This paper studies the impact of formal education on entrepreneurship rates. We propose
that different levels of education not only vary between each other in terms of their impact …

Religion is an important aspect in Pacific cultures and may influence how Pasifika students
learn anatomy. Traditional constructs in Pacific cultures, such as tapu (forbidden/taboo) and …

Abstract The Department of Anatomy at the University of Otago offers anatomical sciences
education for various programs, but currently, little information is available on how the …

Tertiary institutions internationally aim to increase student diversity, however are struggling
to achieve equitable academic outcomes for indigenous and ethnic minority students and …

The majority of Pasifika students at the University of Otago come from other parts of New
Zealand and have to adapt to studying and living in an environment that does not have a …

Increasing the numbers of Pacific Island students who graduate from New Zealand
universities is important for the students' futures, their families, communities and society in …

Success in the first year of higher education is important for students' retention beyond their
first year and for completion of their undergraduate degree. Institutions therefore typically …

Background Tertiary institutions are struggling to ensure equitable academic outcomes for
indigenous and ethnic minority students in health professional study. This demonstrates …

The population diversity of New Zealand is due to the unique fusion of indigenous peoples
of Polynesian origin (Māori), western European colonization (Pākehā), and more recent …

Poor academic performance and dropout are major concerns at post-secondary institutions.
Influences include sociodemographic, psychosocial, and academic functioning factors …