NEWS

Germany trip advances SIT partnerships

Monday, 15 September 2025
Two Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) staff spent time in Germany recently, reconnecting with partner universities located at opposite ends of the country, to grow relationships and...
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Clash of Colleges expands at Telford

Clash of Colleges expands at Telford

Friday, 12 September 2025
Red Band gumboots were seen in large numbers last week, when nearly 300 high school students from 19 schools across the region gathered at Telford campus near Balclutha, to compete in the 2nd...
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Māori nurse awards bring out the ‘mana in their mahi’

Māori nurse awards bring out the ‘mana in their mahi’

Monday, 8 September 2025
Māori nurses on a journey to advance their clinical practice or develop innovative ways to help Māori communities access and understand their medicines, were recently recognised at the 2025 Te...
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PhD delves into Southland’s rich surfing culture

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 explores the lived experiences of surfers in Southland.

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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

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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