Chris Whelan
Universities ask for travel ban exemption for Chinese students
Universities have asked the government to exempt thousands of Chinese students from New Zealand's ban on international arrivals from mainland China.
The ban, which is aimed at stopping the spread of… Audio
Universities ask Govt to reconsider travel ban for Chinese students
Universities have asked the government to exempt nearly 7000 of their students from its ban on travel from mainland China.
The ban is aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19 and was extended over… Audio
Coronavirus - Chinese students unable to get to NZ uni's
New Zealand universities say they are facing a huge financial loss, as the coronovirus prevents Chinese students enrolled to study in New Zealand getting here. Universities New Zealand chief executive… Audio
Students around NZ echo mental health care concerns
University students around the country are echoing mounting concerns about long wait times for mental health care. The story of Wellington student Dani Saundry, who was asked to leave her hostel the… Audio
Changes needed in mental health help - Universities NZ
RNZ has learned Universities New Zealand, the body representing the country's eight universities, recognises changes need to be made to mental health services provided on campuses. In June, in its… Audio
Course-rating survey results blocked by universities
Universities are blocking the publication of survey results that rate the usefulness of hundreds of their courses. The eight universities say there is a high risk results from the Tertiary Education… Audio
Universities block course-rating survey results
Universities are blocking the publication of survey results that rate the usefulness of hundreds of their courses. The Tertiary Education Commission has enough responses to its MyQ survey of recent… Audio
Universities NZ dismisses report on 'better-off' trades
Universities are dismissing the new research that suggests the trades offer young New Zealanders a more secure financial future than university study. The BERL report points to data showing that… Audio
NZ universities collaborate to win Indian students
In New Zealand, private institutions and polytechnics have had the lion-share of Indian enrolments simply because the country's universities haven't had as strong a presence in India. But now all 8… Audio
Unis expecting Australian enrolment lift
Universities expect a tripling of fees for New Zealanders studying in Australia will drive a lot of students to return home to get their degrees. Audio
Commission wants big changes for tertiary education
Students of the future won't need UE to do a degree, but they will find themselves paying interest on student loans, and higher fees for courses that lead to highly-paid jobs, as our education… Audio
Tertiary education recommendations called incoherent
Productivity Commision has launched a new report into the structure of teritary education in NZ, and how it can be improved. Recommendations include abolishing University Entrance and reintroducing… Audio
Foreign PhD students least likely to stay in New Zealand
Is the hundreds of millions of dollars spent on subsidising foreign students to do PhDs in New Zealand well spent? RNZ's education correspondent John Gerritsen canvasses the differing views. Audio
Kaikoura quake - Wellington economy
The CEO of the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency Chris Whelan discusses what's next for the region's economy. Audio
How should I choose study and career paths in 2016?
Are our schools, universities and trades training preparing students and graduates for the future of work? A panel discussion about how our higher education and training can best serve New Zealand… Audio
Housing minister suggests Aucklanders move to Wellington
The CEO of the Wellington Regional Council Chris Whelan talks up the capital after Nick Smith recommends the city as an alternative to Auckland. Audio
New Zealand universities inch upwards in world rankings
Universites NZ says it's a great achievement in an incredibly competitive global market. Audio
Student problems could harm multi-billion dollar industry
New Zealand's multi-billion dollar foreign student industry could come under pressure, due to ongoing problems being faced by Indian students here. Audio
Scholarships going unclaimed
An organisation which collates information on university scholarships says huge numbers of scholarships are going unclaimed. Brenda Smith who runs Generosity New Zealand - this country's main gateway… Audio
Universities NZ expects UE pass rate to rise
Thousands of teenagers have once again missed out on getting University Entrance. Audio