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Second NZ university threatened
Victoria University

Second NZ university threatened

Victoria University is being evacuated following the discovery of a note threatening the detonation of a bomb in the Murphy Building.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Victoria University to address bullying in schools
Cyberbullying

Victoria University to address bullying in schools

Victoria University unveils a Finnish anti-bullying strategy, KiVa, to combat NZ's dire school bullying rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2015
Wellington students shine at Summer of Tech event
Software Development

Wellington students shine at Summer of Tech event

Wellington engineering students impress at Summer of Tech Hardware Hackfest, showcasing innovative home automation devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015
3 top students take home Intergen award
EduTech

3 top students take home Intergen award

Intergen has announced the winners of the Intergen Young Achiever Awards, which aims to showcase students who are displaying strong academic success.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
Are New Zealand work emails too relaxed?
Email

Are New Zealand work emails too relaxed?

New research suggests cultural differences in how people assert power and maintain rapport through workplace emails.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015
Digitisation gives education resources a future
Victoria University

Digitisation gives education resources a future

A project by eTV and Silver & Ballard to digitise video tapes from the archives of the Victoria University of Wellington is now complete.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th May 2014
Research grants awarded to find a 'better internet'
University of Canterbury

Research grants awarded to find a 'better internet'

Around the country this week recipients of several InternetNZ grants were a step closer to realising their research goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2014
NZ historical posters available online
EduTech

NZ historical posters available online

Over 400 impactful NZ posters from the last 50 years, chronicling trade unions and political activism, are now digitally accessible.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
New App makes learning Maori fun
EduTech

New App makes learning Maori fun

A new app from Victoria University, Kura, turns learning te reo Māori into a fun, competitive game, aiming to engage and educate New Zealanders.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2013

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Victoria University student teaching robots to see like humans
Robotics

Victoria University student teaching robots to see like humans

Student Syed Saud Naqvi is currently working on an algorithm to help computer programmes and robots view static images closer to how we see them.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Future looks bright with new learning platform
Victoria University

Future looks bright with new learning platform

Victoria University in Australia has chosen Desire2Learn's Brightspace integrated learning platform to support its 40,000 students.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2014
Technology brings Te Reo Māori to life
Victoria University

Technology brings Te Reo Māori to life

Technology is the key to reviving the development of Te Reo Māori, shows PhD research from Victoria University of Wellington.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th May 2014
Kiwi appointed to lead SAP in North America
SAP

Kiwi appointed to lead SAP in North America

Step back for Geraldine McBride as she re-joins SAP, now leading the North America division after a stint with Dell.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012