Staff and Student Profiles

Patrick Turc
Business Lecturer
Problem solving is Patrick Turc’s middle name, and as a lecturer for UCOL’s Bachelor of Applied Management, problem solving is a must!
Meet Patrick
Xiuming Ma
Bachelor of Nursing Student
After travelling around the world, Xiuming Ma switched careers and chose to study nursing at UCOL.
Meet Xiuming
Denil Philp
Operations and Production Management Graduate
Denil Philip has come a long way, both geographically and professionally, from his small hometown of Adoor, India.
Meet Denil
Ajin Joe Mathews
Graduate Diploma in Project Management Graduate
After completing a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Technology in India, Ajin Joe Mathews chose UCOL to experience hands-on learning and branch off into Project Management.
Meet Ajin
Wilson George
Graduate Diploma in Accounting Graduate
Wilson George made such a great impression while doing an accounting internship through UCOL that he was offered a full-time job.
Meet Wilson
Charlotte James
Early Childhood Education Lecturer
Cultural Inclusivity is the driving force behind Charlotte James’s passion for teaching younger generations. As one of UCOL’s newest Early Childhood Education Lecturers, Charlotte has already been using her experience to found strong working relationship
Meet Charlotte
Ayiya Bikimi
Chemistry Lecturer
It’s often debated whether resilience is something a person is born with or can obtain throughout their life, and while maybe that specific question can’t be answered, Ayiya Bikimi, UCOL’s newest Chemistry Lecturer, can shed some light on its importance.
Meet Ayiya
Parisa Tadi
Early Childhood Lecturer
Five weeks at UCOL has already seen Early Childhood Lecturer Dr Parisa Tadi making a difference with her experience and passion for learning at all ages.
Meet Parisa
Kim Fry
Senior Lecturer for Bachelor of Social Services
UCOL’s newest lecturer, Kim Fry, is making a difference as Senior Lecturer for the new Bachelor of Social Services. All going to plan, the new programme will see social services graduates meeting regional demand for stronger support.
Meet Kim
Heneriata Te Whata
Creative Media Student
Heneriata created a piece Manawatū Māori Rugby history when she designed the team's jersey as a UCOL project.
Meet Heneriata
Chloe Maxwell
Bachelor of Applied Management Graduate
“The diversity here is great. I’ve made a lot of friends from all walks of life, backgrounds and countries. That’s a learning experience I take into work with me."
Meet Chloe
Bryan Lawton
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science student
Quitting is not a word in Bryan Lawton’s dictionary. He is already proving to the world that your past doesn’t choose your future for you, only you can do that.
Meet Bryan