Ministry of Education research highlights quality of PTEs
A recently published MoE report on the results of the External Evaluation and Review (EER) process from 2010 to 2022 shows that PTE quality is continually improving across all of the areas measured.
The report analyses category ratings, statements of confidence and Key Evaluation Question (KEQs) ratings and provides some insights into factors that affect quality ratings.
A similar report on the public ITP sector was published in 2023
AI expert and diversity advocate, Dr Mahsa McCauley, to be featured speaker at the 2024 ITENZ Conference
Dr. Mahsa McCauley is a respected Senior Lecturer and the Director of Women in Tech at Auckland University of Technology, School of Computer, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences. With a strong expertise in AI and machine learning, she is widely recognized as a leader in her field.
Mahsa will be a featured speaker at the 2024 ITENZ Conference in Auckland
Passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the technology industry, Mahsa is the founder of She Sharp, a charitable trust dedicated to empowering women in technology through networking and learning opportunities. Through She Sharp, she actively encourages young girls in New Zealand to explore the exciting possibilities of pursuing careers in technology.
Mahsa's efforts to bridge the gender gap in tech have earned her numerous accolades. She was honored as the Emerging Leader category winner in the 2013 Westpac Women of Influence Awards and was a finalist for the prestigious 2018 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. In recognition of her commitment to equal pay, she received the Champion Award at the 2019 YWCA Equal Pay awards. Her outstanding contributions have also been acknowledged with the Massey University Distinguished Alumni Award in 2020.
Additionally, Mahsa's dedication to cybersecurity and her invaluable contributions earned her the Unsung Hero Award at the Women in Cybersecurity awards in 2023. Her multifaceted achievements and tireless efforts to create positive change exemplify her unwavering commitment to championing women in technology and fostering an inclusive industry.