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Masina Taulapapa is studying a Master of International Trade at Victoria University of Wellington.

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What’s not to like?

University researchers share their final findings on politicians’ Facebook posts during the 2020 New Zealand general election.

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Remembering Kristallnacht

The dark events of 9 November 1938 will be commemorated with a concert of music from composers who escaped Nazi persecution to reinvent themselves in Hollywood.

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COVID-19 updates

The University continues to follow all protocols and advice from the Ministry of Health and the government, and to take all possible actions against COVID-19.

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2021 hall accommodation

Applications for 2021 accommodation are still open—explore our halls of residence.

Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor

Find out more about Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university, and all that it has to offer.

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Inaugural lecture by Professor Jan Jordan

Lectures, talks and seminars
6 Oct 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Add to calendar

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The Price of being ‘Friends of Harvey': Men, Power and Sexual Violence
2020 Election Spotlight Lecture Series

Lectures, talks and seminars
9 Oct 2020 Add to calendar

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A series of webinars discussing and debating the issues that matter to you this election.
2020 US Presidential Election

Lectures, talks and seminars
30 Oct 2020 12:30 pm - 6 Nov 2020 1:30 pm Add to calendar

Come along to this lunchtime lecture series where our speakers will discuss and offer their insights on the upcoming US presidential election.

Engage with us

Business and government

As a capital city university, we have strong relationships with business and government. Discover how we engage and how you can connect with us.

Public and community

Our university is not just for students and staff—it’s for everyone. Find out how we work with the community and discover our public events and facilities.

Global engagement

We work in partnership with universities and organisations around the world for the benefit of students, researchers, and communities.

Learning and teaching

Our University is committed to providing a high-quality research-led learning and teaching environment and to reward and celebrate excellence in all its forms.

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Our researchers lead thinking

The cost of climate change

What is the price of not responding to the climate crisis? Professor Ilan Noy is calculating the cost of climate change and how to manage the economic impacts.

Protecting privacy

Can any of us have a reasonable expectation of privacy in an age of mobile phones, drones and the internet?

The power of teleportation

Teleportation has been a dream of science fiction and scientists alike. Dr Taehyun Rhee and his team are blending the real and the virtual to make it a reality.

Fresh Water

A documentary following fresh water ecologist Dr Mike Joy as he researches nitrate impacts and seeks to convert scientific knowledge into demonstrable action.

Sea Level Rise

Antarctica, sea level rise and the climate-related research of Professor Tim Naish are the focus of this documentary.

Rights & Responsibilities

A documentary about Professor Catherine Iorns, who is researching and using legal means to tackle environmental degradation.

Our national and global rankings

We are New Zealand’s number one university for intensity of high-quality research and consistently rank among the world’s best universities.

Our University at a glance