The President of the Postgraduate Students Association at Victoria University of Wellington, Priyanka Roy, shares some highlights from the group’s 2018 awards night, which recognised postgraduate student success. Priyanka Roy (pictured front row, right) with her PGSA team at the Victorias Awards event. The Postgraduate Students’ Association (PGSA) Victorias Awards celebrate excellence within Victoria University …
It’s the end of Trimester 2 which means the end of the academic year for most students, who are likely reflecting on the year that’s been. Second year Bachelor of Science student, Sam Ong, share some of her thoughts on being a student at Victoria University of Wellington in 2018, and some advice for incoming …
Enrolling in MARK303: Strategic Marketing Management sees students develop a market analysis, business presentation and strategic marketing plan for a real organisation. The top five students presented their marketing plans to Zealandia, a world-class conservation project and attraction in Wellington. One of these students, Sarah Postlethwaite, shares an insight into her experience. Sarah Postlethwaite (pictured …
Eight Victoria University of Wellington students, who participate in the University’s leadership programmes, were recently given a scholarship to attend Outward Bound. Outward Bound is a non-profit organisation where the outdoors is the classroom and attendees learn about themselves, gain confidence and learn to work as part of a team. Photo credit: Outward Bound New …
Four students studying at Victoria Business School have developed an emissions-calculating website as part of an independent research project for their Information Systems major. Alex Bremner, Alex Taikato, Leighton Szeto, and Jack Woodbury share their motivations and invite staff and students to explore the tool and discover the impact of their actions. Ever wanted to …
Each year a group of postgraduate students undertake an internship at Parliament as part of the POLS428 course. Annie MacDonald, one of this year’s interns, shares some insights about her time in the Beehive. Annie MacDonald (pictured front row, second from right) and fellow postgraduate political science students undertook internships at New Zealand Parliament, each …
This year, Victoria University of Wellington Women in Tech (VUWWIT) ran its first conference, WITcon. VUWWIT club president Aleisha Amohia shares what the students learnt about hosting a large-scale event—from budgets to hashtags. WITcon organiser and VUWWIT president Aleisha Amohia on stage during 2018 WITcon. The tech industry famously lacks diversity. Women and non-binary folk …
It’s New Zealand Chinese Language Week—a chance to celebrate and discover Chinese language and culture, and increase New Zealanders’ connections with China. Chinese language learner Anna de Boer, who is completing a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Chinese and Sociology at Victoria University of Wellington, shares what’s important to her about studying Chinese, and the …
There’s no better place in Wellington to enjoy the warmth and colours of spring than the Wellington Botanic Garden, which hosts the week-long annual Spring Festival to welcome in the new season. PhD student Huyen Ngyen shares her advice on how you and your family can enjoy the warmer weather without venturing out of the …
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