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Professor Helen Tippett: A passionate educator and networker
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- Professor Helen Tippett OBE made a career out of breaking the glass ceiling for women.
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Top swimmer wins sportsperson of the year at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Blues awards
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- Bachelor of Commerce student Lewis Clareburt has won Sportsperson and Sportsman of the Year at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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Shingles vaccine cuts risk of serious illness from virus, study finds
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- New research analyses 'real world' effectiveness of shingles vaccine.
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From mentee to mentor—Bryan Tarlowski gives back
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- Alumnus Bryan Tarlowski moved to Aotearoa New Zealand from the United States at the end of 2018. He chose to do the Executive Master of Business Administration at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington because he was drawn to the waterfront campus and New Zealand’s large export industry.
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Tricia Walbridge: taking care of business
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- Many chairs and centres at Ōrauariki—Wellington School of Business and Government came into being largely through the determination of Tricia Walbridge.
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Celebrating Sir Lloyd Geering: New Zealand’s ‘prophet of modernity’
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- A scholarship has been established in honour of Sir Lloyd Geering ONZ, GNZM, CBE, founding professor of the Religious Studies programme.
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Renowned cell scientist Professor Michael Berridge to receive higher doctorate
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- Distinguished scientist Professor Michael Berridge, whose research career covers fields from plant biology to cancer metabolism, will be awarded a Doctor of Science from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington at its December graduation.
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The art of measuring happiness
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- Wellbeing may sound like a nebulous concept that is difficult to quantify, but social scientists can now get a pretty good idea of how it matters, thanks to Professor Arthur Grimes.
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Mysteries of tectonic plate movement revealed in new research
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- Discovery provides an answer to one of the long-standing questions about the Earth's massive tectonic plates.
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Celebrating alumni mentorship
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- The University is celebrating a decade of its Alumni as Mentors programme.
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How small communities could be buying, selling, and saving money on power
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- Technology is offering new ways for communities to cut power costs, write Soheil Mohseni and Alan Brent.
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Has an ancient poetry tradition died with the Queen?
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- Poets’ responses to the death of the queen tell us much about the societies we live in, writes Sarah Ross.
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Is a biofuel mandate the worst option for cutting transport emissions?
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- New Zealand has announced a biofuel mandate to cut transport emissions, but that could be the worst option for the climate, argue Paul Callister and Robert McLachlan.
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Scientists chart 45 million years of Antarctic temperature change
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- New study shows 'very clear and direct response' of Antarctic temperatures to changing carbon dioxide levels.
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Corporate manslaughter and the accountability question
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- Do we need to change the law to hold those in charge accountable for deaths and serious harm to workers? Joanne Crawford and Chris Peace look at the state of play in the construction industry.
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Challenges ahead for young speakers of te reo
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- Statistics showing proportionately more young people are using te reo Māori than older generations mark a turning point in the language's survival and development, writes Awanui Te Huia.
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University scientist plays lead role in climate report
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- Taking on an editing role in the latest State of the Climate report was a 'huge honour', says Dr Kyle Clem.
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Rugby and study a winning combination for OBU
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- The competition and camaraderie of the game of rugby has been part of the university experience almost from the start.
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Founding theatre professor dies at 80
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- Professor Phillip (Phil) Mann, who was the founding drama lecturer within Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, died on 1 September.
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A generous boost for a vibrant arts facility
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- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is delighted to announce a donation from Infratil, H.R.L Morrison & Co (“Morrison & Co”), and the Lloyd Morrison Trust in support of the national music centre in memory of Lloyd Morrison, Infratil founder and passionate Wellingtonian.
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Major $13m project to focus on predicting impacts of sea-level rise
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- Research project will improve ability to predict sea-level rise and the impacts it will have around New Zealand.
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Does a new airport in central Otago make economic sense?
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- Canterbury ratepayers risk paying the price twice if Tarras airport takes off, argues Professor Ilan Noy.
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Commitment to freshwater and STEM representation honoured
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- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington researcher Dr Tara McAllister (Te Aitanga a Māhaki) has been honoured for her research and advocacy with the prestigious Zonta Science Award.
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Prison turns life upside down: giving low-risk prisoners time to prepare would benefit everyone
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- Giving low-risk prisoners longer to prepare for their sentences might lead to better outcomes when they return home, writes Christine McCarthy.
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Thriving underwater ‘gardens’ found off Wellington’s coast
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- Deep-water reefs teeming with fish and brightly coloured sponges, researchers find.
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University introduces new policy on intimate relationships between staff and students
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- Policy on intimate relationships is a first for a New Zealand university.
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Looking after Pacific learners' needs in the classroom
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- By 2028, it is predicted that around 17 percent of New Zealand learners will have Pacific heritage, with a huge range of cultures included in this group. It is essential, say the writers of a new book about educating Pacific students, that Aotearoa’s teachers understand Pacific values to ensure their Pacific students’ success
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Victoria University of Wellington confirms new partnership in Vietnam
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- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has entered into a new undergraduate partnership in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (HCMCUE), one of Vietnam’s leading teaching universities.
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A lifetime’s contribution to education and the environment
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- Dr George Mason ONZM’s lifelong interest in plants and preserving the environment has led him to donate millions of dollars to environmental research and study opportunities for young people throughout Aotearoa.
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