Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association

Victoria Student Media is a group made up of students involved in student media at Victoria University of Wellington.

Over 22 thousand students study at Victoria, all with their own views, needs, interests and perspectives. This is why VUWSA has Representative Groups: in order to best represent the interests of given areas of the student body. VUWSA’s Representative Groups can be split into two separate categories: education and welfare.

Law Students’ Society

The Victoria University of Wellington Law Students’ Society (VUWLSS) is committed to making sure that all law students’ time at Law School is more rewarding and enjoyable. All students enrolled in LAWS papers are automatically members of VUWLSS.
For more email them, check their website here, or visit their office in G16 at Law School
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Nga Rangahautira

Nga Rangahautira is the Māori Law Students’ Society at Victoria. Nga Rangahautira helps foster academic excellence amongst Māori law students, and organises events during the year to help foster networking opportunities with fellow law practitioners. Email for more information.

Pacific Islands Law Students’ Society

The Pacific Islands Law Students’ Society (P.I.L.S.S.) represents and advocates for Pacific Island students at Law School. P.I.L.S.S. provides a support network and an informal environment to assist students in their studies. To get involved email here.

STUDiO

STUDiO is the representative group for all architecture and design students. Operating from the Vivian Street campus, STUDiO is there to ensure that SoAD students get a fair deal at all times. As well as resolving various student issues, STUDiO spends their time organising such delights as design competitions, lecture series, BBQs and the yearly architecture and design ball. The ball (mid-2nd trimester) is a visual and aural extravaganza run in association with the Massey Design School. Contact them here.

Victoria Student Media

Victoria Student Media is a group made up of students involved in student media at Victoria University of Wellington. Check out their Facebook, website, or email them here.

Postgraduate Students’ Association

The Postgraduate Students’ Association (PGSA) was formed in 1993. The PGSA assists postgraduate students during their time at Victoria, and encourages postgraduates to become involved in Victoria’s postgraduate student community.

The PGSA has delegated authority from the VUWSA President to elect postgraduate students to postgraduate representative roles on University boards and committees. The PGSA encourages the University to provide additional support and resources for postgraduates, as well as the development of postgraduate-friendly policies. The PGSA also hosts academic events and social functions for postgraduate students.

Subscribe to the PGSA e-mail list by here. In the body of the e-mail, type “Subscribe pgsa-members”. For more information contact Sue Kelly, visit their website or call 04 463 6973.

Pasifika Students’ Council

This is a representative group for all students of Pacific descent. They meet regularly on campus, organise social and educational events on to promote Pasifika culture and ideas at Victoria. To get involved email here.

Can-Do

This is a group for students with disabilities. It provides information, support, liaison and advocacy for students, and arranges social events. Email the CanDo President for more information.

Crèche Parents’ Committee

The Crèche Parents’ Committee is people like you, student parents who have children at the university’s crèches. It raises funds to make sure all our children’s time at crèche is even more enjoyable, by providing extra toys, books and equipment. This keeps crèche fees as low as possible. It also offers liaison and support and promote communication between parents and the staff and management of the crèches. We also organise occasional social events for families and staff at the student crèches. Contact the Representative Groups Administrator for more information.

Mature Students’ Network

The Mature Students’ Network is for students who are eligible for direct entry to University (anyone over twenty years of age). Any other student age 20 and over can also be members. It hosts regular meetings, functions, information seminars, social trips and other social events. The membership includes a diverse group of students with a wide age range, and provides an opportunity for new members to meet and network with friendly and enthusiastic people. If you would like to join the network or want more information e-mail.

UniQ Victoria

UniQ is a group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and friends. It provides advocacy, support and social activities. UniQ maintains a policy of inclusivity and welcomes all new members, whoever they might be.  UniQ runs the annual Queer Pride Week, and has links with other queer groups around the country. Look out for coverage of queer issues in Salient. For more email or visit their website.

The Women’s Group

The Women’s Group, is a representative group for self-identifying women students at Victoria.  The Women’s Group aims to be both social as well as representative, and seeks to promote discussion and awareness of women’s experiences studying at the University.  The Women’s Group produces the

Women’s Issue of Salient, and assists with the coordination of the Thursdays in Black campaign. The Women’s Group welcomes all forms of feminism, encourages debate and discussion, liaises with other women’s groups on and off campus, and is queer-friendly and inclusive to all. Email the Women’s Rights Officer for more information or join their Facebook group.

VicCom – Commerce Students’ Association

VicCom are here to enhance the University environment, and to breathe some life into the Commerce faculty—to make it better for you as a student. VicCom hold many different events for students at University—quiz nights, boat cruises, comedy events, recruitment evenings, speakers from the business communities, and many more—including Victoria’s largest ball on campus, in September. Check out their website or email them for more information.

Music Students’ Association

For all New Zealand School of Music students. Email here for more information.

International Students’ Council

The International Students’ Council (ISC) is the representative group for international students at Victoria. Their goals are for international and domestic students to establish both fraternal and cultural relationships; to organise events encouraging international students to enrich their social, cultural and academic experiences; and to promote awareness of cultural diversity and international issues in order to contribute to a better international atmosphere on campus. Contact them here.