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Using bacterial enzymes to boost chemotherapy
Monday, 21 May 2007, 10:50 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A Victoria University biotechnology research project that will test a range of bacterial enzymes with the potential for use in the delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs has been awarded more than $388,000 by the Cancer Society of New Zealand. More >>
Employers seek interpersonal skills
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 11:05 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Interpersonal skills topped the list of skills/attributes employers look for in new university graduates for the third year in a row, a Victoria University survey has found. More >>
Students stage world premiere
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 10:44 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University theatre students have come together to form a theatre company with the goal of staging a world premiere—a New Zealand adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s Russian classic, Enemies. More >>
$1.6 million for biotechnology productivity study
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 10:44 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A Victoria University project aiming to identify ways to boost the productivity of the biotechnology and food and beverage sectors has been granted $400,000 per year for four years by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology. More >>
Innocence Project established at Victoria
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 10:06 am | Victoria University of Wellington
An Innocence Project has been established at Victoria University to ensure that serious miscarriages of justice, such as the conviction of David Bain, no longer occur. More >>
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 >>
