Cancellation of Seminar Series
Our Research Roundup Seminar Series has been cancelled due to Alert Level 2.
The Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies was established at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington to facilitate, encourage, and coordinate academic learning and research into New Zealand society, history, and culture. It is home to the Museum and Heritage Studies programme, the leading programme of its kind in New Zealand.
The Centre hosts the JD Stout Fellow along with independent scholars from the community.
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Stout seminar series
The Centre hosts a series of seminars covering aspects of social, historical and cultural impacts on New Zealand.
Watch the 2020 JD Stout lecture
Max Rashbrooke uses data and interviews with New Zealanders to examine whether there are growing class divisions in New Zealand society.
Watch on YouTubeHe Whenua Haumako—Enriching National Culture
Literally means ‘fertile lands’ is drawn from the notion that for tangata whenua, identity is located in our land. As diverse as our geographical features are in this country so too are the components that contribute to our national culture.
JD Stout Fellow for 2021
Nick Bollinger is a writer, critic and broadcaster. He has been a music columnist for The Listener and presenter of the music review programme The Sampler on RNZ National.
About the fellowship
Postgraduate subjects
New Zealand Studies
Find out how New Zealanders understand their identity—looking at themes that span New Zealand's literary, oral and written histories.
History
Study New Zealand's history with us, specialising in Māori–Crown relations, histories of policing and intelligence, and the cross-over of history and heritage.
Museum and Heritage Studies
Gain the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and experience you need for a career in the GLAM sector or in heritage management.
Postgraduate qualifications
Master of Arts
Build on your Honours degree with advanced study and research at Master's level and become a leader in your field.
Master of Museum and Heritage Practice
Launch a career in the museum and heritage sector or take your existing career in a new direction with this professional and academic programme.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Victoria University of Wellington is the number one research institution in New Zealand—there’s no better place to gain your PhD.
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Richard Hill appointed Emeritus Professor
Congratulations to Professor Richard Hill, who has been awarded the status of Emeritus Professor.