The Social Report 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 The Social Report uses a set of statistical indicators to monitor trends across 10 "domains”, or areas of people’s lives. Together these domains provide a picture…
Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 This is the second Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand report which we have produced. Government policy, as well as individuals, families,…
Comparing the academic impact of research by New Zealand and Australian universities 1981-2005 Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 This report compares the academic impact of the research by New Zealand and Australian universities, as measured by citations per publication, between 1981 and 2005. This report…
Boys’ Achievement: A Synthesis of the Data Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 This report provides a synthesis of the findings about the educational achievement of boys in New Zealand. The report updates our knowledge of boys’ participation, engagement…
Persistence in doctoral research: analysing the impact of the PBRF on the retention of doctoral students Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 This report examines the factors that influence the retention of doctoral students in tertiary study – where retention is defined as a doctoral candidate continuing in…
Baseline Review of Angel Investment in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 The Seed Co-Investment Fund was established to help develop New Zealand’s angel equity market and, in doing so, catalyse angel investment into New Zealand seed and…
Operation of the Major Events Development Fund Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 Policy Rationale Most major events will be organised by the private sector without the need for government involvement. Certain situations can arise, however, where the market fails…
Does the student loan scheme discourage students from returning to study? Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 This report has been initiated by the Ministry of Education in order to gain an insight into educational pathways and the aspirations of former tertiary students…
Linking students: Review of the methods used to link students in historical New Zealand tertiary education data Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 This technical report documents a major review of the methods used by the Ministry of Education to link the records of tertiary education students across time…
Tertiary education choices of school leavers Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 Participation in tertiary education is a natural progression for many school leavers, whether it is to study for a degree at university or to undertake training…