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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 >>
Inaugural lecture to explore NZ's coastal urban place
Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 1:22 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
More development on the waterfronts of New Zealand’s coastal towns could boost our economic growth and provide valuable public spaces for recreation, says Victoria University researcher Professor Diane Brand. More >>
Graduate designs affordable, innovative new prosthesis
Friday, 30 March 2012, 11:01 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Getting a product from the drawing board to the shop shelves is notoriously slow and difficult, as Victoria University industrial design graduate Cameron Lightfoot is finding out. More >>
Webcast of Sir Paul Callaghan’s funeral
Tuesday, 27 March 2012, 4:11 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Due to the overwhelming numbers expected to attend Professor Sir Paul Callaghan’s funeral, and limited capacity at the church, Victoria University is inviting members of the public to watch a live webcast of his funeral on Wednesday 28 March. More >>
University deeply saddened by death of Paul Callaghan
Saturday, 24 March 2012, 3:05 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is deeply saddened by the death of Professor Sir Paul Callaghan, one of New Zealand’s most eminent scientists. More >>
Future generations could face sea levels 20 metres higher
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 12:35 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Even if we manage to limit global warming to two degrees Celsius, as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recommends, future generations could face sea levels 12 to 22 metres higher than present, according to new research. More >>
Wai-te-ata Press celebrates 50th anniversary
Friday, 16 March 2012, 1:21 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
In today’s digital age, Victoria University’s unique letterpress printery the Wai-te-ata Press continues to shine, and invites the public to help celebrate its 50th anniversary at a lecture on Thursday 22 March. More >>
The future of the public sector—on a knife edge
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 3:01 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
“In some respects, the future of the public sector in New Zealand is on a knife-edge. What government decides it wants done in the next few months and how the public sector responds will be critical for New Zealand medium and long term. More >>
Maui dolphin—act now or lose a species
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 11:22 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Maui dolphin—act now or lose a species Victoria University expert Dr Wayne Linklater on measures needed to save the Maui dolphin. More >>
Inaugural Lecture — Plutarch and Greco-Roman Biculturalism
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 2:20 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Classics Professor Jeff Tatum will deliver his inaugural lecture about being Greek under the Roman Empire on Tuesday 20 March. More >>
DeSForM 2012 Conference: Meaning Matter Making
Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 5:20 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The School of Design, Victoria University of Wellington is delighted to host the 7th annual Design Semantics Form and Movement (DeSForM) conference from April 18 - 20th 2012. More >>
Helping to save the billion-dollar kiwifruit industry
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 1:41 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Helping to save the billion-dollar kiwifruit industry Victoria University researcher Dr David Ackerley is working to combat the PSA disease that has ravaged New Zealand’s $1 billion kiwifruit industry. PSA was detected in New Zealand in late 2010 and as ... More >>
Vic students help speed up Firefox web browsing
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 12:39 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University student brain power is helping the Firefox web browser go faster. More >>
Victoria researchers help develop map of Milky Way
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 11:15 am | Victoria University of Wellington
We now have a new way of viewing the Milky Way, thanks to Victoria astronomer Melanie Johnston-Hollitt and one of her undergraduate students. More >>
Saving critically endangered species
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 11:14 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington is a long way from the continent of Africa but research being conducted at Victoria University is helping restore populations of animals like rhinoceros that live on the African savannahs. More >>
Māori must speak out on partial privatisation
Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 12:21 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Māori must speak out on the sale of power-generating companies, say two Victoria University of Wellington lecturers Dr Maria Bargh and Carwyn Jones. The lecturers say their research on Māori politics and law tells them that putting a stake in ... More >>
Research to help hearing loss
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 11:01 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Research at Victoria University aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of hearing defects. Paul Teal, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, is investigating whether new technologies can be used to more accurately assess hearing ... More >>
New book on New Zealand Film and TV industry released
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 10:32 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A major new publication exploring the creative achievements and cultural influence of the New Zealand film and television industries will be launched on Thursday. More >>
