
New ZealandHow much is your degree worth?New data shows big bucks for the right graduates30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent editor stands by racy coverThe editor of Massive is standing by his controversial cover, while Massey Student Association is disavowing it.15 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandKiwi teen nabs scholarship to CambridgeNina Jeffs, 17, scooped the Girdlers' Scholarship to the University of Cambridge - the only New Zealander to do so, as only one is granted per year.14 Mar 03:57 AM
New ZealandMassey magazine takes aim at Neville JordanSir Neville Jordan asked salient to apologize for their satirical article on him, now Massey's mag is saying he died from a lack of humour.08 Mar 04:22 AM
