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Victoria disappointed at Govt fee decision
Monday, 4 September 2006, 2:50 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The Tertiary Education Commission’s decision to reject Victoria University’s application to increase some student fees by more than five percent doesn’t address the current industry problem of cross-subsidisation across faculties, and reduces ... More >>
Climate change policy under the spotlight
Monday, 4 September 2006, 12:03 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A day-long public symposium on global and domestic policies on climate change will be held at the Wellington Town Hall on 6 October. The Climate Change Policy Symposium will pay particular attention to the policy issues facing agriculture and forestry, ... More >>
Victoria wins the Joynt Scroll
Tuesday, 29 August 2006, 5:00 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The Victoria University of Wellington Debating Society has won the prestigious "Joynt Scroll" (the New Zealand Universities Prepared Debating Champs) , which concluded on Monday at the University of Auckland. More >>
Hard work brings plays to life
Friday, 25 August 2006, 3:22 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Three Victoria University students have been hard at work crafting and shaping a season of short plays to be performed from September 6. More >>
Victoria’s Distinguished Alumni Awards announced
Thursday, 24 August 2006, 10:29 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A cricketer, arts patron and businessman, CEO, Chief Judge, scientist, dancer/choreographer and President of the New Zealand Red Cross, are the seven inaugural winners of Victoria University of Wellington’s Distinguished Alumni Awards. More >>
New historians showcase research
Monday, 21 August 2006, 11:04 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The development and impact of New Zealand’s liquor laws will be among the topics presented at a conference showcasing the work of postgraduate history students. More >>
Seminar at the NZ Centre for Public Law
Thursday, 17 August 2006, 10:10 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Thank you all for being here today. I'm pleased to have the opportunity to discuss the government's plans for the criminal justice sector and the wider context of those interventions, with you today. More >>
Victoria marks Maori Queen's death
Wednesday, 16 August 2006, 12:40 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is flying the New Zealand flag at half-mast as a mark of respect for Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu. Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Mackay, says the University community is deeply saddened to learn of Dame Te Atairangikaahu’s ... More >>
Victoria signs Argentinean exchange agreement
Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 4:57 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University today signed an exchange agreement with Pontifica Universidad Católica Argentina, marking the first exchange agreement between Victoria and an Argentinean tertiary institution. More >>
Philanthropist to receive honorary degree
Monday, 14 August 2006, 1:29 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
One of Singapore’s most respected citizens, who has provided support to prestigious universities throughout the world, is to receive an honorary doctorate from Victoria University of Wellington. More >>
Violinist endows annual scholarship fund
Monday, 14 August 2006, 10:18 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Professional violinist Clare Galambos-Winter is supporting undergraduate and honours violin performers at the New Zealand school of Music with annual scholarships worth $7500. More >>
Peruvians learn English for APEC Summit
Friday, 11 August 2006, 3:09 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is teaming up with other organisations to offer an English language training programme to Government officials of Peru. This project is being undertaken to assist the Peruvians in organising the 2008 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation ... More >>
Theatre students present plays to public
Thursday, 10 August 2006, 10:01 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University theatre students are about to get a taste of what it’s like to see their directing work on the stage. Students from the THEA304 Directing course will present Caged Birds: an evening of short plays between Wednesday 16 August and ... More >>
Turbine powers up for 2006
Monday, 7 August 2006, 4:30 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The online literary journal Turbine (www.vuw.ac.nz/turbine) is back in action. Unlike the national grid, Turbine has never found itself short of energy, with contributions pouring in from new and established writers. The International Institute of Modern ... More >>
First Master's in Marine Conservation launched
Monday, 7 August 2006, 11:21 am | Victoria University of Wellington
From January 2007 students from Victoria University of Wellington will travel around New Zealand and to Great Barrier Reef as part of the newly developed Master’s degree in Marine Conservation. A first in New Zealand, this Master’s course reflects Victoria’s ... More >>
Dame Kiri to receive Victoria University honour
Friday, 4 August 2006, 11:17 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, New Zealand’s foremost soprano and opera legend, will receive an honorary degree from Victoria University of Wellington at a special conferment ceremony in London. More >>
Cambridge Professor to lead Victoria Law Faculty
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 9:13 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Eminent expatriate, Professor A.T.H. (Tony) Smith, is to return to New Zealand to lead Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Law and School of Government. More >>
Taking tax avoidance to the people
Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 2:35 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University Law Professor John Prebble is taking tax avoidance out of the classroom, with a colloquium on the subject to that both students of his Jurisprudential Perspectives of Taxation course and other interested parties are invited. More >>
Top NZ Young Poets Announced
Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 2:28 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Finalists’ poems in pdf format… http://img.scoop.co.nz/media/pdfs/0607/Finalist_poems.pdf More >>
Leading academic in key research management role
Monday, 17 July 2006, 1:24 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Leading New Zealand biologist and tuatara expert, Professor Charles Daugherty, has been appointed as Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Victoria University of Wellington. More >>
