The School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations offers world-class, research-based programmes across its four disciplines.
The programmes are taught by academic staff who are recognised, both locally and globally, as leaders in their respective fields.
Our graduates are able to think critically and creatively, and communicate and lead effectively.
Our staff
Learn about the roles and research interests of academic staff in the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations. And find contact details for all of our academic and administrative staff.
Key political experts gathered for post-election conference
Journalists, academics, and party leaders from across the political spectrum met at Parliament for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s post-election conference last December.
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Politicians, academics, and commentators will gather at the 2023 post-election conference at Parliament on 7 December 2023.
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Our stories
Queer activism in Aotearoa
Will Hansen is a PhD candidate in History, researching the histories of queer activism in Aotearoa from the 1960s through to the 2010s.
Migration and political participation
Laura Veronica Moreno-Duran is researching the relationship between international migration and the political participation of Latin American immigrants.
How migration shapes our society
Dr Ayca Arkilic examines the causes and consequences of international migration and equips her students with a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Newly elected Ngā Ahurei a Te Apārangi Fellows
Professor Simon Keller, Professor of Philosophy and head of school in HPPI named in the Society’s list of newly elected Ngā Ahurei a Te Apārangi Fellows.
Read morePolitics in a pandemic
2020 was a year unlike any other. Still in her first term as prime minister, Jacinda Ardern found herself facing her biggest challenge yet—protecting New Zealanders against a worldwide pandemic.
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Speaker’s welcome to the 2021 Parliamentary internship class
The 2021 Parliamentary internship class had the traditional annual welcome from the Speaker Rt Hon Trevor Mallard on 16 March. Two of our interns, Samuel Day and Sofia Morrell, joined him for his live TV briefing.
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Support scholarships that will help talented students to complete a one-year Master’s degree in History.
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