Auckland University of Technology Vice-Chancellor Derek McCormack has been appointed for a two-year term as chair of the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee, the body that represents the interests of the country's eight universities.

Commenting on last week's release of the 2025 Taskforce report, the NZVCC said it contained recommendations that could potentially assist universities in maximising their contribution to closing the income gap with Australia, see media release: http://www

He's the first Kennedy to speak publicly in New Zealand and one of the most influential speakers on the environmental circuit.

A publication to mark the 50th anniversary of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) was launched at a recent reception at Parliament Buildings hosted by the Speaker, the Hon Dr Lockwood Smith, in association with the NZVCC.

International developments have once again demonstrated that university education is a critical investment for economies, individuals and societies at large, according to the body which represents the New Zealand university system.

Almost 70 business leaders will be digging out their old school ties to go back to school and shadow a Manukau school principal during a typical school day on Wednesday 26th August 2009.

29 May 2009 - The full implications of the Budget for universities are now becoming apparent and the institutions are deeply concerned about immediate funding cuts and the signals from the Government over a lack of future support for the university system.

The Green Party is pleased the Government will not burden students with more debt by abolishing the cap on student fees.