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Muslims doing well in NZ despite reports of discrimination
Friday, 18 March 2011, 3:18 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Despite an increase in reports of discrimination towards Muslims, a researcher at Victoria University says Muslims in this country are doing comparatively well in other measures. The research project, conducted by final year PhD student Jaimee ... More >>
Students’ project fosters community spirit
Friday, 11 March 2011, 3:41 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Community spirit is alive and kicking at Victoria University’s Faculty of Law. At the recent annual launch of the Wellington Community Project, Principal Family Court Judge Peter Boshier said, “We have seen over the past few weeks that New ... More >>
Domestic violence a hot issue in the Pacific
Friday, 11 March 2011, 2:15 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Family members and neighbours are starting to report instances of domestic violence in what researchers describe as an exciting change in attitudes in Pacific Island nations. Around $5 million of New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAID) funding is supporting ... More >>
'Pavlova Western' winning rave US reviews
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 11:24 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A 'Pavlova Western' movie with a Victoria University connection is winning plaudits from United States critics. More >>
Students asked to express themselves through poetry
Monday, 7 March 2011, 11:08 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The search is on for the best and most original poems from New Zealand's young writers with the return of the National Schools Poetry Award. More >>
Victoria University supports Canterbury students
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 4:06 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
During this national disaster, Victoria University of Wellington recognises the need to provide short-term assistance to Canterbury students. More >>
Victoria University announces latest Honorary Doctorates
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 11:30 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington will confer honorary degrees on one of New Zealand's finest musicians, a world-leading physicist, and a champion of our kiwifruit industry. More >>
Are there more treaties than Waitangi?
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 12:13 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Are there more treaties than Waitangi? One of New Zealand’s preeminent legal historians says that New Zealand’s constitutional framework is much more complex than a focus on the Treaty of Waitangi has led us to believe. In his inaugural lecture on Tuesday ... More >>
Counting the real cost of crime
Friday, 18 February 2011, 11:57 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A public forum in Wellington on Monday will address one of the most contentious political issues of recent times—the fiscal cost of crime and the state’s response to it. Hosted by Victoria University’s Institute of Policy Studies and the Robson ... More >>
Wonders of wool on the world stage
Friday, 18 February 2011, 11:02 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Wool insulation may be commonplace in New Zealand, but for a team taking a solar powered house to a competition in the US, this novel approach will definitely need explaining. More >>
Merino gold fashion show launches year of chemistry
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 10:18 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The 2011 International Year of Chemistry, in honour of Marie Curie, the first woman Nobel laureate, was launched in style at the Michael Fowler Centre on Wednesday night. More >>
Free online journal asks what makes us happy
Monday, 7 February 2011, 11:27 am | Victoria University of Wellington
An open access online journal devoted to the study of human wellbeing, co-founded by Victoria’s Dan Weijers, has been launched to help academics and practitioners’ worldwide better understand what makes people flourish and thrive. More >>
VUW gains accreditation in both business and accounting
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 12:32 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria is the first university in New Zealand to achieve an internationally recognised accreditation in both business and accounting, joining the ranks of less than one percent of business schools worldwide. More >>
Paul Callaghan wins New Zealander of the Year
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 10:38 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is immensely proud of Professor Sir Paul Callaghan who was awarded the New Zealander of the Year honour last night. The award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the well being of the nation. More >>
Security expert from India to visit New Zealand
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 10:15 am | Victoria University of Wellington
One of India’s leading experts on South Asian and regional security issues will be based at Victoria University in February and March. Dr C Raja Mohan will be the holder of the Sir Howard Kippenberger Visiting Chair for 2011. His expertise will ... More >>
A bird’s eye view of solar innovation
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 12:19 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A virtual walk-through of New Zealand’s entry to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 showcasing solar innovation has been unveiled. A team from Victoria University is building a totally solar powered Kiwi bach as their entry into the ... More >>
Revolutionising the teaching of te reo
Monday, 31 January 2011, 1:31 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The teaching of te reo Māori has gone digital, thanks to a ground-breaking project led by Victoria University Faculty of Education lecturers Tabitha McKenzie, Rawiri Toia and Hiria McRae. More >>
World-leading scientists, Nobel Prize-winner in Wellington
Monday, 31 January 2011, 12:12 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Some of the world’s leading physicists and chemists are in Wellington next week for a conference to discuss exciting advances in their fields. The conference—AMN-5, which runs from 7 to 11 February—is hosted by the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced ... More >>
Research helping to understand the role of water in wood
Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 11:28 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Research from Victoria University into the underlying structure of trees could have an impact on how wood is used in construction. Dr Stefan Hill, who graduated with a PhD in Chemistry from Victoria in December, analysed what gives wood strength and ... More >>
Assessment regime encourages superficial learning
Monday, 17 January 2011, 2:17 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Research by a Victoria University graduate shows that achieving NCEA credits is taking priority over authentic scientific investigation for Year 11 science teachers and their students. More >>
