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Remarkable climate solutions nominated for this year’s Earthshot Prize
- Victoria University of Wellington
- An ocean remediation project, a predator-free blueprint, cleaner greenhouses, and a clean technology pioneer are the nominees put forward this year by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington to be considered for one of five £1,000,000 ($1.9m NZD) 2025 Earthshot Prizes.
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Exhibition exploring transformative early photography in Aotearoa comes to Adam Art Gallery
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery launches its summer season with A Different Light: First Photographs of Aotearoa.
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Forests of protected red coral filmed for first time off Fiordland’s coast
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Tens of thousands of red coral have been found in the deep waters off Fiordland by researchers working on a project to explore and map the area's marine life.
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NZ's China policy must be more than trade
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Reducing our relationship with China to "just trade" is not a viable strategy, writes Jason Young.
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Recognising the life and contributions of Dr Joy Anderton
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Dr Joy Anderton, alumna and former academic of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, died aged 79 on Christmas Day 2024.
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Historian Dr Toby Boraman announced as 2025 JD Stout Fellow
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Historian Dr Toby Boraman has been appointed as the 2025 JD Stout Fellow by the Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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What Trump’s tariff plan could mean for NZ-China relations
- Victoria University of Wellington
- There are three main reasons New Zealand should be concerned about Trump's tariff plan, writes Mengdi Zhang.
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Te Herenga Waka renews partnership with the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research have renewed their partnership, which aims to expand the biotechnology sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Infertile ground: time to up our game on fertility education
- Victoria University of Wellington
- A planned national curriculum ‘refresh’ of relationships and sexuality education will be an opportunity for New Zealand to finally align with global initiatives, writes Rhonda Shaw.
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Despite fears of falling trust in expert knowledge, a global survey shows New Zealanders value science highly
- Victoria University of Wellington
- New research finds most New Zealanders want scientists to play an active role in society and policy-making, write Laura Kranz and John Kerr.
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Two University staff members recognised in New Year’s Honours
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Professor Rawinia Higgins (Ngāi Tūhoe) and Professor Carmen Dalli have been named Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2025 New Year Honours.
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‘Cold violence’—a hidden form of elder abuse in New Zealand’s Chinese community
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Some forms of elder abuse are immediately identifiable, but abuse can also be very subtle. Ágnes Szabó, Mary Breheny, and Polly Yeung discuss their research on ‘cold violence’.
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Beyond the hype: what workers really think about workplace AI assistants
- Victoria University of Wellington
- There's a stark contrast between AI’s promises and workplace realities, writes Talita Ekandjo.
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Unlocking the past: how NZ’s first jail tells a complex story of colonial identity
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Aotearoa's first jail was designed in the Colonial Architect’s office in New South Wales—a direct import from Australia’s convict system, writes Christine McCarthy.
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The elimination of cervical cancer in NZ is within reach in our lifetime
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Aotearoa has the tools to wipe out cervical cancer, but it will require funding and a plan, write Francesca Storey and Bev Lawton.
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It’s a whānau affair—sisters, mother, and daughter graduate together
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The 2024 December graduation was a special one for the Duxfield and Wakefield whānau, with four members of the family graduating together at Te Hui Whakapūmau—the marae graduation ceremony.
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Continental drift: why the need for critical minerals might change the way we define Earth’s zones
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Rare earth elements and other critical minerals are abundant in the deep ocean, but global consensus on their use remains elusive, writes Rupert Sutherland.
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Uncharted territories—exploring the unconscious bias of clinical psychologists towards fatness
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Penny Kokot Louw crossed the stage in December, as Te Herenga Waka's very first Doctor of Health graduate.
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Te Herenga Waka semi-finalists in 2025 New Zealander of the Year Awards
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Professor Bev Lawton (Ngāti Porou) from the Faculty of Health and Dr Mike Joy from the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences have each been named semi-finalists in the Kiwibank-sponsored awards.
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Dame Winnie Laban departing the University
- Victoria University of Wellington
- With the recent announcement of Dame Winnie Laban’s departure from the University, we reflect on her immense legacy to Pasifika education.
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New $1.16 m research fellowships awarded
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Three Te Herenga Waka academics have received research fellowships from the Royal Society.
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A new treaty could prevent some misappropriation of Māori and Indigenous design
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Two new treaties were adopted in 2024 by member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization. Jessica Lai looks at what they mean for protecting the interests of Indigenous peoples.
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Doing his family proud with a double degree
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Dimitris Potusa graduates with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Spanish, and while he considers himself "unmarketable", he's pretty proud of his achievements.
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Victoria University of Wellington leading the way with first-of-its-kind chair in generative AI
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Generously supported by alumnus, finance and tech expert Bob Dykes, the University is poised to further cement its leadership in the AI field with the establishment of the Bob Dykes Chair in Generative Artificial Intelligence.
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Twinning and winning
- Victoria University of Wellington
- This December, twin sisters Elizabeth and Stella Mulinu’u are celebrating a shared milestone as they graduate from Te Herenga Waka.
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Value of research can’t always be measured on a balance sheet
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The hardest questions we face are about people—this is where the humanities and social sciences shine, offering the perspectives and tools needed to understand human experience, motivation, and resilience, writes Vice-Chancellor Professor Nic Smith.
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Scholarship leads to ‘making the ultimate difference’ as a school principal
- Victoria University of Wellington
- A scholarship funded by the Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust allowed Geraint Tuiletoa Tagaloa to study a Master of Secondary School Leadership (MSSL), which he has already put into practice.
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Love of nature inspires Geography degree
- Victoria University of Wellington
- A family connection to geography and love of the outdoors saw Tomasi Connor reach graduation with a Geography and Development Studies degree from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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Improving antenatal care in Savai’i: A journey of hope and transformation
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Nurse and midwife Logomai Lualua witnessed firsthand the disparities in healthcare access that expectant mothers experience in Sava'i, and resolved to make a difference.
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Taking great science out of the lab and into the real world
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Taylor Reweti Hibbard’s journey from researcher to founder started early on in Gisborne, where he developed his love for sciences and the natural world.
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