Unitec Symposium Contributions
Recent Submissions
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Values-based education in the Te Pūkenga Conservatory: Successful actor training at Unitec (Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand)
(2022-12-08)‘He toi whakairo, he mana tangata’: ‘Where there is artistic excellence, there is human dignity’. Aotearoa / New Zealand is a small country that creates a disproportionately large amount of creative content and talent ... -
What were the employee experiences during the Covid-19 epidemic in a New Zealand tertiary educational institute?
(2022-12-08)The outbreak of Covid-19 was first reported in New Zealand (NZ) and most other countries during late February 2020. This resulted in immediate action being taken by the NZ Government involving a series of lockdowns and ... -
Validation of the Horse Grimace Scale
(2022-12-09)Recognising signs of pain in animals can help to ensure appropriate and effective treatment. The grimace scale has been developed for a variety of species, including domestic horses (Equus caballus), to showcase the facial ... -
The effectiveness of signage at mitigating visitor-bird interactions at Auckland Zoo
(2022-12-09)Auckland Zoo has had reports of high levels of visitor-bird interactions in three walkthrough aviaries: red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii) (RTBC), kea (Nestor notabilis), and kaka (Nestor meridionalis). ... -
Haʻamo Taha: Tongan Social Workers Network Aotearoa
(2022-12-08)Overview • Puipuituʻa: Why was Haʻamo taha • Kamataʻanga: How did Haʻamo Taha started? • Uhinga: Why the term Haʻamo Taha ? • Tefitoʻi moʻoni: Principles of Haʻamo Taha • Founga: Haʻamo Taha framework • Tefitoʻi ilo: ... -
Digital transformation among SMEs in New Zealand: Challenges and opportunities
(2020-12-07)While a successful digital transformation is much beyond online selling, it includes designing and adopting a suitable business model and implementing it correctly among others (Gupta, 2016). Over 90% of New Zealand ... -
Codesys used for remote learning of programmable logic controller programming
(2021-12)Introduction Laboratory learning Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) 2 Lucas Nuelle laboratory format Home based Codesys laboratory and Bring Your Device Movement Version sensitivity issues Software testing ... -
Revitalisation of carbon fibre from composite waste
(2020-12)• Introduction to carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites and its demand • CFRP waste and maintaining material circula reconomy • Review of CFRP recycling and challenges • Research gap– focus– revitalisation ... -
Inquiring cultural components in early childhood education
(2021-12)Original study - research objectives To know about the cultural components incorporated in an early childhood teacher education classroom; To reflect on how these components impact the learning of students (student-tea ... -
Coping with Covid19 pandemic: Exploring not for profit organisations (NFP) in New Zealand
(2021-12)CONTENT: Background of the research: research aims and its importance: Why NFPs? Covid 19 and it’s impact on NFPs - Challenges - Opportunities Digital transformation Research methods: case ... -
Analysing and forecasting daily water level fluctuations in water supply dams
(2021-12)Dams play a vital role in supplying fresh water to many cities all over the world. With increasing pressure and demand for natural resources, water supply remain a scarce resource worldwide. During times of uncertainty, ... -
Churches in the clouds: Running a Pacific Island church online
(2021-12)When the church started using the website and the zoom platform as their new church in the clouds (fale lotu he ope) the comment was made by the leading minister that this new church in the clouds is symbolic of the reality ... -
Tears, fears, sacrifices, courage & resilience: The COVID-19 stories of female Pacific business students
(2021-12-06)◦ Why this research? ◦ Covid 19 as a disruptor Imagine… ◦ The Research Framework - Fonofale ◦ Pacific research methodology -Talanoa ◦ Data analysis grounded theory approach ◦ The value of this research -
Tau-utu-utu: the development of a LIVING VISION for the Unitec School of Architecture
(2021-12)Ngā Le Vai To uplift academic success for moana students - achieving equitable success for moana students by 2022 To build capability, capacity, and will for School of Architecture staff to teach cultural content To ... -
(Re-)uses of historical knowledge in architectural education: Professional practice and professional business management
(2021-12)Introduction to the Gummer and Ford Project Gummer and Ford was an architectural firm founded in 1923 in Auckland by William Henry Gummer (1884–1966) and Charles Reginald Ford (1880–1972). Many of the leading lights ... -
The rugby ball and me: the whakapapa of female rugby in Aotearoa. An oral history project 2021
(2021-12)Why this project? • Personal connection • Timely reflection for RWC 2022 • Share untold stories/tales of wāhine in sport; in diverse role • Parallel experiences & feeling with all participants • Strong motivator is ... -
Effectiveness of catalytic converters on older cars on New Zealand roads
(2021-12)RESEARCH RATIONALE Road transport is one of the major contributors to the environmental pollution. There are many sources and types of substances emitted by road transport, but for the vehicles with the internal ... -
Tamaki Makaurau ECE Teacher Education Providers Network Partnership in ITE
(2021-12)Committee Members come together from the following tertiary providers The Tamaki Makaurau ECE Teacher Education Providers Network Key aspects of the Associate Teacher Symposium A typical day at the AT Symposium: ... -
Innovation through assessment: Students connecting to the early childhood curriculum Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
(2020-10-09)Arts-based conversation: An enquiry into early childhood visual arts pedagogy (Turton, 2015). Self-efficacy and domain knowledge Teacher education and pedagogical development Responsibilities of kaiako EDUC 6924 ...