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Victoria hosts NZ’s largest maths conference
Thursday, 13 December 2007, 11:12 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Deep theoretical results in mathematics – underpinning our understanding of the physical world – are to be presented by Microsoft mathematician Michael Freedman at this week’s maths conference. More >>
The Rehearsal takes centre stage with Adam Prize
Thursday, 13 December 2007, 9:57 am | Victoria University of Wellington
This year’s prestigious Adam Prize in Creative Writing has been awarded to Victoria University student Eleanor Catton for her novel The Rehearsal. More >>
True-life story script wins Embassy Trust Prize
Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 11:20 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A film-script that tells the story of a young Samoan chief who overcomes a fear of public speaking to make a speech that changes everything is the winner of the annual Embassy Trust Prize. More >>
Excellence in teaching and research recognised
Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 12:20 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University’s 2007 Teaching and Research Excellence Awards have been announced, with law of the sea and Latin American economic inequality researchers among the top. More >>
Cases, causes of wrongful conviction in spotlight
Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 3:03 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The accuracy of forensic DNA evidence, the investigative interviewing of witnesses and suspects, and the high-profile cases of Scott Watson and Peter Ellis are among presentations from speakers at the inaugural Innocence Project New Zealand conference, More >>
Public Lecture: Linnaeus in his time and in ours
Monday, 10 December 2007, 11:41 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The lecture will examine Linnaeus' heritage today, from his pragmatic and complete sexual system for plant classification and his theoretical and fragmentary natural method, through developments by Adanson, DeCandolle, and Engler, to modern Floras ... More >>
Make Way For 1000 Vibrant Victoria Graduates
Friday, 7 December 2007, 5:42 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
More than 1,000 Victoria University students will parade through the streets of Wellington next week to celebrate reaching an educational milestone – graduation. More >>
When Mark Twain meets the Tuataras
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 10:37 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Playwright and author David Geary has been announced as the 2008 Writer in Residence with the University’s International Institute of Modern Letters. More >>
Study abroad awards take students further
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 4:15 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria postgraduate students have been awarded the greatest number of scholarships of all universities in the latest round of New Zealand Postgraduate Study Abroad Awards. More >>
Professor in Climate Change appointed
Monday, 3 December 2007, 4:53 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Climate change research at Victoria University has been strengthened significantly with the appointment of New Zealand climate scientist Martin Manning as Professor and Research Fellow in Climate Change. More >>
NZ folklore brought to the fore at symposium
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 12:32 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Is Wellington’s ‘Blanket Man’ a modern-day folk hero? What are the roots of horse-whispering in New Zealand? Is the humble Kiwi bach a unique form of vernacular architecture? What are New Zealanders’ favourite conspiracy theories and legends? More >>
Conference to showcase molecular bioscience
Monday, 26 November 2007, 11:10 am | Victoria University of Wellington
From individual molecules to whole organisms, biological systems will be the focus of a conference that will gather scientists from academic, government, industrial and clinical institutions tomorrow. More >>
Leading economist appointed to Research Centre
Friday, 23 November 2007, 2:49 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Distinguished economist and social statistician Dr Brian Easton has been appointed as the 2008 J. D. Stout Research Fellow to Victoria University's Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies. More >>
Setting the scene for a sustainable future
Friday, 23 November 2007, 12:51 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The integration of environmental education across all classrooms at Pukerua Bay School earned the school first-place in the "Enviroschools" competition and a new solar water heating system. More >>
‘Maoriland’ novels made available online
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 1:23 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Under-read and undervalued novels from New Zealand’s literary past are being made available for the first time, thanks to a collaboration between Victoria University’s New Zealand Electronic Text Centre, the University Library’s JC Beaglehole Room ... More >>
Ornithologist to receive honorary doctorate
Friday, 16 November 2007, 4:14 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
One of New Zealand’s most prolific contributors to ornithological science, Christopher JR Robertson, will receive an honorary Doctorate of Science at Victoria University’s graduation ceremony in Wellington on December 12. More >>
Mr Pip author to receive honorary doctorate
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 12:51 am | Victoria University of Wellington
One of Victoria University’s best-known graduates – author Lloyd Jones – is to receive an Honorary Doctorate for his contribution to literature. More >>
Transforming transport in carbon-constrained world
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 11:17 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Our dependence on carbon-intensive transport systems, and what we can do to reduce our carbon footprint when moving people and goods, is the subject of a symposium hosted by the University’s Institute of Policy Studies, School of Government and ... More >>
AIDS Quilt Songbook to premiere in NZ
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 4:14 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The AIDS Quilt Songbook , one of the most historically significant classical works to come from late twentieth century American music, will premiere in New Zealand on 16 November. More >>
Geophysics Prof. elected to Royal Society Academy
Friday, 9 November 2007, 1:30 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University Professor Timothy Stern is one of 10 scientists recently elected as a Fellow of the Academy of the Royal Society of New Zealand. More >>
