https://wellington.gen.nz/victoria-university-of-wellington Victoria University of Wellington newsitems https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/open-day-2026 As Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington prepares to open its doors for Open Day 2026, it becomes a time of reflection for those who have hiked the hills, walked the corridors, and learned the lessons that would inspire their careers. They remember how it felt to be student, and the reasons that brought them back to teach. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/open-day-2026 Victoria University of Wellington 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/eleanor-bishop-writer-director-and-rom-com-enthusiast Award-winning director and writer Eleanor Bishop reflects on creative freedom, collaboration, premiering her work in New York, and taking part in Jane Campion’s intensive film workshop. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/eleanor-bishop-writer-director-and-rom-com-enthusiast Victoria University of Wellington 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/fijis-hiv-outbreak-is-a-public-health-emergency-pacific-neighbours-must-step-up HIV infections in Fiji are predicted to triple by 2030, but this isn't just a problem for the island nation alone, writes health researcher Sharon McLennan. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/fijis-hiv-outbreak-is-a-public-health-emergency-pacific-neighbours-must-step-up Victoria University of Wellington 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/hauraki-gulfs-stunning-marine-life-captured-in-new-video-footage-and-3d-models Researchers surveying the Hauraki Gulf’s underwater reefs have collected valuable data that will be used to monitor changes in new marine protected areas. kelburn places vuw education Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/hauraki-gulfs-stunning-marine-life-captured-in-new-video-footage-and-3d-models Victoria University of Wellington 2026-08-09T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/were-overdosing-on-antibioticsand-thats-bad-news-for-everyone Taking an antibiotic 'just in case' can feel like a reasonable decision, but every exposure to these drugs increases the chances of resistant bacteria developing and multiplying, writes Tara Officer. kelburn places vuw education Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/were-overdosing-on-antibioticsand-thats-bad-news-for-everyone Victoria University of Wellington 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/data-centres-are-power-hungrybut-they-dont-have-to-be-a-burden-on-nzs-grid There's no doubt data centres are large electricity consumers but that doesn't mean they have to be a liability for the electricity system, write Alan Brent and Andrew Crossland. kelburn places vuw education Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/data-centres-are-power-hungrybut-they-dont-have-to-be-a-burden-on-nzs-grid Victoria University of Wellington 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/miramar-creative-centre-mmc-once-again-recognised-by-hollywood-reporter-in-annual-list-of-global-leading-film-schools This achievement places Te Herenga Waka alongside some of the world’s most respected institutions for film education and underscores the University’s ongoing contribution to Aotearoa’s creative sector. miramar places kelburn vuw education Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/08/miramar-creative-centre-mmc-once-again-recognised-by-hollywood-reporter-in-annual-list-of-global-leading-film-schools Victoria University of Wellington 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z -41.3133541 174.8196538 Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/changes-to-regulations-around-hazardous-substances-in-university-labs-welcomed Researchers and health and safety experts at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington welcome the changes to the regulations governing management of hazardous substances which come into effect today. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/changes-to-regulations-around-hazardous-substances-in-university-labs-welcomed Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/deep-dive-into-a-higher-doctorate The deep sea diver and cricket lover has died at the age of 88. Since we awarded him a higher doctorate late last year, the Faculty of Graduate Research has heard from him regularly. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/deep-dive-into-a-higher-doctorate Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/paihaurobinson-research-institutes-new-start-up-to-revolutionise-green-steel-technology A potential new path to decarbonising the steelmaking industry is at the heart of a new company being spun out of Paihau—Robinson Research Institute, which is based at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/paihaurobinson-research-institutes-new-start-up-to-revolutionise-green-steel-technology Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/professor-lisa-marriott-appointed-dean-faculty-of-graduate-research Professor Lisa Marriott from the Wellington School of Business and Government has been appointed to the role of Dean, Faculty of Graduate Research (FGR). kelburn places vuw education Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/professor-lisa-marriott-appointed-dean-faculty-of-graduate-research Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-26T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/announcement-of-professor-robyn-longhurst-as-provost Professor Robyn Longhurst has been appointed to the role of Provost at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/announcement-of-professor-robyn-longhurst-as-provost Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/rare-opportunity-opens-doors-for-ambitious-conductor-luka-venter Alum Luka Venter has built a diverse musical career training as a classical singer and composer. They are now pursuing their ambition of becoming a world-class conductor. kelburn places vuw education Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/rare-opportunity-opens-doors-for-ambitious-conductor-luka-venter Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/working-beside-nature-to-strengthen-living-building A summer internship has made a Master’s students work part of the history of Ngā Mokopuna, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s aspiring living building. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/working-beside-nature-to-strengthen-living-building Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/a-ghostly-time-travelling-disembodied-essence-of-self In her inaugural lecture, Poets hand translation over to ghosts, Professor Anna Jackson will consider what it means to be a poet, how poetry can exist outside of context, and how it can make ghosts of both poet and reader. lecture events kelburn places vuw education Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/a-ghostly-time-travelling-disembodied-essence-of-self Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/being-good-kaitiaki-and-growing-our-future Vic Uni is taking our community to the hills on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July for our annual volunteer native tree planting days. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/being-good-kaitiaki-and-growing-our-future Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/joint-bid-leads-to-successful-horizon-europe-funding Four researchers from Te Herenga Waka are key partners in a Horizon Europe collaboration that will explore the vast potential of marine microbiomes. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/joint-bid-leads-to-successful-horizon-europe-funding Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/nzs-complex-problems-require-visionary-solutions-not-quick-fixes-heres-how-we-can-govern-for-the-future We need policymakers who can look beyond the next three-year parliamentary term and the short-term incentives of the electoral cycle, writes Jonathan Boston. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/nzs-complex-problems-require-visionary-solutions-not-quick-fixes-heres-how-we-can-govern-for-the-future Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/nzs-floated-social-media-ban-for-under16s-could-unite-two-groups-that-rarely-agree Both major parties appear broadly aligned on restricting young people’s access to social media, even as they disagree on many other issues, writes Alex Beattie. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/nzs-floated-social-media-ban-for-under16s-could-unite-two-groups-that-rarely-agree Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/te-herenga-waka-staff-lay-foundations-across-the-globe Three Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington academics are among the first to teach at a new Joint Institute at China’s largest university, giving students the opportunity to earn qualifications from both institutions. kelburn places vuw education Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/te-herenga-waka-staff-lay-foundations-across-the-globe Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/making-learning-better-for-lecturers-and-students Professor Kathryn Sutherland, who will soon give her inaugural lecture, says one of the best things about her job is meeting every academic who starts at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington as they begin their careers. lecture events kelburn places vuw education Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/making-learning-better-for-lecturers-and-students Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/this-matariki-look-up-to-slow-down In these volatile times, Matariki is a time to regain perspective on what matters in life, write Chris McKeown, Yvette Perrott, Gina Grimshaw, Bridgette Farnworth, Kartik Nagarajan, Simon McCallum, Matt Crawford, and Sara Belcher. matariki events kelburn places vuw education Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/this-matariki-look-up-to-slow-down Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/nzs-unique-fossil-record-of-marine-molluscs-helps-scientists-predict-extinction-riskbefore-its-too-late Our living and fossil marine faunas are among the best-known in the world and give scientists the potential to explore the drivers of extinction risk, explains James Crampton. kelburn places vuw education Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/nzs-unique-fossil-record-of-marine-molluscs-helps-scientists-predict-extinction-riskbefore-its-too-late Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/all-in-together-why-we-need-houses-designed-for-multi-generational-living Multi-generational living shouldn’t be romanticised as an easy solution, but it needs to be a viable option as people think more about how they live, not just where they live, writes Lucy Gestro. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/all-in-together-why-we-need-houses-designed-for-multi-generational-living Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/having-the-ladder-pulled-up-on-you-isnt-a-mental-health-condition Treating economic stress and climate anxiety as psychological defects instead of political failures overloads a stretched medical system and ignores the structural causes, argues Annemarie Jutel. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/having-the-ladder-pulled-up-on-you-isnt-a-mental-health-condition Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/new-thinking-and-great-ideas-rewarded-at-2026-wellington-gold-awards The judges’ brief for The Post Wellington Gold Awards each year is always to find the most inspiring local businesses—the ones that take off, generate cool ideas, and look out for people. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/new-thinking-and-great-ideas-rewarded-at-2026-wellington-gold-awards Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/top-honour-for-economist-who-puts-people-first In a mark of recognition for a career dedicated to supporting better outcomes for communities, Professor Arthur Grimes has been awarded the New Zealand Association of Economics Distinguished Fellow Award. kelburn places vuw education Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/top-honour-for-economist-who-puts-people-first Victoria University of Wellington 2026-07-05T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/06/three-new-exhibitions-open-adam-art-gallerys-winter-season Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington will open its winter season with three new exhibitions. art exhibitions kelburn places vuw education Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/06/three-new-exhibitions-open-adam-art-gallerys-winter-season Victoria University of Wellington 2026-06-23T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/06/how-molecules-have-influenced-an-all-in-career Professor Bridget Stocker’s inaugural lecture, Targeting diseases the organic way, is a homage to the people she has learned from, worked alongside, and shared knowledge with. lecture events kelburn places vuw education Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/06/how-molecules-have-influenced-an-all-in-career Victoria University of Wellington 2026-06-23T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/06/nzs-health-spending-isnt-enough-for-current-let-alone-future-needs-research-finds Without major policy and budget changes, there's no chance we can pay for the health system we need, argue Tim Tenbensel, Bill Rosenberg, Jackie Cumming, and Paula Lorgelly. kelburn places vuw education Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/06/nzs-health-spending-isnt-enough-for-current-let-alone-future-needs-research-finds Victoria University of Wellington 2026-06-23T00:00:00Z