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Scholarships to help Whanganui students succeed
20 July 2018
Over $30,000 in scholarships were recently awarded to students at UCOL’s Whanganui Campus to help with study costs.
UCOL weightlifters join referee ranks
17 July 2018
Hosting competitions is a long term goal for UCOL’s Weightlifting Club, after members recently passed their first referees’ exam.
Students sign up for study in Levin
05 July 2018
A steady stream of prospective students wanting to study beauty, early childhood, hospitality, Te Reo Māori, business administration, exercise, infrastructure, building and construction is the focus for those enrolling for study at UCOL in Horowhenua.
New education partnership benefits Whanganui
05 July 2018
Two leading Whanganui tertiary education organisations today signed a memorandum of understanding to roll out an innovative programme that will see students graduate with commercial pilot qualifications and a business degree.
Students promote men's health with free testing
26 June 2018
UCOL staff and students were on hand to provide free health checks at an Arohanui Hospice fundraising breakfast last week.
Students refashioning wedding dresses for charity
12 June 2018
UCOL students are breathing new life into old wedding dresses to raise money for Hospice Whanganui.
International experience at the PSA Pro Squash Tournaments
12 June 2018
For four UCOL Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science students, an invitation to attend the weekend’s PSA Pro Squash Tournament put them right amidst international athletes.
From Education to Employment - Wairarapa's Big Day Out
11 June 2018
Over 100 secondary school students and teachers from across the Wairarapa will come together at the Wairarapa Industries Big Day Out on Wednesday 13 June.
An aspiration to have a career in IT
28 May 2018
An aspiration to have a career in IT, brought 27 girls from PNGHS and Freyberg together today for the annual Shadowtech event.
Students support each other
22 May 2018
UCOL Whanganui students enrolled in the New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills Level 2 programme have joined forces to give a hand to those students who might be finding things a bit tough as the colder weather approaches and power bills increase.
Aspiring hospitality students compete
07 May 2018
It’s back and it promises to have the tension and excitement of an episode of Master Chef.
Commonwealth Weightlifting Inspires UCOL Staff and Students
27 April 2018
The UCOL Weightlifting Club has got off to a great start, with the first competition of the year in Whanganui producing personal best performances and qualifying for the North Island Championships in July.