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- Another Successful Event On Campus - the New Zealand Schools Japanese Language Trivia Championships by Ralph Sheppard
IPU New Zealand played host to the regional competition of the New Zealand Schools Japanese Language Trivia Championships on Friday night. Taking part were teams from five schools (Awatapu College, Feilding High School, Palmerston North Boys’ High... - Culinary Delights from the Intercultural Experience Club by Ralph Sheppard
Culinary Delights from the Intercultural Experience Club IPU Japan (International Pacific University in Okayama, Japan) is the sister institution of IPU New Zealand, and the two organisations collaborate in many areas, with staff and students... - Manawatū Young Chamber - Power of LinkedIn by Wayne Cooper
Following on from the successful launch earlier this month, the Manawatū Young Chamber recently held an event titled “Power of LinkedIn” at UCOL, here in Palmerston North, and as before, IPU New Zealand was well represented by a number of our students... - Manawatū Young Chamber Launch by Wayne Cooper
Last night saw the successful launch of the Manawatū Young Chamber, and IPU New Zealand were delighted that a number of our students attended the event and played their part in helping make the evening a resounding success. IPU New Zealand are very... - IPU New Zealand student receives Dean's Prize in Japanese Speech Competition by Wayne Cooper
Each year, IPU Japan holds the IPU Japanese Speech Competition. Open to students from all the IPU campuses, the competition promotes public speaking and gifted oration skills. In order to decide the candidates from IPU New Zealand for this prestigious... - A First Step Along the Corridors of Power for an IPU New Zealand Graduate by Wayne Cooper
The, now, late John Lennon popularised the phrase “Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans”, and perhaps we can all identify times in our lives when this became relevant for us, but for former IPU New Zealand student, Tasha Picking,... - From Palmy to Japan, via IPU New Zealand by Wayne Cooper
Since Matt Flanagan graduated from IPU New Zealand with his Bachelor of Contemporary International Studies, majoring in Japanese Studies, back in December 2017, he has certainly been busy, and, more importantly, has been able to put the skills he... - IPU building close links with the Manawatū Young Chamber of Commerce by Wayne Cooper
IPU New Zealand are pleased to note one of our former students, Sarah Ma, has been appointed as Vice-Chair of the Young Chamber, and through her assistance, and that of the rest of the board, we can be sure our students will be not only be able to play... - IPC Alumni in International Relations at PNCC by Wayne Cooper
On Tuesday, IPU New Zealand had the pleasure of hosting two of Palmerston North City Council's newest staff members around our campus. Over the last 30 years, we have enjoyed an excellent relationship with the City Council, and we look forwards to... - Virtual immigration workshop expands student horizons by Wayne Cooper
As we prepare for the New Zealand borders opening, here at IPU New Zealand we have been planning for when we can again welcome international students to our beautiful campus here in Palmerston North. Last week saw us hold a Virtual Immigration... - IPU student wins second place in JSANZ Japanese speech contest by Wayne Cooper
Each year since its formation in 2013, JSANZ (Japanese Studies Aotearoa New Zealand) have operated their JSANZ Tertiary Japanese Language Speech Competition, and this year, IPU New Zealand are delighted to announce that Andrea Sevilla, a final year... - A chance at Heaven for students by Wayne Cooper
Introducing the joys of reading to young people is one life’s pleasures, and through his role as a lecturer at IPU New Zealand, Mr Stephen O’Connor, has managed to combine two of his passions, education and literature, into his paper, 20.711 Social... - Wayne Edwards Awarded Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendation by Wayne Cooper
At a special ceremony held at Swan House on Monday 27th September 2021, attended by The Mayor of Palmerston North, IPU Senior Staff, as well as Professor Edwards’ family and close friends. The Japanese Ambassador to New Zealand, His Excellency Mr.... - Courtside Together: Manawatū Jets and IPU New Zealand by Wayne Cooper
Here at IPU New Zealand, not only do we pride ourselves on the academic standards we set for our staff and students, we also encourage our students to play their part in the wider Manawatū community, and experience what the region has to offer.... - High school students relish a taste of Japan at IPU by Wayne Cooper
Whilst IPU New Zealand are used to showcasing our wonderful campus to visiting groups, the weekend of 2-4 July 2021 saw two events, our Omatsuri Festival, and the Taster Weekend combining into a busy and very enjoyable few days for all involved. The... - IPU New Zealand faculty chapbook unites people with shared experiences by Wayne Cooper
Offshore is a recently-published collection of short stories, artworks and poems from almost a dozen IPU New Zealand academic staff, the inspiration for which came about during last year’s COVID lock-down, when international travel was first halted,... - Dr. Farzana Gounder receives award for her contribution to indentured labour literature by Wayne Cooper
IPU New Zealand staff member, Dr Farzana Gounder has recently been awarded the prestigious Indian Indenture Legacy Award: Contribution to Indentured Labour Literature by the Fiji Girmit Foundation of New Zealand as recognition of her research into the... - Dr. Farzana Gounder to convene an international conference on labour practices and human rights by Wayne Cooper
Dr Farzana Gounder is a linguist and Deputy Head of School (Research) at IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute. Dr Gounder’s overarching research analyses the intersections of discourse, health, human security and migration. Her research has expanded... - International education an important element in Palmerston North by Wayne Cooper
IPU New Zealand recently hosted a group of eight visiting New Zealand-based international education agents and took the opportunity to give them a guided tour of the campus and introduce them to number of staff and students. The group were visiting... - IPU New Zealand gives students an authentic experience at Festival of Cultures by Wayne Cooper
The annual Palmerston North Festival of Cultures is an important date on the City’s event calendar, therefore, IPU New Zealand saw the Palmerston North City Council’s 2021 Festival of Cultures as a perfect opportunity to build on the links we have... - Sakura Celebration a casualty of Level 2 by Wayne Cooper
IPU New Zealand is celebrating our 30th Anniversary this year and we were looking forward to sharing that with the Palmerston North communnity. The famous IPU New Zealand International Sakura festival, one of the yearly highlights of the Palmerston... - IPU Student plays through lockdown by Wayne Cooper
For many, the lockdown was a time when hobbies and special interests were more important than ever. Despite IPU New Zealand carrying an online approach to learning throughout lockdown, there was still a lot of free time that students had during the... - 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...
