Joint research project helps with wasp pest management
A joint research project between Victoria University of Wellington and the Department of Conservation is helping safely protect bees and native birds and insects from non-native wasp species.
2018 News
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Forensic psychology students share latest research
Last month, students from Victoria University of Wellington’s Forensic Psychology Master’s and PhD programmes came together to hold the Forensic Psychology Student Annual Conference.
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Associate Professor Nancy Bertler appointed Director of new Antarctic research platform
Associate Professor Nancy Bertler from Victoria University of Wellington’s Antarctic Research Centre has been appointed the Director of the new Antarctic Science Platform.
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Paua shells inspire bone implant research
Victoria University of Wellington research has brought to life the possibility of creating 3D printed bone-like materials using a biomineralisation process inspired by paua shells.
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Researcher edits special issue of Pacific Conservation Biology journal
The special issue, edited by Associate Professor Heiko Wittmer from the Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology, focuses on why conserving biodiversity in urban environments is important and why it requires different, often new, approaches.
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Research shows potential new way to treat brain cancer
PhD student Nicole Jones' research suggests a potential new way to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Study puts management of pests to the test
Victoria University of Wellington research into some of New Zealand’s introduced pests has revealed the complexity of managing disease amongst species.
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The path less mapped
Victoria University of Wellington alumnus and tech entrepreneur Campbell Brown has followed lots of career twists and turns along the path to San Francisco and his latest venture, PredictHQ. He credits his current success to being open to opportunities and having relentless determination and a willingness to take risks.
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Research collaboration turns native plants into bioactives
A research collaboration between Victoria University of Wellington scientists and Ruatōria-based social enterprise Hikurangi Bioactives Limited Partnership (HBLP) is helping develop natural products based on kānuka and other native plants.
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Helen Clark’s visit sparks discussion on the future of glaciers
Victoria University of Wellington's Antarctic Research Centre was delighted to host former Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Helen Clark earlier this year to share details of key research projects seeking to better understand the impact climate change is having in New Zealand.