New ZealandVic uni student found dead in her room after friends raised concernsA coroner said Stacey McConway had been battling depression for some years.10 Nov 04:13 AM
New ZealandSensors used in east coast fault zone quake studyScientists to deploy ocean-bottom sensors off Wairarapa coast to pick up hidden quakes.31 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandVictoria University to sell off $16m of propertyQV information indicates the properties’ combined market value was well over $16 million.14 Oct 11:19 PM
New ZealandWhat comes after the Big One? Study into central NZ's major earthquake riskScientists suspect decades of big quakes in centre of NZ could follow next major rupture.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWIS whizz kids head for WellingtonThe team's winning performance was based around a work by anonymous artist, Banksy.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s raw meat, it’s just disgusting’: Students up in arms over university foodStudents at a residential hall have made 11 complaints so far this year.18 Aug 08:40 PM
New ZealandNZ in ‘firing line’ as scientists sound alarm over extreme Antarctica eventsExtreme events are influencing every realm in Antarctica, prompting a call for action.08 Aug 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentHow many is too many non-academic staff at universities?OPINION: Stanford has more administrators than undergrads. In NZ, results may surprise.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand74 people take voluntary redundancy at Victoria University of Wellington amidst financial concernsThe month-long voluntary redundancy period has come to an end.02 Aug 03:51 AM
New Zealand‘They’re staggered’: The NCEA assessment overseas educators can’t believe is allowed in NZAt international conferences, 'they are staggered we allow our young people to do that.'16 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCather Simpson: University cuts threaten long-term economic growthOPINION: We're on the cusp of a virtuous cycle but cuts threaten to impoverish us all.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFears proposed science curriculum will turn out 'ill informed students'Teachers and scientists fear students might miss out on core concepts.05 Jul 08:43 AM
OpinionIs the bailout for universities just a short-term fix?Funding has been welcomed by struggling universities. But is it enough?29 Jun 01:45 AM
New ZealandUniversity rankings: 'New Zealand continues to outperform relative to its size'New Zealand's eight universities are all ranked in the top 500 in the world.28 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandGovernment 'not responsible' for all university failings - SepuloniNZ's loss-making universities have blamed underfunding for their problems.26 Jun 11:21 PM
OpinionWhat happened to the $1.9 billion to improve mental health services?Opinion: The investment approach by the Government has several problems.26 Jun 09:56 PM
PoliticsGovernment poised to bailout struggling universitiesIt comes as hundreds of jobs are on the line.26 Jun 06:49 AM
New ZealandStaff shake-up threatens quake and other natural hazard research at Victoria UniversitySweeping Victoria University restructure alarms NZ's’s tight-knit geoscience community.22 Jun 05:48 AM
New ZealandVictoria University confirms 229 jobs on the line, courses may be axedMore than 300 people attended a protest in Wellington today.21 Jun 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about futureJames Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.04 Jun 04:31 AM
New Zealand‘Pretty gutting’: Top scientist loses role at universityOne of NZ’s best-known scientists says it’s 'gutting' to have been made redundant.30 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandEducation: Why a Bachelor of Arts degree is a priority not a punchlineOpinion: Humanities and arts are often looked down on - but they've never been so crucial.25 May 12:01 AM
New ZealandHundreds of jobs facing the chop at Victoria University over forecast deficitThe university is forecasting a deficit of $33 million.23 May 11:36 PM
TalanoaIdentical triplets graduate with same degree from Victoria UniversityIdentical triplets Max, Jackson and Cale Tu'inukuafe have graduated with the same degree.16 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandUphill battle: Arthritic student ousted from hall for being too old, sues Victoria UniversityHis new accommodation left him with a 'painful' walk uphill.27 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandNew tech aims to catch 'cheats' using AI generated contentTurnitin, which all NZ universities use, said it could now spot AI-generated content.04 Apr 09:23 PM
New ZealandIncredible images: How extreme summer took another big bite out of NZ’s glaciersScientists left 'shocked'.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChurning it out: AI forces universities to rethink focus on essay writingChatGPT is driving academics to consider using oral assessments more.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudents gaining experience on new Manawatū-Tararua highwayThe partnership sees students working on Te Ahu a Turanga.13 Feb 12:53 AM
KahuVictoria University appoints two new Māori professorsFor the first time, two Māori professors have been appointed at the same time.11 Feb 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Disruptive and scandalous': Lawyer and former uni lecturer struck off and finedCaroline Sawyer accused the court system of enabling drugs and child pornography.01 Nov 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandObjection! Law students told they must attend lectures in personNext year second year law students at Victoria University must physically attend class.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAUT: Staff and students in limbo as job cuts loomA senior lecturer says AUT's treatment of its academic staff is 'appalling'.06 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandHis daughter was slain by her ex-tutor. He wants staff-student relationships bannedFather of student killed by tutor Clayton Weatherston says change is needed.05 Sep 08:19 PM
