NEWS

Southern Cross Scholarships awarded to SIT Nursing students

Friday, 6 March 2026
Six Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Bachelor of Nursing students were given wonderful news at the end of 2025 as the first group of SIT students to receive a Southern Cross Nursing...
#News #Nursing #Scholarship
SIT celebrates nearly 25 years of Te Wānanga O Aotearoa partnership

SIT celebrates nearly 25 years of Te Wānanga O Aotearoa partnership

Tuesday, 3 March 2026
A pōwhiri held recently at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) to welcome the Chief Executive...
The pōwhiri welcomed Evie O’Brien, Te Kura Toroa, Chief Executive of Te Wānanga O Aotearoa (TWOA), Vanessa Eparaima, Chairperson of Te Mana Whakahaere, TWOA’s council, and Haimona...
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Nursing year off to a great start with Southern Cross support

Nursing year off to a great start with Southern Cross support

Saturday, 28 February 2026
It was like Christmas last Wednesday at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) when Southern...
This is the first year of the Southern Cross Nursing Scholarship Programme which was launched in August last year, between SIT School of Nursing (SoN) and Southern Cross Health Trust, to provide...
PM supportive of SIT’s international strategy

PM supportive of SIT’s international strategy

Friday, 27 February 2026
In his recent visit to Invercargill, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met the Southern Institute...
In his recent visit to Invercargill, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) CEO and international managers who are forging ahead with plans to restore...
#Invercargill #News #Event

O-Week launches SIT academic year with ceremony, fun and food

Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) campuses welcomed new and returning students last week to begin their 2026 studies with plenty of festivities to keep the study body entertained, informed...
#Invercargill #News #Event #Students
SIT and Ocean Beach formalise partnership to strengthen Southland’s aquaculture future

SIT and Ocean Beach formalise partnership to strengthen Southland’s aquaculture future

Friday, 13 February 2026
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) and Ocean Beach Aquaculture Hub have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding that will strengthen aquaculture innovation, and regional capability building...
#News #Environmental Management #Aquaculture #partnership
Skill learning and camaraderie promoted at Wāhine in Trades Night

Skill learning and camaraderie promoted at Wāhine in Trades Night

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) hosted a Wāhine in Trades carpentry event over two nights last week to encourage cross-trades skills and friendships

#News #Trades #Women In Trades #Trades & Technology #Carpentry
Dylan swims his way to medals at national event

Dylan swims his way to medals at national event

Thursday, 5 February 2026
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) student, Dylan Elstob came home with two medals and two fifth placings after competing in swimming at the Special Olympics National Summer games held in...
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