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Kiwi Stories

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

Govt's new online tool to help Kiwi girls & women into STEM careers

The Ministry of Women launches STEM Directory, an online tool to boost female engagement in science, technology, engineering, and maths careers in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016

Gaming

Careers with Code launched in New Zealand

NZ launches Careers with Code mag to inspire diverse futures in tech, smashing 'nerdy' clichés, backed by Google.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016

Health Technologies

New Zealand Innovation Awards celebrates most successful homegrown trailblazers

The NZ Awards attracted more than 700 entrepreneurs, innovators, businesspeople and investors at the Sky City Convention Centre last night.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016

3D Printing

OMGTech & the Ministry of Education partner to bring the best of STEM to Kiwi kids

OMGTech partners with Ministry of Education to pilot initiative bringing STEM education and tech to Kiwi kids.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016

Recruitment

Kiwi graduates 'unemployable', expert says

Kiwi graduates lacking skills for job market, says Hays. Many may have to take non-graduate roles due to skillset gaps. #graduateemployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016

EduTech

Caltex 'Fuel Your School' to raise $100,000 for STEM projects

The Caltex 'Fuel Your School' initiative is back for 2016, giving NZ schools the chance to secure their share in $100,000 funding for STEM projects.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

EduTech

'Day in the life of' tech event hopes to draw females into tech careers

Several high profile firms are taking part in Shadow Tech Day, an annual event designed to inspire female students to look at a future career in IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

EduTech

CodeCamp teaching Kiwi kids coding and tech literacy

CodeCamp has been thrilling Kiwi children during the school holidays this year, teaching them the basics about coding and digital literacy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016

Gaming

Gamefroot: Teach kids anything through game design

Gamefroot is revolutionizing game design and education with its easy-to-use platform for creating HTML5 games.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016

Global Stories

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

Health Technologies

What the U.S election means for the tech sector

As the U.S. election looms, the tech sector braces for the impact of policies by future POTUS on innovation and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016

CompTIA

CompTIA channel community celebrates growth across Australia and New Zealand

CompTIA celebrates growth in Australia and NZ, with 410 premier members and over 1400 registered users in just over a year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016

Microsoft

Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016: Breaking the rules with Dona Sarkar

Dona Sarkar, head of Windows Insiders Program, founder of Fibonacci Sequins, and fashion line Prima Dona Style, speaks at Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

Microsoft

It's never too late to hack the classroom

Attendees were inspired by world-renowned education thought leaders like John Kao, founder and CEO of EdgeMakers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016

Microsoft

STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning

STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016

Microsoft

Inspiring students through a passion-based curriculum

The Microsoft in Education team will continue to seek out new ways for technology to connect students with their passions.

By Education Team • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016

EduTech

Palmerston North City Council launches Tech Challenge

Palmerston North City Council has launched a new programme to encourage young people to become excited about science, technology, engineering & maths.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016