https://wellington.gen.nz/kelburn https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/exposing-the-hidden-costs-of-meetings Some costs associated with meetings speak for themselves, others are less conspicuous, but there are ways to rein them in, writes Associate Professor Val Hooper. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:47:27 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/exposing-the-hidden-costs-of-meetings Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-21T02:47:27Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/studys-findings-positive-for-ms-potential-of-nalfurafine University researchers discover the drug has the potential not only to slow the accumulation of disability but also to restore function. Sun, 17 Jan 2021 23:22:33 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/studys-findings-positive-for-ms-potential-of-nalfurafine Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-17T23:22:33Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/internationally-respected-academic-to-lead-wellington-faculty-of-health New Dean Professor Markus Melloh has a track record of setting strong strategic direction and delivering contemporary and innovative programmes. Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:53:27 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/internationally-respected-academic-to-lead-wellington-faculty-of-health Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-17T21:53:27Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/government-funds-are-not-taxpayer-money Media and politicians should stop confusing the two, writes Dr Jonathan Barrett. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:58:12 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/government-funds-are-not-taxpayer-money Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-14T23:58:12Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/words-matter-and-so-do-presidents The contrast between the words of John F. Kennedy and today’s anti-democratic demagogue is inescapable, writes Associate Professor Dolores Janiewski. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:01:17 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/words-matter-and-so-do-presidents Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-14T23:01:17Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/data-driven-rating-system-makes-it-easier-to-select-sports-teams Graduate Dr Ankit Patel's PhD research helps sport selectors match the right team to a particular event or specific conditions. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:17:41 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/data-driven-rating-system-makes-it-easier-to-select-sports-teams Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-13T23:17:41Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/waikeria-protests-put-a-spotlight-on-prison-conditions Abuses of power and inhumane treatment in prison are not new and will continue until prisoner numbers significantly reduce, writes Christine McCarthy. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:46:44 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/waikeria-protests-put-a-spotlight-on-prison-conditions Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-13T22:46:44Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/child-poverty-and-art-history-experts-lead-universitys-new-year-honours Professor Jonathan Boston and Associate Professor Christina Barton among 15 members of the University community to receive New Zealand's 2021 New Year Honours. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:55:57 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/child-poverty-and-art-history-experts-lead-universitys-new-year-honours Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-13T21:55:57Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/policy-options-as-nz-faces-water-shortages Building reservoirs or desalination plants is costly compared with a range of targeted policies to encourage a change in individual use, write researchers. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:49:10 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/policy-options-as-nz-faces-water-shortages Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-13T02:49:10Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/why-youre-checking-work-emails-on-holidays-and-how-to-stop Over-identification with work can prevent you from switching off, write Dr Ben Walker and Associate Professor Dan Caprar. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:22:54 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/why-youre-checking-work-emails-on-holidays-and-how-to-stop Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-13T02:22:54Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/quarantine-hotels-brands-could-be-tainted One way for hotels to lessen the taint of COVID-19 is to remind people of their original positioning as places of luxury, writes Associate Professor Dan Laufer. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:03:33 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/quarantine-hotels-brands-could-be-tainted Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-13T02:03:33Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/a-tale-of-two-phds Couple Katelyn Johnson and Jamey Stutz graduated together from the University's Antarctic Research Centre in mid-December. They explain how they managed it. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:50:04 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/a-tale-of-two-phds Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-13T00:50:04Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/research-shows-self-administered-cervical-screening-has-lifesaving-potential Study is of particular significance during COVID-19, when cervical screening rates have been down across New Zealand. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:11:58 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/research-shows-self-administered-cervical-screening-has-lifesaving-potential Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-12T02:11:58Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/impact-of-wolves-reintroduction-on-pumas-has-lessons-for-predator-free-nz Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:17:54 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/impact-of-wolves-reintroduction-on-pumas-has-lessons-for-predator-free-nz Victoria University of Wellington 2021-01-12T00:17:54Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/turbine-kapohau-2020-a-varied-and-vital-record-of-these-strange-times The latest Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington graduates feature alongside new and established writers in online literary magazine Turbine | Kapohau 20. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:52:27 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/turbine-kapohau-2020-a-varied-and-vital-record-of-these-strange-times Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-16T23:52:27Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/the-perils-of-economic-over-integration While balancing trade interests is critical for New Zealand, it should give preference to countries with similar institutional conventions, write researchers. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 22:26:38 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/the-perils-of-economic-over-integration Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-16T22:26:38Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/our-research-successes-in-2020 Despite COVID-19, the University has had an extremely successful year for research. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 22:11:19 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/our-research-successes-in-2020 Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-16T22:11:19Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/genre-defying-work-wins-2020-adam-foundation-prize A genre-defying work that examiners describe as being “of great significance” has been awarded the International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) 2020 Adam Foundation Prize in Creative Writing. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:41:03 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/genre-defying-work-wins-2020-adam-foundation-prize Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-16T21:41:03Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/new-ministers-urged-to-strengthen-tiriti-relationship-for-environmental-protection Two senior Māori academics urge the new Ministers of the Environment and Conservation to centre Te Tiriti o Waitangi relationships in environmental protection. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:10:26 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/new-ministers-urged-to-strengthen-tiriti-relationship-for-environmental-protection Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-16T20:10:26Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/nz-firms-still-include-potentially-unfair-contract-terms Victoria Stace and Associate Professor Alexandra Sims recommend ways to protect consumers by improving compliance with the Fair Trading Act. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 02:02:01 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/nz-firms-still-include-potentially-unfair-contract-terms Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-16T02:02:01Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/university-operations-over-christmas-and-new-year The University is closed for the Christmas and New Year break from 5 pm Friday 18 December. It reopens on Monday 11 January 2021. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 01:38:32 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/university-operations-over-christmas-and-new-year Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-15T01:38:32Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/top-five-podcasts-for-2020 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 01:08:15 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/top-five-podcasts-for-2020 Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-15T01:08:15Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/provisional-admission-for-students-who-dont-get-ue If you have not achieved University Entrance, you may still be able to study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:16:04 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/provisional-admission-for-students-who-dont-get-ue Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-14T21:16:04Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/dont-just-think-about-earthquakes,-prepare-for-them Findings from PhD research will help fine-tune the kind of advice communities need to better prepare for earthquakes and other natural hazards. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:51:16 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/dont-just-think-about-earthquakes,-prepare-for-them Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-14T01:51:16Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/rhodes-scholar-jessica-sutton-aiming-for-the-united-nations A passion for women’s rights and international law saw Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington graduand Jessica Sutton win a Rhodes scholarship. Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:17:23 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/rhodes-scholar-jessica-sutton-aiming-for-the-united-nations Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-13T21:17:23Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/the-gown-that-keeps-on-giving When you think of graduation, a sea of black trenchers, colourful hoods, and identical billowing gowns come to mind. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:35:40 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/the-gown-that-keeps-on-giving Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-11T02:35:40Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/historical-curiosities At least 50 plaques and commemorative stones can be found on the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington campus, adorning the University’s buildings and grounds. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:08:06 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/historical-curiosities Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-11T02:08:06Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/battery-powered-success Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington PhD graduate Dr Shalini Divya has her sights on developing new battery technology. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:36:29 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/battery-powered-success Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-11T01:36:29Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/premature-past-inspires-research-into-personhood-of-premature-babies Cultural Anthropology PhD graduate Zoe Poppelwell investigates how we speak about premature babies—and how this differs depending on the role we take in caring for them. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 04:04:46 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/premature-past-inspires-research-into-personhood-of-premature-babies Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-10T04:04:46Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/new-appointment-to-te-herenga-wakavictoria-university-of-wellingtons-council Prominent Wellingtonian James Te Puni (Ngāti Porou) has been appointed to the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Council. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:17:32 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/12/new-appointment-to-te-herenga-wakavictoria-university-of-wellingtons-council Victoria University of Wellington 2020-12-10T00:17:32Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998