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Public lectures 2011

Video recordings of public lectures on topical issues from 2011.

A prosperous 21st century New Zealand: educating for the new Tiger Economy

In this Inaugural Chancellor’s Lecture, Professor Sir Paul Callaghan talks about creating a more prosperous New Zealand through science and technology.

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