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Victoria University of Wellington - Latest News [Page 29]
Victoria welcomes new Pro Vice-Chancellor
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 9:40 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Professor Mike Wilson has joined Victoria University as the new Pro Vice-Chancellor of Science, Engineering and Architecture and Design. More >>
New role to address economics of disasters
Monday, 1 July 2013, 11:13 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A Chair in the Economics of Disasters which has been established at Victoria University will provide new knowledge to guide New Zealand in the aftermath of disasters like the Canterbury earthquakes. More >>
International conference to reflect on European history
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 3:58 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Some of the world’s leading academics on European history will gather in Wellington next week to reflect on cohesion and division in Europe from the 18th to the 21st centuries. More >>
Research predicts the future of leisure
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 3:09 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Seeing a 3D hologram version of Elvis perform at music festivals of the future is no freakish sci-fi vision of the future, says Victoria University Associate Professor Ian Yeoman. More >>
Space law expert speaks in Wellington
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 12:48 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A leading international expert on space law will discuss issues such as the legality of space exploration and the increasing commercialisation of space when he delivers a lecture at Victoria University on Friday 5 July. More >>
New Zealand women buck global voting trend
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 11:15 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Research carried out at Victoria University has found little difference in how men and women cast their party vote at the 2011 New Zealand general election, except in the case of one political party. More >>
Victoria congratulates Peter Hughes on appointment
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 11:12 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University has congratulated Professor Peter Hughes, Head of Victoria’s School of Government, on his appointment as Chief Executive and Secretary of Education for the Ministry of Education. More >>
Little birds make big decisions
Monday, 24 June 2013, 2:22 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Research carried out at Victoria University into New Zealand’s North Island robin has uncovered a remarkable ability to recognise different human beings. More >>
Victoria University Theatre Program presents
Saturday, 22 June 2013, 10:51 am | Victoria University of Wellington
For two weeks in July, Victoria University’s Studio 77 will be transformed into a hub for theatrical exploration and adventure as six young directors present a smorgasbord of plays to invigorate and excite the Wellington community. The Victoria University ... More >>
Evidence supports value of internal assessment in schools
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 12:31 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Research carried out at Victoria University challenges criticism of internal assessment in schools and shows the assessment method plays an important role in helping students to think critically. More >>
Inaugural lecture: I raise my eyes to say yes
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 10:17 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The lifelong impact of not being able to communicate through speech will be the focus of Professor Susan Balandin’s inaugural professorial lecture at Victoria University on Tuesday 25 June. More >>
Modern uses for ancient Māori knowledge
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:21 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Identifying modern-day uses for ancient Māori knowledge of the sun, moon and stars is one goal of research led by Victoria University astrophysicist Dr Pauline Harris. More >>
Victoria’s accounting research among best in the world
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:30 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University’s School of Accounting and Commercial Law (SACL) has been ranked among the best in the world for research quality in an international ranking. More >>
Public lecture examines financial crises
Friday, 14 June 2013, 4:07 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Predicting financial crises and reducing their likelihood and severity will be the focus of a public lecture in Wellington by an international expert visiting Victoria University. More >>
Funding entrepreneurship in developing countries a winner
Friday, 14 June 2013, 12:02 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A Victoria University student has collected the top award in a global business competition for a scheme to support entrepreneurs in villages in developing countries. More >>
Unravelling the mathematics of the internet
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 11:23 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The important role mathematics plays in safely and accurately transmitting information across the internet will be the focus of a public talk in Rotorua next week, being given by Dr Dillon Mayhew, a mathematician from Victoria University. More >>
New App makes learning Māori fun
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 5:10 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A new mobile phone application developed by Victoria University’s Faculty of Education, Te Kura Māori, looks set to change the way New Zealanders learn te reo Māori. More >>
Architecture students redesign Lower Hutt
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 11:12 am | Victoria University of Wellington
More than 100 students from Victoria University’s School of Architecture have been applying their creative skills to inspire the future of Lower Hutt. More >>
Miracle materials and mystery particles
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 11:28 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The potential for modern materials science to revolutionise the electronics industry will be the focus of Professor Uli Zuelicke’s inaugural professorial lecture at Victoria University on Tuesday 11 June. More >>
New knowledge about deadly cancer
Friday, 31 May 2013, 11:28 am | Victoria University of Wellington
New research at Victoria University could throw light on why some women develop one of the deadliest and most difficult to detect cancers. More >>
