A free virtual field trip to Antarctica
It’s not every day you get the opportunity to explore Antarctica, but Victoria University of Wellington’s first massive open online course (MOOC) will allow anyone, anywhere, to do just that—and for free.
2016 News
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Nipping floods in the bud
Trees and forests can be used to reduce the risk of floods, but the success of this approach is determined by a variety of factors, according to Victoria University of Wellington research.
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New Zealand seafloor needs protection from deep-sea mining
Seafloor communities within New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) need better protection against deep-sea mining, according to a Victoria University of Wellington researcher working with NIWA scientists to investigate the environmental effects of deep-sea mining.
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Guy McPherson and the end of humanity (not)
The following commentary by Professor James Renwick from Victoria University's School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences was originally published Hot Topic blog on December 11. The climate scientist discusses the claims of ecologist Guy McPherson who has been touring New Zealand talking about the imminent extinction of humanity.
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New Robinson Research Institute director
Associate Professor Nick Long has been appointed as the new director of Victoria University’s Robinson Research Institute.
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The far-reaching impact of Antarctic melting
A new study published today in Nature reveals just how sensitive the Earth’s climate might be to changes taking place in Antarctica.
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Alpine Fault theory takes shape
PhD research from Victoria University of Wellington has added weight to a debate regarding the shape of the South Island’s Alpine Fault.
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New Head of School for Chemical and Physical Sciences
Associate Professor Martyn Coles has been appointed as the new Head of School for Victoria University’s School of Chemical and Physical Sciences.
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Creating a start-up not always the best approach
People who want to create new products shouldn’t automatically assume they also need to create a start-up company, says Victoria University of Wellington researcher and Master of Innovation and Commercialisation programme director Jenny Douché.
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Mathematician receives Humboldt Prize
Victoria University Professor of Mathematics Rod Downey has received a distinguished Humboldt Research Award for his academic contributions.