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Green co-leader to open series on new generation

Monday, 22 March 2010, 1:11 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

The new co-leader of the Green Party Metiria Turei will open a seminar series exploring the opportunities and challenges faced by a new generation in New Zealand politics. More >>

Former Vice-Chancellor Sir Ian Axford dies

Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 1:10 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

It is with great sadness that Victoria University learnt of the death of Sir Ian Axford FRS, Hon FRSNZ, a former Vice-Chancellor and an honorary graduate of Victoria University, and one of New Zealand’s most distinguished scientists with an international ... More >>

Poet and academic John Newton new JD Stout Fellow

Friday, 12 March 2010, 1:48 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University’s 2010 JD Stout Fellow will explore the contribution of Jewish refugees from Hitler’s Germany, among other war-time immigrants, to New Zealand’s national identity and culture. More >>

Poet and academic John Newton new JD Stout Fellow

Friday, 12 March 2010, 1:18 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Challenges of Imprisonment in the 21st century

Thursday, 11 March 2010, 11:41 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Some of Australasia’s leading experts on imprisonment and justice are to debate the issues as New Zealand looks for new approaches to incarceration. More >>

Kiwi expats returning home for lifestyle

Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 1:59 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Kiwi expatriates living overseas who plan to return home will do so because of New Zealand’s lifestyle, according to a new study of expatriates. More >>

Research Turns Clock Back 48 Million Years

Monday, 1 March 2010, 10:51 am | Victoria University of Wellington

What kinds of organisms lived on New Zealand’s rocks around 48 million years ago? That was the focus of research by Victoria University PhD graduate Dr Chris Clowes.“I was interested in looking at microscopic fossil algae called dinoflagellates that ... More >>

Eclectic composer comes home to NZ School of Music

Friday, 26 February 2010, 1:48 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Chris Gendall, who counts standup comedy, sports events and composers of the 60s and 70s as some of his musical influences, returns to Wellington as the Creative New Zealand/Jack C. Richards ComposerinResidence. More >>

Using technology to support leadership learning

Friday, 26 February 2010, 11:59 am | Victoria University of Wellington

How does information communication technology (ICT) support leadership development in New Zealand’s early childhood education (ECE) sector? More >>

Honorary Doctorates for chemist, diaspora expert

Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 10:13 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington will confer honorary degrees on a world-class chemist and an international authority on the Irish diaspora. More >>

New challenges for New Zealand’s ageing Indian pop

Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 12:45 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Expectations of older people moving from India to be with their families in New Zealand are often not being met. More >>

John Key’s success scrutinised in new book

Monday, 15 February 2010, 4:08 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

A new book is set to uncover the secrets of John Key and National’s success in the 2008 general election. More >>

NZ's digital edge discussed at film symposium

Friday, 5 February 2010, 1:59 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

The digital revolution in cinema and New Zealand’s contribution to it will be discussed at a symposium bringing together film makers and academics in “Wellywood” next Thursday. More >>

Closing Te Hurihanga Misguided - academic

Friday, 5 February 2010, 1:32 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Leading Criminologist, Dr Gabrielle Maxwell from the Institute of Policy Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, says that the Government’s plan to close Te Hurihanga is misguided. More >>

History Teaching Breaches Treaty Principles

Friday, 5 February 2010, 12:07 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Students in Wellington and Hutt Valley secondary schools are being denied information about local Te Ātiawa history according to Victoria University graduate Dr Richard Manning. More >>

Teacher-student relationships impact progress

Thursday, 4 February 2010, 4:31 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

How important are relationships between teachers and students in the context of academic achievement and motivation? That was the focus of research by Victoria University graduate Dr Robin Averill who looked at teacher-student relationships in six different ... More >>

New Zealand-Canada Relationship in the spotlight

Thursday, 4 February 2010, 9:56 am | Victoria University of Wellington

"Canada and New Zealand: Connections, Comparisons and Challenges", celebrates 70 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and New Zealand and brings several high profile speakers, including Justice Joseph Williams from the New Zealand High Court, ... More >>