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Te reo Māori now part of online sign language dictionary
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 12:59 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Te reo Māori now part of online sign language dictionary Deaf New Zealanders now have access to te reo vocabulary in the Online Dictionary of New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), thanks to Victoria University’s Deaf Studies Research Unit. Dr Rachel McKee, ... More >>
United Nations conference explores global security issues
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 11:47 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A conference being held in Wellington this week will enable engagement with experts on the United Nations system. More >>
Researcher helps children with autism to communicate
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 10:50 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Research by Victoria University PhD education graduand Larah van der Meer highlights the importance of understanding the communication preferences of children with developmental disabilities such as autism. More >>
Paving the Way For Female Māori Graduates
Monday, 13 May 2013, 2:37 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Miria Royal doesn’t see herself as a trail blazer for Māori women but, as the first Māori female to be accepted into Vodafone’s Graduate Technology Programme, it’s a concept the Victoria University graduate is getting used to. More >>
Newest Victoria graduates celebrate success
Monday, 13 May 2013, 12:09 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
More than 2,100 students will mark the successful completion of their studies this week at Victoria University of Wellington’s biggest ever graduation. More >>
Student bringing technology to traditional Samoan houses
Friday, 10 May 2013, 1:25 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Using modern technology in the construction of traditional Samoan homes is the aim of research by Victoria University architecture student, Carinnya Feaunati. Carinnya, who graduates with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies next week, is one of only ... More >>
Lessons from Chile’s troubled education system
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 12:58 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Those looking to change the New Zealand education system should take heed from what has been occurring in Chile, says a Victoria University researcher. More >>
Don’t worry, be happy
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 2:37 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
To most of the Western world, happiness is the number one goal, and a happy life is seen as a good life. But is it as simple as that? Not according to Dan Weijers from Victoria University’s School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and ... More >>
Victoria scores well in international ranking system
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 11:32 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is continuing its success in university rankings, being named one of the top 50 universities in the world in four subjects. More >>
Could Coral Reefs Become Sponge Reefs In the Future?
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 1:39 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
International research has suggested that many coral species won’t survive beyond the end of this century, but marine biologists at Victoria University are offering an alternative scenario. More >>
Wood burning fires a winter health hazard
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 1:17 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Research by a Victoria University student shows that particulate matter from wood burning fires is a winter health hazard in New Zealand. The research by Canadian-born Travis Ancelet, who graduates from Victoria University with a PhD in Chemistry next ... More >>
Honorary Doctorate for business leader
Monday, 6 May 2013, 2:14 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
One of New Zealand’s most accomplished investment bankers, Rob Cameron, will be awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Commerce during Victoria University’s May graduation. More >>
Victoria rejects Monckton complaint
Friday, 3 May 2013, 3:53 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University has rejected allegations made against three of its academic staff by prominent British climate change sceptic, Viscount Monckton. More >>
Pacific success in tertiary education
Friday, 3 May 2013, 12:49 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Why do some Pacific students do well at tertiary education, while others find it more difficult to complete their qualifications? More >>
Valuing Nature: The Economy and the Environment
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 3:51 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The New Zealand Government’s Natural Resources Sector and Victoria University of Wellington, in association with the Sustainable Business Council, are convening a conference to build on the momentum of the June 2012 Transit of Venus Forum. More >>
New study shows kiwi call in perfect harmony
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 2:13 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A group of researchers at Victoria University studying the little spotted kiwi are uncovering surprising results about our national bird’s behaviour. More >>
Tiny Brains with Big Effects: the World of Ants and Bees
Monday, 29 April 2013, 1:03 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Wellingtonians will have the chance to delve into the world of insects during Professor Phil Lester’s inaugural professorial lecture at Victoria University on Tuesday 7 May. More >>
Tiny brains with big effects: the world of insects
Monday, 29 April 2013, 9:55 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Wellingtonians will have the chance to delve into the world of insects during Professor Phil Lester’s inaugural professorial lecture at Victoria University on Tuesday 7 May. More >>
Exploring the impact of poverty on children’s learning
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 12:42 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Some schools have developed new initiatives to reduce the impact of child poverty on learning, and Victoria University is bringing together experts to discuss these innovative approaches. More >>
Climate change scientists tell their story
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 11:22 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Climate change scientists tell their story There is growing international interest in a new film to be screened around the globe on Earth Day (22 April) which shows the astonishing range of human activity and scientific endeavour going into the race ... More >>
