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International graduates highlight success of SIT’s Applied Health Science programme

Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Two international graduates have credited Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) and its...
Calvin Philip and Asmin Johns arrived in New Zealand from India in February 2025, both already qualified physiotherapists. They enrolled in postgraduate Applied Health Science study at SIT in...
Farha Khan – Master of Applied Health Science

Farha Khan – Master of Applied Health Science

Thursday, 21 August 2025
Master of Applied Health Science (Wellness and Rehabilitation)

Farha Khan already had an established career in the health sector before she chose to come to New Zealand and further her studies.

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Celine Villarin – Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Science

Celine Villarin – Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Science

Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Science (Wellness & Rehabilitation)
Philippines born-and-raised Celine Porsha Villarin, who came to New Zealand to pursue further studies at SIT, loves that living in Invercargill means no traffic jams. 
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Nadine Young – Master of Applied Health Sciences

Nadine Young – Master of Applied Health Sciences

Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness & Rehabilitation)

Nadine Young has been richly rewarded in achieving a Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation), by drawing from her own life experiences.

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Sports student climbs the ranks in elite cycling

Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Racing with a fractured bone in one hand and a damaged shoulder was not what budding elite cyclist and Southern Institute of Technology student, Marshall Erwood had in mind when he started the SBS...
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Dr Will Payne – School of Sport and Exercise

Dr Will Payne – School of Sport and Exercise

Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Dr Will Payne has clocked up 20 years at SIT as a Tutor and Programme Manager with the School of Sport and Exercise, and credits his “25 years of learning”, to attitude - being able to...
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Mel Powell - Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

Mel Powell - Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

Thursday, 7 March 2024
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

Mel Powell’s success in her tertiary studies began with a certificate through distance learning, which then led into a degree.

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Charles Davis - Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

Charles Davis - Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

Friday, 23 February 2024
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise
Growing up in rural Southland, Charles Davis recalls usually being put in the ‘too hard basket’ at school. After his secondary schooling finished, Charles entered the workforce,...
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