https://wellington.gen.nz/victoria-university-of-wellington+covid-19 Items tagged with Victoria University of Wellington and Covid-19. https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/nzs-rejection-of-new-who-pandemic-rules-makes-no-real-sense WHO regulations are vitally important for the management of global public health emergencies, including pandemics, argues Sharon McLennan. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/nzs-rejection-of-new-who-pandemic-rules-makes-no-real-sense Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-09T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/02/stark-differences-in-covid-19-vaccination-rates-between-maori-and-non-maori-research-finds Researchers link lower vaccination rates among Māori to existing inequities in healthcare access. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/02/stark-differences-in-covid-19-vaccination-rates-between-maori-and-non-maori-research-finds Victoria University of Wellington 2026-02-10T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/12/long-covids-long-reach Post-infectious chronic conditions such as Long COVID and ME can leave some young people housebound, and in the most severe cases, bedbound, writes Mona Jeffreys. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/12/long-covids-long-reach Victoria University of Wellington 2025-12-07T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/04/cancer-during-covid-inspires-survivor-to-participate-in-relay-for-life In early 2020, at the age of 14, Kyrith Reynolds was diagnosed with cancer. They had just begun high school, and the COVID-19 lockdowns were starting. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/04/cancer-during-covid-inspires-survivor-to-participate-in-relay-for-life Victoria University of Wellington 2025-04-02T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2024/12/Jackson-smeed-tauroa-graduation After the pandemic, Jackson Smeed-Tauroa pursued a career change, and is proud to graduate this December with a Bachelor of Health. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2024/12/Jackson-smeed-tauroa-graduation Victoria University of Wellington 2024-12-03T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2024/12/perseverance-pays-off-for-manaaki-scholar Wai Lwin Thaw from Myanmar is happy to make it to graduation after navigating extra English language tests, COVID-19 border closures, and a military coup. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:04:30 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2024/12/perseverance-pays-off-for-manaaki-scholar Victoria University of Wellington 2024-12-02T04:04:30Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2024/09/covid-19-boosters-play-key-role-in-preventing-serious-illness-study-finds Analysis of health data for 5.3 million Kiwis shows vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 infection drops significantly after six months, highlighting the importance of booster shots. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2024/09/covid-19-boosters-play-key-role-in-preventing-serious-illness-study-finds Victoria University of Wellington 2024-09-05T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2024/07/was-the-team-of-five-million-a-myth The 'Team of Five Million' catchphrase may have helped rally support for a united response to COVID-19, but analysis of how we voted in the 2020 general election concludes it couldn't cut through existing social divides. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2024/07/was-the-team-of-five-million-a-myth Victoria University of Wellington 2024-07-03T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2023/03/kiwi-made-booster-vaccine A preclinical study evaluating a Kiwi-made Covid-19 vaccine has shown that it's safe and highly effective, making it a promising booster vaccine candidate. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:00:02 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2023/03/kiwi-made-booster-vaccine Victoria University of Wellington 2023-03-05T23:00:02Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2023/01/covid-19-impacts-worse-for-maori-pasifika-and-disabled-people-study-finds Research highlights barriers to healthcare and higher rates of financial stress for populations already significantly disadvantaged. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:12:15 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2023/01/covid-19-impacts-worse-for-maori-pasifika-and-disabled-people-study-finds Victoria University of Wellington 2023-01-25T20:12:15Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/08/cancelled-culture-comes-back-the-edinburgh-festival-turns-75 International festival is alive and well after two years of pandemic disruption, writes Sarah Thomasson. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Thu, 04 Aug 2022 21:53:38 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/08/cancelled-culture-comes-back-the-edinburgh-festival-turns-75 Victoria University of Wellington 2022-08-04T21:53:38Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/06/tackling-air-quality-and-covid-19-in-the-classroom How can teachers deal with classroom 'fug' and COVID-19 this winter? Louise Starkey and Michael Donn explain. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:05:09 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/06/tackling-air-quality-and-covid-19-in-the-classroom Victoria University of Wellington 2022-06-15T22:05:09Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/04/more-support-needed-for-people-with-covid-19-preliminary-survey-results-show Study flags gaps in healthcare and social services for people with COVID-19. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:45:59 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/04/more-support-needed-for-people-with-covid-19-preliminary-survey-results-show Victoria University of Wellington 2022-04-13T00:45:59Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/04/the-overwork-pandemic-burnout-on-the-covid-19-front-line Ashley Bloomfield's resignation highlights the risks of burnout on the COVID-19 front line, writes Dougal Sutherland. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:06:35 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/04/the-overwork-pandemic-burnout-on-the-covid-19-front-line Victoria University of Wellington 2022-04-12T00:06:35Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/04/te-herenga-waka-takes-an-alternative-approach-to-graduation-ceremonies The University is taking an alternative approach to the May graduation ceremonies due to COVID-19 restriction uncertainty. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:04:29 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/04/te-herenga-waka-takes-an-alternative-approach-to-graduation-ceremonies Victoria University of Wellington 2022-04-08T07:04:29Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/04/why-are-some-so-keen-to-ditch-covid-19-protections We’re not out of the COVID woods yet, so we need to keep doing things that reduce the virus' spread, writes Dougal Sutherland. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:59:01 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/04/why-are-some-so-keen-to-ditch-covid-19-protections Victoria University of Wellington 2022-04-04T04:59:01Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/03/phd-research-promotes-new-path-for-covid-19-vaccines Research by a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington PhD graduate has taken important strides towards a new category of vaccines for respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:58:57 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/03/phd-research-promotes-new-path-for-covid-19-vaccines Victoria University of Wellington 2022-03-01T22:58:57Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/02/covid-fears-are-different-for-everyone-so-listen Listening to other people's stories is a powerful way to unite people, and instead of belittling anxieties as illogical, addressing fears with understanding can help us design responses which enable all people to experience security in uncertain times, says Associate Professor Mary Breheny. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:16:02 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/02/covid-fears-are-different-for-everyone-so-listen Victoria University of Wellington 2022-02-24T20:16:02Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/02/upholding-te-tiriti-o-waitangi-in-2022 Luke Fitzmaurice and Maria Bargh ask what the response to COVID might mean for tino rangatiratanga heading into this year. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:59:15 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/02/upholding-te-tiriti-o-waitangi-in-2022 Victoria University of Wellington 2022-02-10T21:59:15Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/02/major-study-on-covid-19-impacts-in-aotearoa-launched Nearly 9,000 people invited to take part in COVID-19 study. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:02:32 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2022/02/major-study-on-covid-19-impacts-in-aotearoa-launched Victoria University of Wellington 2022-02-07T20:02:32Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/12/study-confirms-covid-19-pcr-saliva-test-at-least-as-accurate-as-nasal-swabs Saliva test "reliable option" for COVID-19 testing, research finds. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:24:49 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/12/study-confirms-covid-19-pcr-saliva-test-at-least-as-accurate-as-nasal-swabs Victoria University of Wellington 2021-12-16T20:24:49Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/12/research-commercialisation-success-brings-new-zealand-innovation-to-the-world Safer and greener batteries, zero-waste building solutions, and antimicrobial surface coatings to prevent the growth of COVID-19. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Wed, 15 Dec 2021 01:03:10 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/12/research-commercialisation-success-brings-new-zealand-innovation-to-the-world Victoria University of Wellington 2021-12-15T01:03:10Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/12/mandatory-vaccination-at-te-herenga-waka-in-2022 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington will introduce manadatory COVID-19 vaccination for those studying, working, and visiting its campuses and premises in 2022. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:50:25 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/12/mandatory-vaccination-at-te-herenga-waka-in-2022 Victoria University of Wellington 2021-12-08T22:50:25Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/11/covid-inequities-no-surprise Delta and the vaccination rollout in NZ is once again highlighting the inequalities our health system, reminding us that we need specific ways to engage all people and communities. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:30:33 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/11/covid-inequities-no-surprise Victoria University of Wellington 2021-11-02T21:30:33Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/10/mandatory-vaccination-required-for-te-herenga-wakavictoria-university-of-wellington-halls-of-residence Vaccination against COVID-19 will be mandatory for students and staff living and working in Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington operated student accommodation in 2022. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:51:37 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/10/mandatory-vaccination-required-for-te-herenga-wakavictoria-university-of-wellington-halls-of-residence Victoria University of Wellington 2021-10-15T01:51:37Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/10/international-educations-hidden-taonga Once the COVID-19 storm abates, the international education field will hopefully be ready to unearth its taonga. Chris Beard explains what that is. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:30:19 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/10/international-educations-hidden-taonga Victoria University of Wellington 2021-10-14T20:30:19Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/10/coping-with-ambiguity-now-covids-here-to-stay A new and confusing system is now in place thanks to the uncertainty of Delta, and many are feeling more stressed and anxious than ever. Te Herenga Waka's Dr Dougal Sutherland and his colleagues have some practical suggestions. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:25:19 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/10/coping-with-ambiguity-now-covids-here-to-stay Victoria University of Wellington 2021-10-13T20:25:19Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/09/st-ashley-of-covidton Superhero, saint, sex symbol, saviour—the mild-mannered public servant fronting the COVID-19 response has been the focus of an almost cult-like following, according to new research published by two sociolinguistics scholars. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Thu, 07 Oct 2021 22:11:31 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/09/st-ashley-of-covidton Victoria University of Wellington 2021-10-07T22:11:31Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/10/on-campus-trial-of-tap-in-technologywith-nz-covid-tracer The Ministry of Health is trialling use of Near Field Communications tags with the NZ COVID Tracer app at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:49:36 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/10/on-campus-trial-of-tap-in-technologywith-nz-covid-tracer Victoria University of Wellington 2021-10-01T03:49:36Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/09/covid-by-any-other-name Professor Annemarie Jutel considers the implications of how we name Covid and its variants, arguing diagnoses are more than just labels for scientific facts. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Wed, 22 Sep 2021 21:29:52 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/09/covid-by-any-other-name Victoria University of Wellington 2021-09-22T21:29:52Z