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How to decarbonise the global economy
Wednesday, 21 May 2008, 11:28 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Can the world economy continue to expand while at the same time significantly reduce carbon emissions per unit of production? If so, how can this best be achieved? More >>
Delaying the emissions trading scheme
Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 10:09 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The group says there are several arguments why the legislation should not be deferred: "First, National’s approach risks delaying the introduction of market incentives for emission reduction by several years. Yet there is strong scientific evidence ... More >>
Education vouchers up for debate
Monday, 19 May 2008, 9:39 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Two Wellington Central electorate candidates, along with prominent and controversial public policy commentators, will go head to head next week in a public debate about whether education vouchers should be implemented in New Zealand secondary schools. More >>
Women’s narratives of surviving rape
Friday, 16 May 2008, 10:15 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University criminologist Dr Jan Jordan’s latest book explores what it means to survive an experience often described as ‘every woman’s worst nightmare’. More >>
The Antarctic ice sheet and rising sea levels
Friday, 16 May 2008, 12:46 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A slight warming of water beneath the Antarctic ice shelves can speed the flow of ice to the ocean and accelerate rising sea levels, says a prominent geophysicist who will give a free public lecture on the topic on May 20. More >>
Make way for vibrant Victoria graduates
Monday, 12 May 2008, 4:52 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
More than 1960 new graduates of Victoria University will procession through inner-city Wellington over three days of graduation ceremonies from Wednesday this week. More >>
S.T. Lee Lecture In Antarctic Studies
Monday, 12 May 2008, 3:09 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Recent rapid changes have dispelled the comfortable view of a coldly aloof Antarctic ice sheet largely ignoring changes in its surroundings. Many new discoveries show that elements of Antarctic ice cover are surprisingly sensitive to warming and could ... More >>
When do I become a Kiwi?
Thursday, 8 May 2008, 10:38 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Research examining how new migrants integrate into New Zealand society shows that becoming a Kiwi and retaining an ethnic identity are not mutually exclusive. More >>
Peter Hughes appointed as chair of advisory board
Wednesday, 7 May 2008, 12:37 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The ViceChancellor of Victoria University of Wellington, Professor Pat Walsh, today announced the appointment of Peter Hughes, Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development, as chair of the School of Government’s advisory board. More >>
Disguise, deception and downright trickery...
Friday, 2 May 2008, 1:21 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University 300-level theatre students tackle Jacobean city comedy in the New Zealand premiere of John Webster and Thomas Dekker’s 1605 play Northward Ho! More >>
VUW Students celebrate change through Fair Trade
Friday, 2 May 2008, 9:24 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University’s Student Union Building will be buzzing with activity from 11am-3pm on Monday, May 5th with the Fair Trade Bazaar. The event will kick off Fair Trade Fortnight 2008. More >>
Professor Belich kicks off ‘New Work, series
Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 2:03 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University Professor of History, James Belich, will next week explain why English speaking societies grew much faster than others in the long 19 th century. More >>
False memories and end-of-life treatment decisions
Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 11:04 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A major collaborative study shows that false memories can play a significant role in the discrepancy between people’s preferences for end-of-life treatment and their instructions in their living will. More >>
US poet Michael Palmer in Wellington
Monday, 28 April 2008, 10:29 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Legendary San Francisco poet Michael Palmer is travelling to Wellington for a master class with poets from Victoria University’s creative writing programme. More >>
Political journalist, musician honorary doctorates
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 12:59 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington will present honorary doctorates to political journalist Colin James and musician Richard Nunns this year. Colin James is New Zealand’s foremost political journalist, and has made a major contribution to the public’s ... More >>
High-tech business model in NZ
Tuesday, 15 April 2008, 3:48 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Is there such a thing as a high-tech business model in New Zealand? If so, what are the implications for aspiring firms and for policy? More >>
Seminars wrap Antarctica art, science and policy
Monday, 14 April 2008, 6:04 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The unique qualities of Antarctica as well as the issues currently facing the continent and the Southern Ocean will be explored from several angles in a series of three panel discussions from 14 April. More >>
Talented students to attend entrepreneur course
Thursday, 10 April 2008, 12:22 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Up-and-coming Wellington businessmen Daniel Crabtree and Benjamin Matthewson are off to Silicon Valley for an entrepreneurs’ course. More >>
Victoria University Annual Report, 2008
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 2:52 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington’s 2007 Annual Report highlights a year of achievements by students, staff and alumni. More >>
Celebrate and Explore Antarctica with Victoria Uni
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:00 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University invites you to three free Antarctic discussions on the evenings of Monday to Wednesday 14-16 April. We will celebrate and explore the unique qualities of Antarctica and then move to discuss issues currently facing the continent and ... More >>
