Find out the latest news from Open Polytechnic.
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Collaboration benefits industry and students
Enquiring minds and an openness to new ideas is what makes Open Polytechnic students stand out, says Anita Vandenberghe Librarian at Saint Kentigern College, adding that the knowledge shared by the Information and Library Studies students who have worked with her this year has been a huge benefit to the Auckland- based private school.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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New strategic alliance between Lincoln University and Open Polytechnic
A new agreement signed in July between Lincoln University and Open Polytechnic will give domestic and international students increased access to agriculture, horticulture and environment qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic proud to be part of new trades training consortium
A new Māori and Pasifika trades training consortium is an innovative blend of distance learning, community support, industry partners and employers says Open Polytechnic Chief Executive Dr Caroline Seelig.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic Lecturer recipient of prestigious research award
Open Polytechnic regional lecturer, Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) in the School of Education Studies, Fi McAlevey, has been awarded the Graham Nuthall Classroom Research Award to continue her doctoral studies at Otago University focused on early childhood education.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic Lecturer awarded fellowship to Korea National Open University
Open Polytechnic Senior Lecturer in Business Computing and E-Learning, John Green has been awarded an Asian Association of Open Universities fellowship to the Korea National Open University in Seoul, Korea.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic Lecturer awarded scholarship for research project
Open Polytechnic Lecturer for Information and Library studies, Sarah Welland, has been awarded the Ian McLean Wards Scholarship of $10,000 to support her community archives research project.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic receives international accolades
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand is celebrating receiving two international accolades at the Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning being held in Nigeria this week (2-6 December 2013).
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Bachelor of Applied Management now available through Open Polytechnic
Recognising the growing need for effective managers who possess both technical and conceptual managerial skills, the Open Polytechnic has introduced the new Bachelor of Applied Management to its range of distance learning qualifications.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic Professor celebrates best seller
Open Polytechnic Associate Professor of Communication, Gary Mersham, is celebrating the recent publication of the 10th anniversary edition of The Handbook of Public Relations.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic graduate to represent New Zealand at the largest flower show in the world
Winning Young Designer of the Year and two gold medals at the Ellerslie International Flower Show was a dream come true for Open Polytechnic Horticulture Graduate, Bayley LuuTomes. However, nothing could have prepared Bayley for the news of being picked to represent New Zealand at the largest flower show in the world, the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
Posted on 3 March 2020