Articles tagged with Auckland University Of Technology

NZ and Estonia Strengthen Education Ties to Boost Student Success and AI Learning

1 month ago | 131 views

Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomed Estonian Education Minister Dr. Kristina Kallas to New Zealand to exchange insights on their high-performing education systems and reforms. They discussed Estonia’s success in achieving strong academic results with equity, particularly in reading, math, and science, and explored Estonia’s AI-Leap programme integrating AI literacy into education. The visit also included meetings with New Zealand education officials and emphasized ongoing collaboration in science, research, and education innovation between the two countries.

Tags: Erica Stanford Kristina Kallas Education Minister Estonia New Zealand OECD PISA Auckland University of Technology Ministry of Education

New Investment Boosts Physiotherapy Workforce for Faster Orthopaedic Care Access

3 months ago | 293 views

Health Minister Simeon Brown announces new investment in physiotherapy workforce to improve access and reduce wait times for orthopaedic care. The Musculoskeletal (MSK) orthopaedic pathway, launched in August 2024, has already completed over 7200 first specialist assessments and 9500 follow-up appointments. By expanding the Advanced Clinical Practice Physiotherapist workforce and supporting postgraduate training, the initiative aims to increase assessment capacity, reduce unnecessary surgeries, and ensure 95% of patients receive timely care within four months.

Tags: Simeon Brown Health Minister physiotherapy orthopaedic care New Zealanders Musculoskeletal (MSK) pathway Advanced Clinical Practice Physiotherapist Health New Zealand Auckland University of Technology University of Otago