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Students to work with Mayor on Healthier Homes
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 6:23 pm | VUWSA
Today Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association hosted Wellington City Council Mayor Celia Wade-Brown at Victoria University to announce support for a rental warrant of fitness for Wellington, and the collaboration between Wade-Brown ... More >>
Students oppose conscription calls
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 2:14 pm | VUWSA
Today students at Victoria University are opposing what they say is a ‘daft’ call to re-impose compulsory military training on New Zealand’s young people. President of Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) Rory McCourt ... More >>
Students mourn passing of Rosemary Barrington
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 1:05 pm | VUWSA
The student community at Victoria University of Wellington are today remembering the life of Ms Rosemary Barrington following her passing earlier this week. More >>
Students say Govt tinkering ‘missed opportunity’
Saturday, 18 May 2013, 11:21 am | VUWSA
Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) President Rory McCourt said he was disappointed that the Government's Budget was a ‘missed opportunity’ to grow the knowledge economy and reduce inequalities through education. More >>
Student fares a regional issue
Friday, 10 May 2013, 1:28 pm | VUWSA
This week over 200 students’ crowded Victoria University of Wellington’s new Hub building to share their stories on the cost of public transport in Wellington, and called on the Greater Wellington Regional Council to extend the student discount ... More >>
Students encouraged by public transport poll
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 9:14 am | VUWSA
Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) has welcomed the results from a recent poll, indicating support for public transport over roads had risen from 25 per cent in 1992 to 48 per cent amongst New Zealanders. More >>
Students call for Living Wage
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 4:02 pm | VUWSA
Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) today called on Victoria University, as a student and publicly funded institution, to pay a Living Wage. More >>
Students give outgoing VC a Pat on the back
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 11:40 am | VUWSA
Students give outgoing VC a Pat on the back In response to today’s unexpected announcement by Professor Pat Walsh that he will not be seeking a third term as Vice-Chancellor, Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) would like express ... More >>
Decision to decline fee rise applauded
Monday, 3 December 2012, 8:31 pm | VUWSA
The Tertiary Education Commission’s decision to decline an application for an 8% fee rise by Victoria University of Wellington was the correct one to make, say the Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) and NZ Union of ... More >>
Students reel at budget cuts to allowances, loans
Friday, 25 May 2012, 2:36 pm | VUWSA
Students are reeling after yesterday’s Budget announcements, which included the news that student allowances will be stopped for postgraduate students, with the exception of Bachelors with Honours study. More >>
Graduates Will Head Offshore Warns VUWSA
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 9:51 am | VUWSA
The Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) has expressed concern at the exodus of New Zealand’s brightest young minds to Australia, as job opportunities dry up and student debt mounts at home. More >>
Joyce out of touch with students needs
Friday, 4 May 2012, 2:25 pm | VUWSA
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce’s pre-Budget announcement concerning changes to student loans and allowances demonstrates how out of touch the Minister is with the current challenges faced by New Zealand’s students. More >>
John Banks’ out of touch and out of date
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 10:53 am | VUWSA
Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) has rejected ACT Party MP John Banks’ recent comments advocating for a return to interest-accruing student loans. More >>
VUWSA to commemorate ANZAC Day
Wednesday, 25 April 2012, 11:02 am | VUWSA
Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) President Bridie Hood would like to announce that VUWSA has accepted an invitation by the Wellington City Council and Wellington Returned Services Association to lay a wreath to commemorate ... More >>
CUP Programme Closure will have adverse effects on students
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 3:45 pm | VUWSA
Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) is disappointed that the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has decided to cut all funding to pre-degree courses previously offered at universities around New Zealand. This decision has ... More >>
Campus Safety Audit Launched
Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 4:24 pm | VUWSA
Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) has launched a Campus Safety Audit, to better understand student perceptions and experiences of campus safety. More >>
Feeding frenzy for students
Friday, 17 June 2011, 10:15 am | VUWSA
The Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) last week fed over 1900 students across all the University’s campuses. More >>
University and Students Unite in Opposition to VSM
Thursday, 21 October 2010, 8:55 am | VUWSA
Victoria University of Wellington and its students' association, VUWSA, are uniting in opposition to the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill which could undermine the quality of campus life, vital support services and student advocacy ... More >>
VUWSA renews commitment to students
Thursday, 4 March 2010, 9:21 am | VUWSA
The Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association (VUWSA) is looking forward to an energised and productive year, with a renewal of the values that underpin the organisation. More >>
VUWSA and VBC 88.3FM proudly present...
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 3:03 pm | VUWSA
VUWSA and VBC 88.3FM proudly presents THE CHILLS with SECRET KNIVES and JOE BLOSSOM More >>
