Victoria University
Micheal Warren: how the Olympics shaped NZ's identity
Sport and politics have always fascinated Victoria University of Wellington graduate Micheal Warren. This week he graduated with a PhD in Political Science that combined the two subjects - his thesis… Audio
Fighting the Same Fight
Feminised or gendered roles in the workforce were carved out in our past and still impact on the lives of women in the workplace today. Find out more in Episode 8 of Beyond Kate. Audio
Sure to Rise
Mathematics, science and English might be what we consider the core elements of a good education today, but back when women won the right to vote, learning to bake the perfect scone was considered an… Audio
University: Suicidal student wasn't evicted, but told to leave
Victoria University is insisting it did not evict a student from a hall of residence after she tried to commit suicide, but has confirmed it told the woman she would need to leave. Audio
Suicidal student allowed to return to hall after ‘period of time’, Vic uni says
Victoria University has spoken publicly for the first time refuting claims it evicted a woman from the halls of residence the day after she attempted to take her own life. Audio
The removal of a mentally unwell student may cause further distress - advocate
Advising a student who had attempted suicide not to stay in university accommodation was not the right response, says a suicide prevention trust founder. Video, Audio
Student told she couldn’t stay in uni hall after suicide attempt
A Victoria University student wasn't allowed to return to her student accommodation after trying to take her own life, because the university deemed the hall environment wasn't conducive to her… Video, Audio
Victoria University council votes in favour of changing name
The Victoria University council has voted to change its name to University of Wellington - dropping the reference to the former monarch.
Victoria University council votes to change uni's name
Victoria University's council this afternoon voted 9-2 to change its name to University of Wellington - dropping the reference to the former monarch. Video, Audio
Victoria University to become University of Wellington
Victoria University will be re-named the University of Wellington after a clear majority vote of 9-2 by the University Council. Gynn Compton who organised a petiton against the name change talks about… Audio
What's in a name?
Victoria University is holding a meeting tonight at the Rutherford House lecture theatre, the first of three meetings this week to consult on its proposed change of name to "University of Wellington".
…Changing Vic Uni's name
Victoria University in Wellington is looking at changing its name. Mainly because of all the other Victoria Universities around the world. However, there's a groundswell of opposition to the change… Audio
Wendy Larner: honours and top role for academic
On July 1, one of the country's top academics becomes president of the Royal Society Te Apārangi. Wendy Larner, who is Provost at Victoria University of Wellington, is just the second woman in the… Audio
Dame Winnie Laban
Former Labour MP Luamanavao Winnie Laban is New Zealand's first Samoan Dame. The Wellingtonian is one of eight new knights and dames that top this year's Queens Birthday honours. The Victoria… Audio
Too many Victorias - University considers name change
Victoria University says there are too many institutions with a similar name, and it is often being confused with Melbourne's Victoria University. Audio
Students with disabilities still unable to access Vic Uni library
Students with disabilities or mobility issues will have to wait more than a year for permanent lift services to resume at Victoria University's library.
Govt called upon to suspend Russell McVeagh contracts
University students, lawyers and members of the public called on the government today to suspend its contracts with law firm Russell McVeagh pending a review into serious allegations of sexual… Video, Audio
$1m cost for govt to get back two early education centres
The Ministry of Education paid nearly $1 million to have two early education centres in Wellington transferred from Victoria University back to the Crown.
Translating the darkness
The NZ Festival's Reader and Writer's section is a chance to see some of your favourite authors and find many new ones. A very new author - at least to English language fiction - is Indonesian writer… Audio
Karori community 'losing a lot' with campus sale
Some Karori residents are disappointed a retirement village will replace a teaching campus they've long relied on for recreation.
