Smoking to self-medicate
New research from Victoria University of Wellington into high rates of smoking among people with schizophrenia has found that patients may be using it to alleviate symptoms of the disorder.
2016 News
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A Kiwi Einstein visits Victoria
The world-renowned mathematician who found the exact solution of Einstein’s field equation of general relativity, will speak next week as part of the New Zealand Mathematical Society Colloquium held by Victoria University of Wellington.
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Scientific response to shakes explained
The following commentary by Associate Professor John Townend from Victoria University's School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences was originally published in The Press on 28 November. The geophysicist explains the scientific response beyond the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake to strike New Zealand.
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Family violence perpetrators need better response
Better responses to perpetrators of family violence are needed if New Zealand’s high rate of family violence is to be cut.
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Satellite observations provide new insight into sea level rise
Parts of New Zealand are sinking at faster rates than others and will be subjected to higher levels of future sea level rise, new research from Victoria University of Wellington suggests.
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Putting New Zealand on the front page
Victoria University of Wellington scientists have featured on the cover of a leading international journal with an image of bacteria grown in the shape of New Zealand.
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Victoria scientists scoop sought-after awards
Three Victoria University of Wellington researchers are among a small group of emerging New Zealand scientists to receive highly sought-after Rutherford Discovery Fellowships from the Royal Society of New Zealand.
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Recognition for leading Victoria researchers
Two Victoria University of Wellington academics have been recognised for their research excellence with esteemed James Cook Research Fellowships.
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Research for Life grants for Victoria researchers
Six Victoria University medical researchers have received grants in the second funding round of the year from Research for Life, formerly known as the Wellington Medical Research Foundation.
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Victoria research flourishes in Marsden funding
Victoria University of Wellington researchers have received 26 prestigious Marsden Fund grants worth $14.3 million, the largest number ever received by the University and more than 22 percent of the total funding awarded in 2016.