Alumni as Mentors Programme: An opportunity to get real industry advice
Student Jemma Rose Hovelmeier reflects on her time in the Victoria University of Wellington Alumni as Mentors Programme.
Reporting on the leaders of tomorrow at Youth Parliament
Law and arts student Sophie Dixon is a member of the Youth Press Gallery and reported on the recent 2019 Youth Parliament, where New Zealand’s Youth MPs took a stand and declared a climate emergency.
Strengthening and protecting women’s rights at the UN
Law and arts student Maisy Bentley was selected as a New Zealand delegate for the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women—the second largest gathering at the United Nations and the main policy-making body on women’s rights—held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
My summer in Berlin at the International Exchange for Directors
Theatre PhD student Kerryn Palmer reflects on the highlights of her summer in Berlin at the ASSITEJ International Exchange for TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Directors.
Five years of PASS-ing
Law and arts student Keely Gage signed up for her first Peer Assisted Study Support (PASS) group during her first year of university—five years later, she’s a PASS mentor, helping other students master course content and study skills during shared study sessions.
Lessons from the Aspiring Leaders’ Forum
Law and arts student Sarah Auld attended this year’s Aspiring Leaders’ Forum, joining other young leaders from across the country for four days of discussion, collaboration, and discovery with some of New Zealand’s leading voices.
Victoria Plus—the cornerstone to a successful career
Victoria University of Wellington alumna Nandana Guda completed Victoria Plus—one of the University’s free, award-winning leadership programmes—alongside her undergraduate studies, opening career doors and opportunities for personal growth.
