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Victoria researchers investigating children’s emotions
Friday, 7 December 2012, 10:00 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A group of researchers from Victoria University’s School of Psychology are taking part in a three-year trans-Tasman project to understand how children make sense of their emotions. More >>
Chancellor re-elected at Victoria University
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 10:10 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Ian McKinnon, QSO, JP, was re-elected Chancellor of Victoria University for 2013 at a meeting of the University Council held on 3 December. Mr McKinnon has held the office since 2010. More >>
Honorary Doctorate For Leading Designer
Monday, 26 November 2012, 12:55 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
MEDIA RELEASE 26 November 2012 _____________________________________________________ Honorary Doctorate For Leading Designer One of New Zealand’s leading designers, Peter Haythornthwaite, will be awarded an honorary doctorate during Victoria University’s ... More >>
Student’s invention harvests energy from earthquakes
Friday, 23 November 2012, 12:15 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
23 November 2012 _____________________________________________________ Student’s invention harvests energy from earthquakes A wireless vibration sensor being developed by a Victoria University student could provide a low-cost solution for engineers ... More >>
New Writer in Residence for Victoria University
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 9:16 am | Victoria University of Wellington
MEDIA RELEASE 21 November 2012 _____________________________________________________ New Writer in Residence for Victoria University Victoria University’s 2013 Writer in Residence is well-known New Zealand author Carl Shuker. Carl completed a Master ... More >>
Swiss army knives and purple tomatoes
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 11:24 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Foods enriched with certain plant pigments offer the potential to protect people from a host of non-infectious diseases, according to Victoria University Professor of Plant Biology Kevin Gould. During his inaugural professorial lecture on Tuesday ... More >>
Swiss Army Knives And Purple Tomatoes
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 11:06 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Foods enriched with certain plant pigments offer the potential to protect people from a host of non-infectious diseases, according to Victoria University Professor of Plant Biology Kevin Gould. During his inaugural professorial lecture on Tuesday ... More >>
Victoria students get close to American politics
Friday, 16 November 2012, 11:31 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Two Victoria University students have a unique opportunity to experience the American legislative process first-hand this summer as part of a wider initiative to strengthen relations between New Zealand and America. More >>
Exploring labour, employment and work issues in New Zealand
Friday, 16 November 2012, 10:20 am | Victoria University of Wellington
At a time of increasing unemployment rates in New Zealand, researchers at Victoria University are bringing together experts to discuss topical employment issues and trends in Australasia. More >>
Institute strengthens education ties between NZ and India
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 3:33 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is heading up a new organisation to deepen educational ties between New Zealand and India. More >>
Institute Strengthens Education Ties between NZ and India
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 2:22 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is heading up a new organisation to deepen educational ties between New Zealand and India. More >>
Expert help to reduce child poverty in New Zealand
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 11:39 am | Victoria University of Wellington
MEDIA RELEASE 14 November 2012 _____________________________________________________ Expert help to reduce child poverty in New Zealand More >>
Unravelling The Legend Behind Homo Floresiensis
Thursday, 1 November 2012, 10:41 am | Victoria University of Wellington
1 November 2012 _____________________________________________________ Unravelling The Legend Behind Homo Floresiensis Wellingtonians are invited to come along to Te Papa on Saturday 1 December for the unique chance to see and hear about the remarkable ... More >>
A biblical case for compassion in the justice system
Friday, 26 October 2012, 9:47 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A new book by Victoria University theologian Dr Chris Marshall argues that two well-known biblical stories make a powerful case for a more compassionate justice system. More >>
Victoria University scoops 12 Marsden grants
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 10:03 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University researchers have scooped 12 prestigious Marsden grants, enabling them to progress their research in a wide range of areas. More >>
Helping preserve the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 12:08 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is set to sign an agreement with the Tuatapere Hump Track Board, to develop a joint research programme into tourism, ecology and community development in the region. More >>
Miracle material under the microscope
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 11:03 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Research by Victoria University Professor Uli Zuelicke is contributing to the global race to unlock the potential of graphene, a new material taken from graphite that scientists say could be a game changer for new electronic applications. More >>
Top Kiwi Writer To Join Victoria Creative Writing Programme
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 2:51 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
10 October 2012 _____________________________________________________ Top Kiwi Writer To Join Victoria’s Creative Writing Programme One of New Zealand’s most celebrated contemporary writers, Emily Perkins, is joining Victoria University’s International ... More >>
Building Wellington’s own Silicon Valley
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 11:49 am | Victoria University of Wellington
9 October 2012 _____________________________________________________ Building Wellington’s own Silicon Valley Victoria University is helping launch the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators through a new programme which will bring graduate students together ... More >>
Etruscan Forgeries: The Arts of Profit and Deceit
Monday, 1 October 2012, 10:23 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The reasons why forgeries of Etruscan art are especially attractive to scammers and swindlers will be the focus on an upcoming public lecture hosted by the Classics programme at Victoria University. More >>
