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Rare footage captured of tuatara hatching
Monday, 4 August 2014, 9:36 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Rare footage captured of tuatara hatching Extremely rare footage of a tuatara hatching has been filmed at Victoria University of Wellington. Last to hatch, the egg was one of 23 being incubated in captivity this year as part of a joint initiative that ... More >>
Research reveals unsustainability of America’s workplaces
Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 9:23 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The research of a Victoria University of Wellington lecturer who shadowed truck drivers, Wall Street traders and unemployed workers in the United States for several months, reveals the precarious nature of America’s workforce. Dr Benjamin Snyder, ... More >>
Capital gains in the capital city
Monday, 28 July 2014, 3:44 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University will today be hosting a public debate on the merits of more comprehensive capital gains tax—a step which taxation expert Associate Professor Dr David White considers would be beneficial for New Zealand. Organised by student group Beta Alpha ... More >>
Lecture series to provide insight into 2014 election
Friday, 25 July 2014, 10:13 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Could National’s refusal to reform MMP lead to the defeat of the government? Is the media providing voters with the information they require to make an informed electoral decision? What directions might John Key’s leadership take if he secures ... More >>
Surveillance a part of everyday life
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 9:28 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Details of casual conversations and a comprehensive store of ‘deleted’ information were just some of what Victoria University of Wellington students found during a project to uncover what records companies keep. More >>
Victoria University Press finalists at NZ Post Book Awards
Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 11:39 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University Press (VUP) has five books shortlisted for prizes at this year’s New Zealand Post Book Awards in the shortlist announced this morning. The astrological murder mystery, The Luminaries, by Eleanor Catton and the story of Thomas Hardy’s ... More >>
Wine, architecture and the tourism experience
Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 11:17 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Architecture is a key factor in the creation of food and wine tourism experiences say researchers at Victoria University of Wellington. Dr Julia Albrecht from the School of Management and Tobias Danielmeier from the School of Architecture are working ... More >>
Using synthetic biology to make new antibiotics
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 10:45 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Research at Victoria University of Wellington could lead to a new generation of antibiotics, helping tackle the global issue of ‘superbugs’ that are resistant to modern medicine. Led by Mark Calcott, who has just completed his PhD study, under ... More >>
Honouring the sacrifice of war time with music
Friday, 18 July 2014, 10:09 am | Victoria University of Wellington
At the peak of World War I, no one would have imagined that 100 years later, representatives from the countries in conflict would return to battlegrounds to play music together. More >>
Reflecting on the Berlin scene
Friday, 18 July 2014, 10:06 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Turkish gay clubs, record labels, Russendisko, electronic music festivals and night-time club culture are just some of the subjects explored in a new book of essays about the cultural scenes of Berlin. More >>
2013 New Zealand’s warmest winter on record
Friday, 18 July 2014, 9:59 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The world continued to warm last year, according to the State of the Climate in 2013 report, with some Southern Hemisphere countries, including New Zealand, having one of their warmest years on record. More >>
Exhibition highlights Māori Deaf students’ experiences
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 10:26 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A different educational approach by Deaf Māori rangatahi will be showcased in a new exhibition as part of Māori Language Week celebrations. Dr Anne Hynds from the School of Education at Victoria University of Wellington has been involved in the ... More >>
Victoria University Press writers win awards
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 9:44 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University Press writers win awards Two Victoria University Press (VUP) writers have won the best first book prizes for fiction and poetry in this year’s New Zealand Post Book Awards, announced today. Amy Head, a Wellington-based editor, ... More >>
Victoria University looks to expand campuses
Tuesday, 15 July 2014, 12:55 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington is proceeding with development plans for a major new science building on the University’s Kelburn campus, and the redevelopment of Rutherford House in central Wellington. More >>
World premiere of Voices of the Land in Wellington
Tuesday, 15 July 2014, 10:11 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A cinematic documentary about Richard Nunns, a world-renowned performer of taonga pūoro, traditional Māori instruments, will premiere at Wellington’s New Zealand International Film Festival this month. More >>
Leading Antarctic researcher wins global award
Friday, 11 July 2014, 12:42 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Professor Tim Naish, Director of Victoria University of Wellington’s Antarctic Research Centre, has received a prestigious international award for his outstanding research into understanding Antarctica’s response to past and present climate change ... More >>
Is the internet making us stupid?
Friday, 11 July 2014, 12:32 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
People are reading more text than ever, but recalling less of it, a Victoria University of Wellington study on reading behaviour has found. The study Is Google Making Us Stupid? The Impact of the Internet on Reading Behaviour, by Dr Val Hooper, an associate ... More >>
Putting a dollar value on conservation
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 9:12 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The economic and social benefits of greening urban areas are being explored in a multi-disciplinary project at Victoria University of Wellington. Leading the project, with support from Wellington City Council, is Dr Wayne Linklater, the Director of ... More >>
Get students thinking for you this summer
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 10:25 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Talented students from Victoria University of Wellington will be brainstorming, problem solving and offering creative solutions to a host of businesses and organisations this summer as part of the University’s Summer Research Scholarships Programme. More >>
Taking charge in electricity research
Monday, 7 July 2014, 10:49 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A Victoria University engineering lecturer is shedding light on household power usage, as part of her research into improving the way New Zealand uses electricity. More >>
