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You're invited: Free webinar PD on robots coding and more

Educators invited to free webinar on using edtech in the classroom, featuring 3D printing, coding and robotics. Don't miss out! #edtech.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

Ulearn

The call goes out to educators ready to inspire at uLearn

Take the chance to inspire others this year. What have you had success with? What hasn't worked? What are you keen to explore and discuss with others?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Professional Development (PD) stories

Agricultural Technology

New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified

Water shortages, climate pressure and rapid urban growth are forcing planners to rethink housing, infrastructure and environmental protection across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018

Education, Learning & Training

On-site crane training programmes launched

Technicians across Asia-Pacific will gain hands-on safety and maintenance skills, as older cranes are checked for faults and standards gaps.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017

CompTIA

CompTIA launches local mentoring initiative

CompTIA ANZ has launched a mentoring pilot for the Australian channel aimed at developing new talent and addressing skills gaps.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017

Education, Learning & Training

Your chance to celebrate site safety

Construction firms and safety professionals will gather in Auckland on 8 November as Site Safe honours award winners and new graduates.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017

Risk & Compliance

Big winners at risk management awards

National organisations were praised for embedding risk into strategy as NZ Police and NZ Cricket took top honours at RiskNZ’s awards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

eLearning

Literacy help for company drivers

Audio training has been added to help company drivers understand road rules, after OECD data showed many New Zealand adults struggle with literacy.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

Physical Security

Industry-leading corrosion training courses available

Corrosion is estimated to cost New Zealand more than GBP £10 billion a year, prompting the ACA to run specialist courses in Auckland and New Plymouth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

Robotics

Showcasing the future of smart spaces

Industry professionals will hear how AI, robotics and the Internet of Things could reshape buildings, facilities and urban spaces at an Auckland expo.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017

Education, Learning & Training

Rural alliance fronting suicide prevention training

Rural communities are set to get free suicide prevention training as officials move to equip health workers before crises deepen.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

Construction

'And the civil construction Oscar goes to……'

Dozens of projects from Whangarei to Southland are vying for national recognition at Civil Contractors New Zealand’s awards in Dunedin next week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017

Human Capital Management

Safer cycling the focus of guidance report

Employers are being urged to tighten cycle safety after a new Brake guide warns of risks to staff and fleets.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 23rd Jul 2017

Risk & Compliance

Free health and safety training to build on-site leaders

The scheme is helping site workers gain confidence to challenge safety risks, with applications now open for this year’s scholarships.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Jul 2017

Robotics

You're invited: Enabling e-Learning free PD webinars

There's a back catalog of e-Learning webinars sitting there for onto it educators to view on demand. Take advantage of free PD to bring tech to class.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017