Save the planet with science—from New Zealand
Calling New Zealand’s brightest! Exciting science doesn’t just happen in other countries. It’s being done in New Zealand, too. And you can get involved.
Our teaching and research places us—and our students—at the forefront of innovation.
Study with us to gain in-demand skills and learn from experts who share your passion for developing technology that can change the world. As a graduate, you could build the robots of the future, create immersive virtual reality worlds, protect people and organisations from data theft, or bring sustainable energy options to communities around the world.
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Study in 2021
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Cybersecurity
Learn how to apply the hacker mindset and forensic techniques to prevent cybercrime.
Computer Graphics
Gain the technical skills you need to create computer graphics for film and television, computer games and the web.
Robotics
Robotics has the potential to transform industries and the economy. Gain the skills needed to work in this advancing field.
Chair in Sustainable Energy Systems
The newly established Chair supports the transition to sustainable energy of the New Zealand and regional economy, and society.
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Developing zero-carbon aquaculture through data science
A collaboration led by Victoria University of Wellington has received $13 million in funding to help New Zealand transition to a zero-carbon society by applying data science to the aquaculture industry.
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Robinson Research Institute’s hydrogen-steelmaking research wins Innovation Award
Dr Chris Bumby, Principal Scientist, Robinson Research Institute, has received the HERA 2020 Innovation Award, in recognition of his work towards developing a hydrogen-ironmaking process. This novel process has the potential to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from New Zealand’s steel industry.
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Wellington Faculty of Engineering’s Dean's List celebrates student success
The Wellington Faculty of Engineering is pleased to announce that the Dean’s List 2019 has been published.
Upcoming events
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Introduction to DevOps
Speaker: Nigel Charman
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Digital Health Meetup Oct 2020
Speaker: Dr Darren Hooks (CCDHB) and Hamish Dunham (VUW)
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HotLime Labs - Green CO2 for Horticulture
Speaker: Vlatko Materic