Spark prizegiving - who will win over $40,000?
The winner of the 2009 Spark $100k Challenge and the Video Pitch Challenge will be announced at Spark's prizegiving on Thursday 22 October. Find out which ideas will be awarded over $40,000 worth of prizes. 

Mingle and network with challenge entrants, business guests, students and staff over free food and drinks. For full details and to RSVP, see the Spark website. 

International opportunities available

See the latest Pulse of the Planet for more information about the following:

• Postdoctoral fellowships at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Glimpse Correspondents Program: Seeking Student Writers and Photographers

Pulse of the Planet, 29 October 2009 (303KB) 

Terminal Services upgrade

As from August 2009 we have upgraded our Terminal Services, so next time you use the service you'll notice a change in the interface.  Please see our Terminal Services page for full details on how to access this service.

The ICEHOUSE – 2009 FAST Pitch Event Series

The ICEHOUSE 2009 FAST Pitch Event Series is a real life “Dragon’s Den” business pitch competition. The process is focused on honing your sales and presentation skills, while giving you access to ICEHOUSE knowledge, tools and connections.

Entrepreneurs are invited to enter the competition and take advantage of information and coaching. It all happens in Auckland over three weeks in October. Visit the ICEHOUSE website for more information: 

Express machines now available

Students have asked for access to Express pc's so we have converted some pc’s in the Business Student Centre.

The pc's will allow  you to log in for a maximum of 15 minutes. They have all the usual software found on any student computer so are perfect for sending off a quick email or that small amount of editing. There is a student Ricoh printer in the same space so you can conveniently use these machines if all you need to do is print.

Dreamspark now available for University of Auckland students

University of Auckland students from all departments can now access genuine, professional-level Microsoft designer and developer software at no cost at https://www.dreamspark.com

Student Communications using Email Policy

The new Student Communications using Email Policy is being implemented from the beginning of Semester One 2009.  The policy has been developed to facilitate communication between the University and its students. Email is now defined as an official communication channel and one of the primary means of communicating with students. Details of the policy can be found on the website.

BAYERBoost environmental scholarship scheme

Pulse of the Planet - International Opportunities

Find out about opportunities for students in the 14 July "Pulse of the Planet" update.

• NZIIA: The Challenges to Journalism
• NZ-Japan (JSPS) Bilateral Programmes
• Historical Crossroads Conference at Auckland
• U21’s Food Security Workshop
• U21 Graduate Research Conference registration open
• Mexican Government Scholarships for New Zealanders