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Flagship Zero Fees Scheme continues to set SIT apart in the tertiary education sector
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Flagship Zero Fees Scheme continues to set SIT apart in the tertiary education sector

Thursday, 16 July 2026
A 25-year-old innovation from Southern institute of Technology (SIT) - the Zero Fees Scheme –...
SIT has been swimming against the tide in the tertiary education space for a quarter of a century with the Zero Fees Scheme, which began under Ms Simmond’s leadership as the “very...
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SIT Re O-Week signals new semester start
News, Articles, Invercargill

SIT Re O-Week signals new semester start
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) fired up again last week after the mid-year break; Re...
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) fired up again last week after the mid-year break; Re O-Week activities all week long provided new and returning students the chance re-engage in campus life...
#Invercargill #Event #Students #ReOWeek
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HyFlex delivery creating New Zealand’s most flexible degree pathways
News, Articles, Audio Production

HyFlex delivery creating New Zealand’s most flexible degree pathways
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Three Christchurch-based learners have proved that location no longer needs to be a barrier to...
Three Christchurch-based learners have proved that location no longer needs to be a barrier to achieving a Bachelor of Audio Production, thanks to Southern Institute of Technology’s (SIT)...
#News #Audio Production #HyFlex
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Growing interest in hands-on agricultural training at Telford
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Growing interest in hands-on agricultural training at Telford
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Interest in hands-on agricultural education is on the rise, with Southern Institute of...

More than 160 prospective students and their families attended the Open Day in late May, gaining a first-hand look at life and study on the Clutha-based campus.

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Chinese partner university makes a flying visit to SIT campuses
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Chinese partner university makes a flying visit to SIT campuses

Monday, 6 July 2026
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) welcomed a leadership delegation from Hubei University of...
SIT showcased its commitment to providing a supportive, welcoming environment for international learners throughout the visit. This included highlighting the institute’s applied learning...
#Hubei #SITPartnership
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SIT showcases tertiary education for rural North Island students
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SIT showcases tertiary education for rural North Island students
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Southern Institute of Technology recently hosted 17 students from a remote, rural North Island...
“They were surprised at how big the campus was – I walked them around it; it was quite a long distance. They commented on the quality of the facilities and were even more amazed on how...
#SITNZ #CampusTour #MaoriLanguage
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Expanded Access to Te Reo Māori Learning Across Southland and Otago
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Expanded Access to Te Reo Māori Learning Across Southland and Otago
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Invercargill, New Zealand — Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), in partnership with Te...
For the first time, introductory Level 1 and Level 2 Te Reo Māori courses will be offered in a wider range of regional locations, including Te Anau, Winton, Ohai, Balclutha -Telford,...
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Nepal Scholarship inspired by legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
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Nepal Scholarship inspired by legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
Monday, 22 June 2026
A new scholarship recently created by Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) honours the legacy...
SIT was proud of the connection they have developed with Nepal; over recent years more than 500 Nepalese students have chosen SIT for their studies. “They have enriched our campuses with...
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