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An Olympian Gathering Of Poets

Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 4:24 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

A selection of esteemed New Zealand poets will rub shoulders with some of the world’s biggest names in poetry, as part of a cultural festival surrounding the London Olympics. The Poetry Parnassus, due to kick off in London today, brings together one poet from ... More >>

Hardship, history and home feature in Writers on Mondays

Monday, 25 June 2012, 11:16 am | Victoria University of Wellington

A sneak preview into a world inhabited by a hapless young girl rescued from a plague-ravaged slum by a sinister benefactor makes for a dramatic start to this year’s Writers on Mondays series, presented by Victoria University’s International Institute of ... More >>

Wellington students to protest against education cuts

Friday, 8 June 2012, 9:32 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Students from Massey and Victoria Universities will converge on Victoria University today to demonstrate against the recent education cuts, as well as in solidarity with the Auckland university students brutally attacked by police last week. More >>

Law alumna to dive into fresh water regulation

Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 3:31 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria law alumna Amelia Keene is the 2012 winner of the New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarship for outstanding women scholars holding a New Zealand university law degree. More >>

Family of five making a splash at Victoria

Thursday, 17 May 2012, 4:19 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

National water polo representative Eamon Lui-Fakaotimanava completed a full family circle of Victoria University graduates when his Bachelor of Commerce and Administration degree was conferred yesterday. More >>

Research shows how to increase mental wellbeing

Thursday, 17 May 2012, 11:14 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Why is it that some people seem to waltz through life in a bubble of happiness, when for others each day is a struggle? Should we just accept the personality we’re born with? Or can we act and think ourselves to happiness? More >>

Discovery could lead to greener ways of making drugs

Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 4:02 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Discoveries made during PhD studies by Victoria University graduate Emma Dangerfield could revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry, by allowing drugs to be made in a more environmentally friendly way. More >>

Victoria celebrates biggest graduation yet

Monday, 14 May 2012, 11:06 am | Victoria University of Wellington

More graduands than ever before will this week celebrate successfully completing their studies at Victoria University of Wellington’s May Graduation ceremonies. More >>

Honorary Doctorates for acclaimed astrophysicist

Thursday, 3 May 2012, 12:06 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington will confer honorary degrees on an acclaimed astrophysicist and a successful businessman during this month’s Graduation ceremonies. More >>

Hospital productivity in NZ bucks the trend

Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 11:35 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University health researchers say hospital productivity in New Zealand rose by more than three to five percent in the period between 2007 and 2009, challenging perceptions that productivity rates in the sector are declining. More >>

Study suggests how to manage the ‘race for marine space’

Friday, 27 April 2012, 9:29 am | Victoria University of Wellington

27 April 2012 _____________________________________________________ Study suggests how to manage the ‘race for marine space’ The way New Zealand currently manages its oceans is not going to work in the face of competing conservation, economic and ... More >>