2019 News

  • Kelle Howson, wearing a dark grey shirt and black scarf, stands with her arms crossed in Wellington city. Behind her is the blurred outline of a high rise building and trees.

    The regulatory role of ethical labelling

    A Victoria University of Wellington study has found ethical certification has become a ‘tick in the box’ exercise in some industries, and fails to address underlying sustainability and equality injustices.

  • New Zealand Sign Language Week 2019

    To celebrate New Zealand Sign Language week, we asked Bachelor of Science student, Anthony Sammons, to teach us some science-related signs.

  • Cat problem can only be solved by owners

    The key to managing the impact of domestic cats on New Zealand’s wildlife is to get their owners and vets on board, says Victoria University of Wellington’s Associate Professor Wayne Linklater.

  • Understanding synaptic proteins and the brain

    Dr Davide Comoletti from the School of Biological Sciences has completed a cross-institutional project with interesting biological implications for the neuroscience and structural biology communities.

  • Professor Philip Morrison and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Grant Guildford, stand side-by-side at the event.

    Farewell to Professor Philip Morrison

    Staff and students from across the University gathered to farewell Professor Philip Morrison, who has retired after 37 years with the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.