NEWS

  • IPU New Zealand reading for children by Wayne Cooper
    As part of our continuing support of community based projects, IPU New Zealand students and staff have recorded audiobook style, read-along videos of the children's book Poupelle of Chimney Town. Thanks to the multi-cultural makeup of our campus, we...
  • IPU New Zealand Alumni making it big in the world of sports translation by Wayne Cooper
    Who knew that learning a second language would lead to Joe Rush interpreting for Japanese rugby clubs, and then the All Blacks.  The IPU New Zealand graduate has done just that, and after 15 years as a translator there seems to be nothing slowing the...
  • Uzbekistan students to gain access to New Zealand education opportunities by Wayne Cooper
    A landmark memorandum of agreement has been signed between IPU New Zealand and the Uzbekistan Government Foundation Organisation - The "El-Yurt Umidi" - Foundation for training specialist abroad under the Agency for the Development of Public service...
  • IPU New Zealand’s contribution to city recovery acknowledged by Mayor by Wayne Cooper
    Dr. Setsuko Ohashi’s donation to students, encouraging them to get into the city and help stimulate the local economy, has been acknowledged by the Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith in his week 8 Covid-19 lockdown video. During the video the mayor...
  • Russian students get Kiwi education opportunities by Wayne Cooper
    In an exciting new development IPU New Zealand signed a memorandum of understanding with Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in Russia. The joint project of international cooperation between Universities was initiated by recognised...
  • IPU New Zealand to play a part in rebuilding the local economy by Wayne Cooper
    IPU New Zealand helping to kick start local economy by donating $30 for each student to use locally. IPU New Zealand is taking bold steps to play a part in the recovery of the local community of Palmerston North, which has been greatly affected by the...
  • IPU New Zealand graduate makes splash with new career in Japan by Wayne Cooper
    After graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor in Contemporary International Studies majoring in Japanese Language and Culture, Max Walton was eager to go to Japan and begin his career in business. However with global pandemic threatening to put those plans...
  • Education in full bloom during Spring Symposium by Wayne Cooper
    The innaugural Spring Symposium launched this year with a strong turn out from staff, students, and guests; all interested in education and business topics. Lectures from guest speakers and research staff were supported by research presentations from...
  • IPU New Zealand achieves Category 1 status in latest NZQA report by Wayne Cooper
    IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute has achieved a Category 1 ranking in the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) report released on Monday, 23 September 2019.  NZQA conducts an External Evaluation Review (EER) every four years to assess a...
  • IPU hosts science workshop inspired by Māori legends by Wayne Cooper
    Massey University's Pūhoro science, technology, engineering and maths academy, held a young Māori minds session for more than 150 teenagers  at IPU New Zealand on Friday. The students did six challenges related to different Māori legends. One legend...
  • IPU Student Wins Gold at World Judo Championship by Wayne Cooper
    On 31 August 2019, Akira Sone, an IPU Japan student, beat Idals Ortiz from Cuba in the women’s heavyweight final, World Judo Championship held at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo. The 19-year-old emerging star won her first senior world title, paving the way for...
  • Chinese school children experience IPU New Zealand’s distinctive and welcoming campus culture by Wayne Cooper
    On Thursday, 1 August, fifteen school children from China visited IPU New Zealand’s campus with their host teachers from Carncot School. Their visit to IPU New Zealand was part of a day tour around local high schools and Massey University. The students...
  • Celebrating Spring in a new way at IPU New Zealand by Wayne Cooper
    The famous IPU New Zealand International Spring Festival is taking a break this year so we can prepare for an even larger festival in 2020 to celebrate our 30th Anniversary.  We are making the most of this opportunity by showing off our wonderful...
  • BIG CLAP to IPU Volunteer Team at Global Festival 2019 by Wayne Cooper
    This is the second year to have IPU volunteer team at Global Festival, a multicultural event, on Saturday 13th July in Palmerston North City Library. A big team formed by 13 IPU students was hosting three activities in Fun World area including face...
  • Students Celebrate Matariki by Wayne Cooper
    IPU New Zealand Volunteer Committee students helped Palmerston North City Council organising the Okoro Matariki Puanga (Maori New Year) event on Saturday, 6th July, 4-7 pm on the Manawatu Riverside. Despite bad weather, our students helped making this...
  • MOU established between IPU Japan/NZ and Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium by Wayne Cooper
    On 1 July 2019, Presidents of Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and IPU Japan/NZ signed on a Memorandum of Understanding at the Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo, Japan.  His Excellency Mr Gunther Sleeuwagen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary...
  • Ambassador promotes international education during his visit to IPU New Zealand by Wayne Cooper
    On Wednesday, 1 May 2019, Ambassador Nair of Fiji attended IPU New Zealand’s 2019 Commencement Ceremony as a special guest, owing to his long and distinguished career in international relations and diplomacy. Ambassador Nair has worked for the...
  • A colourful new career for IPU New Zealand graduate, Dr Amita Fotedar by Wayne Cooper
    On 9 February 2019, IPU New Zealand graduate Dr Amita Fotedar had her new business endorsed by Wellington mayor, Honourable Justin Lester and Member of Parliament Paul Eagle at the Holi Wellington Colour Fest 2019. Amita graduated with a Postgraduate...
  • India’s 70th Republic Day Celebration by Wayne Cooper
    High Commission of India cordially invited IPU New Zealand to celebrate India’s 70th Republic Day on 26 January 2019, Saturday 6:30PM – 8:30PM at Bharat Bhavan, 48 Kemp St, Kilbirnie, Wellington. Republic day in India is celebrated every year with...
  • MANATESOL workshop at English Language Partners Taranaki shares professional knowledge by Wayne Cooper
    On Saturday, 24 November 2018, MANATESOL members and local English language teachers enjoyed an afternoon of professional learning at a two-hour workshop hosted by English Language Partners (ELP) Taranaki. Dana Taylor from IPU New Zealand Tertiary...
  • PPI Games at IPU New Zealand attracts tertiary athletes from around New Zealand by Wayne Cooper
    On Friday, 19 October 2018, the first PPI (Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia) Games held its opening celebration event at IPU New Zealand. The PPI Games attracted Indonesian tertiary athletes from around New Zealand, including students from Wellington,...
  • Pizza and Fireworks bring students together by Wayne Cooper
    Over 100 students from IPU New Zealand, Massey, UCOL, Awatapu College, Palmerston North Boys High School, and Freyberg High School attended the Welcoming Communities Student Connect event - 'Pizza & Fireworks' on Monday November 5th.    It was a...
  • Overseas students flock to Manawatū as successful marketing campaign bears fruit by Wayne Cooper
    An overseas student studying in Palmerston North isn't surprised the city's international education sector is booming, given its natural beauty and compact layout. New figures show the sector has added $115 million to the economy in 2017 and with a...
  • IPU New Zealand Toastmasters Club awarded Select Distinguished Club ribbon by Wayne Cooper
    IPU New Zealand Toastmasters Club has recently been named a Select Distinguished Club for the 2017-2018 Toastmasters year. To win a Select Distinguished Club ribbon, IPU New Zealand Toastmasters Club met education, membership, training, and...
  • Red Cross staff ‘first on the scene’ at the IPU New Zealand Spring Festival by Wayne Cooper
    Volunteers of the Palmerston North branch of the New Zealand Red Cross raised funds for the organisation’s humanitarian projects by holding a book stall and a charity shop at this year’s IPU New Zealand Spring Festival. Alan Puttock, Jan Dawes, and...