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The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Orientation Day at NMIT
L. Subramaniam, renowned violinist, inaugurated the Orientation Day for the 2025–2029 batch at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Bengaluru, on Wednesday. He emphasised that higher education should support inclusivity, with diverse voices reflected in both the curriculum and co-curricular activities. He drew a parallel to music, where innovation with basic notes prevents monotony, encouraging students to experiment similarly in their careers. Mr. Subramaniam also highlighted the role of music in reducing stress, improving mood and energy levels, and aiding emotional recovery. H.C. Nagaraj, principal, outlined the institution's activities and infrastructure. Rohit Punja, administrator, Nitte Education Trust, presided over the event. Sandeep Shastri, vice-president of Nitte (deemed to be university), Bengaluru campus, welcomed around 1,600 new students and their parents. J. Sudheer Reddy, dean (Academics), concluded the programme with a vote of thanks.
Otago Daily Times
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Otago Daily Times
Polytech bail-outs lie ahead, Te Pūkenga warns
PHOTO: ODT FILES Te Pūkenga's managers have warned MPs the government will have to bail out struggling polytechnics despite its reforms. Meanwhile, Nelson's mayor Nick Smith appealed to the government to save the region's polytechnic from inclusion in a federation of weak institutions. Appearing before the Education and Workforce Select Committee the mega-institute's chief financial officer James Smith said the changes, which included disestablishing Te Pūkenga, would leave in place a volume-based funding system. He said that would lead to the institutes making the same poor investment decisions that prompted the creation of Te Pūkenga as a means of ensuring their long-term viability. "The system remains a simplistic, inefficient volumetric system with no ability to adjust price based on scale. We expect that these issues will persist under the structural changes enabled under the bill. We also expect because of this that the government will be relied upon for further ad hoc financial support for ITPs (Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics) in the future," he said. Smith said "unhealthy race to the bottom behaviour" was likely to re-emerge and polytechnics needed stronger incentives to collaborate with one another. He said the government's Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill also watered down institutions' obligations to underserved learners such as Māori and Pacific communities. "This tempering of obligations, along with reductions in targeted funding for these learner groups from 2026 will maintain or worsen the current education disparities that exist in the tertiary education system," he said. Drew Mayhem from the Tertiary Education Union also cast doubt on the long-term viability of the government's plan. "Splitting out the work-based learning component and putting it in direct competition with the polytechnics that you're trying to stand alone, that's not sustainable," he said. Nelson mayor Nick Smith told the committee the creation of Te Pūkenga had been bad for the region's local polytechnic, the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). He said his greatest fear was that NMIT would be among the former polytechnics placed into a federation rather than being allowed to stand-alone after Te Pūkenga was disestablished. Smith said he had heard that NMIT was "on the margins" of inclusion in the federation and wanted government to consult with mayors and iwi before making that decision. He said he was not expecting NMIT would emerge with all of the $20 million in cash reserves that it took into Te Pūkenga, but understood about $9m remained. Smith said that money should be transferred to the re-established institution.
RNZ News
10-07-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Polytech bail-outs lie ahead, Te Pūkenga warns
Nelson's mayor says the creation of Te Pūkenga has been bad for local polytechnic Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). Photo: Supplied / NMIT Te Pūkenga's managers have warned MPs the government will have to bail out struggling polytechnics despite its reforms. Meanwhile, Nelson's mayor Nick Smith appealed to the government to save the region's polytechnic from inclusion in a federation of weak institutions. Appearing before the Education and Workforce Select Committee the mega-institute's chief financial officer James Smith said the changes, which included disestablishing Te Pūkenga , would leave in place a volume-based funding system. He said that would lead to the institutes making the same poor investment decisions that prompted the creation of Te Pūkenga as a means of ensuring their long-term viability. "The system remains a simplistic, inefficient volumetric system with no ability to adjust price based on scale. We expect that these issues will persist under the structural changes enabled under the bill. We also expect because of this that the government will be relied upon for further ad hoc financial support for ITPs (Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics) in the future," he said. Smith said "unhealthy race to the bottom behaviour" was likely to re-emerge and polytechnics needed stronger incentives to collaborate with one another. He said the government's Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill also watered down institutions' obligations to underserved learners such as Māori and Pacific communities. "This tempering of obligations, along with reductions in targeted funding for these learner groups from 2026 will maintain or worsen the current education disparities that exist in the tertiary education system," he said. Drew Mayhem from the Tertiary Education Union also cast doubt on the long-term viability of the government's plan. "Splitting out the work-based learning component and putting it in direct competition with the polytechnics that you're trying to stand alone, that's not sustainable," he said. Nelson mayor Nick Smith told the committee the creation of Te Pūkenga had been bad for the region's local polytechnic, the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). Nelson mayor Nick Smith. Photo: Supplied / Nick Smith He said his greatest fear was that NMIT would be among the former polytechnics placed into a federation rather than being allowed to stand-alone after Te Pūkenga was disestablished. Smith said he had heard that NMIT was "on the margins" of inclusion in the federation and wanted government to consult with mayors and iwi before making that decision. He said he was not expecting NMIT would emerge with all of the $20 million in cash reserves that it took into Te Pūkenga , but understood about $9m remained. Smith said that money should be transferred to the re-established institution. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Antarctic Film Festival: An Unforgettable Evening Of Storytelling From The Coldest Place On Earth
The New Zealand Antarctic Society invites you to a captivating evening of films and personal stories from the world's most remote and extreme environment. The Antarctic Film Festival is coming to Hokitika, Motueka, Nelson, Blenheim, Kaikoura and Christchurch on 21, 23, 24, 25, 26 June and 1 July 2025. The event features a curated mix of short films, from humorous clips to awe-inspiring documentaries, that explore Antarctica's stark beauty, the realities of climate change, and entries from Winter International Film Festival of Antarctica's 48-Hour Challenge, which is an annual showcase of ingenuity, creativity and resilience from Antarctic research station residents who live and work on the Ice summer and/or winter. 'We are passionate about Antarctica and its community, and we love sharing this passion with others,' says Hubertien Wichers, President of the New Zealand Antarctic Society. 'At each screening, a local Antarctican will offer personal stories and reflections from their time on the Ice, stories you won't hear anywhere else.' Guest speakers, event details and booking links: Hokitika (Saturday 21 June) 7pm – Hokitika Regent Theatre, with Bob McKerrow who overwintered at Vanda Station, the outpost of Scott Base in 1970. Bob's stories are fun and interesting. Antarctic Film Festival | Hokitika's Regent Theatre Motueka (Monday 23 June) 6:30pm – Motueka Library, with Oliver Sutherland who recounts his 1962/63 summer at Cape Royds, where he studied wildlife while living as the last resident of Shackleton's historic hut. Antarctic Film Festival - Motueka - New Zealand Antarctic Society Nelson (Tuesday 24 June) 6:30pm – NMIT, 322 Hardy Street, with Gillian Wratt, former CEO of Antarctica New Zealand and Chair of COMNAP, who brings deep insight into Antarctic leadership and science in a presentation not to be missed. Antarctic Film Festival - Nelson - New Zealand Antarctic Society Blenheim (Wednesday 25 June) 6:30pm – NMIT, 85 Budge Street, with Jan Clayton-Greene who reflects on changes in equipment, environments and attitudes towards women, between her 1980s scientific expeditions and her later work on tourist vessels. Antarctic Film Festival - Blenheim - New Zealand Antarctic Society Kaikoura (Thursday 26 June) 6:30pm – The Mayfair, 80 Esplanade, with Nicky McArthur recounts her fun times and awesome experiences as a student on the ice. Antarctic Film Festival - Kaikoura - New Zealand Antarctic Society Christchurch (Tuesday 1 July) 6:30pm – Turanga, Central Library, with Matty Jordan, a wintered Antarctican, social media personality and co-host of Everything Antarctica. Antarctic Film Festival - Christchurch - New Zealand Antarctic Society This is a unique opportunity to experience Antarctica through the lens of those who have lived and worked there. Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of exploration, humour, science, and survival.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Open house project expo at NMIT Bengaluru
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Bengaluru, hosted the IEEE YESIST12 National-level Open House Project Expo-2025, titled 'Kaushalya', on Saturday. Organised by the IEEE Student Branch and Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, in collaboration with IEEE Bangalore Section and IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter, the event showcased 330 innovative student projects. Neha Wani, executive director and chief engineer, Boeing AI, inaugurated the event, emphasising collaboration, curiosity, and adaptability as vital for inventors, while encouraging a fearless approach to failure in the journey of innovation. Chief guest Sunil Kumar G. from Nokia highlighted sustainability as the driving force behind future innovations. Guest of honor Anish Cheriyan from HARMAN International urged youth to explore ancient Indian technologies. NMIT is among 32 global institutions selected to host YESIST12 prelims.
