Victoria University of Wellington / May 2022
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Celebrating the life of one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent public intellectuals
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The life and work of one of the foremost scholars of New Zealand culture will be celebrated in an event next month that will feature high profile literary and musical tributes, with details of a new scholarship to be revealed, too.
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How much water does it take to make one litre of milk?
- Victoria University of Wellington
- New research shows milk production in Canterbury has huge water footprint, says Mike Joy.
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Sir Maarten Wevers - advocating for a stable, effective, accountable, and lawful democratic government
- Victoria University of Wellington
- When Sir Maarten Wevers completed his Bachelor of Science in pure and applied mathematics at Te Herenga Waka―Victoria University of Wellington, he did not anticipate he would one day become principal adviser to Prime Ministers of New Zealand.
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Te Herenga Waka lecturer to show collection at Fiji Fashion Week
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Indigenous clothing label Campbell Luke is being showcased alongside some of the most acclaimed indigenous designers in the Asia Pacific region at the 15th anniversary of Fiji Fashion Week in May.
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Skin injuries to babies in neonatal care could be avoided with new splint, trial shows
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Study finds Pēpi Splint can prevent skin injuries to newborns.
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Barriers to using cannabis as a medicine
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- Patients still have trouble getting a prescription for cannabis products, despite recent law changes, writes Karen Oldfield.
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Secrets of undersea world being revealed by new tech
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Remotely operated vehicles are helping to shine light on the mysteries of our 'remarkable' marine ecosystems. James Bell, Alice Rogers, Francesca Strano and Valerio Micaroni explain.
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Study investigates support needed by cancer patients who don't use hospice services
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- Access to hospice care to be a focus of new research.
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Lisa McLaren—Fighting against climate change
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- A farm girl from the Wairarapa, distinguished alumna Lisa McLaren remembers conversations around the dinner table with family friends where climate change was dismissed as a “greenie conspiracy”.
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Learning for love and the challenge
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Bachelor of Arts in Education and Anthropology graduate Tiketi Auega first came to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in 2000. More than 20 years later, after an extensive career in education, he is graduating with his Bachelor’s degree with plans to go on to further study.
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Te Herenga Waka―Victoria University of Wellington announces senior appointments
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- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is proud to announce two senior appointments at Te Kauhanganui Tātai Ture—Faculty of Law, and Ōrauariki—Wellington School of Business and Government.
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Emissions Reduction Plan 'lacks substance' in key areas
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Transport is the 'main game' in new climate plan, but Alex Lo asks whether emission reductions from this sector will make a big difference.
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Trauma beneath the surface of Mahy’s teen publishing
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Margaret Mahy, New Zealand’s most celebrated children’s writer, is renowned for her warm-hearted authorial persona and playful writing style, says Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington PhD graduate Dr Yuanyuan Liang. But trauma underlies many of her works for teenagers.
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PhD research explores barriers to non-Māori librarians learning about mātauranga Māori
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- When Kathryn Oxborrow moved to Aotearoa New Zealand from England, she was drawn to learn as much as she could about Māori culture. The PhD graduate soon realised that in her professional field as a librarian, this interest and engagement wasn’t always shared by her non-Māori colleagues.
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Human connection key to fusing fashion with full-time study and part-time work
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lexie Etherington graduates this year, and has spent the last three years balancing work, study, umpiring, and getting hot chocolate with friends.
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Babies have Plunket, but who supports mothers?
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Mother-of-two Anna Reed, who graduates from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington this week, has battled a pain condition while completing her Master of Health over the past two years.
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Energy upgrades: curse or blessing?
- Victoria University of Wellington
- For too long, our houses have punished us if we try to keep warm—new energy efficiency standards are needed, argues Nigel Isaacs.
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Celebrating Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s graduates
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- More than 2000 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington students will gather today to celebrate graduation.
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‘Bold’ budget decisions needed to lift kids out of poverty
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Tackling child poverty needs to be priority in this year's budget, argues Kate Prickett.
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Perseverance sees Brock Trewavas in his dream job
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- It took three attempts at NCEA level three before Brock Trewavas gained University Entrance. Now, with a Master’s degree from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and a job at Wētā FX, he says perseverance is vital for prospective university students.
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Transforming Aotearoa through philanthropy
- Victoria University of Wellington
- As we reflect on and celebrate our University’s history, we value the continuing impact of Sir Roy McKenzie’s philanthropic leadership.
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Chief Judge Heemi Taumaunu—bringing tikanga Māori into the court system
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Chief Judge Heemi Taumaunu (Ngāti Porou-Ngāti Konohi, Ngāi Tahu) discusses with Professor Rawinia Higgins (Ngāi Tūhoe) how his experiences as a lawyer saw him create the Rangatahi courts
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The age of hybrid working is here
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- Home or office? Research shows most staff benefit from a bit of time working at home and a bit of time in the office. Dougal Sutherland looks at how to get the mix right.
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Flora, fauna, and family
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Between father and son, Dr Geoff Park and Tim Park have spent more than 50 years protecting New Zealand’s natural environment.
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Time New Zealand 'seriously considered' a wealth tax
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Wealth taxes help tackle inequality and need to be on the table, argues Professor of Taxation Lisa Marriott.
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Pūaha—Student Portal: The new student administration space on our website
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- In 2020, we asked students what would improve their learning experience at Te Herenga Waka. Students told us they wanted a simple self-service experience and access to more tools and resources in a single place.
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US Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights, leak suggests
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Roe to go—50 years of abortion rights in the US could be overturned. PhD candidate Hayden Thorne looks at the implications.
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Leading forensic psychologist appointed as Dean of the Wellington Faculty of Science
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Professor Louise Dixon, a leading forensic psychologist, has been appointed as Dean of the Wellington Faculty of Science at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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Podcast: Chris Parkin―A personality that isn’t frightened to challenge
- Victoria University of Wellington
- An interest in science and a taste of business during a year in Sydney saw Te Herenga Waka―Victoria University of Wellington distinguished alumnus Chris Parkin CNZM become the first student at the University to complete degrees in both Science and Commerce.
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Podcast: From law to trade, and the success of collectivity with Rachel Taulelei
- Victoria University of Wellington
- In this podcast, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington distinguished alumna Rachel Taulelei explains how her law degree gave her the resilience to become one of Aotearoa’s top business leaders.
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