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Digital ‘pet’ gains international acclaim
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 11:03 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A digital ‘pet’ developed by Victoria University researchers, has won first prize at an international electronic language festival. More >>
Exploring the New Zealand-Latin America link
Monday, 16 August 2010, 1:15 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Exploring the New Zealand-Latin America link The stereotypes of stoic New Zealanders and passionate Latin Americans don’t appear to have much in common, but our parallel histories are fascinating, according to the organisers of an international conference ... More >>
Lecture explores untold story of Governor’s wife
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 1:24 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A hundred and fifty years ago, a woman wrote down her thoughts about the land war in Taranaki, an account that wasn’t published until 100 years later. More >>
Te reo struggles in Australia
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 12:29 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
One in six Māori now live in Australia, but struggle to maintain te reo Māori there, according to recent Victoria University research. More >>
The impending tsunami of the digital download
Thursday, 22 July 2010, 3:25 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Record label Flying Nun is explored visually along with other independent music labels in New Zealand in the next exhibition at Adam Art Gallery. More >>
The challenge of New Zealand’s ageing population
Wednesday, 21 July 2010, 3:24 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Professor Kent Weaver, an international expert on social policy, is urging New Zealand politicians to take up the challenge of addressing issues surrounding the country’s ageing population. More >>
Raising young people’s understanding of China
Monday, 19 July 2010, 12:23 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Understanding China is essential for the future of New Zealand, according to a businessman who has funded a new scholarship at Victoria University. More >>
How our explanations shape our future
Monday, 12 July 2010, 5:01 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A Victoria University Professor says a simple change in the way we explain things could significantly alter the course of events in our lives, from exam results—to whether or not we survive a disastrous earthquake. More >>
Victoria University wins Australasian Debating
Friday, 9 July 2010, 4:18 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A team from Victoria University of Wellington has taken out top honours in the world's second largest university debating tournament. More >>
From World War II to Wellywood
Monday, 5 July 2010, 12:35 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
John Mulgan’s uncensored report on his experiences in World War II and a report on New Zealand women’s difficulties in the film industry make for a thought-provoking start to this year’s Writers on Mondays series, presented by Victoria University’s ... More >>
Russian immigrants found to reconstruct identities
Monday, 5 July 2010, 12:01 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Many Russians who immigrate to New Zealand reconstruct their identity to cope with life in a new country, according to recent Victoria University research. More >>
Clinical research a focus for new postgraduate dip
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 12:37 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is launching a unique postgraduate diploma that will strengthen clinical research in New Zealand. More >>
Teachers key to scholarship success
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 10:19 am | Victoria University of Wellington
High achieving students believe making a special connection with at least one teacher was crucial to their scholarship success, Victoria University PhD research has found. More >>
Turning African grain into cosmetics wins contest
Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 11:50 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A plan for Kenyan villages to create cosmetics out of a grain has been judged the winner of the 2010 Global Enterprise Experience. More >>
China’s rise as a global superpower debated
Friday, 18 June 2010, 2:32 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Some of the world’s leading scholars on China converge on Dunedin next weekend to dissect what the rise of China as a superpower means for New Zealand and the world. More >>
Pacific flavour for NZ’s biggest IR conference
Friday, 11 June 2010, 9:30 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The biggest ever International Relations conference to be held in New Zealand will have a distinctly Pacific flavour, according to organisers. More >>
Are we prepared for the Big One?
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 4:12 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Many Wellingtonians might not be able to cope if a natural hazard such as a major earthquake strikes, according to research by Victoria University PhD graduate Shabana Khan. More >>
Research another step towards orthopaedic implants
Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 4:57 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University PhD research could ultimately result in the creation of orthopaedic implants made of material that is eventually replaced by bone. More >>
Wellington Collaboratorium: An Imaginary Archive
Tuesday, 8 June 2010, 2:20 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
How do you understand and interpret an artwork that is made by multiple people—when understanding the intentions of one artist is challenging enough? More >>
Integrity in Science: Climate Debate Implications
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 12:33 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Professor Sir Peter D Gluckman KNZM FRSNZ FMedSci FRS is Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister. He is also University Distinguished Professor, Professor of Paediatric and Perinatal Biology and Director Emeritus in the Liggins Institute University of ... More >>
