3 Minute Thesis Competition 2012 FINAL
Published 8 May 2012
Date: Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Time: 12midday
Venue: Council Chambers (Hunter Building Kelburn Campus)
Don't miss the great Final of the 3 Minute Thesis Competition!
Everyone welcome!
Apart from the individual success of the winner emerging with a $3,000 cash prize, this event will truly showcase the diversity of research at Victoria. Finalists this year comprise of postgraduate students at PhD, Masters and Honours levels, with second language speakers from around the world. They represent 11 different schools as follows:
Larah van der Meer - Educational Psychology & Pedagogy
Upendo Biswalo - Educational Policy & Implementation
Delgertsetseg Chuluundorj - Biological Sciences
Abigail Rajendran - Engineering & Computer Science
Peter Bosch - Biological Sciences
Stefan Hertel - Chemical & Physical Sciences
Andrew Goddard - History, Philosophy, Political Science & International Relations
Kieran File - Linguistics & Applied Language Studies
Stella Ramage - Art History, Classics & Religious Studies
Natalia Beliaeva - Linguistics & Applied Language Studies
Balsam Al-Dabbagh - Information Management
David de Joux - Law
James Richardson - Architecture
Anastasia Globa - Architecture
We wish all our finalists the very best of luck!
Come and support our postgraduate community, survey the various research projects around Victoria, meet and chat with members of the PGSA over some refreshments.
Everyone welcome!
Changes to NZ Masters Degree
Published 16 March 2012
Seeking your views
The Committee on University Academic Programmes (CUAP) is exploring the feasibility of changing the NZ Master’s degree from a 240pt (two year 2,400 hours equivalent study - inc. one honours' year) to a 180pt (three semester) Master’s (1,800 hours equivalent study without an honours' year). This is a different proposal to the Masters Completion Discussion Document and will affect all New Zealand universities. This is more urgent - please respond!
VUWSA President Bridie Hood represents VUW students and is keen to carry your opinions through to the Committee https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6TQ3FJB
New PGSA Executives for 2012
Published 16 March 2012
The PGSA has elected a talented group of postgrads to represent you on the PGSA Executive committee for 2012:
Neal Barber - Acting President
Liz Chinlund - Vice President
Tahir Suleman - Treasurer
Mary Redmayne
John Dance
Meghna Garg
Nick Ruane
Alison Smeaton
Check out their profiles under "Who We Are" on this website.
Published 17 February 2012
This year, Wellington City Bus routes are going to be majorly restructured. This is going to affect Vic students and WE NEED YOUR HELP to make a submission. Please complete this short survey which explains the implications so that your perspective shapes our student submission:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G5GLFS8
We have only been given by the Regional Council a small window of opportunity to get student opinion AND any student that comes to Uni by bus will be affected.
Please complete the survey, even if you don’t think it will affect your route. Your opinion is an important contribution to the submission and will influence what is said.
Call for nominations - PGSA Executive Members 2012
Published 2 February 2012
Call for nominations - PGSA Executive Members 2012
Nominations for new PGSA Executive members for 2012 are now open. We are looking for dynamic people to join our Executive to get involved with postgraduate projects.
Qualities required include the ability to work in a team, desire to 'get involved', an open mind, the ability to generate ideas and time to commit to PGSA meetings and events. Executive members gain useful skills such as learning to negotiate, budgeting and being creative whilst at the same time making new friends and useful networks around campus. You also gain points towards a Victorias Plus Award / Victoria International Leadership Programme.
If you are interested please forward your C.V. and a short (one paragraph) personal introduction to sue.kelly@vuw.ac.nz by 24th February 2012.
Research Excellence Awards Winners 2011
Published 6 December 2011
The PGSA is delighted to announce the winners of the
Research Excellence Awards 2011:
Overall Winner:
Janice Cheng
Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Commerce, Administration, Law & NZ School of Music:
Rachel Patrick
Anne Siebeck
Lili Song
Science, Engineering, Architecture & Design:
Travis Ancelet
Julene Marr
Chris Miller
Contribution to Maori Knowledge & Development
Rebecca Burke
Congratulations to all the Winners!
Victorias Awards Winners Announced!
Published 11 November 2011
The PGSA is delighted to announce the winners of the
Victorias Awards 2011:
Most Popular Lecturer
Dr. Kate Schick - FHSS - Political Science & International Relations
Associate Prof. John McDowall - Science - Psychology
Dr Brenda Chawner - FCA - Information Management
Dr Jan Smitheram - SoAD - Architecture
Most Popular Tutor
Rebecca Burke - FHSS - Te Kawa a Maui (Maori Studies)
Kirsty Fraser - Science - Psychology
Deane Nicholls - FCA - Victoria Management School
Nan O’Sullivan - SoAD - Design
Lacey Blass - Education - Educational Psychology & Pedagogy
Most Popular Supervisor
Associate Professor Harry Ricketts - FHSS - English, Film, Theatre & Media Studies
Professor Lionel Carter - Science - Antarctic Research Centre
Professor Sid Huff - FCA - Information Management
Margaret Petty - SoAD - Design
Dr Carolyn Tait - Education - Educational Psychology & Pedagogy
Most Popular General Staff Person
Abbey McDonald - FHSS - Nursing, Midwifery & Health
PGSA Landers Postgraduate Award
Mabel Hamon - Education - Educational Psychology & Pedagogy
PGSA Life Membership Award
Tanja Schubert-McArthur - PGSA Past President
Congratulations to all our winners!
Published 10 November 2011
Applications for the December round of the PGSA Travel Grants are now open.
Realising the importance of the opportunity to travel overseas and present the results of their work at an international conference, the PGSA have established a fund to enable students undertaking postgraduate degrees at Victoria University to attend an overseas conference.
Grants to individual students will be up to $500. It is anticipated that students will seek other funding to assist with their overseas conference attendance. Applications must be received at least one month before anticipated travel date and must include an outline of applicants’ research and travel plans. Successful students will be required to supply a report to the PGSA on their overseas conference attendance within a month of attending.
Guidelines and application forms can be dowloaded here or contact sue.kelly@vuw.ac.nz Applications close 1st December.
Good Luck!
Victorias Awards Dinner 2011
Published 25 October 2011
The PGSA holds the annual Victorias Awards to recognise and celebrate excellence at VUW. Students vote for their Most Popular Postgraduate Supervisor, Lecturer, Tutor and VUW Staff Person and winners receive a certificate and the glory at the Awards Dinner! This year's event will be held on:
Friday 2nd December at 6.30pm
Hunter Lounge - 3rd floor, Student Union Building, Kelburn Campus
Excellent food
First class entertainment
Great networking opportunities
Tickets $20.00
(includes three course meal & complimentary drinks with dinner)
Contact sue.kelly@vuw.ac.nz
Research Excellence Awards and Victorias Awards
Published 10 October 2011
Applications for Research Excellence Awards and voting for Victorias Awards are now closed
Find all the information here...
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/pgsa/about/what-we-do/events/event.aspx?EventID=2