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In a Room of Men: Harnessing Opportunity in the Tech Sector
Massey University

In a Room of Men: Harnessing Opportunity in the Tech Sector

In a male-dominated tech landscape, one woman's journey highlights the importance of leveraging personal strength and communication to achieve success.

By Rachael Hedges • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world
Massey University

Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world

Rachael Hedges, Managing Director of Versed, shares her journey navigating the male-dominated tech industry, emphasising the importance of communication skills.

By Rachael Hedges • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships

Tiger Brokers partners with Asia-Pacific universities to give students hands-on trading experience, while expanding globally with innovative features and educational tools.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Massey University's School of Aviation 'takes off' with Microsoft technology
Unified Communications

Massey University's School of Aviation 'takes off' with Microsoft technology

 Learning to fly is an exhilarating experience. At Massey University's School of Aviation, It's about as hands-on as you can get.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
Female leaders are better employers than male counterparts - AUT study
Auckland University of Technology

Female leaders are better employers than male counterparts - AUT study

Female leaders have a more positive impact on employees' wellbeing, according to a survey of New Zealand workers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Massey Uni students win big at global IoT challenge
Internet of Things

Massey Uni students win big at global IoT challenge

Massey Uni students bagged USD $25,000 cash and equipment at Keysight's global IoT challenge in NYC with their innovative air quality sensors.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Massey Uni & Stats NZ launch first research database
Data Analytics

Massey Uni & Stats NZ launch first research database

Massey University, in collaboration with Statistics New Zealand, has opened NZ's first teaching and research database at its Wellington campus.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019

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NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
EduTech

NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo

New Zealand universities now accept Duolingo English tests from overseas students, reflecting a global shift in language proficiency checks.

By Gill Bonnett • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms
Software Development

Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms

Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders
Surveillance

Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders

Nicholas Dynon of Optic Security Group becomes first New Zealander named to Life Safety Association's global Top 40 Thought Leaders in Security & Life Safety 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect
Massey University

Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect

Wellington's Effect appoints Pete Lister as CEO, effective 1st November, as the agency eyes expansion in digital solutions and technology capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
2024 KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovation in New Zealand
Unified Communications

2024 KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovation in New Zealand

The 2024 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in Auckland have celebrated innovators in New Zealand transforming scientific research into impactful technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Massey University, Farm Focus enhance agribusiness education
Unified Communications

Massey University, Farm Focus enhance agribusiness education

Massey University has partnered with Farm Focus to pilot a programme enhancing agribusiness students' financial skills using hands-on software.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
World Cloud Security Day a good reminder for Kiwi business
Digital Transformation

World Cloud Security Day a good reminder for Kiwi business

For World Cloud Security Day, New Zealand experts delve into the evolving landscape of cloud computing and data privacy in the country, highlighting the crucial role of cloud adoption amidst the digital transformation surge.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
New programme addresses skills shortage as tech shakes up primary industries
Massey University

New programme addresses skills shortage as tech shakes up primary industries

Microsoft and Massey University launch Industry 4.0 Accelerator to bridge skills gap in New Zealand's primary industries, boosting innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
Microsoft, Massey and The Collaborative Studio launch accelerator education programme
EduTech

Microsoft, Massey and The Collaborative Studio launch accelerator education programme

Microsoft, Massey University and The Collaborative Studio have launched a programme to address skills shortages in primary industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Registration for Sprout Accelerator open; $500,000 up for grabs
Callaghan Innovation

Registration for Sprout Accelerator open; $500,000 up for grabs

Eight New Zealand start-ups will be selected to join the six-month accelerator, which provides business coaching, mentoring, network access and courses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
Kiwi startups head to San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt
Supply Chain

Kiwi startups head to San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt

Kiwi startups to shine at TechCrunch Disrupt in the US, with ecentre's NZ Pavilion highlighting local innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019