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Ningfei (Shannon) Xiao, PhD candidate from the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, is passionate about using architecture and contemporary art to weave shamanic traditions from China and Aotearoa New Zealand, honouring and collaborating with the indigenous tribe 鄂温克族 Ewengki (Ewenki/Evenki) in her homeland of China and indigenous Māori healers in Aotearoa.
The University’s film programme has been named by The Hollywood Reporter in their annual list of Best Global Film Schools.
Te Kura Hoahoa—School of Design Innovation is proud to announce the ITERATE Exhibition, a showcase of the design postgraduate students' research.
A valuable relationship continues to grow between Jasmax Te-Whanganui-a-Tara and the Pasifika students from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Architecture and Design (WFADI).
Over three months from March 2024 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington LAND411/2024 students and staff have engaged in a participatory project with the local Wellington community.
Ali Al-Omari is the first recipient of the Trimble Karahipi Hangarau / Technology Scholarship, which is supporting him to complete a Master’s degree in Architecture. He is dedicating his thesis to Palestine.
Te Herenga Waka architecture student Beth Williams won the New Zealand Student category at the Dulux Colour Awards with The Keeper of My Memories, praised for its innovative integration of colour psychology into architectural storytelling, described by judges as a “total dreamscape”.
Milad Moradibistouni, a PhD alumni from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington says rapidly increasing housing stock without requiring new infrastructure could go a long way to addressing the strain on our road system and public transport from dispersed developments.
Evidence shows having in-cell access to phones improves behaviour and reduces recidivism, writes Christine McCarthy.
An exhibition showcasing works by architecture and design innovation students envisioning the future of Te Ngākau Civic Precinct is now open to the public until 23 July.