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Inaugural composer in residence appointed at Vic
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 11:21 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Leading contemporary musician James Gardner has been appointed as the inaugural Creative New Zealand Victoria University composer in residence. More >>
Cooperation leads to unique Olympic Opportunity
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 11:12 am | Victoria University of Wellington
It’s not just elite athletes who will be taking part in this year’s Olympic Celebrations in Greece. Victoria University honours student Geoff Ardell, will also be there, thanks to an agreement between Victoria University and the New Zealand Olympic Committee. More >>
Kiwi Gods: Religion and New Zealand
Tuesday, 30 March 2004, 10:15 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The significance of religion in New Zealand is to be explored in a major series of free public lectures starting this week at Victoria University. More >>
Research uncovers potential relief for migraine
Monday, 29 March 2004, 10:21 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A simple dietary supplement may not only give relief to some of the more than 400,000 New Zealanders that suffer from the pain of migraine headaches, but may also help to prevent strokes. More >>
Festivities to launch new Victoria campus
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 2:41 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University launches its new Pipitea Campus in downtown Wellington, in the heart of the Capital's political, legal and corporate district, with a week of festivities beginning on March 29. More >>
Sounds Korean
Monday, 22 March 2004, 3:28 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Korean music is to take centre stage in Sounds Korean: A Festival of Korean Music next month. More >>
Victoria and Massey in new musical partnership
Monday, 22 March 2004, 12:47 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Students and staff from Victoria University and Massey University will collaborate publicly for the first time in a Minifest at St Andrews on the Terrace during the week leading up to Easter. More >>
Injunction sought on PBRF report appendix
Thursday, 18 March 2004, 11:26 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington this afternoon joined with the University of Auckland and obtained an interim injunction from the High Court against the release of part of the Tertiary Education Commission's report on the Performance-Based Research Fund ... More >>
The Science of Life
Tuesday, 16 March 2004, 9:41 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Is ageing necessary and inevitable? Not according to pioneering scientist and author Professor Tom Kirkwood. Professor Kirkwood will take part in a New Zealand tour (22 March-17 April) that will explore how and why human ageing takes place and how we ... More >>
Centre for Biodiscovery
Monday, 15 March 2004, 11:25 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The Centre for Biodiscovery is one of Victoria University's applied research centres. The Centre has close to links with the Schools of Biological Sciences and Chemical & Physical Sciences and has joint research with staff in the Schools of Psychology ... More >>
New Victoria Research Centre targets biodiscovery
Monday, 15 March 2004, 11:24 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Exploring the new world of proteins to prevent, diagnose and cure human, animal and plant diseases is the goal of a new collaborative applied research centre to be established at Victoria University. More >>
Literary Praises for Poet’s Modern Letters
Monday, 15 March 2004, 9:29 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The plaudits keep coming for Glenn Colquhoun, who can now add the $60,000 Prize in Modern Letters to his shelf of New Zealand literary awards. More >>
Breaking up is hard to do – study seeks views
Friday, 12 March 2004, 10:44 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The views of children and teenagers experiencing parental separation are to be heard in a groundbreaking study to be undertaken at Victoria University. More >>
Prize in Modern Letters announcement
Thursday, 11 March 2004, 9:19 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The winner of New Zealand's largest literary award, the $60,000 Prize in Modern Letters, will be announced in Wellington on Saturday night (March 13) at 6.15pm. More >>
Wotz language goin 2 B in da future?
Wednesday, 10 March 2004, 9:08 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Youth culture and text message technology are combining to send the English language and youth relationships in new and unexpected directions, says a Victoria University researcher. More >>
Dr Nitschke joins euthanasia debate at Victoria
Friday, 5 March 2004, 3:37 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Dr Philip Nitschke will join a Victoria University Debating Society event on Monday 8 March at 12pm to affirm the argument, "That We Should Legalise Voluntary Euthanasia". More >>
Victoria scores a hat trick
Wednesday, 3 March 2004, 2:47 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University is on a roll, achieving a third successive year of record enrolments with student numbers topping the 18,000 mark for the first time. More >>
Prize in Modern Letters announcement due
Monday, 1 March 2004, 12:08 am | Victoria University of Wellington
In just two short weeks, one New Zealand writer will be $60,000 richer when the winner of the country’s largest literary award, the Prize in Modern Letters, is announced. More >>
Victoria Honours Influential Politician
Tuesday, 24 February 2004, 2:27 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A former Finance Minister and pivotal player in the major economic reforms of the 1980s in New Zealand will receive an honorary doctorate from Victoria University. More >>
Victoria University defends its graduates
Friday, 20 February 2004, 2:04 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University graduates, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or any other demographic characteristic, have all been awarded their qualifications because of their ability to succeed in their chosen programme of study. “Victoria University ... More >>
