Find out the latest news from Open Polytechnic.
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Open Polytechnic contribution to science and maths teaching recognised
In 2015 Open Polytechnic was a finalist in the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards for the Excellence in Leading – Atakura Award.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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No tuition cost increases for Open Polytechnic fee-paying students in 2016
Fee-paying students at one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary education organisations will have no increase in tuition costs next year.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic farewells Erima Henare
Kua hinga te tōtara nui o te wao nui a Tāne-mahuta. A great tōtara tree from the forest of Tāne-mahuta has fallen.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic students take top spots in New Zealand Law Society examinations
Open Polytechnic students achieved top marks in the New Zealand Law Society (NZLS) examinations for 2014, and have been recognised in the top-spots in five out of six of the examinations that make up the NZLS Legal Executive Diploma.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic 2017 Annual Report highlights year of growth and innovation
The release of Open Polytechnic’s 2017 Annual Report shows a year of growth and innovation for the institution which enrols the largest number of distance learners at tertiary level in New Zealand.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic student’s biculturalism assignment picks up library award.
Open Polytechnic Information and Library Studies student Cassidy Grace’s exploration into what biculturalism means led to her winning LIANZA’s Te Pumanawa Award this year.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic Head of School appointed to YMCA national board
Open Polytechnic’s Head of School of Commerce and Enterprise, Linda Weterman, has been appointed to the national board of the YMCA New Zealand.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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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