Tertiary education
Murray Grimwood says the future will be so different we need to go back to basics, and with degrowth inevitable it'd be better done voluntarily
15th Jun 24, 9:21am
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Murray Grimwood says the future will be so different we need to go back to basics, and with degrowth inevitable it'd be better done voluntarily
What are the functions of the modern university? Anthony Richardson offers seven answers for the government review
9th Jun 24, 8:30am
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What are the functions of the modern university? Anthony Richardson offers seven answers for the government review
Are the major political parties offering anything to get young people excited in the election campaign?
13th Oct 23, 9:12am
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Are the major political parties offering anything to get young people excited in the election campaign?
Murray Grimwood looks at the importance of knowledge, education and critical thinking in a finite world
10th Jul 23, 2:24pm
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Murray Grimwood looks at the importance of knowledge, education and critical thinking in a finite world
Comprehensive review of university funding unveiled as government asks them to co-operate more in the wake of a funding grant to help them through crisis
28th Jun 23, 5:00am
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Comprehensive review of university funding unveiled as government asks them to co-operate more in the wake of a funding grant to help them through crisis
An additional $128 million will be invested into the tertiary sector to mitigate current financial problems
27th Jun 23, 12:52pm
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An additional $128 million will be invested into the tertiary sector to mitigate current financial problems
PwC's David Bridgman argues the old adage ‘never waste a good crisis’ has never been more relevant when it comes to the future of our economy
10th Aug 20, 1:45pm
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PwC's David Bridgman argues the old adage ‘never waste a good crisis’ has never been more relevant when it comes to the future of our economy
Government spends $52 million propping up export education sector but can't say when in 2021 it'll increase managed isolation capacity to let in international students
27th Jul 20, 6:30pm
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Government spends $52 million propping up export education sector but can't say when in 2021 it'll increase managed isolation capacity to let in international students
Chris Trotter delves into the demands for a Covid-19 exit strategy and points to four fundamental operating principles to serve as a guide for 'Covexiters'
6th Jul 20, 8:00am
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Chris Trotter delves into the demands for a Covid-19 exit strategy and points to four fundamental operating principles to serve as a guide for 'Covexiters'
Helen Clark, Peter Gluckman and Rob Fyfe issue a conversation paper looking at how and when New Zealand could step up its re-engagement with the rest of the world
3rd Jul 20, 10:02am
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Helen Clark, Peter Gluckman and Rob Fyfe issue a conversation paper looking at how and when New Zealand could step up its re-engagement with the rest of the world
Finance Minister Grant Robertson announces $1 bln of government spending will be reprioritised in Budget 2019, including $197 mln freed up due to lower than expected tertiary enrolment numbers
14th May 19, 1:05pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson announces $1 bln of government spending will be reprioritised in Budget 2019, including $197 mln freed up due to lower than expected tertiary enrolment numbers
Government announces planned reforms of vocational education and training
With the concept of an Auckland waterfront stadium back in the news, Gareth Vaughan argues the debate should be broadened out to include building a university
21st Oct 18, 6:02am
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With the concept of an Auckland waterfront stadium back in the news, Gareth Vaughan argues the debate should be broadened out to include building a university
ANZ economists expect slower but still substantial population growth through migration, but say if there is a more rapid slowdown, economic growth could slow markedly
1st Oct 18, 2:20pm
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ANZ economists expect slower but still substantial population growth through migration, but say if there is a more rapid slowdown, economic growth could slow markedly
David Hargreaves says while the figures show just a trickle of Kiwis now heading to Australia, history tells us the trickle tends to very quickly become a torrent
2nd Aug 18, 2:39pm
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David Hargreaves says while the figures show just a trickle of Kiwis now heading to Australia, history tells us the trickle tends to very quickly become a torrent
David Hargreaves says the country is in urgent need of a clear approach to its migration policy
11th Jun 18, 3:45pm
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David Hargreaves says the country is in urgent need of a clear approach to its migration policy
The NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka looks at the challenges for young people in entering the workforce & argues NZ could do worse than learn from Switzerland, Germany & Denmark
30th Apr 18, 2:20pm
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The NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka looks at the challenges for young people in entering the workforce & argues NZ could do worse than learn from Switzerland, Germany & Denmark
Government's $339m first year fee-free tertiary education policy expected to attract 2000 additional full time students or trainees next year
5th Dec 17, 2:39pm
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Government's $339m first year fee-free tertiary education policy expected to attract 2000 additional full time students or trainees next year
Hot on the heels of the swearing in of NZ's new Government, Nirmal Nair looks at some international items on Education, Climate-Change mitigation, Carbon prices, Australia & US Energy policies that align with our future 'mega trends' here
27th Oct 17, 10:02am
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Hot on the heels of the swearing in of NZ's new Government, Nirmal Nair looks at some international items on Education, Climate-Change mitigation, Carbon prices, Australia & US Energy policies that align with our future 'mega trends' here
NZ Manufacturers and Exporters Association's Election 2017 wish list: A focus on tertiary education, a targeted immigration policy, and an understanding of how automation will affect the sector
7th Aug 17, 11:25am
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NZ Manufacturers and Exporters Association's Election 2017 wish list: A focus on tertiary education, a targeted immigration policy, and an understanding of how automation will affect the sector
The Productivity Commission has uncovered some little-known facts about our education system for post-secondary studies, who gets the private benefits from the public investment, and what employers think of graduates
15th Apr 17, 3:12pm
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The Productivity Commission has uncovered some little-known facts about our education system for post-secondary studies, who gets the private benefits from the public investment, and what employers think of graduates
The Government and some industries see immigration as 'an easy-fix' to skill shortages, says the Salvation Army; 'rational debate needed around immigration'
19th Oct 16, 8:51am
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The Government and some industries see immigration as 'an easy-fix' to skill shortages, says the Salvation Army; 'rational debate needed around immigration'
David Hargreaves says the Government needed to address the immigration issue - but has gone about fixing it in entirely the wrong way
12th Oct 16, 4:44pm
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David Hargreaves says the Government needed to address the immigration issue - but has gone about fixing it in entirely the wrong way
David Hargreaves says National is getting into deep water by trading off education revenues for easy access to New Zealand's job market for migrants
12th Sep 16, 1:18pm
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David Hargreaves says National is getting into deep water by trading off education revenues for easy access to New Zealand's job market for migrants
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya & Eric Crampton argue better tertiary preparation at secondary school & means-tested assistance for students would be better policies than interest free student loans
20th Aug 16, 5:02am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya & Eric Crampton argue better tertiary preparation at secondary school & means-tested assistance for students would be better policies than interest free student loans