NEWS

PhD delves into Southland’s rich surfing culture

Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Tapping into his love of surfing has resulted in a PhD for Dr Duncan McKenzie, where he explored the lived experiences of surfers in Southland through his research.

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Pasifika graduate values rewarding Southern experience

Pasifika graduate values rewarding Southern experience

Thursday, 28 August 2025
A Manaaki Scholarship recipient from Papua New Guinea (PNG) who waited more than two years to start his degree in New Zealand was well and truly rewarded for his patience; embracing every...
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SIT Cookery students learn with the best

SIT Cookery students learn with the best

Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Cookery students had the opportunity to work with some of New Zealand’s finest chefs recently when they hosted the Scott Richardson Memorial Dinner at...
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SIT campus impresses with student-centred facilities

SIT campus impresses with student-centred facilities

Monday, 25 August 2025
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) made a great first impression on Education Agent, Upul Chandima, who, in a recent visit, toured the campus facilities and met with the international...
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Southern Cross Nursing Scholarship Programme Launches at SIT

Tuesday, 19 August 2025
A new partnership between the Southern Cross Health Trust and Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is offering student nurses in Southland unparalleled support during their studies and clinical...
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Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) and Otago Polytechnic collaborate to support Construction...

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) and Otago Polytechnic collaborate to support Construction...

Friday, 15 August 2025
SIT and Otago Polytechnic are pleased to announce the signing of their latest Memorandum of Understanding (in the Trades area) which is a continuation of a long history of collaboration between...
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SIT hosts industry professionals for styling demonstrations

SIT hosts industry professionals for styling demonstrations

Thursday, 7 August 2025
SIT Hairdressing students were treated to a workshop with industry professionals this week, when Kyla Allan, co-owner of Halcyon Creative, and Bridal Hair Specialist, Rahera Tamihana, visited to...
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Budding hairdressers learn from emerging young stylists

Budding hairdressers learn from emerging young stylists

Monday, 28 July 2025

A recent industry guest visit allowed Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Level 3 students to learn from two talented local young emerging stylists with a SIT connection.

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