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Open Day at Victoria’s Coastal Ecology Lab
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 10:12 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Wellingtonians have an opportunity to catch a rare glimpse into the life of a marine biologist when Victoria University’s Coastal Ecology Laboratory holds its annual open day this Saturday. More >>
Victoria proud to welcome new Vice-Chancellor
Monday, 3 March 2014, 4:34 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The new Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington, Professor Grant Guilford, has been officially welcomed to his new role at a formal occasion held on Victoria’s Te Herenga Waka marae. More >>
Vic Uni to confer honorary doctorate on Prof Roger Clark
Friday, 28 February 2014, 3:32 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Pre–eminent public international law, human rights and criminal law scholar, Professor Roger Clark, is to receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at Victoria University of Wellington’s May graduation. More >>
Dignitaries to welcome Victoria’s new Vice-Chancellor
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 2:22 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Government, academic and education leaders will gather at Victoria University of Wellingtonnext Monday, to formally welcome Victoria’s new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Grant Guilford. More >>
Strengthening forecasting systems in the Pacific
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 10:57 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Ancient wisdom can be put to practical use when combined with modern weather forecasting tools, according to Victoria University of Wellington PhD candidate Roan Plotz. More >>
New accommodation complex for Victoria students
Monday, 24 February 2014, 3:37 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington has entered into an agreement for a new hall of residence on The Terrace. More >>
Silent films depict ocean’s cinematic nature
Friday, 21 February 2014, 3:39 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A unique cinematic experience with live accompaniment on piano accordion is being staged for one night only at the New Zealand Film Archive this Saturday. More >>
Study may improve predictions of volcanic eruptions
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 3:59 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Investigating material thrown out of Mount Tauhara on the outskirts of Taupo during several eruptions has provided accurate data which could be used to predict how quickly some volcanic eruptions occur. More >>
New writing showcased in Turbine
Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 2:20 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Poetry, memoir and a tribute to artist Ralph Hotere feature in the 2013 issue of the online literary journal Turbine which is published by Victoria University’s International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML). More >>
Young adults shown to behave differently on Facebook
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 10:05 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Many young adults show more cruelty on Facebook than they do in everyday life, a Victoria University of Wellington study has found. Dr Val Hooper, an associate professor and head of Victoria’s School of Information Management, guided student research, ... More >>
Helping students get smart with money
Monday, 17 February 2014, 9:06 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Helping students get smart with money Victoria University students have played a key role in designing a new tertiary student banking package which is being launched as part of orientation activities. Matt Barnes, who completed a Bachelor of Commerce ... More >>
Upcoming Public Lectures at Victoria
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 2:45 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Evidence for Agile Policy Makers DATE: Friday, 14 February VENUE: Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus, Rutherford House, Lecture Theatre Three, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington. TIME: 12:30pm-13:30pm RSVP: No RSVP required, all welcome More >>
Victoria staff and students behind prize-winning book
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 10:58 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A book co-edited by Victoria University senior lecturer Dr Peter Brunt has won the Art Book Prize for 2013—a prestigious award presented by the Authors Club in the United Kingdom. More >>
Ageing population issues under the spotlight
Monday, 10 February 2014, 10:50 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Ageing population issues under the spotlight The challenges brought by an ageing population will be the focus of a series of presentations to be hosted at Victoria University’s Institute for Governance and Policy Studies this month. Professor ... More >>
Adam Art Gallery connects histories of cinema and painting
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 11:10 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The interaction between major figures from the history of cinema and important contemporary artists lies at the heart of the Adam Art Gallery’s upcoming show at Victoria University of Wellington. More >>
New knowledge about treating multiple sclerosis
Monday, 3 February 2014, 1:44 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
New information that could lead to improved treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) has been uncovered by Victoria University of Wellington scientists. A study carried out at Victoria, and recently published online in the international scientific journal ... More >>
New thinking on sustainability
Friday, 31 January 2014, 12:21 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Civil disobedience as a response to environmental crises will be explored at a conference to be held at Victoria University’s Faculty of Law in February. The conference, titled New Thinking on Sustainability, brings together for the first time in New ... More >>
Lack of support for New Zealanders with intersex conditions
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 1:12 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A lack of experience and traditional assumptions about male and female bodies make it challenging for New Zealanders with intersex conditions to get the support they need from the medical profession according to PhD research from Victoria University ... More >>
Victoria Uni to confer honorary doctorate on Eleanor Catton
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 11:33 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Award-winning author of The Luminaries Eleanor Catton, is to receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Literature at Victoria University of Wellington’s May graduation. More >>
Bringing nature to the city
Friday, 24 January 2014, 11:58 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Bringing nature to the city An external ‘green wall’ has been installed at Victoria University of Wellington, supporting a drive to bring nature in to Wellington City. 27106_REC003 (3)The vertical garden has been installed at Victoria’s Kelburn Campus ... More >>
