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An international research project is investigating the wellbeing of people in countries around the globe. Aaron Jarden, the President of the New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology and a lecturer in psychology at the Open Polytechnic, is leading a team of researchers in The Wellbeing...
The Open Polytechnic is proud to be celebrating success with its students today (9 May) at its Christchurch graduation ceremony. The nation’s specialist provider of distance learning, the Lower Hutt based institution holds ceremonies in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch each year. The Open...
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If you wish to appeal a decision to the Open Polytechnic Appeals Committee, complete and submit this form within 10 days of being advised of an appealable decision. Please note: Appeals are processed in accordance with Part 17 of Te Kawa | Academic Regulatory Framework Appeal submissions cost...
Open Polytechnic opened its campus doors to a number of organisations, community groups and individuals with an interest in online course design as part of the 2018 Hutt STEMM Festival.Teachers, trainer’s and education designers from a variety of organisations were in attendance, including the...
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. The Southern Initiative Infrastructure Consortium Māori and Pasifika Trades Training is...
West Coast learners can now access a greater range of more flexible online training options, while still enjoying all the benefits of campus facilities and support services. A new partnership between Tai Poutini Polytechnic and national online learning provider The Open Polytechnic of New...
Interest in online vocational education continues to increase with specialist distance and online learning provider, Open Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, receiving over 11% more full-time student enrolments so far in 2024, compared with the same period last year. This is part...