September 23 2011
NMIT Opens Up for New Style Open Day
Potential students are being exposed to more of Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology than ever before at a new
format Open Day at the Nelson Campus this Thursday between 10am and 1pm.
It’s the first time the new concept Open Day has been held and as well as a chance for the community to look around the
campus and find out about programmes, there will also be a series of ‘have a go’ workshops running where tutors from
different areas will give a mini-workshop on a specific topic.
NMIT Chief Executive Tony Gray says the new style of open day is designed to give those considering tertiary education
more of a real feel for what NMIT can offer.
“We are making these days a more real experience by literally opening the classroom doors and providing access to tutors
and giving a genuine flavor of study and campus life. The experience is designed to be fun as well as informative. We’ve
come a long way in terms how we make our Open Days more interactive and we’re confident that there will be a positive
response to this new innovation.”
The programme of activities includes the chance to experience NMIT’s Diploma of Aquaculture wet lab facility, work
alongside a cookery student prepping for a restaurant evening, and a ‘Yes, Business Lectures can be fun’ session with
one of the NMIT tutors.
Most Learning spaces will be able to be accessed including opportunities to experience NMIT’s award-winning creative
industries building, the renowned training restaurant – the Rata Room, as well as the beauty and hair salons where
students who have recently returned from working at WoW have learned their skills. And not forgetting the intricacies of
information technology activity and the preparation of network cables with IT tutors and students.
“We have an interesting, informative and fun day in store for anybody wanting to think ahead to the possibilities of
what they may want to do next year or in the near future, where so many of the possibilities for exciting career
training are laid out.
It’s a non-threatening way to explore ideas for the future find out about which opportunities may be right for people;
we are really looking forward to welcoming anybody who wants to consider in any way tertiary study –we want people to
just come along and have the chance to ‘dip their toe in the water’!,” says Tony Gray.
The Open Day still retains favourites like the BBQ, entertainment and the sought after ‘The Edge’ $2500 Study
Scholarship for 2012, which will be drawn on the student centre lawn at 12.45pm. Applications can be made on the day,
but applicants must be there to claim the prize.
ENDS