The Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies was established to facilitate, encourage and coordinate academic learning and research into New Zealand society, history and culture at Victoria University of Wellington. It is home to the Museum and Heritage Studies programme, the leading programme of its kind in New Zealand.
The Centre hosts independent scholars from the community and the JD Stout Fellow.
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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.
JD Stout Fellow for 2019
Environmental historian Dr Jonathan West is embarking on a major study of the country's lakes as JD Stout Fellow 2019.
Current fellow
He 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.
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.
Latest news
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The cultural diplomacy of international touring exhibitions
Museums that see such shows solely as blockbusters to bring in revenue and new audiences are missing an opportunity, says Victoria University of Wellington's Dr Lee Davidson.
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Engaging with difficult histories
Associate Professor Joanna Kidman's Marsden Fund-supported research project on the New Zealand Wars is building understanding about an uncomfortable and violent part of the country's past.
Upcoming events
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Stout Research Centre & NOHANZ Conference 2020
CALL FOR PAPERS New Zealand Oral History Conference Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies…