Read news items from our 2019 archives.
A farewell celebration was held recently to honour the illustrious career of Professor of English Mark Williams, who is retiring from his role teaching New Zealand and Modern Literature in the School of English, Film, Theatre, and Media Studies.
A unique short film made by Victoria University of Wellington academics and showcasing long-forgotten waiata will be premiered at Wellington’s City Gallery on 28 October.
A Victoria University of Wellington student has proposed significant changes to the Zero Carbon Bill currently before Parliament that he says more accurately reflect the climate crisis facing the planet.
This August, Wellington will host the inaugural TAHI festival. Directed by Victoria University of Wellington theatre tutor and alumna Dr Sally Richards, this five-day festival is dedicated to solo performance and features 17 performances from established and emerging artists, including students from Victoria University of Wellington.
Victoria University of Wellington’s International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) is delighted to announce the appointment of Tavita Nielsen-Mamea as the Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2020.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, the fundraising goal for the Teresia Teaiwa Memorial Scholarship Fund has now been exceeded—with more than $280,000 raised.
Join us at a range of events being held around Victoria University of Wellington to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and make your contribution to the revitalisation of the Māori language. Kia kaha te reo Māori!
Victoria University of Wellington Theatre students performed an extract from the play Black November 1918 at the unveiling of a memorial plaque for the victims of the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Museums that see such shows solely as blockbusters to bring in revenue and new audiences are missing an opportunity, says Victoria University of Wellington's Dr Lee Davidson.
A Victoria University of Wellington PhD candidate has created a world-first English course aimed at helping rugby players master the game’s technical terms, both on and off the field.
