An invaluable insight into New Zealand’s political system
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.
Takeaways from two great days of data and science talks
Last week, Konstantina Vasileva—a PhD candidate from the School of Psychology—attended a Research Bazaar (ResBaz) at Victoria University of Wellington, an event designed to build the awareness of digital capability research across the University and Wellington.
Staying warm this winter—snakes and layers
The warm sunshine of summer is well behind us and now we must face the stark reality of winter and how to combat it.
Thirty and thriving: my journey as a mature, migrant student
Geo Robrigado faced unknown challenges when he left a promising career in the Philippines to begin a new life in New Zealand. Five years later, he’s found his place at Victoria University as a student leader, club chairperson and mature student, and achieving his dream of studying law.
From buddy to buddy—the Victoria International Buddy Programme
When Evans Tan moved to Wellington last year from Singapore to study at Victoria University, the support of his kiwi buddy, organised through the Victoria International Buddy Programme, helped him settle into life in a new country and culture—now he’s returning the favour.