Education
University cuts the 'wrong direction to go' - professor
An agricultural academic has blasted Massey University's plans to slash jobs in plant science, natural sciences and food tech.
Sensors used to catch school students vaping in the toilet
A secondary school in Mid Canterbury is trialling sensors in a bid to smoke out students vaping in the loos.
Massey University students plea for science courses to remain
Yesterday we looked at the issue of university cuts - and how Victoria and Otago universities are working together to save their language courses. Today, we're looking at a change proposal out of… Audio
Rural students face bigger climb to enter university
New research has laid bare the challenges rural high school students face getting into tertiary education, compared to city students.
What students think makes a safe school and how they can learn successfully
Nearly 10,000 intermediate and secondary pupils participated in a study to help the Education Ministry develop ways of measuring student wellbeing.
Study reveals what children want at school
A study of 10,000 school children shows they want good teachers, access to clubs and sports groups and not too much homework.
Some would also like more sleep - even in the classroom.
The findings… Audio
Low enrolments and rising costs leads to large deficits for universities
For the second year in a row most universities are expecting deficits.
Low enrolments and rising costs are behind the forecast losses, which are expected to run to tens-of-millions of dollars.
But… Audio
Most universities forecasting deficits again after worst-on-record results last year
Universities were blaming this year's deficits on factors including lower than expected domestic enrolments and higher costs.
Universities facing record deficits
Most of the country's universities are set to post a record deficit, totalling more than $60 million.
Universities say some of this is because of lower-than-expected enrolments and higher costs.
But… Audio
Cost of living in NZ will affect Pasifika children's learning - researcher
Researcher warns high cost of living in New Zealand will affect Pasifika children's learning. Audio
'Think carefully': Otago Uni students warned of expulsion over flat initiations
The University of Otago fears someone could be killed or seriously hurt at flat initiations as events become increasingly associated with absurd, dangerous and depraved behaviour.
Increase in schools considering CCTV in bathrooms - Privacy Commissioner
The commission says it has seen an increase in inquiries from schools wanting to use surveillance technology to reduce problems such as vaping and bullying.
Number of 18 year olds with at least NCEA Level 2 dropped last year
Level 2 is regarded as the base qualification for further study or getting a job and Covid-19 had affected students' schooling, the Education Ministry says.
Predicted $50m loss for Massey University this year
Massey University is forecasting a loss of more than $50 million this year, but is not saying how it sank into a financial hole.
SPCA 'disgusted' by duck-biting, eel-baiting Otago students
The SPCA has condemned reports that students in Dunedin bit the legs off ducks and posed with live eels as part of flat initiation rituals.
Otago uni investigating claims mistreated eel was part of flat initiation
Otago University is investigating claims students mistreated an eel as part of a flat initiation. The police have also been notified of the incident that was apparently filmed at a student flate near… Video, Audio
Massey science students stressed about proposed cuts say 'timing couldn't be worse'
Students affected by proposed cuts to science courses at Massey University say they're stressed about their futures, at a time when they should be preparing for exams. Audio
Proposed cuts have Massey Uni students stressed about future
Students affected by proposed cuts to science courses at Massey University say they're stressed about their futures, at a time when they should be preparing for exams. Last night we heard from… Audio
Helping your kids do their best in exams
When a teen lacks confidence in studying for their exams, a "leadership nudge" from a supportive parent becomes essential, says parenting coach Joseph Driessen. Audio
Lessons from the United States' tertiary education system
Dr Karen Stout is an American educationalist who leads Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national network of more than 300 tertiary community colleges in the United States. She is visiting New Zealand to… Audio
