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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 >>
Samoan dictionary—a much needed update
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 12:08 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Samoan dictionary—a much needed update A Victoria University academic aims to use his newly acquired skills to create an updated Samoan language dictionary on the web, as well as a larger collection of work documenting the language. In February, ... More >>
New Information On Preventing the Spread of Meningitis
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 10:02 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Research by a Victoria University PhD graduate, carried out at Environmental Science and Research (ESR), has highlighted the risk of contracting the disease through sharing things like drink bottles and glasses. More >>
Study tour explores Paris, Provence and painters
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 12:06 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
People interested in 19th-Century French art have the chance to visit Paris, Normandy and Provence this September, following in the footsteps of artists like Monet and Cezanne. More >>
First Light house continues to shine
Monday, 27 May 2013, 1:23 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
An innovative Kiwi bach, designed and built by Victoria University students, has won the New Zealand Institute of Architects International Award. The First Light house, which is powered entirely by the sun’s rays, was a Victoria University entrant ... More >>
Traditional Māori Instrumentalist Featured In Documentary
Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:53 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Traditional Māori instrumentalist Dr Richard Nunns is the subject of a new documentary feature film produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker and Victoria University academic Dr Paul Wolffram. More >>
Using Mathematics to Understand Volcanoes
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:55 am | Victoria University of Wellington
This week, the applied mathematician will give a lecture in Hamilton titled ‘Erupting rocks and dusts’ where he will explain how mathematical equations are helping scientists understand the behaviour of rock and dust in the ‘throat’ of volcanic eruptions More >>
Can Commuting Times Affect House Prices?
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 2:17 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Research carried out at Victoria University shows that the commuting distance from Wellington City influences house prices in the region. More >>
Fiction and reality collide for graduate writers
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 10:55 am | Victoria University of Wellington
They are the topics three graduating Victoria University students have focused on for the past three years as part of their PhD research at the International Institute of Modern Letters. More >>
