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Lee endowment enables Vic Antarctic lecture series
Monday, 4 August 2003, 10:33 am | Victoria University of Wellington
World-renowned Stanford University scientist, Professor Robert Dunbar, will discuss Antarctica and climate change as the inaugural speaker in Victoria University’s S.T. Lee Lecture in Antarctic Studies. More >>
New Head For Psychology School
Friday, 1 August 2003, 9:32 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Professor Susan Schenk is to head Victoria University's School of Psychology for the next three years. More >>
A View To Tattoo
Thursday, 24 July 2003, 2:10 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The traditional art of Polynesian tattooing will be on show in several short films to screen in Porirua and Wellington in August to complement the Tatau/Tattoo Conference at Victoria University. More >>
Free Copies Of Michael King Lecture Available
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 3:33 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Waikato University is offering free copies of a lecture by historian Michael King entitled A Conversation with M y Uncle: Frank Sargeson and Hamilton. More >>
International enrolments underpin growth
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 11:58 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University continues to experience strong growth in enrolments, with an increasing numbers of international students in Trimester 2. More >>
Local govt planning in research spotlight
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 9:23 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A joint research project aimed at strengthening local government planning capability was launched today (22 July) by her Worship, the Mayor of Wellington, Kerry Prendergast. More >>
More phonics or less for teaching reading?
Monday, 21 July 2003, 1:31 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The use of phonics to teach children how to read is called into question by international research undertaken by Victoria University’s School of Education in collaboration with overseas colleagues. More >>
The making of development geography
Thursday, 17 July 2003, 2:59 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The change from 'tropical geography' to 'development geography' is the focus of the first Asia Pacific Viewpoint Journal annual public lecture at Victoria University. More >>
Research uncovers surprising industrial trends
Tuesday, 15 July 2003, 2:14 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
The Government's employment law changes have not fundamentally changed the bargaining environment created by the now repealed Employment Contracts Act 1991, research by Victoria University's Industrial Relations Centre has found. More >>
Submissions Sought On Victoria University Charter
Tuesday, 15 July 2003, 10:52 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University, New Zealand's Capital City University, is seeking public submissions on its draft Charter. More >>
Genetically modified organisms – who’s liable?
Monday, 14 July 2003, 9:56 am | Victoria University of Wellington
With suspect corn on Japanese pizzas under the scientific and media microscope, what better time to discuss GMO liability. More >>
Vic Professor Appointed To Marsden Fund Council
Thursday, 10 July 2003, 10:33 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The Council oversees the Marsden Fund, which is administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand. Each year more than $30 million in funding is distributed for research projects chosen on the basis of excellence. More >>
Victoria appoints Assistant Vice-Chancellor
Wednesday, 9 July 2003, 5:07 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Professor Deborah Willis has been appointed as the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Victoria University. More >>
Emerging law and economic talent rewarded
Wednesday, 9 July 2003, 11:28 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The combination of legal analysis and economic alacrity will be rewarded tomorrow evening in a presentation of prize-winning essays by third year law and economics students. More >>
Students on Show Abstracts
Wednesday, 9 July 2003, 11:28 am | Victoria University of Wellington
In his essay, “Could Government Intervention Solve the Power Crisis?” Jason Nichols explains the crisis is not due to insufficient generation capacity but a temporary fuel shortage, i.e. not enough water and gas to run our hydro and gas power stations. ... More >>
Vic student scores silver in int computer awards
Wednesday, 9 July 2003, 12:29 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University student Alex Potanin looks set for a strong research career in computer science after his outstanding showing in a major international computer science awards competition. More >>
New Deputy Vice-Chancellor For Victoria University
Friday, 4 July 2003, 2:48 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University's new Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor David Mackay will be in the hot seat next week. More >>
Trade and Governance on the International Stage
Friday, 4 July 2003, 7:48 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The future of multilateral agencies such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation will be under discussion when leading international lawyers meet at Victoria University’s Faculty of Law from 4-6 July. More >>
New lectureship from Church-University partnership
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 4:08 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A unique partnership between an inner city Wellington Presbyterian church and Victoria University's Religious Studies programme will see a new senior lectureship in Christian theology established. More >>
Architecture students present designs to Ngati Toa
Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 9:59 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
MEDIA RELEASE 2 July 2003 Public Affairs Architecture students to present designs to Ngati Toa More >>
