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Students Demand Living Allowance

Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 4:52 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

“Universal living allowances for all students will be on the agenda for 2007 and 2008”, explained VUWSA Campaigns Officer Tai Neilson. More >>

Exhibition,lecture to celebrate design graduation

Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 11:18 am | Victoria University of Wellington

An exhibition of student work and a public lecture will celebrate graduation by students in the Victoria University’s reconfigured School of Design this week. Acting Head of the School of Design, Professor Simon Fraser, said the public lecture and exhibition ... More >>

Victoria University - Celebrating achievement

Monday, 14 May 2007, 3:20 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

For many students, this week marks the end of several years of study and one of the biggest achievements of their lives. More >>

Kiwi-born US business leader to be honoured

Monday, 14 May 2007, 1:51 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

A Victoria University alumnus who has created the world’s largest recreation vehicle company is to receive an honorary doctorate from his alma mater in recognition of his outstanding business acumen and leadership qualities. More >>

Kiwi-born US business leader to be honoured

Monday, 14 May 2007, 12:44 am | Victoria University of Wellington

A Victoria University alumnus who has created the world’s largest recreation vehicle company is to receive an honorary doctorate from his alma mater in recognition of his outstanding business acumen and leadership qualities. More >>

Nominations sought for $65,000 literary prize

Friday, 11 May 2007, 3:43 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Nominations are now being sought for Australasia’s largest single literary award – the $65,000 Prize in Modern Letters. More >>

Sustainability heart of winning business proposal

Friday, 11 May 2007, 10:29 am | Victoria University of Wellington

A proposed investment company with an environmental conscience has been judged the winner of the 2007 Global Enterprise Experience, a business-concept competition based at Victoria University that unites 650 students from 34 countries. More >>

Second Life

Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 10:50 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Not content with inhabiting just one world, a group of Victoria University architecture students and recent graduates are taking on the biggest-ever virtual land grab. More >>

Inaugural lecture of Professor Ken McNatty

Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 12:18 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Inaugural lecture of Professor Ken McNatty The mammalian egg and its development to ovulation and fertilisation Professor Pat Walsh, Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington, invites you to an Inaugural Professorial Lecture to be given by: Ken ... More >>

The search for the oldest hot water cylinder

Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 12:24 am | Victoria University of Wellington

The search for New Zealand’s oldest hot water cylinder is to feature in a series of radio programmes by a Victoria University researcher. More >>

Report highlights student and staff achievements

Monday, 7 May 2007, 2:07 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington’s 2006 Annual Report highlights a year of achievements by staff, students and alumni. More >>

Philanthropist Sir Roy McKenzie celebrated

Friday, 27 April 2007, 10:05 am | Victoria University of Wellington

A symposium to celebrate the life of philanthropist Sir Roy McKenzie is being held by the Rotary Club and Victoria University. More >>

‘Nothing is funnier than unhappiness’

Thursday, 26 April 2007, 5:02 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

A woman who falls in love with a woman dressed as a man, hooligans concerned only with debauchery, and an uptight steward who nobody likes is just a taste of the production chosen for a Victoria University theatre course. More >>

Politicians gather to discuss Bolger Years

Monday, 16 April 2007, 11:07 am | Victoria University of Wellington

A conference on the Rt Hon Jim Bolger’s tenure as Prime Minister later this month will play host to a number of distinguished current and former parliamentarians. More >>

State-Of-The-Art Climate Research Centre Opens

Thursday, 12 April 2007, 2:05 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

A new research centre for studying climate history in the Southern Hemisphere opens today. More >>

Understanding Halal

Thursday, 12 April 2007, 10:27 am | Victoria University of Wellington

The opportunities for New Zealand in providing halal products to the Islamic world is the focus of a seminar to be held at Victoria University of Wellington. More >>

Victoria designer to feature in furniture show

Thursday, 5 April 2007, 11:24 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Revolutionary new chairs designed and created by a Victoria University researcher will feature in one of the world’s most prestigious furniture shows in Milan later this month. More >>

Victoria research team looks for ‘missing men’

Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 4:20 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

While it’s well known that how well people do at school and post-secondary education is a key factor in determining their future employment and wellbeing, a $1.7 million Victoria University project aims to find out why males are participating in tertiary ... More >>

NZ film producer to receive honorary doctorate

Monday, 2 April 2007, 1:09 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

The New Zealander who brought critically acclaimed films such as Whale Rider to the big screen is to be honoured by Victoria University. John Barnett, chief executive of South Pacific Pictures since 1993 and co-owner of the production company since ... More >>

Adjunct Professor of Official Statistics appointed

Monday, 2 April 2007, 10:21 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Statistics New Zealand, in conjunction with the Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Government, today announced the appointment of Dr Sharleen Forbes to the position of Adjunct Professor of Official Statistics. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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