EIT International

27/05/2026

Younited & EIT Rainbow Diversity
🌈 Rainbow Pride Lunch 🌈
Join us as we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the equal rights of all individuals!

Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026
Venue: EIT Student Amenities Building - K Block
12pm - 1pm
* Sophie - DJ Sneeky
* Kyla - Crafty Khaos Face Painter
* Info Tables and more ...

26/05/2026

We enjoyed an informative and engaging session presented by Master of Nursing Science student, Anne Nacar at Country and Chat (The Philippines) on Wednesday, 13 May. The session started off with students and staff sampling some delicious Filipino treats prepared by Anne, including Pancit Bam-I, Chicken Adobo, Maja Blanca, Fishballs and Turon.

Anne’s presentation introduced her home country, the Philippines and incorporated some “did you know” facts. Anne highlighted the history of the country, the climate and seasons, cultural tapestry, flavors of the islands, natural wonders, festivities, biodiversity, and ecotourism. We also watched some videos about the different types of food and festivals.

This session ended with a trivia game and an interactive Q&A. Thank you to Anne for the delicious treats and interesting presentation and to everyone who attended this event.

25/05/2026

An EIT researcher has contributed to a global study testing the limits of artificial intelligence, with the work published in Nature, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific journals.

Dr Syed Shahid, a Senior Postgraduate Lecturer in Health Science based at EIT’s Auckland campus, is among more than 1000 researchers involved in the international collaboration, which includes contributors from more than 500 universities worldwide.

Congratulations Dr Shahid!

An EIT researcher has contributed to a global study testing the limits of artificial intelligence, with the work published in Nature, one of the world’s most

21/05/2026

A massive congratulations to all our EIT Auckland graduates who graduated on Tuesday, 19 May at the Aotea Centre.

A significant milestone worth celebrating! From inspiring speeches to proud moments on stage, the day was filled with joy, reflection, and excitement. Both ceremonies stood as recognition of the hard work, resilience, and dedication of our graduates. Your journey doesn’t end here - it’s only just beginning, and we wish you every success for the future!

21/05/2026

More than 200 graduates crossed the stage at the Aotea Centre this week as EIT celebrated its latest graduating cohort across two ceremonies.

13/05/2026

This Friday 15 May is Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa, an international day to stand together against bullying, celebrate diversity, and spread kindness. 💗

Win one of two $100 supermarket vouchers by completing the Pink Shirt Day crossword to go in the draw.

Simply:
• Scan your completed crossword to [email protected]
OR
• Drop it into the entry box in the student café area on campus

This giveaway is open to all enrolled EIT students and staff. The winners will be notified week 18 May. Good luck! 🌸

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08/05/2026

Our new postgraduate students enjoyed perfect weather for their day trip around the Bay last Saturday!

With warm sunshine and blue skies, the group visited various Napier attractions including the Tom Parker Fountain, National Aquarium of NZ, Faraday Centre and Perfume Point. The day continued with lunch at West Quay before heading to Waiaroha - Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre in Hastings followed by Te Mata Peak, where they enjoyed the beautiful views. The day ended with ice-cream at Rush Munro’s.

We hope everyone enjoyed their trip around the Bay.

06/05/2026

A New Zealand-born neuroscientist who spent a decade leading research in the United Kingdom has returned home to join EIT.

Dr Shelley Duncan has been appointed Head of School for Health and Sport Science.

A New Zealand-born neuroscientist who spent a decade leading research in the United Kingdom has returned home to take up a new role as EIT’s Head of School

06/05/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of hearing from guest speaker, Peter Gray during our first Lunch and Chat for Term 2. Peter is Branch Manager at ANZ Bank, Hastings and visited us to talk about Scams and Frauds in New Zealand.

This session highlighted the common frauds and scams, how to protect yourself and where to go for help. Peter discussed the various types of scams including cold calls, phishing texts, remote access scams, investment scams and those using AI tools.

He stressed that “if it doesn’t feel right, generally it’s not”. He also spoke on how to spot red flags indicating a scam and what you should do when you notice something is not right. If you feel that you have been scammed, he advised that you contact the bank to let them know as soon as possible.

Towards the end of the session, Peter spoke about how to protect yourself by never sharing your passwords, PINs, credit card information, login details or any other codes. Be wary of unexpected phone calls and do not give remote access to anyone. It is also important to have layers of authentication to protect yourself.

Many thanks to Peter for an insightful and interactive session and we thank everyone who attended.

30/04/2026

As a new term starts, we would like to warmly welcome all our postgraduate students joining us at our EIT Hawke’s Bay campus. We are excited to have you study with us!

Last week, we held our orientation programme to introduce our new students to key staff and mentors as well as to help them feel at home at EIT and in Hawke’s Bay. It was great to see students from different countries and backgrounds enjoying their time connecting with other staff, mentors and with each other.

Orientation plays an important role in ensuring that students are settling into a new environment and community. It provides essential information about available support services, the academic environment and other resources.

We hope your study journey is filled with building connections, friendships, exploration, and experiences.