Victoria University

New Zealand has a dismal record of deaths and injuries in the workplace, and there are concerns about what could happen if a post-graduate health and safety course at Victoria University is among… Audio

Universities across the country are facing funding shortfalls. But philanthropy is unlikely to help them make up the difference. Audio

Some universities are facing tough times with falling enrollments and job cuts looming. Kathryn speaks to Chris Whelan the Executive director of Universities New Zealand and Dr Julie Douglas president… Audio

A dispute over how a $10 million research grant gets used has exposed the tension between academic freedom and university funding. Audio

New research from the Growing Up In New Zealand longitudinal study shows how much easier it is for families to fall into disadvantage than it is to claw a way out. Dr Kate Prickett is a lead… Audio

The current issue of North and South magazine tells the fascinating story - under the headline "Enemies of the State?" - of Dorian Saker and some of his classmates falling under suspicion as suspected… Audio

Pioneering New Zealand feminist, activist and former Green MP Sue Kedgley first came to public attention in the 1970s as an early, outspoken women's liberationist for femism. Her new book, Fifty Years… Audio

Michael Hemmingsen is one half of the two person team in the Philosophy programme at the University of Guam. He, wife Mariko and son Aki have lived on the tropical island for two and a half years and… Audio

Victoria University has spoken to the parents and families of children who are repeatedly hospitalised. Dr Karen McBride-Henry has led the research and talks about what they have uncovered. Audio

James Whitta is living the dream in his role as a product developer for the world's largest home furnishing retailer, IKEA, in its spiritual birthplace. The award-winning furniture designer is Calling… Audio

Hamimah Tuyan lost her husband, Zekeriya, in the Christchurch mosque attacks. She joins Jim to discuss her views on Islam in New Zealand and Kiwis' attitudes towards the Muslim faith on the eve of her… Audio

Oversight is one of Parliament’s main jobs. But looking forward is even harder. Audio

The Great American Songbook has provided inspiration for musicians for decades - it’s not an actual book, but more a set of songs that have evolved to be among the most popular classic tunes of the… Audio

Last year the Government blocked Victoria University of Wellington's bid to change its name, but the University isn't giving up. Plans to fight to change it's name are not off the table, despite the… Audio