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Samoan grandmother Vic’s first Pacific Studies PhD graduate

Friday, 13 December 2013, 1:29 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

A 60-year-old grandmother, Dr Esther Tumama Cowley-Malcolm, has become the first student to graduate with a PhD from Victoria University of Wellington’s Pacific Studies programme. More >>

From drop-out to doctor

Friday, 13 December 2013, 1:11 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Arini Loader knew nothing about university when she enrolled at Victoria as a 23-year-old high school drop-out and solo mother—yesterday she graduated with a doctorate in Māori Studies. More >>

Victoria graduands end the year on a high note

Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 4:23 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Nearly 1200 students will begin the festive season by marking the successful completion of their studies at Victoria University of Wellington during graduation ceremonies and a parade in Wellington this week. More >>

Understanding impulsive behaviour

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 1:01 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Helping offenders to control their impulses can reduce the risk of re-offending and help with anger control, according to research from Victoria University of Wellington. More >>

Bullying—“It is everyone’s problem”

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 11:15 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Bullying—“It is everyone’s problem” Action to prevent bullying in schools is being thwarted by finger pointing over who is responsible for managing and preventing the problem, according to new research from Victoria University of Wellington. More >>

Playing the interview game

Monday, 9 December 2013, 2:29 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University graduand Ewa Kusmierczyk has discovered the key to success in job interviews—and it's more than just what you say, or how you say it. She says it’s all about the small things which help to develop trust between the interviewer ... More >>

Victoria researchers to uncover the secret life of cats

Monday, 9 December 2013, 12:52 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Whether domestic cats living around Zealandia are preying on native birds, lizards and insects will be clearer as a result of a study being carried out by Victoria University researchers this summer. More >>

Clinical research to improve surgery outcomes

Friday, 6 December 2013, 4:08 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Post-surgery organ damage could be reduced by modifying a simple pre-surgery technique that a Victoria University of Wellington PhD student is researching. More >>

Taking a different stage

Friday, 6 December 2013, 12:13 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Annie Ruth is used to being in charge of public performances but she will have a different role to play at next week’s Victoria University of Wellington graduation ceremonies. More >>

Colour makes a difference to insects

Thursday, 5 December 2013, 3:25 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Insects prefer to eat green leaves rather than red ones, research from Victoria University has shown. Ignatius Menzies, who will be awarded a PhD in Ecology and Biodiversity next week, tested a long-standing hypothesis that plants use red foliage as a visual ... More >>

Rugby World Cup generates legacy for volunteering

Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 4:28 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Many Rugby World Cup 2011 volunteers delivered on their intentions to do more volunteer work after an outstanding experience with the event, a longitudinal study has found. More >>

Student develops portable X-ray system

Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 12:36 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

An X-ray imaging system developed by Victoria University researcher Nicola Winch could open the way for X-rays to be carried out in a range of new environments. More >>

Location, location, location

Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 2:13 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Considering moving house? Take a tip from Victoria PhD researcher Michael Sloan, and think long and hard about the location. Michael has spent the last three years comparing people's expectations of moving house with the reality and found a strong ... More >>

Research: Which native birds could cause urban conflict

Monday, 2 December 2013, 3:23 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Pukeko, kaka and gulls are the native bird species most likely to cause problems in New Zealand’s cities in the future, according to new research. A study from Victoria University of Wellington’s Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology ... More >>

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