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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

Hutt City Council gears up for nine day innovation extravaganza
Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council gears up for nine day innovation extravaganza

Lower Hutt primes for a STEM-driven future with its 9-day STEMM Festival, spotlighting innovation and tech prowess.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
Kiwi school takes out Robotics championships
Robotics

Kiwi school takes out Robotics championships

Auckland's Lynfield College clinches the high school excellence title at the VEX Robotics World Championships, continuing NZ's winning streak.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
The Hutt Valley primed to be NZ's next tech hub
The Mind Lab

The Hutt Valley primed to be NZ's next tech hub

Hutt Valley to host public meeting to discuss turning the region into a 'Technology Valley' with a focus on economic growth and job creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
Apple gears up for its 27th annual developer conference
Wearables

Apple gears up for its 27th annual developer conference

Apple will bring developers from around the world to San Francisco for its Worldwide Developers Conference in June.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings
EduTech

Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings

Educators are 'astounded' that Joyce, in releasing this data, suggests teaching isn't the profession to choose if you want a prosperous future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
IT a top earning degree for Kiwi students
EduTech

IT a top earning degree for Kiwi students

IT and civil engineering top earnings list for NZ grads, outpacing national median, reveals Govt data on graduate income premiums.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2016
2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement
EduTech

2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement

Secondary teachers in New Zealand schools are being invited to take part in the 2016 Secondary Teacher Census.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Second annual Technology Valley Awards promises to be bigger and better than ever
Hutt City Council

Second annual Technology Valley Awards promises to be bigger and better than ever

The Technology Valley Awards return with high-tech sector celebration, aiming to elevate Hutt Valley innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
Hutt Valley, or Technology Valley?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Hutt Valley, or Technology Valley?

Expressions of interest for the 2016 Hutt STEMM festival have opened, aiming to raise awareness of technology opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
More graduates completing STEM-related qualifications
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

More graduates completing STEM-related qualifications

NZ sees surge in STEM grads, boosting vital sectors, with numbers hitting a record high in 2014, reports Tertiary Minister Joyce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
Applications open for slice of Govt's $2m innovation pie
Government

Applications open for slice of Govt's $2m innovation pie

The Unlocking Curious Minds programme is part of the Government's plan to encourage all Kiwis to become engaged with science and technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016

Global Stories

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

English teacher launches Kickstarter to bring eLearning to the masses
EduTech

English teacher launches Kickstarter to bring eLearning to the masses

English teacher and instructional designer, Yvonne Gonzalez, launches Kickstarter for personalised e-learning tutorial, Ye Olde Tutor.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2016
Should a woman act more like a man to succeed at work?
DDI

Should a woman act more like a man to succeed at work?

New study investigates why women are underrepresented in C-suite executive roles, with less than 20% of executives being women.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Samsung launches new solutions designed to re-ignite STEM subjects
EduTech

Samsung launches new solutions designed to re-ignite STEM subjects

Samsung unveils innovative STEM education tools to boost pupil engagement and team skills, offering immersive tech-led learning experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
These start-ups are making tracks in the EdTech space
EduTech

These start-ups are making tracks in the EdTech space

A number of education technology start-ups have arrived on the scene, with many attracting attention for their innovative solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
Education leaders: It's a changing world and you need to act like it
EduTech

Education leaders: It's a changing world and you need to act like it

Global education must evolve, as Infosys research shows gaps between youth prospects in the digital era, stressing tech and soft skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

Readify tackles the IT skills shortage in Australia
IT Industry

Readify tackles the IT skills shortage in Australia

Readify pioneers graduate programme against Oz IT shortage, merging industry and academia to foster tech talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016