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SIT Academic staff member keynote speaker at local UN Youth event

Tuesday, 16 June 2026
The free civics education event held by UN Youth Otago Southland focused on the main theme for...
Dr Anna Palliser from SIT’s School of Environment Management was invited to be keynote speaker at the 2026 Invercargill Model United Nations, which took place on Friday 29th May at Southland...
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Indonesian university visit opens door to new international collaboration opportunity for SIT

Indonesian university visit opens door to new international collaboration opportunity for SIT

Monday, 15 June 2026
A recent visit by a delegation from Indonesia’s Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) has...
SIT International hosted the delegation on Sunday, 24 May, led by UMS Rector, Professor Dr Harun Joko Prayitno, alongside senior academic leaders. The visit focused on exploring strategic academic...
Pilot programme builds workplace leadership capability

Pilot programme builds workplace leadership capability

Friday, 12 June 2026
A group of current and emerging leaders from Alliance Group’s Lorneville Plant took part in an orientation class at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) last week, marking the start of a...
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SIT expert shares New Zealand teaching innovation on world stage

SIT expert shares New Zealand teaching innovation on world stage

Thursday, 11 June 2026
A Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) academic has taken Southland expertise to China, delivering a keynote lecture to educators and students, further strengthening its collaboration with...
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Environmental Management research showcase highlights real-world conservation work for SIT students

Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Bachelor of Environmental Management (EM) students gained insight into real-life conservation challenges and innovations at a Research Showcase recently held...
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Real-world lessons for SIT Applied Management students at Kiwi Skips

Real-world lessons for SIT Applied Management students at Kiwi Skips

Wednesday, 10 June 2026
A recent field trip to local company Kiwi Skips provided SIT Master of Applied Management...
A recent field trip to local company Kiwi Skips provided SIT Master of Applied Management (Applied Marketing) students real-world insights into brand establishment and building reputation in...
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New site at SIT for Otago University Invercargill-based teacher education

New site at SIT for Otago University Invercargill-based teacher education

Thursday, 4 June 2026
University of Otago (UO) Vice-Chancellor, Grant Robertson, visited Southern Institute of...
The university’s Invercargill-based teacher education programmes will soon have a new home at SIT; the College of Education Invercargill operation moves from their current Nelson Street site...
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Southland’s growth story backed by affordable education pathways for work visa families

Southland’s growth story backed by affordable education pathways for work visa families

Thursday, 4 June 2026
Southland’s strong economic performance is creating real opportunities for people to live, work,...
Improving access to education is central to sustaining this growth, with SIT’s latest initiative designed to provide affordable, flexible tertiary pathways for migrant and work visa families...
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