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Commonwealth leader lectures at Victoria

Wednesday, 19 October 2005, 11:38 am | Victoria University of Wellington

A Commonwealth leader in public sector management and reform is offering her knowledge to public servants from developing countries at a workshop in Wellington organised by Victoria University More >>

NZ School of Music welcomes first students

Friday, 14 October 2005, 12:05 am | Victoria University of Wellington

The New Zealand School of Music, a joint venture between Victoria and Massey universities, is recruiting students and preparing to offer its first classes in 2006. More >>

Statement by Vice-Chancellor and VUWSA/Salient

Thursday, 6 October 2005, 12:30 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Professor Pat Walsh, Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington (“Prof. Walsh”), The Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (“VUWSA”) and the editorial staff of Salient newspaper (“Salient”) are pleased to record that the ... More >>

Joint Statement by Vice-Chancellor & VUWSA/Salient

Thursday, 6 October 2005, 12:17 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Professor Pat Walsh, Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington (Prof. Walsh), The Victoria University of Wellington Student's Association (VUWSA) and the editorial staff of Salient newspaper (Salient) are pleased to record that the issues ... More >>

Achieving success with refugee youth

Friday, 30 September 2005, 10:39 am | Victoria University of Wellington

A Victoria University Geography and Development Studies graduate course focusing on ‘hands on’ interaction with Wellington’s young people has been hailed as a success by all involved. More >>

Diplomat to receive honorary doctorate

Thursday, 29 September 2005, 12:45 am | Victoria University of Wellington

A New Zealand diplomat who helped pioneer a new way for small Pacific nations to move from colonies to self-governing and independent states is to be honoured by Victoria University of Wellington. More >>

Risk-taking in clubs explored

Monday, 26 September 2005, 10:42 am | Victoria University of Wellington

A Victoria University study into Wellington’s clubbing scene has found the most ‘dangerous’ illegal drugs are not the ones causing the most concern amongst club-goers. More >>

From hiva to hip-hop – dance in Oceania on show

Thursday, 15 September 2005, 10:23 am | Victoria University of Wellington

The importance of dance to the survival of the cultures of the Pacific and Oceania will be the subject of a major international conference in Wellington later this year. More >>

Funding boost for Victoria’s researchers

Monday, 12 September 2005, 3:48 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University staff will lead nine new research projects worth $3.5 million, after receiving grants from the Marsden Fund. More >>

Victoria appoints first Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Wednesday, 7 September 2005, 10:50 am | Victoria University of Wellington

A newly-established position designed to lead Victoria University of Wellington in its strategic push to increase research revenue and raise its ranking for research quality from third in New Zealand to be among the top two, has been filled by competition ... More >>

Creative Industry: A Seminar Series

Tuesday, 30 August 2005, 11:27 am | Victoria University of Wellington

You are invited to attend a series of seminars on CREATIVE INDUSTRY at Victoria University, starting this week: More >>

Library focus of major strategic investment

Tuesday, 30 August 2005, 10:42 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University has unveiled plans for a major increase in investment in its library services to ensure it can meet its ambitious strategic goals for teaching, learning and research. From 2006 the Library budget for collections will grow by ... More >>

Victoria University Honours Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 10:11 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Foremost soprano and opera legend, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, is to receive an honorary degree from Victoria University of Wellington at a special conferment ceremony early in 2006. More >>

Anti-terrorism experts to gather at Victoria

Thursday, 11 August 2005, 4:06 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

The changing face of terrorism and New Zealand’s response to it will be under the spotlight when leading international and national anti-terrorism experts gather at Victoria University next week. More >>

Music and fun at Study at Vic Day 2005

Tuesday, 9 August 2005, 11:44 am | Victoria University of Wellington

From the four corners of New Zealand, thousands of prospective students will descend on Victoria University to get a taste of campus life during the University’s annual open day on Friday 19 August. More >>

Victoria takes honours in teaching awards

Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 9:22 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington’s teachers have again been honoured as some of the best in New Zealand, picking up two awards in the Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards announced at Parliament tonight (26 July). More >>

Shortlist for schools poetry award reveals talent

Tuesday, 19 July 2005, 4:24 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

Six talented young poets have been named as the shortlisted poets for this year’s Bell Gully National Schools Poetry Award. More >>

Study investigates workers’ wages

Tuesday, 19 July 2005, 1:43 pm | Victoria University of Wellington

New Zealanders’ pay packets have risen over the last year but those on the lowest wages are still lagging behind, according to a new report produced by Victoria University’s Industrial Relations Centre. More >>

Real men do read poetry

Friday, 15 July 2005, 10:59 am | Victoria University of Wellington

Real men do read poetry, as All Black Conrad Smith, Black Cap selector Dion Nash, poet Bill Manhire and author Lloyd Jones will prove when they announce the shortlist for this year’s Bell Gully National Schools Poetry Award on Tuesday 19 July. More >>

Sedition uncovers hidden stores

Thursday, 14 July 2005, 10:43 am | Victoria University of Wellington

The lives of pacifists and conscientious objectors who opposed New Zealand’s involvement in World War II and had their views suppressed by the State are the subject of a major documentary written, directed and produced by a Victoria University researcher. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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