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• • MS community fundraiser surpasses goal, helping to support life-changing research at the University

    • 6 Jun 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Teams involved in CHALLENGE MS hosted their biggest event for the campaign yet, celebrating raising $30,000 for a MS Research Master’s Scholarship, exceeding the campaign goal.
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• • Wellington—a home from home for three Vietnamese sisters

    • 6 Jun 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • It’s a family affair for sisters Ha, Bella, and Phuc Vo as they all study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and proudly call Wellington their new home.
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• • Clothing drive dresses students for winter

    • 6 Jun 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • On the first official day of winter 2023, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington students were able to pick up some items to help keep them warm during the colder Wellington months.
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• • Why every new garden should be a ‘carbon garden’

    • 2 Jun 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • The possibilities for reformulating under-used landscapes into massive carbon-capture terrains are enormous, writes Professor Rod Barnett.
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• • Te Herenga Waka ranked in top 10 for ‘Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions’

    • 1 Jun 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has been ranked in the top 10 globally for ‘Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions’ in the international Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2023.
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• • Adam Art Gallery’s new intern announced

    • 1 Jun 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Sally McMath arrived last week to take up her role as Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery’s newest intern.
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    Adam Art Gallery, Hunter Car Park, Paekaka, Kelburn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • When were the Dry Valleys of Antarctica last wet?

    • 29 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • It’s a question that’s long puzzled Antarctic researchers, but Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington adjunct lecturer Dr Marjolaine Verret may now have the answer.
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• • How to fix funding problems in early childhood education

    • 25 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • We need to recognise the public good that early childhood education provides and commit to funding top quality services accessible to all families, argues Sue Cherrington.
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• • When renewable energy is not ‘green’ enough

    • 25 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Offsetting emissions by using common renewable energy technologies is no longer regarded as  ‘green’, writes Dr Alex Lo.
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• • Introducing the people behind Campus Books

    • 24 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Campus Books leaseholder John Chisholm and manager Susan Murphy are looking forward to supporting the University’s staff and students with access to textbooks, giftware, greeting cards, and healthy snacks.
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    June 2023 Monthly Meeting

    • 22 May 2023
    • Wellington Astronomical Society
    • When: Tuesday 6th June at 7:30 pm.Where: Space Place / Carter Observatory, 40 Salamanca Road, KelburnOr you can join the meeting via ZoomMeeting ID: 898 5793 4315Passcode: 12345 Speaker:  Matt Balkham The Making of […] A post from https://www.was.org.nz
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    Kelburn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Campus Bookstore Delays Caused by Attempts to be a Vic Books Dupe

    • 21 May 2023
    • Salient
    • Students have been left confused after the Kelburn campus space previously occupied by Vic Books has remained empty.
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    Kelburn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • University welcomes funding for Wellington Science City

    • 19 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington welcomes the funding announced in Budget 2023 to support the Wellington Science City initiative.
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• • NZ is finally making progress on child poverty—but a ‘no frills’ budget puts that at risk

    • 16 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • We’re not going to make further dents in child poverty without implementing bold support for families being left behind, argues Kate Prickett.
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• • From Building Science to Building Control

    • 16 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Juggling full-time study as an adult student with being a mum is a difficult combo, but Bachelor of Building Science graduate Gemma Riley says anything is possible with a good wall planner.
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• • Celebrate May graduation with Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

    • 15 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Over 2,700 qualifications will be awarded at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington graduation ceremonies this week, as our graduates celebrate the successful completion of their studies.
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• • Giving back to the village

    • 15 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Graduand Nikita Woolnough will address the crowd at this week’s Graduation.
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• • “Just keep swimming”—the road to a PhD

    • 12 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • This week, mum of twins and clinical immunologist Georgina Bird graduates with her PhD—an achievement she says would never have been possible without the people backing her, and the women who inspire her.
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• • Architecture and Design students awarded industry accolades

    • 11 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Sixteen Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation—Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa students have received awards from respected industry bodies.
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• • University launches Joint Institute in China

    • 11 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington will this year welcome the first cohort of students enrolled at a Joint Institute through a new partnership with China’s largest university.
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• • How we think about mental disorder matters a great deal

    • 10 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Increased mental health awareness is one thing—but New Zealanders need greater mental health literacy too, explains Kristopher Nielsen.
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• • Hurdles ahead for winter health plan

    • 9 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • New health plan includes welcome initiatives, but their implementation won't be plain sailing, write Tara Officer and Karen McBride-Henry.
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• • We need to talk about white-collar crime

    • 9 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • White-collar criminals benefit from leniency provisions in NZ law—why the disparity with other kinds of crime, ask Lisa Marriott and Edward Willis.
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• • The high cost of ‘disability-blind’ health policies

    • 7 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Disabled people carry the cost when healthcare services fail to recognise their needs, writes Professor Karen McBride-Henry.
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• • University student recognised as future thinker for second year running

    • 7 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington student Maria Walker has won the NZGBC Future Thinker of the Year 2023 award.
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• • University gets support towards sustainable energy use through the State Sector Decarbonisation Fund

    • 5 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has received co-funding from the State Sector Decarbonisation Fund, administered by EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority), towards installing efficient LED lighting and replacing a fossil gas boiler system with a low-emissions alternative.
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• • Adam Art Gallery launches two new exhibitions

    • 5 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery begins the autumn season with two new shows: In Relation: Performance Works by Peter Roche & Linda Buis 1979–1985 and Legacies: Five Short Films for Cinema by Edith Amituanai, Martin Sagadin, Ukrit Sa-nguanhai, Pati Tyrell, and Sriwhana Spong.
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• • University student awarded Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize

    • 4 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor of Science student Benjy Smith has won the Prime Minister’s Te Puiaki Kaipūtaiao Ānamata Future Scientist Prize.
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• • Adam Art Gallery director to receive Higher Doctorate

    • 4 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Art historian, writer, and curator Associate Professor Christina Barton MNZM will be awarded a Doctor of Literature from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington at its May 2023 graduation.
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• • Honorary Doctorate awarded to international economist

    • 4 May 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • World-leading political economist Professor Robert Hunter Wade has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Commerce at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s May 2023 graduation ceremonies.
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