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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 >>
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 >>
