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Victoria University goes 3D
Monday, 29 July 2013, 9:57 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University goes 3D A kiwi feather cloak, a jug from 1890 and samurai armour from 1735 are just some of 100 objects that will be filmed in 3D in a new partnership between Victoria University and Te Papa. As the first university in New Zealand to ... More >>
Green economy in the spotlight
Friday, 26 July 2013, 12:09 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
This question will be explored in an upcoming public lecture hosted by Victoria University—The Green Economy: Mythical or Meaningful?—by Sir Frank Holmes Visiting Fellow Professor Daniel Fiorino who will consider the green economy from the perspective of its advocates ... More >>
Centre appoints international experts
Friday, 26 July 2013, 11:30 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University’s Centre for Applied Cross-Cultural Research has established a new International Advisory Board. More >>
Victoria University Press author on ManBooker Longlist
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 11:53 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Eleanor Catton’s The Luminaries has made the prestigious Man Booker Longlist for 2013. Catton, 27, is the youngest writer on a list that includes well-established writers such as Colm Toibin, Jim Crace and Jhumpa Lahiri. More >>
Pain makes people more charitable
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 2:20 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A study involving Victoria University researchers supports the longstanding theory that taking part in extreme, painful rituals increases prosocial behaviours and attitudes including making people more charitable. More >>
Symposium on improving China business strategy
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 2:58 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A Wellington perspective on doing business in China will feature in an upcoming symposium co-hosted by Victoria Business School, New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre and Wellington City Council. More >>
Expert to discuss building sustainability into public
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 1:57 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Australian architect Perry Lethlean will visit Victoria University next week to deliver a free public lecture on how cities can incorporate sustainable ideas into urban design. More >>
Victoria University embraces New Zealand musical treasure
Monday, 15 July 2013, 4:24 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is extending its publishing activities through the recent acquisition of iconic New Zealand music recording label, Rattle. More >>
Public invited to balance the books
Monday, 15 July 2013, 11:13 am | Victoria University of Wellington
An online calculator that allows people to have a go at addressing the Government’s long-term financial challenges is being launched today by Victoria University’s Chair of Public Finance, Professor Norman Gemmell. The long-term fiscal calculator, ... More >>
Limited national economic aftershock from Canterbury quakes
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 10:04 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Contrary to popular perception, the Canterbury earthquakes have not had a pronounced short-term effect on New Zealand’s economy, Victoria University research shows. More >>
Victoria welcomes collaboration with Callaghan Innovation
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 4:55 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is committed to supporting initiatives that will help to achieve Sir Paul Callaghan’s vision of greater commercialisation of innovation in New Zealand. More >>
Murder, mystery and secrets laid bare in Writers on Mondays
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 1:07 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A vast astrological murder mystery and award-winning anti-memoirs of Scottish writer Janice Galloway headline the 2013 season of Writers on Mondays, an annual literary event series presented by Victoria University’s International Institute of Modern ... More >>
Public quick to apportion blame for Asiana plane crash
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:33 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The public won’t wait for an investigation into the Asiana Airlines crash at San Francisco's international airport before attributing blame, says a Victoria University academic. More >>
New study seeks to understand Māori Television
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 9:34 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The first in-depth analysis of Māori Television being carried out by university researchers will shed light on the impact and significance of the indigenous broadcaster. More >>
Forum to analyse income inequality
Monday, 8 July 2013, 12:58 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The latest research and policy debates on inequality issues will be the focus of a Victoria University Institute for Government and Policy Studies (IGPS) forum this month. More >>
New Zealand can help defuse tensions on Korean Peninsula
Monday, 8 July 2013, 12:30 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A Victoria University academic warns that unless other countries, including New Zealand, contribute to helping North Korea to help itself, the Korean Peninsula is likely to face further conflict. More >>
Hundreds gather in Wellington for Asia-Pacific Model UN
Friday, 5 July 2013, 2:40 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University will host nearly 400 tertiary students from across Australia, New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific region for the 19th Asia-Pacific Model United Nations Conference next week. More >>
Retro style—more than just nostalgia
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 11:53 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The real reasons behind the popularity of retro furniture, objects and interiors are the focus of a new book by Victoria University Lecturer Dr Sarah Baker. More >>
Kiwis stand to benefit from super portability
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 11:51 am | Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealanders have most to gain from new arrangements that allow Kiwis and Australians to take their superannuation contributions with them when they move between the two countries, says a Victoria University finance expert. More >>
Businesses can benefit from young brainpower
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 10:35 am | Victoria University of Wellington
This summer businesses and organisations have the chance to solve a tricky problem, investigate a smart idea, or get some creative thinking done—using brainpower from Victoria University. More >>
