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Organisations can benefit from student skills

Thursday, 24 October 2013, 3:44 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington employers have the chance to give their operation an edge by using the critical thinking and creative problem solving skills of Bachelor of Arts (BA) students from Victoria University of Wellington. More >>

Study shows pesticides make some ants more aggressive

Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 12:42 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Research carried out at Victoria University of Wellington shows that exposure to some commonly used pesticides makes an invasive ant species more aggressive and more likely to survive conflict with a native ant species. More >>

The benefits of filming the ‘wrong way’

Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 10:35 am | Victoria University of Wellington

A workshop at Victoria University will explore the creative possibilities of filming in a vertical format—which many film makers call the ‘wrong way’. More >>

Old volcanic rock to represent Victoria in space flight

Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 1:04 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

A small piece of pumice that originated during the Taupō eruption almost 1,800 years ago has been selected by a Victoria University of Wellington professor to go on a European space flight. More >>

Delivering science in a pizza box

Friday, 18 October 2013, 3:42 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

An international PhD student at Victoria University of Wellington hopes to revolutionise guided tours, with the science museum he has created inside a pizza box. More >>

Research on paua and marine reserves making waves

Friday, 18 October 2013, 3:29 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

The impact marine reserves are having on New Zealand’s paua fishery will be clearer as a result of PhD research by Victoria University student Alix Laferriere. More >>

Enlivening the public face of architecture

Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 12:24 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

The potential for buildings to be as dynamic as the human and environmental systems surrounding them is a potential game changer, according to Victoria University of Wellington Professor Jules Moloney. More >>

Victoria University graduate wins Man Booker Prize

Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 10:03 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University congratulates graduate Eleanor Catton whose novel The Luminaries has won the prestigious Man Booker Prize 2013 announced this morning. More >>

Victoria appoints new Head of School of Government

Monday, 14 October 2013, 10:07 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Brad Jackson as Head of the School of Government. More >>

Historical prints demonstrate artistry of printmaking

Friday, 11 October 2013, 12:13 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

A rare print of Michelangelo’s Last Judgement fresco from the Sistine Chapel features in a new exhibition at Victoria University’s Adam Art Gallery. More >>

Kipling’s legacy touches New Zealand

Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:40 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Writer Rudyard Kipling’s influence cuts across cultures and political persuasions, with shades of it even reaching New Zealand. More >>

Victoria University appoints Vice-Chancellor

Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 9:39 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Chancellor Ian McKinnon announced today that the next Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Victoria University of Wellington will be Professor Grant Guilford. More >>

Debates put topical issues under the microscope

Friday, 4 October 2013, 11:50 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Arguments for and against taxing internet sales, setting up a social insurance fund to cover welfare payments and user charges for new infrastructure will be thrashed out at a series of debates to be hosted by Victoria University over the next three ... More >>

Commentary on new loan-to-value ratio restrictions

Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 5:00 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

The introduction of the new loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) this week has received much media commentary—both for and against. The idea (as with other monetary policy instruments such as interest ... More >>

Drinking at work a social too

Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 3:49 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Alcohol can be used for social advantage at work by both young employees and their organisation, new research from Victoria University of Wellington has found. More >>

Puppets of Darkness Take Over

Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 6:59 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

This October sees a new adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy of over-weening ambition, Macbeth, brought to the stage by Victoria University of Wellington performance club, Dionysiac. This production focuses strongly on the eponymous character and his wife. ... More >>