• Day in pictures July 29, 2010
    Some of the most striking images from around the world on 29 July, 2010 […]
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    News can happen anywhere at anytime - we want you to be our eyes. If you find yourself in the right place at the right time, if an event is unfolding before your eyes and you capture it on a camera or mobile phone, either as a photograph or video, then please send it to BBC News. […]
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    Readers pictures on the theme of drive […]

Representing Extramural Students

Over the last few weeks I have been focusing my representational work on the issue of access and the issue of quality of provision. These two areas have the potential to affect many extramural students over the next few years.

Will extramurals find a place in the tertiary system?

The access issue has been discussed before (Limited Extramural [...]

Student Voice has Benefits

Although alone you are connected

As you are aware the Student Services Fee increases 100% for 2010 ($31 to $60). We discussed the rise with Massey and we felt they had good reasons for doing this: improved services was the focus. We then asked what the services were going to be, how many students will they reach and [...]

National's Draft Tertiary Education Strategy is a Dog

Is younger better?

I have recently forwarded a submission discussing the Draft Tertiary Education Strategy to the Minister of Education. This is EXMSS providing a voice to the Government on your behalf, you can read the submission here and the Draft TES here.

The Draft TES has no mention of life long learning, it appears singularly focused [...]

Capped enrolments. Who will suffer?

I will be submitting on the Draft Tertiary Education strategy in the near future and I am in constant contact with Massey regarding their future direction [...]

This is my number one concern

“The Government is seeking tight control of student numbers for next year. We will be doing what we can to comply during the coming enrolment period while we set in place policies for the future.” Maharey, Sept 09.
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How Things Have Changed

Nasty. That’s how it’s looking, nasty. Less jobs, limited pay increases and a higher cost of living are piling the pressure on. [...]