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Student Services Levy Submissions Update

A total 226 submissions were received on the proposal to increase the Student Services Levy by 1-3 percent in order to maintain the current level of services in 2011. The Student Services and Amenities Levy Advisory…

posted Thu, 19 Aug 2010 | read more »

2010 Student Forum with the Vice Chancellor and Chancellor

An opportunity for students to have a direct input into their education will take place at next month’s Student Forum. Held in the Memorial Theatre on Monday 6 September from 2 – 3pm, the forum will…

posted Mon, 16 Aug 2010 | read more »

2010 VUWSA By-Election Results

Below is a summary of the 2010 VUWSA By-Election. Vice President (Education) Bridie Hood - 662 No Confidence - 204 Vice President (Administration) Richard Carr - 317 Thomas Horrobin - 172 Alan Young - 297 International Officer Paul Zhong - 604 No Confidence - 244 Queer…

posted Fri, 6 Aug 2010 | read more »

New and Returning Class Representative Training

Registration To become a Class Rep and register for one of the following training sessions, please fill in the form at the back of the Class Representative Handbook and return it either in person or…

posted Mon, 26 Jul 2010 | read more »

Reminder to always carry your Student ID

In light of recent events of students being asked to leave computer labs by campus secruity, VUWSA would like to remind and encourage students to always carry their student ID cards. Under 4.3.2 of Victoria University's Security…

posted Tue, 22 Jun 2010 | read more »

Victoria wins New Zealand Universities Blues

Six students at Victoria University of Wellington are the latest recipients of the coveted New Zealand Universities Blues awards for sporting achievements. Victoria University students Phillip Drew and Aiken Hakes received the NZU Blue for outstanding…

posted Mon, 31 May 2010 | read more »

Effects of closing enrolments showing

Victoria University’s recent decision to not accept any new domestic admissions for 2010 has eased financial pressures facing the institution, but it has also made life a lot more difficult for the students who have…

posted Mon, 31 May 2010 | read more »

Motel finally pays damages to VUWSA

The Cleveland Motel has finally fronted up with the cash it was ordered to pay VUWSA, but only after VUWSA President Max Hardy sicced the heavies on them. Rotorua’s Cleveland Motel charged VUWSA $6724 for what…

posted Mon, 31 May 2010 | read more »

University halts new admissions for 2010

Victoria University Council today voted to close the doors to any new domestic undergraduate students for 2010, with only some exceptions. The unprecedented and unexpected decision will be drastically unfair to potential students who will…

posted Thu, 13 May 2010 | read more »

Historic plaque set to move

A not-so-secret secret plaque is on the move. “This University Sucks” (as pictured) has been a feature on Victoria’s Kelburn campus for years, some say from the 1980s, others think possibly since the 1970s. No…

posted Tue, 11 May 2010 | read more »