Updates on Experience & Open Days Cancelled

Featuring Updates from Ara, University of Canterbury, University of Auckland and AUT

As universities and polytechs seek to protect the safety of students and staff as New Zealand remains in Levels 3 and 4, it’s no surprise that many events have been cancelled that would have given many students the opportunity to explore the campuses they hope to call home in the coming years. While large gatherings are no longer an option, in many cases these tertiary education institutions have done a remarkable job of making online opportunities available whenever possible. Below are updates and links to those online opportunities whenever available.

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Ara has made the call to cancel all Experience Day sessions up until 10 September. The remaining September session options can be seen here: https://hail.to/ara/publication/187IVyz/article/48ZQLDe

Ara has also extended the closing dates for applications for a number of programmes, including Performing Arts (NASDA), Midwifery and Medical Imaging programmes, all of which now close 15 September; closing dates for Nursing & Broadcasting are still set for 30 September. You can apply for these programmes and learn more here: https://hail.to/ara/publication/187IVyz/article/VeMZHa0

While I’ve highlighted the items particularly of note to our students, you can see the full Ara newsletter here: https://hail.to/ara/publication/187IVyz

University of Canterbury

As Aotearoa New Zealand remains in Alert Levels 3 or 4, the health and safety of our students, staff and visitors remains our top priority. Under Alert Levels 3 and 2, we are unable to show people around campus as restrictions on gatherings remain in place. We are also unable to run Halls of Residence tours until we are in Alert Level 1.

For these reasons, University of Canterbury’s on-campus Rā Tōmene | Open Day planned for 9 September is unable to take place.

We know students will be keen to continue making important decisions about their future, and we still want to show them what UC has to offer. That’s why we’re holding Mini Online Open Day on Thursday 9 September for all our prospective students, parents, and whānau.

This is a chance to explore UC from the comfort of their home. They will be able to:

• Join course info sessions
• Chat live with UC staff to find out everything they need to know for their first year
• Pop along to the virtual Info Hub to learn more about UC

They can also virtually explore campus and our Halls of Residence on a 360-degree tour at any time.

Students who had registered to attend Rā Tōmene | Open Day will automatically be registered to attend our Mini Online Open Day.

University of Auckland

As Auckland remains in Alert Level 4, the University of Auckland cancelled their in-person open day scheduled for this past weekend, 28 August. There are a large number of webinars available for viewing in UofA’s Open Day Hub, which can be accessed through this link. You can also tailor an online exploration experience for yourself by responding to a handful of questions through this link: https://yourworld.auckland.ac.nz/

AUT

Due to the ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 alert levels and to prioritise everyone's safety, we have made the decision to cancel Home @ AUT LIVE on Friday 24 September.

We understand these are uncertain times and the university prides itself on ensuring you have all the information you need to make an informed decision on your accommodation plans for 2022. Please keep an eye out for further opportunities later in the year.

Next Steps with Scholarships

Though school leaver scholarships have closed, many opportunities for scholarships are still available. 

Over the past month, many of our Year 13 students and I have been very busy working through school leaver scholarship applications at universities across New Zealand. While all school leavers scholarship applications are now closed, there are still a lot of opportunities for students to seek out scholarship opportunities through universities and private funding. The easiest way for students to search for these scholarship opportunities is through each university’s scholarship database, and I’m also very happy to assist any students who are having trouble finding scholarships that they may be eligible for—just send me a message via email (k.schumacher@rangiruru.school.nz) or through Teams and we can set up some time to search together. Links to each scholarship database can be found in the table below:

Crimson Corner!

Upcoming Webinars Offered by Crimson Education

A new feature in the Careers & Pathways Newsletter is our fortnightly Crimson Corner! Each newsletter, I’ll be sharing information about both in-person and online events hosted by Crimson Education. Below you’ll find links to upcoming online events being held over the next two weeks. Feel free to click through to check out what’s going on and if you have any questions, send them my way!

Webinars:

• How To Choose A Great US University For You | Wednesday, 8 September  | bit.ly/3yEo3c9
• What Are Ivy League & Oxbridge Application Readers Thinking? | Saturday, 11 September 2021| bit.ly/38Crmpu
• How to Ace Your NZQA Scholarship Exams | Wednesday, 15 September  | bit.ly/38EbrXL
• From NCEA to Harvard: Kiwi’s Guide to Top US Unis | Thursday, 23 September | bit.ly/2Ykfd6Y

As a bonus, Crimson’s doing a book giveaway! Enter before 13 September to win 4 books here: bit.ly/3mUkMTW

Hands on Experience for Year 10 Māori Students at Ara

Whai Wheako Ki Ara – Thursday, 28 October

Year 10 Māori learners are invited to the Experience Ara event, Whai Wheako Ki Ara at Ara in October.

Whai Wheako Ki Ara is an opportunity for Māori learners to experience “hands-on” activities at Ara, to demystify tertiary level study and to encourage learners to think about future study pathways. The day will begin with a whakatau (formal cultural welcome) and have a wonderful kaupapa Māori element.

Whai Wheako Ki Ara

Date: Thursday 28 October 2021

Arrival time: 8:30am

Departure time: 2:30pm

Venue: Wharenui

Kai (lunch) is provided.

Each student attending needs to be registered. Please register here.

https://hail.to/ara/publication/187IVyz/article/41FYwGE

Online and Rescheduled In-Person Events at Massey University

Learn More about Science Programmes

Ask Me Anything: Veterinary Science – Online Event

Tuesday 7 September 7pm-8:30pm (please note time change; originally advertised as 4:30pm)

Future Vets are invited to bring any questions they have about studying Vet Science at Massey to our Ask Me Anything panel webinar. Some of our current Vet students and graduates will talk about their journey, and share their tips and tricks around what worked and what didn’t for them. Massey Academic staff and advisors will also be available to answer programme and admission queries.

Register here to receive the webinar link.

Day of Science – Auckland Campus (NEW DATE)

Postponed to Saturday 6 November 10am-2pm (Dependent on being at Alert Level 1)

Come to campus for interactive VR experiences, hands on experiments, and problem solving challenges. Expert scientists in everything from micro-organisms to dolphins, molecules to climate change, COVID to statistics will be present on the day to answer questions.

This event was originally scheduled for Saturday 4 September and has been postponed to Saturday 6 November.

Register here and stay updated.

University of Auckland Summer Start Scholarship Applications Now Open

 Applications close 18 October

Applications for the University of Auckland Summer Start Scholarship are now open. This scholarship offers accommodation to students from outside the Auckland area or with significant travel times within the Auckland area, who have left secondary school or kura in the previous two years and who are attending Summer School before starting their degree in Semester One 2022.

Applications will close on 18 October 2021. For further information and to view the regulations for this scholarship please visit University of Auckland Summer Start Scholarship.

GirlBoss Edge: Finance & Technology Applications Now Open

Applications Close 12 September

Apply now for GirlBoss Edge: Finance & Technology

Who: Young women aged 15 - 18 who are passionate about Finance, Technology, Business, Data Analysis, Mathematics, Investment or Innovation.

What: 10 Day GirlBoss Edge Career Accelerator (100% online)

When: 8 - 17 October 2021

This is self-paced in the October School Holidays and the total time commitment is only 1 - 2 hours a day.

Cost: 100% Free, thanks to ANZ

Learn more and apply here: https://www.girlbossedge.com/financetech

Online and In-Person Opportunities from Asia New Zealand Foundation

Leadership Network intake 2021 | applications open 23 August

If you are or know a young leader with an interest in Asia, the Foundation's Leadership Network might be just the ticket. The network provides members with the connections, knowledge and confidence to lead New Zealand’s relationships in Asia.

Asia business internships

Find out about this year's online internships with businesses in Asia and New Zealand organisations working in the region.

ACICIS opportunity for journalists

This online opportunity consists of two weeks’ intensive Indonesian language training and seminars, followed by a four-week supervised industry placement with local or international media or communications organisation operating within Indonesia.

Launch of South Island Asia business links research | South Island locations from 31 August

Join the Foundation for the launch of our new research looking at South Island business links to Asia. Click on the link above to find out about the closest event to you.

Asia Savvy Symposium 2021 | 18 September, Auckland

Tertiary students are invited to apply to attend this year's Asia Savvy symposium. This year the symposium topic is: Strengthening Resilience – How to build resilience by overcoming challenges.

Young Voices on Asia Best Paper Prizes | applications open

New Zealand undergraduate and postgraduate students can be in to win one of five prizes of $1000 by submitting an article that articulates New Zealand's engagement with Asia.

Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream | South Island, last dates

Take a wild ride to paradise with Indian Ink’s powerful new play about impermanence – of life, love…and ice cream!

Flowers and People - Gold | On till 5 September, Upper Hutt

This installation of interactive work comes from Japanese ‘ultra-technologist’ collective teamLab, who combine artists with programmers, engineers, animators, mathematicians and architects to create integrative work with an information age focus.

Asia on Ice (Days of Ice) | 18 October, Christchurch

Join the Foundation for an informative exploration of Asian encounters with Antarctica, with speakers who have visited and worked there in different capacities.

Education resource: Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Teachers, if you haven't done so already, check out our Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games resource, which will provide your students with insights into disability awareness and the Paralympics.

University of Canterbury Law 2021 Essay Competition

Opportunities for Students from Years 9 to 13 – Closes 17 October

Are you passionate about current events here in Aotearoa New Zealand? The UC Law Essay Competition could be just right for you!

The questions are based on topical events in Aotearoa to encourage thinking about current issues. There are two categories (with the questions modified appropriately): Years 9-10 and Years 11-13.

Each category will have three placement prizes.

1st Prize: $200 for you and $100 for your school

2nd Prize: $150 for you and $100 for your school

3rd Prize: $100 for you and $100 for your school

Start watching the news, research your topic and discuss the issues at school. Most importantly, start writing!

For more information and to enter, follow this link: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/law/information-for-high-schools/essay/

EHL Business Case Competition & Supporting Webinars

Registration Open Now

EHL invites student to participate in 2021’s Business Case Competition! This is a virtual competition that provides a platform for students aged 16 – 18 from all over Asia-Pacific to learn about the connection between business, luxury and hospitality. It also aims to broaden their horizons on the different career opportunities they can derive from a hospitality background, as well as to make new friends from different countries.

This year, we are looking for 60 future leaders to “Reimagine a business through the art of hospitality” - To improve a non-hospitality business (Eg. Technology, Banks) by adding a hospitality twist to it!

We have a few topics lined up and have invited industry partners & EHL alumni to speak about these and give them direction to build their ideas on:

Students can learn more about the dates and prizes on the registration site here: https://ehl.agorize.com/en/challenges/ehl-business-case-competition-2021-registration.