Chris Whelan

17 Podcast Episodes

Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand Chief Executive blames Covid-19 disruptions for falling university completion rates

Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand Chief Executive blames Covid-19 disruptions for falling university completion rates

University course completion rates are at their lowest since 2014. Ministry of Education figures show completion rates d... Read more

26 Jul 2023

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Chris Whelan: Universities NZ Director on the cost of NZ universities for international students

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ Director on the cost of NZ universities for international students

Universities say people care more about value than price in the wake of data showing New Zealand's among the most expens... Read more

16 Jul 2023

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Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO says $28 million university support package won't completely stop job cuts

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO says $28 million university support package won't completely stop job cuts

The Government's cash injection to tertiary providers isn't a get-out-of jail-free card for struggling universities - bu... Read more

27 Jun 2023

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Chris Whelan Universities NZ executive director on NZ ranking bottom three for diversity of our foreign student population

Chris Whelan Universities NZ executive director on NZ ranking bottom three for diversity of our foreign student population

International students are returning to New Zealand at a faster rate than pre-pandemic, but polytechs and schools are st... Read more

15 May 2023

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Chris Whelan: Universities NZ Director says Otago isn't alone in cost cutting measures, is happening across the country

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ Director says Otago isn't alone in cost cutting measures, is happening across the country

Otago University isn't alone in its mass redundancies. The university is looking at cutting hundreds of jobs to help red... Read more

20 Apr 2023

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Chris Whelan: University NZ CEO on the declining enrolments in North Island universities

Chris Whelan: University NZ CEO on the declining enrolments in North Island universities

Enrolments are well down in all the North Island's five universities. They say it's about the tight job market and fewer... Read more

28 Mar 2023

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Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand ED says they've booked 400 seats on Air NZ flights from China

Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand ED says they've booked 400 seats on Air NZ flights from China

Universities are having to book out plane seats to ensure international students can get here before the start of the ac... Read more

24 Jan 2023

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How to develop the framework to create a successful business with the end in mind - Guest Chris Whelan Founder Centre of Business Excellence

How to develop the framework to create a successful business with the end in mind - Guest Chris Whelan Founder Centre of Business Excellence

If you have a business idea but no idea how to start, this episode will help develop the framework needed. If you have a... Read more

7 Apr 2022

42mins

Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand chief says all universities are grappling with vaccine mandates

Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand chief says all universities are grappling with vaccine mandates

Could all universities introduce compulsory vaccines? Auckland University has announced all students, staff and visitors... Read more

2 Nov 2021

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Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand chief says all universities are grappling with vaccine mandates

Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand chief says all universities are grappling with vaccine mandates

Could all universities introduce compulsory vaccines? Auckland University has announced all students, staff and visitors... Read more

2 Nov 2021

2mins

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