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13 Apr 2012

Bit of excitement around the PBRF yesterday – check it out below. Policy, Management & People PBRF Gaming The TEC changed the PBRF rules yesterday, sparking blog posts by such luminaries as Eric Crampton and David Farrar (and me), but no mainstream media interest. The TEU welcomed the TEC’s efforts. Rutherford Changes Steven Joyce announced some changes to… Read Full Story.

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News 4/4 – Joyce Won’t Help. ITO Merger. Art Sabbatical.

4 Apr 2012

I enjoyed last night’s launch of The New Zealand Initiative, the merger of the NZ Business Roundtable and the NZ Institute. I’m sure we’ll hear a lot more about them. Policy, Management & People Joyce Won’t Help…to keep Canterbury arts courses off the chopping block, after a TEU request to help. Of course, Ministers shouldn’t get involved in… Read Full Story.

News 30/3 – Allowances Freeze. Chch Marketing $$. Playing for a Prince.

30 Mar 2012

It was great to catch up with some people at the Higher Education Summit in Auckland on Wed-Thur – I’ll try and bring some of the ideas to the Blog in future weeks. Policy, Management & People Allowances Freeze Steven Joyce announced that the parental income threshold for student allowances would not change (RNZ, NZ Herald, NZN, 3… Read Full Story.

News 26/3 – Paul Callaghan. AWI Report. Keg Party.

26 Mar 2012

The biggest tertiary education story of the weekend was Prof Sir Paul Callaghan’s death, followed by a group of students drinking in Dunedin. Policy, Management & People Paul Callaghan Prof Sir Paul Callaghan of Victoria has died. There has been recognition from, Victoria, RSNZ, the Government, Labour, Greens, MacDiarmid Institute (plus the Board and International Advisory Board), and Massey. There… Read Full Story.

News 23/3 – Agent’s Apology. Dead Dog Art. Keg Party.

23 Mar 2012

VSM has had a big impact around the country – check out what’s happening at Massey. It’s well worth a read. Policy, Management & People Agent’s Apology Yesterday I covered the use of a murdered US student’s image by an Indian immigration consultancy. Overnight I received an apology letter from a director, Justy Mathews, and a link to… Read Full Story.

News 20/3 – Charter School. Ecowars. Child Poverty.

20 Mar 2012

Lots of academics were appointed to government committees yesterday – read the stakeholders section. Policy, Management & People Charter School The TEU doesn’t like that Victoria has shown interest in running a charter school. Extras: EIT graduation release; Kiwiblog on NZUSA’s student loan stats. Research & Innovation Volunteering Massey’s Louise Lee has been looking into employee volunteering. Extras:… Read Full Story.

News 12-3 – Derek’s Back. SKA Gone? Lamington Attack.

12 Mar 2012

Auckland’s Virginia Braun and Gareth Terry are researching the approach of men to body hair – you can take on online survey at the link if you like. Policy, Management & People Upset Students Some Chinese students claim to have been misled by Waikato Institute of Education. Missouri Massey has signed an agreement with the University of Missouri…. Read Full Story.

News 9/3 – Huffer Clothes. Training Wage. Computer Animation Lab.

9 Mar 2012

Euroasia Language Academy had a cute idea to use Graham Henry’s Argentinean role to promote Spanish language learning. They didn’t execute it that well, but cute idea. Policy, Management & People Huffer Clothes I had no idea where to put this story, but Auckland has a new line of Huffer apparel. I checked out the site and it’s… Read Full Story.

News 6/3 – Charter Vessels. World Water Day. Yacht Engineering.

6 Mar 2012

There’s a typeface design exhibition at Massey (Fairfax) and there’s a really cute typeface done by an 8 year old (photos at both links); Policy, Management & People Saving Paper BOPP is saving paper, with Dean Ellery overseeing the process. New Dean Here’s a profile of new medical/health dean at Auckland, Prof John Fraser. Extras: Waikato is involved… Read Full Story.

News 2/3 – Massey Changes. Supreme Court. Happy 80th.

2 Mar 2012

Policy, Management & People Massey Changes Massey’s College of Education is being restructured and 25 job losses may be part of it as it aligns to a target staff:student ration (Stuff). Supreme Court Massey’s cleaners have been granted leave to take their dispute to the Supreme Court. Happy 80th Auckland’s Ranginui Walker celebrated his 80th on RadioLIVE. Canterbury… Read Full Story.

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