NEWS
- IPU Sakura Day 2024 by Mr Wayne Cooper
It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces at SAKURA DAY enjoying the beautiful weather, the cherry blossoms and festivities on our campus! With spring in full bloom plus the many sights and sounds to behold, we also had the privilege of having... - Spending New Year in Japan
Some of our students were lucky enough to spend the New Year’s celebrations in Japan as part of their five-month Japan Immersion Programme. Two of them, Eva Malone and Kayla Marshall, are seen here with a group of friends visiting the Wake Shrine, in... - A Slideshow of Memories (IPU New Zealand Graduation 2023)
For this year’s Graduation Ceremony, we produced a slideshow of memories, and as we’ve had numerous request to put it online for everyone to enjoy, here it is. - IPU New Zealand Graduation 2023
For our students, once their IPU New Zealand academic study has been successfully completed, their next journey begins, but before that step can be taken, they have their Graduation Ceremony to look forwards to. So it came to be that the Class of 2023... - IPU New Zealand Tree Planting Ceremony - December 2023 by Ralph Sheppard
One of the traditions of an IPU New Zealand Graduation day is our Tree Planting Ceremony, where a Sakura (Cherry Blossom) tree is dedicated to the graduates. This year, the honour fell to Chouly Thy, who spoke of her time at IPU New Zealand, before... - IPU New Zealand Academic Returns to Campus After Presenting to Two European Conferences by Ralph Sheppard
Whilst IPU New Zealand strives to encourage our students to broaden their horizons by building connections with the Manawatū business community, we also do this for our academic staff, but on a wider scale, so it was nice to welcome Dr Nathan Ehambara... - Graduate Plus Programme Awards by Ralph Sheppard
We recently held an event on campus to recognise our students who had taken part in the Graduate Plus Programme, where they contributed to the local community by volunteering with local organisations. Those students who received awards were (some of... - Charting Global Horizons: IPU New Zealand Community Meets NZIIA Event on Campus by Ralph Sheppard
We recently hosted an event on campus, Charting Global Horizons: IPU New Zealand Community Meets NZIIA, where the opportunity was taken to introduce our students to the benefits of being involved with the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs,... - Omatsuri Festival Returns to IPU New Zealand by Ralph Sheppard
It’s been a few years since we last held an Omatsuri Festival at IPU New Zealand, so when a group of our students came up with the idea to organise one for this year, we provided them with all the support we could. Last week saw a host of staff,... - Student-Organised Hall Challenge a Great Success by Ralph Sheppard
Our students recently organised a Hall Challenge here on campus when they pitted their strengths and wits against each other in a day of fun-filled activities. Two teams competed in a range of events, including games, physical activities and a quiz.... - Hosting MYPN - Manawatu Young Professionals Network on Campus by Ralph Sheppard
We recently hosted a meeting of the MYPN - Manawatu Young Professionals Network on campus, where attendees were provided with advice on how to prepare for job interviews with New Zealand companies. One of our alumni, Hương Trần, who is also the... - Annual Japanese Language Poster Competition by Ralph Sheppard
Earlier this week, a group of our Japanese Language students held their annual Poster Presentation competition. The contest is based on the critical analysis of published research on a chosen topic, with the students' presentations in Japanese... - Students Helping Students: Recognising Our Student Hall Leaders by Ralph Sheppard
Some of the unsung heroes here at IPU New Zealand are the student Hall Leaders who assist our Student Support staff with the day-to-day operation of our Halls of Residence. So when they attended one of the regular meetings with staff, we took the... - Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā Koutou Katoa to Our New Students for Semester Two by Ralph Sheppard
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. As Semester Two starts later this month, last week we held Orientation for our new students, some of which are shown here after their mihi whakatau on campus. Nau mai, haere mai. - Students From Tawa College Visit Campus for a Japanese Immersion Day by Ralph Sheppard
Our Japanese Studies Department recently hosted a very enthusiastic group of 16 students and three teachers from Tawa College for a Japanese Immersion Day on campus. The visit provided a perfect opportunity to learn about Japanese culture, including... - Playing our Part: Green Corridors Palmerston North by Ralph Sheppard
A group of IPU New Zealand staff and students recently helped Green Corridors Palmerston North to plant some native trees near our campus, and this short video shows how much they enjoyed themselves. - Philippines Independence Day – Araw ng Kalayaan on Campus by Ralph Sheppard
Kamusta and kia ora. Our Filipino students recently marked Philippines Independence Day – Araw ng Kalayaan on campus, and staff, students and whānau took the chance to have a group photo taken to mark the occasion. The event was organised by IPU New... - Busy Week for the Business Innovation Club by Ralph Sheppard
Last week was a busy one for the IPU New Zealand student-organised Business Innovation Club. On Monday, they hosted Lainey Te Whatu from Rocket Fuel Design to speak on "Brand Identity on Social Media". Our students were joined by Nelson Harper,... - This Year’s Japanese Studies Department’s Annual Speech Contest Winners Announced by Ralph Sheppard
Our Japanese Studies Department recently held their students’ Annual Speech Contest on campus, and as always, the standard was very impressive. Congratulations to everyone who took part. This year’s winner was Mikolai Zlotkowski, who will represent... - Japanese Trivia Night on Campus by Ralph Sheppard
We recently held a Japanese Trivia Night on campus, with over 50 students attending the event. Thanks are due to everyone involved, especially the staff and students who came along from Awatapu College, Feilding High School, Freyberg High School,... - Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week Afternoon Tea on Campus by Ralph Sheppard
To mark Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week, we held an afternoon tea on campus where a number of our student volunteers had the chance to reflect on the good work they have carried out over the last year. The guests of honour were Palmy... - Mappi Regional Government Scholarship Students Coming to IPU New Zealand by Ralph Sheppard
On behalf of IPU New Zealand, Director of Business Development, Hiroyasu Tsumakura looks forward to the arrival of the Mappi Regional Government scholarship students from the Indonesian province of South Papua, who are due to join us later in the year. - Riau Province Delegates Visit to IPU New Zealand by Ralph Sheppard
IPU New Zealand were honoured to host a high-powered group of delegates from Riau Province of Indonesia and officials from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia recently, where we had the opportunity to discuss a range of projects, including a... - Attracting the Crowds at The Careers Expo in Palmerston North by Ralph Sheppard
One of the highlights of IPU New Zealand’s student recruitment calendar is the annual The Careers Expo at the Central Energy Trust Arena here in Palmerston North, and this year was no different as our stand played host to a regular stream of visitors... - A Cultural Exchange: The Day Some of Our English Language Students Visited Turitea School by Ralph Sheppard
A group of our English Language students recently visited Turitea School to share their Japanese culture with the tamariki, and, more importantly, to learn about Kiwi culture in return. Lots of fun activities and games ensued, including making (and...
