Victoria University of Wellington - Latest News [Page 67]
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 >>
Top Doctoral Scholarship success for Vic students
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 11:29 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University students have been awarded nine Bright Future Top Achiever Doctoral Scholarships worth almost $1 million in the latest round of awards from the Government-funded scheme. More >>
Victoria continues to attract Kiwi students
Monday, 26 March 2007, 10:19 am | Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand students continue to see Victoria University of Wellington as the destination of choice for tertiary study, with domestic enrolments rising five percent compared to the same time last year. More >>
Future bright for Māori graduates
Wednesday, 21 March 2007, 11:41 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Four Victoria PhD graduates have been recognised in the National Māori Academic Excellence Awards, or Te Amorangi, held on 2 March at Turangawaewae Marae, near Ngaruawahia. More >>
Victoria moves on accommodation concerns
Friday, 16 March 2007, 3:41 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is responding to neighbourhood concerns about its student accommodation complex proposal by creating a comprehensive social engagement strategy to enhance management of its halls of residence and promote more socially responsible student ... More >>
Victoria rejects claims of underhanded behaviour
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 9:41 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Claims of “underhanded behaviour” by Victoria University in dealing with a proposal to increase some student fees are absolutely absurd, says Vice-Chancellor, Professor Pat Walsh. More >>
MyVictoria heralds new age for students, staff
Monday, 26 February 2007, 9:34 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The start of a new academic year today also marks the launch of Victoria University’s new web portal for students and staff, MyVictoria (http://myvictoria.ac.nz) More >>
Research on migrant employment at Victoria
Friday, 23 February 2007, 12:39 am | Victoria University of Wellington
If more skilled migrants are supposed to come to New Zealand, both - the migrants coming to New Zealand as well as the potential employers of the skilled migrants - need to be prepared and informed about what to expect. There is the danger of creating ... More >>
InternetNZ and Victoria welcome Cyberlaw Fellow
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 10:42 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A leading American practitioner in internet law has been appointed New Zealand’s second Senior Research Fellow in Cyberlaw at Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Law. More >>
Statistics and Victoria to make joint appointment
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 9:32 am | Victoria University of Wellington
An Adjunct Professor of Official Statistics is to be appointed at Victoria University in a joint appointment with Statistics New Zealand. More >>
Icons of architecture on show at Victoria
Monday, 19 February 2007, 9:36 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Wellingtonians will be able to gain a unique overview of the icons of early modern architecture at an exhibition to be held at Victoria University’s Te Aro Campus this week. More >>
Victoria welcomes Government investment in School
Friday, 16 February 2007, 3:27 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The Government’s decision to invest $4 million in Victoria’s School of Government recognises the University’s long-standing strength in teaching and research in public management and administration, says Vice-Chancellor, Professor Pat Walsh. More >>
Wanted: More business-savvy science people
Friday, 16 February 2007, 9:04 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Developing more business-savvy science people to promote wealth creation in the Wellington region is the vision behind a new initiative between Victoria University and Industrial Research Ltd. More >>
Wanted: More business-savvy science people
Thursday, 15 February 2007, 5:21 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Developing more business-savvy science people to promote wealth creation in the Wellington region is the vision behind a new initiative between Victoria University and Industrial Research Ltd. More >>
Chair in E-Government arrives at Victoria
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 2:37 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Professor Miriam Lips has taken up her position as the inaugural Chair in E-Government at Victoria Univeristy of Wellington. She was formerly a Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Internet Institute and an Associate Professor in the Tilburg Institute ... More >>
World’s top thinkers come together
Friday, 9 February 2007, 4:03 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Leading Scientists from around the world will come together in Wellington next week to share their latest findings in the areas of nanotechnology and advanced materials and to celebrate the life of their esteemed colleague Professor Alan MacDiarmid who ... More >>
