Unitec Institute of Technology

About

Unitec Institute of Technology is the largest institute of technology in Auckland, New Zealand. 16,844 students study programmes from certificate to postgraduate degree level (levels 1 to 9) across a range of subjects. It offers leading employment-focused education at its two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Waitakere.

From cutting-edge research to industry-recognized study programmes, the university is committed to excellence in learning and teaching. Staffs come from many different backgrounds and have a wide range of experience, knowledge and research interests.

Sustainability at Unitec

To join the community of organizations that are creating an environmentally sustainable future, through teaching, research, advocacy and campus operations Unitec lead and contribute to this community. By changing the environment Unitec will become a model for other organizations to follow.

Objectives

• Teaching:  Unitec graduates have the tools and strategies to apply sustainability in the real world
• Research: Unitec produces innovative solutions for a sustainable society and green economy
• Advocacy: Unitec demonstrates sustainability leadership in our community
• Campus: Unitec has green smart campus environments.

Activities

• integrating sustainability content into all programs
• fostering sustainability-focused research groups
• engaging students, staff and our community in creating sustainable solutions
• implementing green campus sustainability plans for development, energy, water, waste, carbon, paper and transport

More Information

UNITEC Sustainability