EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Te Aho a Māui | New Zealand
EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Te Aho a Māui | New Zealand
Through the Joint Education Programme partnership between EIT and Zhejiang Yuexiu University (ZYU), six lecturers from ZYU have spent five weeks at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus learning first-hand...
By Lucy Laitinen Before this year, I hadn't fully appreciated how important our education partnerships with China are, not just for our institution, but for Hawke's Bay and New Zealand. Two...
Muriël Klavers arrived in Hawke’s Bay planning to stay for just three months, but nearly seven years later, the EIT graduate now calls the region home. Originally from the Netherlands, Muriël...
Three new courses have been added to EIT’s joint winemaking programme with China’s Qilu University of Technology (QLUT), as the partnership marked its eighth graduation in Jinan. EIT Chief...
EIT has marked the opening of a new nursing clinical simulation suite with a blessing at its Hawke's Bay campus in Taradale. Named after former Chief Executive, the Bruce Martin building, which...
Graduates from the EIT Data Science and Communication College were celebrated in Shaoxing, China, last week as students, families and staff gathered to recognise their achievements during a...
After returning to study following a 16-year break, EIT Auckland Master of Information Technology graduate Afshan Mushtaq has secured hands-on experience in cybersecurity through an industry...
EIT Chief Executive Lucy Laitinen has signed a new 10-year extension agreement with Zhejiang Yuexiu University (ZYU) during her first official visit to China, strengthening a partnership that has...
More than 200 graduates crossed the stage at the Aotea Centre this week as EIT celebrated its latest graduating cohort across two ceremonies. The morning and afternoon ceremonies on Tuesday (May...
Komal Saddi will add a valedictorian honour to her second master’s degree when she graduates from EIT Auckland this week. The 35-year-old will graduate with a Master of Health Science and...
Leaving behind an established international aviation career to move to New Zealand and study at EIT has paid off for Vinodh Dharmarajah, who will graduate as one of two valedictorians this...
An EIT researcher has contributed to a global study testing the limits of artificial intelligence, with the work published in Nature, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific journals. Dr...
Taste of Cultures Day brought students and staff together at the EIT Hawke’s Bay Campus this week, as food and performances highlighted the diversity of the community. Ten cuisines were on...
International students at Eastern Institute of Technology were officially welcomed to Hawke’s Bay at the region’s annual Mayoral Welcome ceremony. More than 40 EIT students attended the event...
New EIT Auckland students were formally welcomed to Aotearoa during a visit to Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae at Te Whare Takiura o Manukau (Manukau Institute of Technology). Held on February 13, the...
Building on last year’s success, EIT Auckland’s second annual Mahi Heke Mai - Working Futures forum brought together dozens of recent graduates and current students to hear from specialists...
EIT Auckland Associate Professor of Computing Dr Alison Clear appeared on Botswana Television while representing Aotearoa at a major international computing education conference held in Africa for...
After moving across the world to study at EIT Auckland, digital marketing professional Sumedha Wickrama secured a role in his field just weeks into his Master of Digital Business. With nearly a...
Studying the Master of Digital Business at EIT has helped aviation professional Vinodh Dharmarajah build on more than a decade with leading airlines. Vinodh brought extensive international...
After stepping away from her career for five years to support her family overseas, industrial pharmacist Nisha James has reignited her professional life through postgraduate study at EIT...
Fresh from winning Best Film at the Toronto 48Hour Film Project, EIT Screen Production graduate Clark Marcelo returned to his roots, entering the Hawke’s Bay heat of the global competition from...
More than 200 of the region’s finest wines were sampled in an intense two-day judging process at EIT ahead of the Hawke’s Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards. Judging for the country’s longest...
EIT Bachelor of Business Studies student Devindi Kahandawala has been named Best Asian Tertiary Student at the Asians in the Bay Awards, after moving from Sri Lanka to pursue her studies in...
Two international students at EIT’s Auckland campus have gained an inside look at New Zealand’s tech sector through internships at cybersecurity firm Cianaa Technologies. Master of...
Minister for Vocational Education Penny Simmonds visited Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) this week, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s journey toward independence. Her...
The discovery of an adult and juvenile Banded Kōkopu in Napier’s Fish & Game ponds has been confirmed following four years of environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring by EIT Senior Environmental...
When Yimeng Cao (Yee) and Han Hao (Hans) first met at EIT in 2019, neither imagined it would one day lead to a wedding. The two international students had both been living in Qingdao, a major...
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) and Zhejiang Yuexiu University (ZYU) have signed a revised constitution and expanded cooperation agreement to grow their Joint International College in...
When Vanessa Santos first studied with EIT through a screen in the Philippines, she never imagined she would one day be sitting in one of those classrooms in person as the guest speaker. The EIT...
An interest in computing sparked by a South African teacher has led Terrence Charamba to pursue study at EIT in Hawke’s Bay after relocating to New Zealand with his family. Terrence began his...
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...
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 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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
"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 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...
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 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...
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’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 is a focus for EIT’s School of Health and Sport Science, with lecturers conducting meaningful local research. Dr Helen Ryan-Stewart, EIT’s...
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 are key parts of an EIT Auckland lecturer’s research. Jeffery Adams, Postgraduate Health Science Lecturer...
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 is giving its international students (ākonga) an experience of New Zealand’s culture. The campus has more than 300 international ākonga – the largest...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 |...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
"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...
"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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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'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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
"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...
“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...
"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...
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...
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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
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...
“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...
“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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
“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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
