Universities
Most NZ universities slip in latest global ranking
New Zealand universities have taken a hit in an international league table, with six of the eight institutions losing ground in a ranking of the 1000 universities. Only Waikato and Lincoln improved… Audio
Too many Victorias - University considers name change
Victoria University says there are too many institutions with a similar name, and it is often being confused with Melbourne's Victoria University. Audio
Wānanga fight for right to seek university status
A bill to give whare wānanga Māori the right to call themselves universities has met fierce opposition from the country's existing institutions. Audio
The massive business of scientific publishing
While mainstream media and the publishing industry are grappling with the challenges of the digital age, the hugely profitable business of scientific publishing seems to be going from strength to… Audio
17 percent of students can't afford food - study
'A couple of years ago we were talking about students only living on two-minute noodles, what you see in this survey is that one in seven students can't even afford those two-minute noodles.' Audio
University numbers increase due to foreign students
While most polytechnics have seen a decrease in student numbers, university student numbers are mostly being bolstered by a rise in international students. Audio
Don Brash, Tariana Turia among 27 to sign free speech open letter
Don Brash and Tariana Turia are among 27 politicians and academics who've signed an open letter, saying free speech is under threat at universities. Audio
More allegations of tertiary education problems
Academic staff say government targets and tight finances are resulting in dumbing down and dubious practices, as our education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Massive overhaul of tertiary education recommended
The Productivity Commission has just released a report saying government regulations grant local monopolies to existing education providers and creates cartel structures. It's recommending interest be… Audio
University promotions under scrutiny
Research released to RNZ News has detailed the huge pay gap between top male and female academics at New Zealand universities. Audio
Drop in forecast university enrolments mean massive funding cut
Universities are being told to expect to lose 10-thousand students over the next three years, and the drop in enrolments could cut their income by more than 100 million dollars. Audio
Tertiary institutions face big enrolment drop
Universities and other tertiary institutions are facing the loss of 10-thousand students over the next three years - a drop that will leave them more than a hundred-million dollars a year worse off. Audio
Tertiary education minister promises more funding
Universities are bracing themselves for a big drop in student numbers that could leave them more than 100-million-dollars a year worse off by 20-18. Audio
Students call for end to campus racism
A group of Māori and Pacific Island students is calling on universities to do more to break down barriers of discrimination. Video
Capping ceremonies
Dunedin's students graduate this week. Many other universities wil follow suit. Audio
NCEA credits for driver's license
Chris Whelan of Universities New Zealand talks about the merit of gettin NCEA credits for getting a driver's license. Audio
Unis inducing students with free gimmicks
Canterbury University has been warned it sailed close to the wind by offering Auckland teenagers ski trips and sports tickets if they enrol next year. Audio
Students brace for fee hike
Students are bracing themselves for 3 percent fee rises next year, even though inflation is below 1 percent and competition for enrolments is growing. Audio
Students expecting 3% fee rises
Students are expecting most polytechnics and universities will raise their fees by three percent next year even though inflation is below 1% and competition for enrolments is growing. The President of… Audio
NZ universities jump up ratings in international league table
New Zealand universities have improved in a major international ranking for the first time in six years. Audio