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- IPU New Zealand Kodama Drum Team entertains at The World on Stage by Dana Taylor
On Saturday, 30 June 2018, cultural groups from around the Manawatu entertained the Palmerston North community with an evening of multicultural dancing, costumes, singing, and music at the Regent on Broadway. Organised by the Manawatu Multicultural... - Captivating speeches from international students at IPU New Zealand’s 2018 Speech Contest by Wayne Cooper
On Wednesday, 20 June 2018, fourteen speakers from Uzbekistan, Japan, Nepal, New Zealand and Taiwan competed for the top prize in the annual IPU New Zealand speech contest. This year’s speech topic was After I finish at IPU New Zealand, what is my... - Dr Tadashi Iwami Presentation in Tokyo by Wayne Cooper
Dr Tadashi Iwami, Lecturer in International Relations at IPU New Zealand, gave a presentation entitled “New Zealand under Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern” at an international conference between 1 and 3 June 2018. The conference took place at Faculty of... - A fun night for High School students at the IPU New Zealand Omatsuri by Wayne Cooper
On Friday evening, 25 May 2018, secondary school students from around the Manawatu and beyond enjoyed experiencing Japanese culture and food at the IPU New Zealand annual Omatsuri Festival held in the Recreation Centre. Over 300 students and their... - IPU lecturer speaks to Massey University students about strategy in the hospitality industry by Wayne Cooper
On Thursday, 24 May 2018, Glen Hepburn gave a guest lecture to postgraduate students at Massey University’s Business School in Palmerston North. Glen was invited by Professor Christian Felzensztein to speak to students in his Advanced Strategic... - IPU New Zealand sorts career and learning pathways at the Sort-it Careers Expo by Wayne Cooper
On Thursday, 17 May, the Manawatu Sort It Careers Expo at the Fly Palmy Arena attracted secondary school groups from around the Manawatu region and beyond. The expo showcased the career training and employment prospects offered by seventy providers to... - Emeritus Professor of Ochanomizu University inspires IPU New Zealand students and staff by Dana Taylor
On Thursday, 3 May 2018, Emeritus Professor Nobuko Uchida of Ochanomizu University gave a motivating lecture to IPU New Zealand students and lecturers about communication skills for the age of globalisation. Professor Uchida’s two main teaching... - An English language teaching qualification that opens doors around the world by Wayne Cooper
With two billion people expected to be using or learning English by 2020, the need for teachers with high quality, internationally accepted English language teaching qualifications has never been greater. IPU New Zealand offers one of the world’s most... - Reopening of IPU’s T Block classrooms by Wayne Cooper
Friday the 6th of April 2018 saw the grand reopening of T-Block at IPU New Zealand. After many months of refurbishment and upgrading, the modern classrooms can now be used for our new students, giving them the best environment for their education. The... - IPU Japan Immersion Programme: Kiwi students discovering Japanese culture by Wayne Cooper
The New Zealand actor, Martin Henderson, said, “I love new places, new people, new ideas. I love cultural differences…” He’s not alone—in March, 19 IPU New Zealand first-year students travelled from Palmerston North to International Pacific University... - IPU NZ Relay for life by Aaron Mai
On the weekend of 10 and 11 March 2018, IPU New Zealand students will participate in Relay For Life, acommunity cancer-awareness event that puts the fun into fundraising. Along with cancer survivors andtheir carers, IPU students will join the local... - In Memory of Robert Khan JP, QSM by Wayne Cooper
Robert Khan, JP, QSMPassed away on 8th March, 2018 in Auckland. Dr. Khan taught in the Postgraduate programme from 2013-2016. He was lecturer for International Human Resource Management, Leadership, Communication and Change, and Postgraduate Research... - From IPU Japan to IPU New Zealand: Embracing the kiwi way of life by Dana Taylor
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said that ‘the science of human relationships’—the cornerstone of peace—is essential for humanity’s survival. Now living over nine thousand kilometres from his hometown of Koshigaya, in the prefecture of Saitama, Japan, Yuto... - Google just made the case for more foreign language education by Wayne Cooper
Science, technology, engineering, and math are not the only (or even the most) valuable 21st century skills. Even Google says so. Thanks to Transparent Language for the article. Read the original article here In the last decade, American education... - Multicultural Quilt comes to stay at IPU by Wayne Cooper
The Multicultural quilt showcases the different ethnic groups represented in the Manawatu Multicultural Council and Palmerston North City. The quilt serves as a banner for the Manawatu Multicultural council and signifies a sense of belongingness and... - IPU New Zealand students ride the Palmerston North bus for free by Wayne Cooper
IPU New Zealand students are now able to ride the Palmerston North urban bus service for free. The Board of IPU New Zealand has contributed to Palmerston North for 27 years and is delighted that students will now have greater access to the city.... - 11th Manawatu Chinese Speech Competition by Aaron Mai
On 15 October 2017, four IPU NZ students participated in the 11th Manawatu Chinese Speech Competition held at the Globe Theatre in Palmerston North and came away with first prize. This competition is a big Chinese language and cultural event... - IPU International Spring Festival by Aaron Mai
The IPU New Zealand annual International Spring Festival went off with a bang last weekend. Culture, cherry blossoms, and community mixed for the day at IPU New Zealand’s campus. While the recreation centre buzzed to vibrant cultural dance, and... - Seminar Report of Professor Rouben Azizian and Carl Bradley, Massey University by Wayne Cooper
On 3 rd February 2017, Professor Rouben Azizian and Carl Bradley from Massey University cameto IPU for the seminar organised by Dr Tadashi Iwami, International Relations Lecturer at IPUand Co-Chair of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs... - IPU graduates achieving as Accounting Technicians by Wayne Cooper
Become an Accounting Technician (AT) and gain a formal qualification that covers accounting and wider business management by enroling in our Bachelor of Contemporary International Studies (BCIS) degree. Chartered Accountants ANZ will accept graduate... - Crescendo project visits IPU NZ by Aaron Mai
Buddy, Nozomi, and Jenni are alumni from a performing arts oriented teaching and performing company called The Young Americans. Currently at both IPU New Zealand and Japan, they are doing human empowerment through expression education programmes; using... - Asia New Zealand Foundation exchange by Wayne Cooper
2016 recipients of the Asia New Zealand Foundation scholarship headed over to IPU Okayama for a real-life induction to Japanese living. The six month study abroad programme was courtesy of the Asia New Zealand Foundation and Nakashimato Co Ltd, which... - IPU NZ English Speech Contest by Aaron Mai
Fifteen speakers from six countries came together with three judges and, 86 students and staff for this year’s IPU New Zealand English speaking contest. This year’s topic was, “I Have a Dream”. First to take to the stage was the Level 1 and 2 English... - Immigration Advisers Authority by Wayne Cooper
International students studying in New Zealand might be considering ‘what next’ and looking at what visa options they or their families have in New Zealand. Please read this article to be aware of what you need to do to make sure your immigration... - QTI defends high quality international education against political attacks by Wayne Cooper
QTI defends high quality international education against political attacks Quality Tertiary Institutions (Nga Wananga Kounga), a key private tertiary education sector peak body, is going into bat for high quality international education in the face of...
