Return to EIT for new Head of Research
May 13, 2025
Dr Sally Rye (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou) has been appointed as Head of Research at EIT, marking a return to the institution where her academic journey began. She brings more than a decade of...
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Celebrations as EIT Hawke’s Bay students graduate
April 12, 2025
There was a strong sense of celebration in Napier today as 300 EIT students marked the end of their study journey. Two ceremonies were held at the Napier Municipal Theatre on Friday (April 11),...
EIT to host international Work-Integrated Learning conference
April 10, 2025
EIT is set to join Work-Integrated Learning New Zealand (WILNZ) in hosting the annual Work-Integrated Learning International Conference, bringing together educators, researchers, and industry...
EIT Auckland Valedictorian fulfils dream after long road to education
March 27, 2025
EIT Auckland valedictorian Muddassar Khot has always believed that education has no age limit. At 42, he has now graduated with a Master of Information Technology, having balanced work,...
Dream becomes a reality for EIT Auckland Valedictorian
March 26, 2025
When Mai Nguyễn first arrived in New Zealand in April 2023, she could only dream of one day standing on stage delivering the valedictory speech at her own graduation. Yesterday, (March 25), she...
Milestone moment as EIT Auckland celebrates largest ever graduation
March 25, 2025
Celebrations filled the Aotea Centre as the EIT Auckland Campus held its largest ever graduation, with a record 216 students crossing the stage in front of proud family, friends and faculty. To...
Long-serving staff members celebrate four decades in EIT’s 50th year
March 5, 2025
For more than 40 years, Mandy Pentecost and Gail Maxey have been part of the fabric of EIT, witnessing its evolution from a community college to a leading educational institution as it now...
Pilar Rojas Bracamonte, Master of Applied Management
February 27, 2025
"Based on my courses so far, I am very hopeful that my programme will help build my confidence to deal with future challenges in my professional career regarding current trends in my work field....
EIT celebrates 50 years of providing quality tertiary education and skills training to Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
February 18, 2025
EIT has educated generations of locals and this year will celebrate 50 years of providing quality tertiary education and skills training to Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti. Originally planned to be a...
International student who chose EIT for her postgraduate studies in New Zealand completes journey with PhD
December 16, 2024
An international student chose EIT for her postgraduate studies in New Zealand and is now reaping the rewards having recently completed her journey with a PhD. Priyanka Antil, 38, has always...
EIT industry-focused forum gives students opportunity to engage with industry representatives
November 21, 2024
EIT Auckland students and recent graduates have had the opportunity to engage with industry representatives at the Mahi Heke Mai – Working Futures industry-focused forum. Held on EIT’s...
EIT student wins Top Student Wine at Bayley’s Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards
November 20, 2024
A second year Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science student at EIT has won the award for the Top Student Wine at this year’s Bayley’s Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards. Ngaun Siau, 26, won the...
EIT student accommodation provides home from home for international and domestic students
November 6, 2024
EIT’s student accommodation in Hawke’s Bay is providing a supportive and welcoming environment for both international and domestic students, helping them focus on their studies and achieve...
Accelerating health outcomes in the community a focus for EIT School of Health and Sport Science
October 30, 2024
Accelerating health outcomes in the community is a focus for EIT’s School of Health and Sport Science, with lecturers conducting meaningful local research. Dr Helen Ryan-Stewart, EIT’s...
Injury gives promising rugby player time to focus on EIT studies
October 30, 2024
A long-term wrist injury has given a promising professional rugby player time to focus on his EIT studies and his dream of getting his nursing qualifications. Kusitino (Tino) Savea, no...
Supporting age-friendly communities and improving health access for rainbow people key areas of EIT lecturer’s research
September 30, 2024
Supporting age-friendly communities and improving health access for rainbow people are key parts of an EIT Auckland lecturer’s research. Jeffery Adams, Postgraduate Health Science Lecturer...
Chinese university staff visit EIT as part of training and mentoring programme
September 14, 2024
Staff from a Chinese university recently spent five weeks at EIT in Auckland and Hawke’s Bay as part of a training and mentoring agreement. The visit stems from a partnership that EIT has...
EIT | Te Pūkenga Auckland Campus gives international students an experience of New Zealand culture
July 31, 2023
EIT | Te Pūkenga Auckland Campus is giving its international students (ākonga) an experience of New Zealand’s culture. The campus has more than 300 international ākonga – the largest...
Te Pūkenga reaffirms commitment to Hawke’s Bay campus with face-to-face learning to return
June 21, 2023
EIT | Te Pūkenga Hawke’s Bay campus will partially reopen to ākonga (learners) in time for Semester 2, 2023 (July). "We are committed to providing education and training in the region and...
Graduation held for 80 students in joint programme between EIT | Te Pūkenga and Chinese university
May 31, 2023
Eighty students from a joint programme between EIT | Te Pūkenga and Qi Lu University of Technology (QLUT) in China, recently graduated despite enduring COVID-19 lockdowns for three of the...
Partnership between EIT | Te Pūkenga and Chinese university to be strengthened
May 7, 2023
The partnership between EIT | Te Pūkenga and Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages (ZYU) will be strengthened when an IDEAschool lecturer visits for the first time. James Smith,...
EIT | Te Pūkenga Auckland Valedictorian excited about graduating before beginning new life in Australia
May 5, 2023
Frozti Ann Agrasada, the Valedictorian for the Auckland Campus of EIT | Te Pūkenga, is looking forward to her graduation ceremony next week, before she heads off to begin her new life in...
Environmental sustainability in education abroad the subject of book edited by EIT | Te Pūkenga researcher
April 22, 2023
A new academic book, believed to be one of the first in its field, examines environmental sustainability issues and solutions in education abroad, says one of its editors, EIT | Te Pūkenga...
EIT | Te Pūkenga School of Nursing finds new temporary home
April 19, 2023
The School of Nursing at EIT | Te Pūkenga has found a new home in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. The new nursing facility at 312 St Aubyn Street, Hastings, which is being leased from...
Council facilities transform into classrooms for EIT | Te Pūkenga
April 19, 2023
The Hastings District Council has made available council facilities, including space at Splash Planet and Toitoi, for EIT | Te Pūkenga in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. More than 100 EIT |...
EIT agreement with Canadian College sees first student arrive to study on EIT’s Hawke’s Bay Campus
October 31, 2022
A successful cooperation agreement between EIT and a Canadian tertiary institute, Humber College, has resulted in the first Humber student studying in person on EIT’s Hawke’s Bay...
EIT School of Viticulture and Wine Science extends agreement with Chinese university
October 7, 2022
A successful partnership between EIT’s School of Viticulture and Wine Science and Qilu University of Technology (QLUT) in Jinan, China has been extended for another five years. EIT’s Head...
From the Executive Dean – Research September 2022
September 30, 2022
Kia ora e ngā Rangatira I am hoping that the rain will eventually clear, and that summer will be upon us soon. However, whatever the weather is, there is a lot going on as we move closer to...
Q&A with Brendon Hickey, EIT Auckland’s Industry Partnerships Manager
September 27, 2022
EIT Auckland’s Industry Partnerships Manager, Brendon Hickey supports international students to gain exposure to real world, business-focused experiences and insights in preparation for their...
New EIT degree aimed at learners with a passion for environmental issues
September 22, 2022
A growing interest in environmental issues and an identified shortage of expertise in the field has led EIT to offer a new Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) in conjunction...
From the Executive Dean – Research August 2022
August 31, 2022
Kia ora e ngā Rangatira I hope you are all well and have survived the horrible weather we have all been experiencing. I have just returned from the UK and Switzerland, where I was involved...
Visit to local winery with father leads student from China to study at EIT
August 11, 2022
A trip to a Hawke’s Bay winery with his wine-loving father was enough to convince Kevin Wang to enrol in the Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science at EIT. Born and raised in Beijing,...
EIT partnership with Chinese University delivering results
May 20, 2022
A partnership between EIT and Qilu University of Technology (QLUT) has seen international viticulture and wine science students get snapped up in the industry for the busy 2022 vintage. This...
Puthika Huong, New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 4
May 18, 2022
"I hope that my programme and experiences at EIT will benefit me in my future employment. I am positive that by the time I graduate, I will have gained a lot of valuable experience, tips, and...
Michaela Minnie, Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
May 13, 2022
"I chose to study at EIT because the programme offered work-based and on-campus study. Having the practical and theory going hand in hand, and then being taught in person by a lecturer has just...
EIT helps Sri Lankan Chartered Accountant further education and dreams
May 12, 2022
A Sri Lankan Chartered Accountant, who enrolled in EIT’s Master of Applied Management Programme to further her education, has not only graduated and found a job locally, but has also...
Studying at EIT paves way for international student
May 4, 2022
Studying at EIT has opened up a world Indian-born Mahima never thought possible. Not only has the international student gained a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Management and a...
EIT International graduate builds business career in Auckland
April 19, 2022
Daryn Tokhtarov’s wife had one condition when he announced he wanted to take on postgraduate study out of their homeland of Kazakhstan – beaches and palm trees. Many evenings spent...
Q&A with Owen McCaffrey, Postgraduate Business Lecturer – School of Business
March 15, 2022
EIT International Centre reached out to EIT Auckland lecturer Owen McCaffrey to find out more about his role at EIT. In this interview, Owen talks about his experience facilitating...
Celebrating Student Success in Public Speaking
December 16, 2021
EIT Auckland held a special ceremony during it’s end of year online SpeechMasters session on 3 December 2021. EIT was delighted to award a certificate of completion to Katerine Juliette...
Auckland-based EIT Industry Partnerships Manager Brendon Hickey shares his highlights of 2021
December 7, 2021
As the academic year at EIT’s Auckland campus draws to a close, there is much to reflect on and celebrate, not least the resilience and determination of our postgraduate-level students to...
EIT’s Joint International College in China welcomes 2021 cohort
October 22, 2021
A new intake of 222 students has been welcomed on to the campus of EIT Data Science and Communication College, a joint International College that is a partnership between EIT and Zhejiang Yuexiu...
Asians in the Bay winner committed to improving oral hygiene for children
August 23, 2021
An EIT Master of Health Science graduate, who was recently recognised at the prestigious Asians in the Bay Awards, is driven to finding solutions for children’s oral health...
EIT Auckland hosts inaugural alumni event, NEXUS 2021
August 17, 2021
EIT Auckland's inaugural alumni event, NEXUS 2021 was held at the Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland on Friday 13 August. The event aimed to recognise and connect with EIT alumni, to acknowledge...
Clear goals see EIT Business student achieve success
August 16, 2021
The moment Satyam Saha saw EIT’s website from his home in India, he knew that he wanted to study there. Now, in the final year of his Bachelor of Business Studies at EIT, the dream he had...
Postgraduate Health Science Research Showcase
July 12, 2021
International Master of Health Science students presented findings from their Applied Research Report course to interested EIT staff and postgraduate students on Tuesday 22 June. The course...
TechTALK event highlights supply chain sector innovation
July 8, 2021
Guests were treated to fascinating and insightful presentations from four distinguished industry experts at a special TechTALK event on Thursday 24 June at EIT’s Auckland campus. TechTALK is...
Linlin Cao, Master of Applied Management
July 2, 2021
"I like the structure of the programme because it covers most of the basic skills that a good manager needs. For example, research, corporate governance, financial management and international...
Tech-focused, career-advancing and flexible online postgraduate programmes
June 21, 2021
Learning shouldn’t and doesn’t stop the moment you’ve achieved your undergraduate degree. To stay relevant, professionals need to seek out opportunities for development in between the...
Lester Rodrigues, Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management
June 21, 2021
"The whole experience of being at EIT has been enriching and I am really grateful. I have made some wonderful and enthusiastic friends. Hopefully, I can travel to New Zealand in the...
Helen Gao, Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology
June 15, 2021
“The teachers were highly experienced, knowledgeable and helpful. Any queries I had were answered quickly by email.” Working full-time while studying for a postgraduate qualification...
Amit Verma, Postgraduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
June 9, 2021
"It’s really a new experience and learning journey. The online student mentorship programme helps us to make friends and provides support especially during our initial days at EIT. My personal...
EIT international student joins Hastings Youth Council
April 28, 2021
Satyam Saha came from Kolkata, India, to New Zealand in February 2019 to study for a Bachelor of Business Studies at EIT. From the get-go, there was no question that the 20-year-old wanted to...
Eastern Institute of Technology: Your online pathway to a Master’s Degree
April 28, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life as we know it, putting at risk the health, jobs and incomes of millions of people around the world. It has also brought to light the widening skills gap in...
Yee Lin Gan, Bachelor of Creative Practice
April 19, 2021
"I like that there is creative freedom and space to experiment regarding what you want to achieve as a Graphic Designer." What do you like about the programme you are studying at EIT? I like...
Reshma Shaji, Graduate Diploma in Viticulture
April 19, 2021
"I am sure this programme will help me to get a better career in the future and enable me to work in my field of interest." What do you like about the programme you are studying at EIT? The...
Carlos Aliaga, NZ Certificate in English Language Level 5
April 12, 2021
"I have experienced huge progress in my second language which will be highly beneficial for my communication skills." What do you like about the programme you are studying at EIT? I like...
An Wang, Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
April 12, 2021
"What I have learnt at EIT will help guide my career path in the future. I believe I have found what I am passionate about" What do you like about the programme you are studying at EIT? The...
Ronny Henrich, Master of Applied Management
March 8, 2021
"The Master of Applied Management programme gives me the additional business related background to enhance my previous career experience" What do you like about the programme you are studying...
Master student graduates in computer science with a German-New Zealand double degree
March 3, 2021
The Faculty of Computer Science / Mathematics at the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH) has a long partnership with EIT. As part of the partnership agreement, OTH students...
Antonio Espino, Master of Health Science
March 2, 2021
“The versatility offered by the programme helps you to become a well-rounded person. It creates avenues for expanding the knowledge and skills relevant to the discipline that interests you...
Samidda Fernando, NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced)
February 17, 2021
“My passion has always been cooking. This programme has helped me to take that passion to the next level.” What did you like about the programme you studied at EIT? I studied at EIT for 3...
Life-changing experience for Associate Professor from China
February 2, 2021
The decision to study abroad wasn’t an easy one for visiting scholar Qi Yan and little did she know of the challenges the year ahead would bring. Having never travelled beyond China and...
EIT welcomes first offshore international students since March 2020
January 27, 2021
Last week, EIT welcomed their first offshore international students since March 2020. The cohort of 16 Filipino students was allowed to enter New Zealand after being granted a “critical...
Ashok Dangol, Graduate Diploma in Oenology
January 26, 2021
“I like the in-depth research in wine analysis, practical experience and the fact that the programme is linked to a real wine industry environment.” What do you like about the programme you...
‘They’re ready for the world’: What employers say about EIT graduates
January 25, 2021
Studying and starting a career in a foreign country can seem like a monumental task for many international students. It can be a long journey for students to obtain their visa, overcome cultural...
Seonghan Lee, NZ Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
January 19, 2021
“A balance of study and leisure will make you happy. My time here has been like a dream.” Seonghan Lee took a sabbatical from the police force to fulfil his lifelong dream to live in...
Cutting-edge wine science degree prepares students for exciting careers
January 19, 2021
Degrees today are designed with industry in mind, and for those interested in turning their passions for winemaking into a career, a degree in Viticulture and Wine Science is the right way to...
Transport industry internship supports business experience
December 7, 2020
Gaining essential knowledge and skills for the workplace are integral to the EIT student experience as demonstrated by Napier business student Rahul Balagopal during his final presentation....
EIT: Producing resilient nursing and health science graduates
December 7, 2020
Courageous, irreplaceable and compassionate — these are fitting descriptions for nurses and health workers who are more valued than ever in today’s world. For all the progress in medical...
Business students present intrapreneurship projects
November 6, 2020
EIT business students showcased their research skills and smart thinking during end of term 4 presentations this week. Delving into the fascinating topic of intrapreneurship, the students...
EIT Auckland students visit Hawke’s Bay
November 6, 2020
After weeks of planning, 39 EIT students and 5 staff travelled intercampus from Auckland to Hawke’s Bay on Thursday 5 November. With an action-packed itinerary, the two-day trip encompassed...
Health promotion advocate inspires EIT Auckland students
November 3, 2020
Health Science students at EIT’s Auckland campus had the chance to hear from a leading light in the field of health promotion, during a visit by Vishal Rishi, Director of The Asian Network...
International Students Showcase Talents at Toitoi
November 2, 2020
What an incredible night! Our senses were taken on a rollercoaster ride, from the explosive energy of K-pop, Bhangra and Bollywood dance to the soothing sounds of the Chinese Zither (Guzheng). We...
EIT Auckland visits Tangatarua Marae at Toi Ohomai
August 27, 2020
Engaging in New Zealand cultural experiences forms an invaluable part of the international student journey. To support this, students get to experience a traditional Māori welcome at a marae...
Auckland students step up to help others
May 15, 2020
After six months of planning, EIT Auckland introduced an international Student Representative initiative in August 2019. Following the successful launch in Auckland, the International Centre are...
Learning English helps EIT students to find their feet
May 8, 2020
Starting a new life in a foreign country is never easy. Immigrants have to leave friends and family behind, adapt to new customs and adjust to the basics of everyday life. The biggest issue...
EIT establishes International College in China
December 17, 2019
EIT is excited to announce a new partnership with Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages (ZYU), located in Shao Xing City, Zhejiang Province, South East China. Recently the China...