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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2mins
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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2mins
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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3mins
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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2mins
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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5mins
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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2mins
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
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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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2mins
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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