Issue 2, 2014

Navigating uncharted waters The tales that treasures can tell 8

The tales that treasures can tell 10

Make music, not war

2 Soaking it up 9 Different perspectives on 22 Who’s in my room? Victoria research indicates that sea Soprano Isabella Moore meets the World War I sponges are flourishing in parts of the New, and sometimes deeply personal, current resident of the room she once world where coral is dying. perspectives of the Great War in a occupied at Stafford House. recently published collection of essays. 4 Navigating uncharted waters 26 Reunion in the capital Introducing Dr Teresia Teaiwa, the first A group of Malaysian students who 10 Make music, not war Pasifika woman to receive an Ako Aotearoa Professor John Psathas is honouring the studied at Victoria in the 70s have their Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award. sacrifice of World War I soldiers through first New Zealand reunion at the end of music. the year. 6 Collaborating for conservation 12 Plans for expansion 27 Writing doctors Showcasing the long-term partnership New building plans at Victoria will PhDs in Creative Writing are on the rise between Wellington’s Zealandia wildlife enhance the student experience. at Victoria, with students undertaking sanctuary and Victoria University. cross-disciplinary research that enriches 14 Detecting harmful molecules their writing. 7 Revolutionary A sensor that can detect environmental contaminants has been developed by 28 Writing through pain cancer treatment Creative Writing PhD graduate Stephanie A new form of chemotherapy that Victoria researchers. de Montalk’s new memoir documents a exclusively targets cancer cells could decade of chronic pain. lead to fewer side effects for patients. 16 Career kickstart Victoria’s Museum and Heritage Studies programme creates industry-ready 8 The tales that treasures can tell 29 Investigating Kim Dotcom’s A fascinating picture of World War I is graduates. personal effects revealed in a book about some of the Artist Simon Denny recreates the objects left behind. 18 Shifting creativity up a gear personal property that was confiscated Students redesign BMW Group’s from Kim Dotcom’s New Zealand Auckland-based head office. mansion, at the Adam Art Gallery. Clarification: The article ‘From ideas to action’ in the previous issue incorrectly stated three projects were inventions by students enrolled in the MATE course when only one originated from MATE students’ research. A corrected version of the article is available at www.victoria.ac.nz/news/victorious From the

Victorious is published by Victoria University of Vice-Chancellor Wellington, Te Whare Wānanga o te Ūpoko o te Ika a Māui, PO Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand. have spent the past six months talking to many alumni and friends about Victoria’s future www.victoria.ac.nz Idirection to help decide the areas and actions that will define us both locally and globally. Editor: Tania Guenter Your contributions to the development of our strategic plan have been vital and I very Editorial team: Claire Peacock, Elizabeth Beattie, much appreciate the affinity you feel for your alma mater and the perspective you bring as Elizabeth Bush-King, Haley Small, Katherine potential employers, partners and supporters. Edmond, Kristina Keogh and Stephen Garrett. Thanks to your feedback and the contributions we have received from our Council To contact Victorious or to submit a story idea, staff, students, and communities, Victoria has developed an ambitious strategic agenda email [email protected] for the future. This will be the subject of future issues of Victorious but, by way of Photographs (unless otherwise credited): Image Services, Victoria University of Wellington. introduction, I have set out below some of the central features. Cover image: Dr Teresia Teaiwa, photographed Our vision is for Victoria University to be a world-leading capital city university and by Robert Cross, Image Services one of the great global-civic universities. ISSN 1172-0387 ©Victoria University 2014 Importantly, there are a number of concepts that underpin this vision. 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Victorious—1 What sea sponges may which are 1.8 metres wide and weigh 80 being carried out by Victoria researchers Soakingkilograms, are flourishing init parts of the upat the reefs surrounding the islands of lack in charisma they world where coral is dying. Hoga and Kaladupa in the Wakatobi make up for in resilience. “Climate change and human impact Marine National Park in Sulawesi, are having a devastating effect on some Indonesia. A long-term research programme at marine species but, globally, there is a “It’s an ideal location for this work,” Victoria indicates that these realisation that sponges are likely says PhD candidate Andy Biggerstaff, diverse organisms, which to be here and doing well in “because you have a comparatively range in size from less a hundred years’ time,” healthy coral reef alongside one that than a centimetre to says Dr James Bell, an appears to be undergoing transition from giant sponges “Globally, there associate professor in coral to sponge domination.” Marine Biology, who At the latter reef, coral cover has is a realisation that leads the group. dropped from 30 to less than 10 percent sponges are likely to be Some of the over a seven-year period, with sponge evidence to support density increasing by 50 percent in the here and doing well in a that view comes same period. from studies In addition to tracking the spread of hundred years’ time.” the dominant sponge species on the reef, Andy is also looking at the impact human activities are having.

2—Victorious Joe Marlow observes a large organ sponge on a coral reef during a dive survey at Wakatobi Marine National Park. Credit: Tracey Bates Communicating

Climateclimate change is one change of the major issues of our time, but presenting the science behind it and what we can do about it is proving to be a challenge. “Being close to a village of 2,000 people sponges,” says Tracey. As far as important scientific issues and recent clearing of mangroves has put Early findings from her work confirm go, climate change is a big one. So a lot of sediment in the water, affecting the what other research by the group is also what are the difficulties with presenting amount of light. It seems the sponges on the showing—that sponges are resilient and the science of climate change to the reef can rapidly adapt to survive in these low able to adapt to changing conditions. public? And do mainstream media do an light conditions whereas corals struggle.” James says sponges are among the adequate job? Victoria has one of the largest sponge simplest of all organisms—most are An upcoming book by Victoria ecology groups in the world and is involved attached to a reef, sucking in water media studies senior lecturer Dr Angi in research in a number of other locations, through their pores, filtering out tiny Buettner will examine these difficulties including the United Kingdom, the Central particles of food and then pumping the and whether mainstream media are and South Pacific, Hawaii, Australia and water out again. portraying climate change science New Zealand. “Reefs that are dominated by sponges accurately. At Victoria’s Coastal Ecology Lab in may not be as productive as coral reefs “I’ve looked at how popular climate Wellington, Master’s student Tracey Bates as a source of food for people because change denial has become—it gets is looking at how sponges in temperate they won’t support the same number of more attention than proper science. waters will respond to ocean acidification species. But, given the fact that they seem Unfortunately, climate change denial and rising temperatures. to thrive in conditions expected of marine makes a ‘good story’, which is what drives “We know virtually nothing about what environments in the future, it’s vital that most media.” will happen to sponges in New Zealand we understand more about them.” Angi says while it’s easy to bash the waters as the climate and the ocean both media for that, the issues are complex. change, despite the fact that wherever [email protected] “Climate change deniers have a you find underwater rock +64-4-463 8104 strong agenda, and are often better at you find lots of manipulating the media than scientists, policy makers and environmental activists are; plus they often have the support of powerful lobby groups.” She says her findings so far are worrying. “There’s a huge gap between what scientists have learned and what’s actually out there in the public sphere. Good science, like the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report, tends not to make it to the public arena, whereas things like The Day After Tomorrow, a Hollywood blockbuster action movie about a climate disaster, does. “The future of any environmental issue depends on our understanding of it, and that is largely driven by media representation—how it’s shown and to whom. Scientists haven’t really gotten across yet why climate change matters for you and me right now, because it’s mostly negative information that tends to overwhelm people and they opt out.” Angi hopes her book might help change the status quo. “There’s a lot of good work being done by scientists, but the future of the environment depends on whether we can communicate it effectively.”

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Victorious—3 Joe Marlow observes a large organ sponge on a coral reef during a dive survey at Wakatobi Marine National Park. Credit: Tracey Bates Navigating unchartedVictoria University’s Pacific Studies waters Islands is so huge and diverse, the been reading. “Through Akamai, students programme has notched up a growing pedagogical tasks so complex, that the start to understand art and performance number of firsts. notion of a single all-knowing teacher not just as artefacts of cultural heritage, In 2000, Victoria was the first delivering knowledge from the front of the but as crucial elements of the intellectual university in the world to establish an classroom is ludicrous. heritage of the Pacific,” she says. undergraduate major in Pacific Studies. “My commitment to nurturing an Another initiative has been to make The very first lecturer to come on board environment of excellence in teaching reading an assessable activity for all the was Dr Teresia Teaiwa. and learning comes from a sense of programme’s undergraduates. Fourteen years later, Teresia, now a profound responsibility.” “We have observed that Pasifika students senior lecturer, is the first Pasifika woman Dr April Henderson, a colleague, says are not as comfortable with reading as to receive an Ako Aotearoa Tertiary that Teresia constantly strives to find other students and, indeed, research Teaching Excellence award, worth the best way to teach Pacific Studies. has shown that many struggle with academic texts. Making reading part of the assessment process has got the students “My commitment to nurturing an environment of excellence more engaged—and what was like mass in teaching and learning comes from a sense of profound dentistry in tutorials to extract responses from students about what they’ve read has responsibility.” led to more interactive classes. “It’s been encouraging to see how $20,000, for sustained excellence. “Her integration of research, teaching the culture of classrooms has changed. At the awards ceremony, Teresia and publication about teaching is one of Students don’t have to fail—how we was praised for her teaching approach the aspects that sets Teresia apart from design courses and what we assess will that “challenges not only a European many of her peers in our field. Her work enhance learning.” philosophy around learning and teaching, has influenced the design of other Pacific Ultimately, Teresia hopes her students but also Pasifika peoples’ confidence in Studies programmes and the training of will embrace her view of learning about their ways of knowing and achieving”. their students.” the Pacific. It hasn’t always been plain sailing. The majority of students enrolled in “Rather than striving to be experts, I Tasked with developing content and Victoria’s Pacific Studies programme are want my students in Pacific Studies to see curriculum for a suite of courses when Pasifika, and Teresia has revised some of themselves as experts-in-the-making— she took up her role at Victoria, Teresia her teaching practices and assessments forever learning and valuing the journey says she felt like she was heading into to facilitate their learning. as much as the destination of achieving uncharted waters. “With its over 1,200 One of her unique approaches is their qualifications.” indigenous languages—one-fifth of ‘Akamai’ for 100-level students, in which the world’s linguistic diversity—the students have the option of presenting a [email protected] region commonly known as the Pacific creative interpretation of what they have +64-4-463 5110

4—Victorious Improving government accountability A commitment to making the New internationally, and have provided Zealand Government more open, advice on New Zealand’s draft OGP accountable and responsive to its action plan. citizens is driving the contribution of “Our role has been to use our two academics from Victoria’s School of knowledge and expertise to help Government to the international Open initiate debate, inform the public and Government Partnership (OGP). encourage broad consultation on good Professor Miriam Lips and Dr Michael governance practices,” says Michael. Macaulay have had significant input The OGP aims to improve public into OGP, a global initiative involving 64 services and integrity, effectively nations working together to develop and manage resources to create safer implement ambitious open government communities and increase corporate reforms. responsibility. Miriam and Michael have contributed to a number of speaking events on www.opengovpartnership.org the subject, both nationally and Exploring the future of te reo The contemporary and future state of Key commentators on Māori language te reo Māori is the focus of a new book, revitalisation contributed chapters, The Value of The Māori Language: Te including five current (and one former) Hua o te Reo Māori. Victoria University staff members and The book is a product of Te Kura Roa, nine Victoria alumni. a research programme co-led by Victoria With chapters in Māori and English, and Otago Universities. The programme the book explores recent actions taken quickly identified that Māori language to restore the Māori language and literature and research has waned since challenges ideas about where language the language received official status in revitalisation must head to ensure the 1987, says Professor Rawinia Higgins, language is normalised in our society. head of school at Te Kawa a Māui and one of the book’s editors. [email protected] +64-4-463 5467 Out of its shell Extremely rare footage of a tuatara Ngati Manuhiri have run an intensive hatching was captured on film at Victoria conservation recovery plan for in July. Last to hatch, the egg was one tuatara on Hauturu ō Toi/Little Barrier of 23 being incubated in captivity this Island, partly-funded by the Hauturu year as part of a joint initiative that has Supporters Trust and Auckland Zoo. helped to save a threatened population Hauturu ō Toi is a nature reserve of tuatara from extinction. located 80 kilometres north-east Using a low-cost microcomputer of Auckland, now home to around and infrared camera, Warren Butcher 300 tuatara, 255 of which have been from Victoria’s Image Services team incubated at Victoria University. The star filmed seven hours of footage and then hatchling will be released there in a few compressed it into a short video clip. years’ time. Since the early 1990s, Victoria Watch the video of the tuatara University, the Department of hatching here: https://www.youtube. Conservation and local Mana Whenua com/watch?v=9Ar4hG8b534

Victorious—5 Collaborating for

Whether it’s working out why thieving non-native plants in a way that doesn’t Victoria and Zealandia worked together conservationrobins can count their food stash or open the land up to an invasion by in 2006 to get a grant from the Ministry of analysing kiwis’ night-time calls, both weeds,” says Charles. Education which was used to establish a Victoria University and Wellington’s One milestone has been Victoria’s Master’s degree in ecological restoration. Zealandia wildlife sanctuary are reaping School of Biological Sciences overseeing To date, 31 students have graduated from rewards from their longstanding the translocation of tuatara to Zealandia, the programme. partnership. marking the return of the species to In 2011 a Memorandum of Professor Charles Daugherty, Victoria’s the mainland after at least 100 years’ Understanding between the two Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Sustainability), absence. “It’s been a huge success,” says organisations was signed to foster greater is a current trustee for Zealandia, located Charles. “You can go there every day and research collaboration. in the central Wellington suburb of see a tuatara.” Zealandia’s chief executive Hilary Karori. He says the link between the two Dr Kevin Burns, the deputy head of Beaton says the sanctuary’s longstanding institutions goes back to the sanctuary’s Victoria’s School of Biological Sciences, relationship with Victoria is a valuable early days. who teaches two university courses at one. “Our joint influence and expertise “The concept was first proposed in the sanctuary, can often be found taking can come together for the greater good of 1992 by a group of ecologically-minded classes on field trips through Zealandia’s our pursuit of restoration conservation.” locals. Botanist Kath Dickinson and unique forest. Charles agrees. “Zealandia is important biologist Don Drake, both former Victoria “Zealandia is absolutely fantastic,” he for Wellington and for New Zealand. It’s staff, were involved at that foundation says. “It is one of the largest assemblages an ecological restoration project in the stage. When the Karori Sanctuary Trust of New Zealand’s surviving native bird middle of the city. And for more than a was formed in 1995 it included Professor species, and is only a stone’s throw from decade, Wellingtonians have enjoyed John Wells, a former head of Biology campus. the fruits of that, through the growing and then Dean of Science at Victoria. “A big part of my work is investigating presence of tui, kaka, kereru and other The late Professor Sir Paul Callaghan animal minds. We found out that robins native species in our city. was a trustee. And Nicky Nelson from could count and we know it’s because “Our plan is to continue to grow our the School of Biological Sciences is the they’re stealing food and want to get relationship with Zealandia into more of Victoria representative on the Guardians the biggest stash—but we could only a formal partnership so we can do more of the Sanctuary, an oversight group.” find that out by coming to Zealandia and together.” Since its inception, Zealandia has been studying them at close range. the focus of dozens of postgraduate “Scientists usually spend enormous [email protected] research projects. “These studies have amounts of time preparing to go to remote +64 4 463 5572 www.visitzealandia.com helped Zealandia make important locations to do this sort of work, whereas decisions about things like breeding, we can just roll out of the Kelburn campus translocation of species or how to remove and it’s right there for us.”

6—Victorious Professor Charles Daugherty and Hilary Beaton at Zealandia. RevolutionaryA new form of cancer therapy nine years in can transformcancer a relatively safe, treatmentnon-toxic the next two years. “We know our therapy the making has potential to be the ‘miracle compound into a drug that is highly toxic works at a laboratory level, but we’re going cure’ the world has been waiting for, to cancer cells. to have to tick a lot of boxes to show that it according to Dr David Ackerley. These genes can be delivered to cancer will be safe for patients and more effective Work led by David, director of Victoria’s cells, using viruses or bacteria that are than current chemotherapy treatments.” Biotechnology programme and an able to replicate in tumours. The patients David says the field of cancer gene associate professor in the School of are then treated with the compound therapy has previously suffered because Biological Sciences, has underpinned David’s team has developed. Because the there’s been no way to non-invasively the development of a new form of treatment is non-toxic to healthy cells, confirm that a virus is delivered only to the chemotherapy that exclusively affects the compound can be administered to tumour. cancer cells. With this more targeted patients at much higher doses than regular “What’s unique about our study is that method, cancer patients should chemotherapy drugs. the genes we work with can also trigger experience fewer side effects. Alongside researchers in the radioactive molecules, called positron To achieve their goal, David and his Netherlands and the United Kingdom, emission tomography [PET] imaging team at Victoria and Auckland Universities the team is moving towards clinical trials probes. This may allow a clinician to put a have found a way to engineer genes that which, David says, should occur within patient in a full body PET scanner to safely detect exactly where in the body the gene has been delivered.” The common theme of David’s different research areas is mimicking natural InSolving his second year of problemsstudy, Alistair identify with new antibiotics bacteria from nature. He evolutionary processes to improve enzyme Brown decided to downsize from is now using it to measure glutamine activities. One of his PhD students, Alistair whales to bacteria, changing his levels in complex biological mixtures Brown, who is part of the University’s 2014 major from Marine Science to Cell and such as blood or cell culture medium, Know Your Mind recruitment campaign, Molecular Bioscience. Five years on, for medical or industrial applications. is using this process for the discovery of Alistair is working towards a PhD in His research is supported by Victoria new antibiotics and to solve other health Biotechnology under the supervision of University’s commercialisation office, problems. Dr David Ackerley. Viclink, something Alistair says has www.youtube.com/ The focus of his PhD research is opened doors for him. watch?v=WysOBgE1zi0 an enzyme produced by a bacterial Find out more about Alistair at species that makes a blue pigment. victoria.ac.nz/alistair [email protected] Initially, he used the enzyme to try to +64-4-463 5576

Victorious—7 The tales that treasures Whatcan does a history tell of our World War I experience look like if we rely less on the surviving documents, and more on the objects that remain? That’s the question asked in a new book, “Men went into camp with nothing Holding on to Home: New Zealand Stories except a pair of boots and a shaving kit, and Objects of the First World War, co- and the army provided everything else. Portrait of Hermann Rolfes, c. 1914 Credit: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa authored by Victoria historian Kate Hunter, But a friend might also give him a watch, an associate professor at the School of a parent might give him a pocket bible— History, Philosophy, Political Science and little things you could carry, which kept a International Relations, and Kirstie Ross, a man connected to his life at home.” fellow historian and the curator of Modern Kate says it wasn’t just the soldiers New Zealand at the Museum of New affected by the war—their families were Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. also deeply wounded. The book features about 300 objects “Te Papa has a collection of soldier sourced from 28 collections held Hermann Rolfes’ things—when he was around New Zealand, including regional killed his mother received a calico bag museums. with his army possessions, things like “One of my favourites is a collection buttons and his pay book. But then of scarab beetles from Gallipoli,” says there’s the items his mother had—she Kate. “Two clearly bored soldiers started carried his photo in a tiny purse in her gathering these beetles, packaging them up bag for the rest of her life. She’d also and sending them home. There are 20 in a clipped his obituary from the newspaper, tray at Te Papa. It’s so quirky, it’s fantastic.” just a tiny square of newsprint. You put A more poignant favourite of Kate’s them all together and you get this tragic is a jacket that had belonged to soldier picture of a woman whose son was killed William Phillipps. and how that must have broken her. It’s “The uniform jacket had been in the not letting go that really got me. museum storage for 60 years. We opened “When we focus all the time on the one of the pockets and found a bloodied men serving overseas it’s easy to forget Newspaper clipping of obituary of Hermann bandage. The other pocket was full of they are members of families. What Rolfes, likely published in the Kaikoura Star, 1918 Credit: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa sand. William had worked at a hospital in Kirstie and I wanted to do with this book Egypt. It was like one of those wormholes was to reduce the separation between back in time—the most eerie experience civilians and soldiers in traditional I’ve ever had as a historian.” histories of the war.” Kate says by focusing on objects The book took Kate and Kirstie three alongside documents, a very different years to write, and is the first part of Te history of the war emerges. Papa’s Conflict and Identity programme, “The objects tell us about the which runs until 2019. It was supported importance of reminders or tokens during by Te Papa Press, Friends of Te Papa the war. The everyday, human stories and Victoria’s Faculty of Humanities and behind these things remind us how close Social Sciences. people stayed to each other during the Mrs Rolfes’ change purse, c. 1920 war, despite the distance. [email protected] Credit: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa +64-4-463 6763

8—Victorious Peter Buck, and other World War I, Pioneer Battalion soldiers, digging a trench in Malta. Credit: New Zealand Free Lance collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Reference PAColl-7171-57

Different perspectives on World War I One hundred years on from World War I, might be. The book’s title asks a question which was turned into a film, and his book, New Zealanders are still finding new ways but also suggests how deeply and how Voices of Gallipoli, have contributed hugely to remember it. much we remember the First World War, to how the First World War is remembered How We Remember: New Zealanders and indeed go on remembering it.” in New Zealand—but those works have and the First World War, a collection of One of the contributors is TV3’s John mythologised the campaign. I’ve sought to 20 essays by a range of prominent New Campbell, a former student of Harry’s, correct those inaccuracies, as I don’t feel Zealanders, tells stories of the Great who has written an imagined story of they should influence how we remember War from new, and sometimes deeply a real-life soldier, Cecil Carrington. Gallipoli during the centenary.” personal, perspectives. “John went to a remote small town— Charles says amid a plethora of World War I-related publications being released to mark the centenary, How We “We were looking for the best people to write, and it just so Remember offers a different viewpoint. happened many have links to the University.” “There’s an essay by David Grant on conscientious objectors; Paul Diamond Published by Victoria University Press, Awakino—where the war still presses its writes about Charles Mackay, the mayor the book is edited by Professor Harry thumb,” says Harry. “He spotted Cecil’s of Wanganui, persecuted on the home Ricketts and Dr Charles Ferrall, both from name on a war memorial and tried to front for his presumed homosexuality; Victoria’s English department. conceive what the experience must have Anna Rogers’ essay is about nurses in Charles says it’s a happy coincidence that been like for him and his family.” the First World War; and John Horrocks more than half the contributors also have Harry found writer Jane Hurley’s essay raises questions about the process of Victoria connections. “We were looking particularly touching. “It’s a tribute to memorialising and commemorating. for the best people to write, and it just so her father Des, who had been employed “We like to think this provides something happened many have links to the University.” at Victoria when he died. He had been of an alternative to the deluge of military Each writer offers a different perspective writing about New Zealand’s prisoners of history that’s coming out at the moment.” on remembering World War I, says Harry. war in Turkey—those men who perhaps “The stories vary from personal made it through Gallipoli but didn’t [email protected] accounts to academic examinations. It survive as prisoners.” +64-4-463 6804 depends whether the author is Māori or Charles has also contributed an [email protected] Pākehā, whether they had ancestors who academic essay to the book. “Maurice +64-4-463 6814 served or what their academic discipline Shadbolt’s play, Once on Chunuk Bair,

Victorious—9 Make music, not war A professor from Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music is on his way to creating an epic symphony of musical commemoration.

Revisiting battlegrounds and other project to be seen as an expression of live on stage. Both live and virtual important World War I sites, Professor hope, especially for countries currently in performers will become one epic global John Psathas’ project, No Man’s Land, conflict. orchestra. will bring together musicians from “We should be able to look at any No Man’s Land will debut in New Zealand around the world to play an original current global conflict and think that in 2016 and then tour around the country. piece of music honouring the sacrifice peace is possible. The film will also be presented in small of individuals from many of the nations “If you said to those fighting in 1914 New Zealand towns, as a springboard for affected by the Great War. that 100 years later representatives from encouraging community dialogue about It’s the ordinary people who found all these countries would be reunited on each town’s war-time history. themselves in an extraordinary situation the same piece of earth and make music The visual aspect of the project aims that John particularly wishes to together, they wouldn’t have believed you.” to show that everyone experienced great acknowledge. Through music and imagery, John suffering, sacrifice and loss. “We are talking about an 18-year- hopes to move beyond the ‘us and them’ “I think the way to comprehend, old farmhand from rural New Zealand mentality that resulted from the war. connect, understand and empathise is to who ended up on the battlefield of the Success, he says, will come from being have an emotional point of entry. That’s Somme—that’s somebody we shouldn’t able to represent everyone equally. the role music and imagery play, helping forget.” “Most commemorative events are from us move past barriers and filters so that Funding from the Lottery Grants Board a single perspective—we have a unique we really feel something.” and Victoria University will allow John to opportunity to create something beyond John and a small crew will be travelling walk the battlefields of France, Belgium, this.” to Europe and Turkey before the end of Turkey, Greece, Poland and other key The battlefield musical collaborations this year to scout locations for filming, locations to film and record musicians involving descendants of soldiers from which will take place in late 2015. performing the new work. opposing forces in the Great War will be By respectfully acknowledging the fused into a unique 70-minute film, to be [email protected] suffering of so many, John wants the projected alongside musicians appearing +64-4-463 5862

10—Victorious On top of the world Presenting to some of the most powerful Programme held in conjunction with the people in the Commonwealth, making opening of the Commonwealth Games. Swiss rolls for Prince Charles and talking Katherine was one of 11 about opera with the New Zealand High representatives shoulder tapped to Commissioner were just a few of the stay on for an additional four days at things 20-year-old Katherine McIndoe the Commonwealth Games Business did in July. Conference in Glasgow. Her group then The third-year Music and chose her to represent their collective Development Studies student, and point of view on a panel about youth winner of last year’s Commonwealth leadership to an audience of more than Essay Competition, was one of 100 200 Commonwealth leaders and CEOs, young people selected out of over as well as a live online audience—an 900 applicants from around the experience she describes as “petrifying world to participate in 33Fifty, the but exciting”. Commonwealth Youth Leadership Innovative teaching tool New technology in the classroom is students helps a lecturer gauge creating a more interactive and dynamic whether they understand what is being learning experience at Victoria. discussed, and if they are able to use Similar to the interactive game the skills that are being introduced. show, Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, GoSoapBox, developed by Chicago- GoSoapBox allows lecturers to poll, based start-up company GoEducation, quiz, gauge understanding of topics and was piloted last year by a focus group facilitate discussions with students. of lecturers, students, learning support Students access GoSoapBox on their staff and representatives from Disability own devices via a website and enter a Services. An increasing number of staff code provided by the lecturer. are now using the technology in their The instantaneous feedback from teaching.

Nominations now open for 2015 Distinguished Alumni Awards Victoria University’s biannual For nomination forms and full details Distinguished Alumni Awards of the process, visit celebrate our outstanding graduates www.victoria.ac.nz/alumni and acknowledge their excellence, Nominations will close on Tuesday achievement and contribution to their 20 January 2015, after Wellington profession, community or country. Anniversary Day. There is no limit to the nature of the The awards dinner will be held on 17 achievement, and nominations are June. expected to span all professional, Our 2013 winners were Claudia Batten, voluntary, public sector, cultural, John Campbell, Georgina te Heuheu, Brian sporting and social domains. Roche, Conrad Smith and Jeff Tallon. Credit: Photography by Woolf.

Victorious—11 Artist’s impression of the exterior of the proposed new science building. Credit: Warren and Mahoney

New building plans for two of Victoria’s The new building on the Kelburn campuses will ensure the University campus will house teaching and research has the right environment to achieve its labs for biological science and general Plans for strategic goals. teaching facilities, while the Rutherford Development plans are proceeding for House construction will involve an a major new science building on Victoria’s extension to the existing building. expansion Kelburn campus, and the redevelopment Chancellor Ian McKinnon said the of Rutherford House in central projects, which will cost over $100 Wellington, where Victoria Business million, represent a significant investment School is based. in further development of the University’s facilities to support continuing growth. “These construction projects are part of the University’s commitment to providing a first-class student experience and maintaining Victoria’s reputation as a leader in teaching and research,” he says. Vice-Chancellor Professor Grant Guilford adds, “The plans give an exciting glimpse into the future of Victoria and its place as New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university.”

Artist’s impression of the Rutherford House extension. Credit: Athfield Architects/One to One Hundred

12—Victorious New path to leadership Aspiring principals are being given on-the-job training as part of a new Master’s programme at Victoria. The unique Master of Secondary School Leadership (MSSL) programme, co-taught by the Faculty of Education and Victoria Business School, gives practical experience to help prepare those in senior roles at secondary schools for the next step in their career. Head of Victoria’s School of Education, Dr Kate Thornton, says the MSSL originated from an approach by a group of Auckland secondary school principals who felt they weren’t receiving enough applications from high-calibre staff for senior leadership positions. “The goal is to give experienced teachers with leadership Credit: Harry Cawood responsibilities the skills and knowledge to lead large secondary schools in ways that lead to raised student achievement.” A helping hand for Combining the research and teaching strengths of the Faculty of Education and Victoria Business School with the our rarest kiwi expertise and input of experienced secondary principals, the programme A Victoria student’s work on the mortality while the birds adjust to their is run in block courses during school reintroduction of a critically endangered new environment,” says Rachael. “DOC holidays and weekends. Participants species of kiwi is helping ensure the had been collecting a lot of data over the take part in four, five-day placements iconic New Zealand bird will remain in our years, but hadn’t analysed it. during term time and are mentored by forests for generations to come. “I examined patterns in the historic an experienced school principal. Rachael Abbott has just completed her data and then ran experimental releases Although current MSSL student PhD research on the best ways to translocate to test my survival theories. Among other Dr Karen Dobric, deputy principal at the rowi, the rarest species of kiwi, which has things, the size of the release groups was Auckland’s Papatoetoe High School, a population of around only 400. incredibly important—birds released laughs off suggestions that her current The rowi’s breeding range is limited in small groups don’t do nearly as well principal should be worried about his job, to the Ōkārito forest in South Westland, as ones in larger groups because of she does hope to become a secondary where stoats and rats threaten eggs and the benefits that come with increased school principal within the next five years. young chicks. sociality, such as sharing burrows and “This programme has shown me that Rowi eggs are hatched by the food resources.” I can make a contribution at an upper Department of Conservation (DOC). The DOC is awaiting Rachael’s final level, and has given me a different type fledgling birds are then taken to predator- recommendations that it will then look to of confidence.” free Motuara Island in the Marlborough incorporate into its practices. Dr Dobric spent a week at Waitakere Sounds, where they remain until they Rachael started her research with a College being mentored by its principal, reach a weight of at least one kilogram— Master’s, and is grateful for funding from Mark Shanahan, who also valued being big enough to run away from predators or Victoria’s Centre for Biodiversity and part of the programme. fight them off. Restoration Ecology and the Holdsworth “It allowed me to reflect on what Rachael’s research looked specifically Trust (through the Victoria University I do every day in my role, and to at the issues affecting survival of the Foundation), both of which allowed her to demonstrate what a principal really young rowi after they are translocated expand her work into a PhD and travel to does,” says Mark. back to Ōkārito forest from the island. conferences in the United States and Europe. “After rowi translocations there’s a [email protected] period of about 90 days of increased [email protected] +64-4-463 9776

Victorious—13 Shalen Kumar and Omar Alsager holding the sensors they developed. Detecting harmful molecules A novel sensor that can detect a pink-coloured liquid,” explains Omar, many countries, including New Zealand, environmental contaminants as miniscule whose PhD was funded by King Abdulaziz Australia and the United Kingdom, to be as one pinch of salt in an Olympic-sized City for Science and Technology, Saudi recycled. We have no idea how much swimming pool has been developed by Arabia. “When the DNA recognises a oestrogenic material is in there.” Victoria University researchers. targeted molecule it turns the liquid Another concern is that the additives Work by PhD students Shalen Kumar blue.” in everyday plastic items such as drink and Omar Alsager has resulted in a In theory, adds Shalen, whose bottles, containers and rubbish bags, tool that can quickly detect hormones, study was funded by a Te Tipu Pūtaiao can accumulate over time and behave additives used in plastics, cocaine and Fellowship, the DNA developed could like oestrogen. However, measuring other molecules. have multiple applications. One contamination from these additives is Supervised by Professor Ken McNatty application is detecting environmental expensive. “We don’t know yet what the from the School of Biological Sciences levels of oestrogenic compounds in safe level is for these additives over 30 and Dr Justin Hodgkiss from the School of drinking water—molecules that can have years of exposure,” says Ken. Chemical and Physical Sciences, Shalen adverse effects on human and animal The team will focus next on refining the and Omar worked together to develop the reproductive cycles. sensitivity of the sensors and developing test, which could hit the market within a Currently, the only way to measure the them to target other molecules. couple of years. amount of oestrogen in water is to send There’s also a possibility of starting a The sensor is able to recognise a a sample to a lab for analysis, which is company, with the support of Viclink, specific molecule and changes colour expensive and takes time to get results. Victoria’s commercialisation company, when a target is recognised. “With our new sensors, those in the field, says Ken. “It’s a case of carving out Shalen and Omar’s PhD research such as a regional council officer or water the right niche and finding the right proved the perfect combination for the board inspector, could add a sample to application. Because it’s a generic design of the sensors, which can show the test vial and get a yes or no answer technology, there is a range of areas we whether a sample is contaminated within almost immediately,” says Ken. could explore.” just a few minutes. “It is crucial to be aware if there’s “Our test works by mixing strands of oestrogen in the environment, especially [email protected] DNA with gold nanoparticles, forming as it is not uncommon for water in +64-4-463 6029

14—Victorious Doing business with India Providing practical advice on doing “New Zealand’s trade with India has business in India is the focus of new doubled in the last five years, so it’s an research by Dr Revti Raman, a senior important emerging market. Success lecturer in Victoria’s School of Marketing depends upon being able to understand and International Business. differences between the two countries “While New Zealand and India are and then being able to manage them both democratic systems with colonial effectively.” backgrounds, the cultures, languages, The India New Zealand Education regulations and justice systems of the Council grants are administered by two countries are significantly different,” Victoria’s New Zealand India Research says Revti, who has received a grant of Institute, headed by Professor Sekhar $56,500 from the India New Zealand Bandyopadhyay. Funded by Education Education Council. New Zealand, the Institute focuses on Revti is collaborating with Dr Balwinder research on India, and is part of the NZ Singh from Guru Nanak Dev University, Inc India Strategy to support long-term Amritsar, on the 18-month joint research trade and economic links with India. project. As well as academic papers, they plan to publish a small, non-academic [email protected] book for practitioners. +64-4-463 7452

Prestigious legal appointment Victoria’s Dean of Law, Professor Victoria University Vice-Chancellor, Tony Smith, has been appointed to a Professor Grant Guilford, says that distinguished legal role at the University Tony’s Cambridge appointment reflects of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. the high regard in which he is held Tony will become the Arthur internationally. Goodhart Visiting Professor in Legal “Tony has made an outstanding Science for the northern hemisphere contribution to Victoria. Under his academic year, beginning in September leadership, Victoria’s Faculty of Law 2015. He will step down from his current became the number one ranked law roles at Victoria in March next year, school in New Zealand for research after eight years in both positions, and quality [in the 2012 Performance- will return to a professorial position at Based Research Fund evaluation] and Victoria at the conclusion of his time at has consistently gained outstanding Cambridge University. placings in international rankings.”

Shear determination On the back of his Master’s project in the application of advanced digital ‘going viral’ online, recent School of manufacturing of footwear. Design graduate Earl Stewart found Three Over Seven’s woollen sports himself part of the team that has shoe concept was awarded a place in a produced the world’s first woollen British business accelerator programme running shoe. earlier this year. More recently, the team The end result of Earl’s research, won the Virgin Media Business Three the 3D printed, fully customised XYZ New Things competition, providing shoe, caught the attention of start-up them with an opportunity to meet iconic company Three Over Seven. entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson. “I love the brand’s vision and believe www.kickstarter.com/ in getting the world moving, so when an projects/3over7/the-wool-runners- opportunity presented itself I decided no-socks-no-smell to go all-in,” he says. Earl joined the www.cargocollective.com/ team in London, providing expertise earlstewart/XYZ-SHOE Credit: Fraser Clements

Victorious—15 Martha van Drunen at Pataka Art + Museum next to Peter Madden’s artwork The Unbuilt Realm of Indeterminapolis.

StudentsCareer enrolled in Victoria’s kickstart Museum and Heritage Studies programme gain a broad range of hands-on experience that is normally not encountered until they fly the academic nest. Throughout the year, the programme offers War I memorials and wrote entries for to do a bit of everything, so I ended up its postgraduate students placements in the memorials register on New Zealand chipping in with the installation of seven organisations ranging from the Museum History (NZHistory.net.nz). As a history different exhibitions, and helped with of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the graduate, with a particular interest in condition reporting, lighting, painting— Department of Conservation and Heritage New Zealand history, it was a really even helping to proofread and edit the New Zealand, to smaller regional museums, exciting opportunity. exhibition catalogues. I discovered that art galleries and archives. As a result, the “I’ve recently finished a placement with I really liked the physical aspect of the students build up their CVs while also the Arrangement and Description Team work and working with power tools! gaining an academic qualification. at the National Library of New Zealand, “I feel very lucky to be where I am now. “These aren’t internships or work which provided me with valuable hands-on Unwrapping art works at the start of a experience as such, and that’s the key experience working with heritage collections.” new exhibition feels a bit like Christmas, to their success—they are part of the Recent graduate Martha van Drunen except it happens every couple of weeks.” course, with learning objectives,” says began the course with a Master’s degree Placement manager Annie Mercer says programme director Dr Conal McCarthy. in Religious Studies. She says she arrived each placement requires students to self- “We tailor each placement to suit both with a lot of theory in her head and the evaluate and give presentations on their the institution and the student.” urge to do something practical. experiences afterwards. At the end of the Current student Alice Meads enrolled Her final placement, which led to a year, students receive feedback from a in the Graduate Diploma in Museum and permanent job as an exhibitions officer, panel of professionals after submitting a Heritage Studies after completing a BA in was at Pataka Art + Museum. She started mock job application and presenting their History with a minor in Māori Studies, and off by shadowing curators Mark Hutchins- CV to the panel. is now doing a Master’s degree. She says Pond and Alice Masters in the lead-up to “Our message is clear from the that placements are a great way to learn. the Uku Rere exhibition that showcased beginning—your career starts now.” “Last year I did a placement with the contemporary Māori ceramic artists. History Group at the Ministry for Culture “One of the great things about working [email protected] and Heritage. I researched Māori World at a smaller institution is that you get +64-4-463 7470

16—Victorious Debating the big

issuesFrom human rights issues to climate change, Victoria University regularly leads debate on important issues of the day through free public lectures. As well as showcasing the expertise of its own academics, the University also invites locally and internationally renowned guest speakers to its campuses throughout the year. “Our inaugural professorial lecture series is especially well attended,” says Vice-Chancellor Professor Grant Guilford. Josh Faulkner and Dr Carolyn Wilshire examining an MRI brain scan of a patient who was tested using the BLAST. “These lectures feature thought-provoking commentary from Victoria’s newly appointed or promoted professors.” Issues in the spotlight this year have included restorative justice, constitutional protections of human rights, criminal Unlocking the psychopathy and the effectiveness of psychological treatment, journeys of A simple language test could help brain are affected by the tumour in each transformation in works of fiction and low brain’s secrets voter turnout among young people. medical professionals establish the patient, we can explore the role each impact of brain tumours more accurately part of our brain plays in the way we Each year, the University also holds than has been possible in the past. communicate through speech.” science public lectures in regional Called the BLAST (Brief Language Carolyn says the BLAST is helping build centres, enabling audiences outside Assessment for Surgical Tumours), the test a better picture of how the brain works. Wellington to hear from some of Victoria’s has been developed by PhD student Josh “We used to think there were one or top speakers. Topics this year have Faulkner and his supervisor, Dr Carolyn two key language hubs in your brain, but spanned climate change, black hole Wilshire, at Victoria’s School of Psychology. the BLAST has shown that a huge portion thermodynamics and radio telescopes. The BLAST is the first assessment to of your left hemisphere is crucial for One of the major overseas speakers to analyse language skills in brain tumour language.” visit Victoria this year was world-leading patients. A patient is tested before and The research has received seed funding polar scientist Professor Robert DeConto, after surgery, to determine the effect of a from the Neurological Foundation Professor of Geosciences at the University tumour on language and whether surgery of New Zealand, and Josh recently of Massachusetts-Amherst in the United has altered language function. presented his work at the International States. As the S.T. Lee Lecture’s guest For the past three years, Josh has been Neuropsychology conference in speaker, Robert explored the Antarctic ice working with 40 brain tumour patients at Amsterdam. sheet’s contribution to future sea-level rise. Wellington Hospital. The pair is grateful for the involvement “One of the University’s goals is to “It’s a short bedside assessment, and of Wellington Hospital in the project. disseminate knowledge that has scholarly is quite straightforward—we ask them to “The lead neurosurgeon, Andrew or societal impact to a wide audience,” name objects, colours or actions, or to Parker, has been phenomenal, and says Grant. “Our public lectures are one repeat words spoken to them.” the patients are so open and willing way of fulfilling our role as the ‘critic and Josh says the BLAST can help identify in what are often difficult personal conscience’ of society.” patients who may require targeted circumstances,” says Josh. Recordings of many of this year’s speech and language therapy. public lectures are available online. “We hope to gain new scientific insights [email protected] To view these and to find information too—by looking at which parts of the [email protected] on upcoming lectures, visit +64-4-463 6036 www.victoria.ac.nz/lecture-series

Victorious—17 Shifting creativity up a gear Competition winners Sean Harris and Anna-Maria Michels. An innovative collaboration gave School third-year Bachelor of Design Innovation were based on the design of the new of Design students the opportunity students, named joint winners. BMW i series and interior materials. “The to transform BMW New Zealand’s The pair were two of five finalists key was to create something timeless,” headquarters as part of a special topic flown to Auckland to present their she says. course. interpretations to a panel of senior Anna enclosed the metal stairs The challenge was to bring BMW Group’s managers from BMW Group New Zealand. with non-structural walls, including a Auckland-based head office into the 21st In the end, says Bettina, the risk-taking dedicated merchandise display and floor- century, representing what the global car of Sean’s concept and the comprehensive to-ceiling advertising screens facing the brand stands for in 2014. nature of Anna’s concept stood out. motorway—and potential clients. The third-year class started the project “The Mini brand uses the phrase, For the reception area, she based her in groups and then broke off to work on ‘Be bold. Be unafraid. Be MINI.’, but design on the new BMW i3 car interior. individual aspects, competing against unfortunately that’s not experienced when Nina says it was a real pleasure hosting fellow classmates. you go into a typical showroom,” Sean says. the class at BMW at the outset of the Nina Englert, managing director His concept is an audiovisual installation process, then seeing the final design of BMW Group New Zealand, says that evokes the ultimate driving experience concepts. collaborating with Victoria’s School of within a showroom environment. As “We’ll review feasibility of the Design represented a unique opportunity customers walk into the Mini section they respective projects to ascertain if there is to assist in the education and learning of will hear a car ignition start, followed by a a way to implement them, as they would the University’s students. “BMW Group heartbeat pulse that leads them around be a fantastic new addition to our existing is heavily involved in design through our the car. The sound increases as they move premises.” ever-evolving model range, so it was a further into the room. To view Sean’s online portfolio, visit good fit,” she says. Anna approached the challenge www.seanwilliamharris.com Course coordinator Bettina Neu says differently, focusing on the physical the quality of the projects made it difficult design. [email protected] to pick one stand-out entry, with Sean For her personal project, she looked at +64-4-463 6219 Harris and Anna-Maria Michels, both the stairs and reception area. Her designs

18—Victorious The changing world of work Changes in the nature of work and relationships, has changed dramatically employment are reflected in Victoria’s since 1970 when our centre was decision to rename its Industrial established,” says Dr Stephen Relations Centre. Blumenfeld, the director of CLEW, which Now known as the Centre for Labour, is based in the School of Management at Employment and Work (CLEW), current Victoria Business School. research projects focus on issues such “We will continue to have collective as high performance work practices, bargaining and union membership worker experiences, regulation of as a core area of research and public work and employment, flexible work education, but research into the arrangements and the future of work dynamics of the workplace and how and workplaces, including areas of workplaces can best be managed and insecure work and the ageing workforce. structured to be productive and healthy “Relationships between employers is now emerging as a major focus.” and employees, and how people organise their work and employment www.victoria.ac.nz/som/clew

Summer jobs with a difference About 300 Victoria students will be Previous summer research has brainstorming, problem solving and ranged from investigating the impact of offering creative solutions to a host in-vehicle devices on driver distraction of businesses and organisations this and crash risk to assisting with planning summer as part of the University’s museum exhibitions. Summer Research Scholarships All students have an academic programme. supervisor who works with the Each year, the University partners organisation and the student to ensure with companies, government agencies maximum benefit is gained from the and professional groups to provide a research project. 10-week research placement for some Businesses will be invited to register of its top performing students. The their interest for the 2015–16 summer. initiative allows organisations to tackle projects they don’t have the resources www.victoria.ac.nz/research/collaborate/ to do themselves. opportunities Credit: iStock Global inspiration A youth forum in Germany has left two surrounded by young people who not only Victoria students with a thirst to learn had high hopes for the future, but who more and contribute to international were already beginning to do amazing affairs. things with their lives,” says Matt. Matt Hayes and Dylan Chambers were “In New Zealand, I read about global sponsored by the Victoria International issues but never get much exposure to Leadership Programme to attend the people whose lives were affected by G20 Youth Forum, one of the largest these issues. In Germany, by contrast, international events organised for all the great debates were taking place young leaders in 2014. Taking part around us—for history and politics were hundreds of young leaders, students from New Zealand that can including students and academics, only be described as exhilarating.” representatives of the business world To read Matt and Dylan’s blog, visit and parliamentarians. g20youthnz.wordpress.com Dylan Chambers (left) and Matt Hayes outside the The main highlight for me was being Congress Centre in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where they attended the G20 Youth Forum. Photo supplied.

Victorious—19 New strategic

Newappointments strategic appointments are a key step towards Victoria achieving its vision of being a leading capital city university, as well as one of the world’s great civic universities. Professor Neil Quigley, who has been a senior leader at Victoria for the past 17 years, most recently as Deputy Learning Vice-Chancellor (Research), has been appointed New Zealand’s first Provost. He is responsible for ensuring Victoria’s Librarian Andree through Reynolds at a story-time teaching and research programmes are session, Wellington high quality, unified and relevant to both Central Library. domestic and international communities. At the heart of the role is the University’s storytellingNew research shows that taking “We found that the librarians were commitment to ensuring student learning preschoolers to story-time sessions at especially good at print motivation— is enriched by innovative research. the local library could help them with the that is, encouraging a love of books and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Grant early stages of learning to read. reading for pleasure. They did this by Guilford, says this is the first of a number Professor Anne Goulding, from choosing exciting or interactive stories of strategic leadership appointments at Victoria’s School of Information with good visuals, and telling the stories Victoria that signal a change in the way Management, together with Dr Mary in an engaging way,” says Anne. the University operates. Jane Shuker and Dr John Dickie from the “Many got the children involved in the “A Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Māori) Faculty of Education, has been observing story, by asking them questions about role has also been created. This is the story-time sessions run by public libraries what was happening, which develops most senior Māori role in any university and talking to librarians about their their narrative skills.” and recognises the importance to experiences, to see what kind of impact She says the only skill that librarians Victoria of the Treaty of Waitangi and the sessions are having. didn’t cover extensively was letter our partnership with tangata whenua. According to Anne, children begin to knowledge. “When asked about this, some Professor Piri Sciascia, who has been a develop literacy skills from an early age, said they used ABC books at times, but it senior leader at Victoria for 14 years, has with preschoolers as young as 18 months depended on the age of the children who been appointed to this role. old learning to sit and listen, turn pages turned up to the open sessions. “We have also appointed Professor and engage with books. “There were really only two key areas Frazer Allan as our new Deputy Vice- She says there are six key skills of where we identified room for improvement— Chancellor (Engagement), a role that will literacy development in children that help that was in offering formal training to the be central to developing partnerships determine a child’s readiness to learn to storytellers, who tended to learn informally with our communities, as well as our read and write. These are print motivation from other, more experienced librarians, and goal of doubling the size of our student (being interested in and enjoying books), considering how story time and other activities population in the next 20 to 30 years.” print awareness, letter knowledge, aimed at preschoolers might be aligned with Frazer is currently the head of the vocabulary, phonological awareness the national early childhood curriculum, Te Institute of Veterinary, Animal and (developing understanding of how words Whāriki.” Biomedical Sciences at Massey University are structured and being able to play with and prior to this he was the Director of sounds) and narrative skills. [email protected] Massey’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. +64-463 5887

20—Victorious Māori PhD

Thenumbers number of Māori PhD swell graduates at Victoria is growing rapidly. “Every PhD completion by a Māori student was a rare event a few years back,” says Professor Piri Sciascia, Victoria’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Māori). “This year, we expect 14 Māori students to complete doctoral study across a diverse range of disciplines.” Part of the increase, says Piri, is due to providing PhD students with regular opportunities to meet, study and write together, and funding support through initiatives such as the Ahumairangi PhD scholarship that is open to Māori students in any discipline. In addition, a strategic decision to put a strong emphasis on completion has delivered results. “We’ve worked hard to demystify PhD study and show that it’s achievable, while also creating a culture where students are expected to complete, and give them the backing they need to do so.” Role modelling has also been important, says Piri, with Māori lecturers Virtual iwi attracting Māori students. Awanui Te Huia, one of three Victoria Māori PhD December graduates to have recently joined the University’s teaching New Victoria research is showing the tradition of Māori whakapapa that usually staff, agrees. onextent to which informationFacebook technology is takes place on the marae. It’s another “If you can relate to your students on a becoming culturally important for Māori. way to maintain relationships when cultural level and adjust content so they see For her Master of Information everyone’s lives are so busy.” themselves in what you are talking about, Management, Pikihuia Reihana Pikihuia says as Ngati Pukumata and they are more attentive and engaged.” investigated what she calls ‘Ngāti virtual iwi on social media grow, some Awanui, whose doctoral research Pukamata’, or the ‘Facebook Tribe’, a important questions arise. “For instance, looked at what motivates learners of te virtual iwi of Māori spread across the will Facebook provide a new kind of reo Māori, says for her, doing a PhD was globe, who maintain contact with their authority in the origin and recording of about enhancing credibility in the eyes cultural roots through social media. whakapapa? What effect might this have of the academy. “The PhD allowed me to Pikihuia says whakapapa is a central on Māori cultural practices that have develop both qualitative and quantitative component of Māori identity. “With Māori traditionally taken place on the marae? research skills so that I am better making fewer trips back to the marae “We are absolutely evolving—our prepared to support Māori research for a variety of reasons, I wanted to find customs and protocols are moving into projects in the future.” out whether social networks enhance or virtual space. I was at a marae recently Awanui says support through MAI ki undermine the authority of traditional and whānau overseas were able to be Pōneke, an international network of Māori whakapapa,” Pikihuia says. Skyped in—technology can create a and indigenous postgraduate students, She set about her research by kind of physical presence, proving that Toihuarewa and the location of Victoria’s Te becoming actively involved in whānau and location is irrelevant.” Herenga Waka marae helped her succeed. whakapapa groups on Facebook. “Many Pikihuia hopes her research will shed “At some universities, the marae is marae, hapū and iwi have set up dedicated light on how Māori identity could evolve remote, but here it’s very connected to pages where people can communicate and in the future, as younger Māori embrace the Kelburn campus. We study, teach, eat find out how they’re connected—be that new technologies. and are culturally nourished there.” through kaupapa or whānau. “Who knows where technology will take “Social networks help Māori to us?” www.victoria.ac.nz/mai maintain links with their heritage, while www.fis.org.nz/BreakOut/vuw/ also creating an alternative to the oral [email protected] schols.phtml?detail+500468

Victorious—21 Isabella Moore left her Auckland home to Who’s in my room? study at Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music (NZSM) in 2011. Since graduating, is an ongoing series she has built a stellar career, this year winning the Lexus Song Quest, the where we ask a Marianne Mathy Scholarship, the Dame Who’s Malvina Major Foundation Christchurch prominent alumni Aria competition and the Hamilton Competition’s Premier Vocal Award. to return to their old The soprano says as a student she was in my room at their former hard-working—sometimes a little bit lazy—and a perfectionist. Hall of Residence and Her old room at Stafford House, which offers self-contained two or three bedroom room? share stories with the apartments, is currently occupied by first- year Bachelor of Commerce student William current resident. Walkley, also from Auckland, who doesn’t share Isabella’s passion for classical music but is impressed by her talent.

22—Victorious William Walkley Why did you choose to study in Wellington? I had to get away from Auckland and experience other parts of New Zealand. This is the first time that I have lived away from home. Eighteen years was long enough— it’s good to have a bit more freedom! Why did you choose Stafford House? The whole experience of managing and making my own food was the deciding Isabella Moore singing at St Mary’s in Holy Trinity Cathedral Church, Parnell in 2013. Credit: John Moore factor when choosing the Hall I wanted to stay in. What’s the best thing about the Isabella Hall so far? The staff, hands down. Everyone from MooreHow did it feel to walk into your room for the first time? the managers to Jeff the security guard. They are all helpful and make my time at I was really excited about living at Stafford House because it allows students to have a Stafford enjoyable. flatting experience. It was definitely a good move for me. I got the corner room that was the biggest and had the most windows, so I was very happy about that. What do you think about staying in Isabella Moore’s old room? What was the highlight of staying at Stafford House? She seems to be carving out an Location, location, location! It’s right next door to Les Mills, so I was definitely at my impressive career. It is cool to know that fittest living at Stafford (not to mention the climb up the Terrace to NZSM). It was also someone who is achieving in her adult close to the city centre and Lambton Quay, so was only a few minutes away from my life started in the same place that I am favourite pubs and the best thick cut chips. starting mine. Your most memorable moment of living in a Hall? What do you like to do in your I’ll never forget the Rugby World Cup in 2011. I was living at Stafford and my friends spare time? and I were watching the final. When we won, Wellington went off and everyone was celebrating. It was such an awesome experience. Stafford House is an international Hall of Residence, so there is a massively What was the highlight of studying at Victoria? diverse range of people. Chatting to my I was a bit lazy when it came to subjects that I wasn’t passionate about, but were crucial fellow residents in the common room and for my degree. I became a better student studying at Victoria, and I’m really grateful learning about their different cultures is because I can now say that my work ethic is strong. awesome. I also like indulging in what the city has to offer—everything from having What music did you like to listen to? a stroll on the waterfront to having a Being a classical music student I listened to a lot of classical music and opera. But, game of pool at the pub. when I needed a break from all that I would listen to RnB, hip-hop and rap music. I have What type of student are you? memories of my friends and I making crazy videos to Beyoncé and Lil Wayne. Just your usual first-year business What did you get up to in your spare time? student. I am fresh out of high school Saturday morning brunch dates with friends. It was a tradition—we’d walk along Cuba and learning the ropes of independence. Street trying out different cafés and restaurants. Also, Wellington has the best beer! I Next year will be more challenging, but I’ll also loved going to the New Zealand Opera productions at the St James Theatre. Always come to that hurdle when it gets here. a great night out! Do you share Isabella’s musical Your advice to incoming students? interests? Study hard and achieve your goals. Everything and anything is possible if you put in the I’m more of a Fleetwood Mac, Dave hours. And make sure you go to Aro Café and get a coffee, it’s the best! Dobbyn or David Gray man myself.

Victorious—23 ConnectingOver the past few months alumni events with have been held alumni in London, Malaysia, New York, Singapore, Auckland and Wellington. To view more photos of alumni at these events, visit www.victoria.ac.nz/alumniandfriends

The alumni function in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, was held at The Singapore alumni event was held at the residence of the the residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner, His New Zealand High Commissioner, Her Excellency Bernadette Excellency David Pine. From left: Angie Gow, Shafie Leow, Stuart Cavanagh. From left: Adelene Han, Irene Han, K K Han. Gould, Jacinta Gould, Keechiang Yong.

In April, almost 70 Wellington-based alumni gathered at a Young In August, the alumni relations office hosted its first ever Young Alumni event to hear young entrepreneurs Matt Rowe and Tim Pointer, Alumni event in Auckland, featuring Brendan Jarvis, the founder of alumni who founded Wellington-based company Uprise Digital. digital agency The Space InBetween, as guest speaker. From left: Bevan Fair, Bevan Callaghan, Brendan Jarvis, Jeremy Greenbrook- Held, Alumni Relations Manager Chris Hooper.

Alice Faull (left) and Jenna McMillan at the Young Alumni event in An alumni function at Parliament in July was hosted by Hon Bill Auckland. English. From left: Phil Stevenson, Eileen Baxter, Leigh Haistead.

24—Victorious SPACE EXPERT David Stevenson Professor of Planetary Science, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) BSc MSc DSc Well, PhD C’nell have been involved in space missions, were dilapidated. The building has been like Juno—a billion-dollar spacecraft nicely redone—how fortunate it was saved! currently headed for Jupiter. Describe your student experience. I was heavily involved in recent work that As a student, I was largely invisible. I spent shows that Saturn’s small moon, Enceladus, a lot of time in the lab and in later years has an ocean beneath its ice shell. programming the earliest substantial What is a particular highlight of computer on campus—the Elliott 503. It your career to date? was very capable for its time, but now a There has not been a singular highlight, joke by current standards. but a sustained pleasure from learning What was the most useful thing about planets, being involved with NASA you learnt? and the opportunity to work with young The importance of the fundamentals, which scientists from around the world. David Stevenson talks at a news conference for me was maths and physics. I also came to at Cape Canaveral at the time of the launch of What are some of your favourite appreciate the value of good teaching, both Juno. Photo supplied. memories of Victoria? when I saw it and when I saw its absence. Describe your career since I listened to Neil Armstrong landing on What has stayed with you since graduating from Victoria. the Moon on the radio in a physics lab. you left Victoria? My lasting memory of chemistry is the My career has been devoted to scientific I did not appreciate the unity of science. I unpleasant smell of hydrogen sulphide. research and teaching, with the nature of would have been surprised if anyone had I have fond memories of the Hunter planets as a common theme. suggested value in learning any geology, building which then housed the physics Having spent most of my career based but this was something I picked up many department, even though some of the labs at Caltech in Pasadena, California, I years later and have since taught! DANCE DIVA Deirdre Tarrant Founding Director of Footnote Dance BA Well dance, teaching, examining, tutoring, class attendance was a bit random. I did lecturing, mentoring—and loving dance, become focused as exams came near— particularly New Zealand dancers. there was no sense in not achieving! Where did you live while you Have you kept any connections were studying? with Victoria? I moved into a small one-bedroom studio In 2006, I was incredibly honoured to in Rawhiti Terrace, from my family home be made one of the first Distinguished in Upper Hutt, which is possibly why I Alumni. I remember standing at the gravitated to the large open spaces of podium alongside other truly incredible dance studios and stages. alumni, thinking about how life is such a Describe your student experience tapestry and every stitch holds forever. at Victoria. What have been the highlights of Busy! I was dancing in the New Zealand your career to date? Ballet Company and teaching dancing, so my One offstage highlight was when I was university choices were all tailored to these awarded the Companion of the New timetables. I remember madly cramming as Zealand Order of Merit last year, for What kind of work have you been doing since you graduated in 1967? exams came near, sitting on the gravestones changing the face of the country’s dance of the Mount Street Cemetery. I loved the industry. Every time a dancer steps I graduated from Victoria as quickly as fabulous drama club and being involved in onstage to perform works choreographed possible, so I could leave for London the Extravaganza shows! by talented Kiwis is a highlight for me. This to dance, which I have been doing I guess I was political—always attending is closely rivalled by the joy of teaching pretty much ever since. My career has rallies, marches or rehearsals, so my young dancers every day in Cuba Street. spanned classical ballet, contemporary

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city’s Botanic Garden and playing sports, during the 1970s have stayed in touch and especially squash and tennis. organised reunions from time to time. But it wasn’t all rest and relaxation and, Two of these have been held in Reunion in in fact, his leadership skills were able Malaysia, in 2008 and 2012, and at the to shine through his love of sport, as he end of this year, the group will undertake founded and led the organisation of the their first New Zealand reunion. theA group of Victoria capital alumni from New first New Zealand Malaysian students’ The get together will include several Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia sports tournament in 1974. This saw days in Wellington, including visits to will soon gather in Wellington to celebrate around 100 Malaysian students from Victoria Business School and other and remember their student days. around the country gather in Wellington faculties, a tour of Weir House and a Among the participants will be Law for a competitive tournament, which also welcome on to Te Herenga Waka Marae alumnus Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat, one of led to some lifelong friendships. on Kelburn campus. The group will also many Malaysian students who studied at “My five years at Victoria gave me attend question time at Parliament Victoria during the 1970s. invaluable opportunities—including and an afternoon tea in the Grand Hall, ‘KK’, as he likes to be known, became establishing a good network of friends.” hosted by Members of Parliament, and interested in the legal profession when he On completing his Master of Laws degree, a special celebration dinner hosted by discovered Perry Mason detective stories KK returned to Malaysia, where he joined a University Chancellor Ian McKinnon and as a youngster. He decided to pursue private legal practice, but quickly became his wife Jenny, in honour of the occasion. Law at university, and eventually found active in politics. His long, successful “Although I’ve returned to New Zealand himself in a “sleepy, but clean and green” political career included time as a minister several times since my student days, I’m Wellington in 1971. in the Prime Minister’s Department and later very much looking forward to seeing old “My two most admired lawyers in my as the Minister of Tourism Development, friends and colleagues back where it all home state of Sabah in Malaysia were Environment, Science and Technology in began in Wellington,” KK says. both outstanding graduates of Victoria his home of Sabah, culminating as the Chief University, and New Zealand and Australia Minister of Sabah. Visit victoria.ac.nz/international/ had been (and continue to be) favourite Many of his Southeast Asian colleagues engagement for more information about education destinations for Malaysian who studied at Victoria have also gone on Victoria’s international engagement in the students,” says KK. to high-profile careers in areas including Asia-Pacific region. Unlike many other Southeast Asian business, the legal profession, arts and Alumni events will be taking place students who were contemporaries of culture, politics and science. in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam in KK’s, he chose to go flatting in Kelburn, The connection between these November 2014. See www.victoria.ac.nz/ rather than stay in a hostel. graduates has proved so strong over alumniandfriends for more details or Favourite pastimes included spending the years that a large group of alumni, contact Lisa Li, Alumni Relations Advisor at lazy weekends on the sloping hills of the including KK, who studied together [email protected].

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IIML Director Damien Wilkins (in blue) gets ready to discuss PHD research with Angela Andrews, Peter Cox and other creative writing students. A novelist with a doctorate used to be a rare thing, says the director of Victoria’s Internationaldoctors Institute of Modern Letters (IIML), but not so these days. Since 2009, 14 writers have graduated yourself regularly in conversations about illness and the mind-body axis, using her from IIML’s PhD programme and, each where and when a programme will be experiences of being a patient, family year, many more applications are shown and distributed and having to member, medical student and a doctor. received than can be accepted. There are adjust your material accordingly. It’s just The interdisciplinary nature of many currently 11 active PhD candidates. a reality of the industry, but I increasingly students’ research topics is also a stand- “In the United States, a PhD has almost found it tiresome.” out feature of the PhD programme. become the norm for anyone wanting to Peter is working on two television scripts Students are collaborating, or have done, teach creative writing,” says Professor for the creative component of his PhD and, with scientists, musicians, art historians Damien Wilkins. for the critical component, he is examining and architects to inform their work. “Here it’s less about the job market and what happens in the ‘writer’s room’, the By the end of 2014, eight books will more about providing opportunities for place where scriptwriters gather to thrash have been published from the PhD people to write creatively, while also having out story lines for television series. programme, which, says Damien, is a time to think in original and innovative ways.” “The two strands of work feed into good indicator of the seriousness of That was what motivated Peter Cox to each other,” he says. “On one hand, research outputs. Several of these books return to university at the start of this year. I am looking at what other writers go have won major literary awards. He graduated from the IIML with a through in the process of a collaborative, Master’s of Creative Writing in 2002 and negotiated authorship, while also looking [email protected] a completed script that went on to be at what my own ‘voice’ is, or isn’t, as I +64-4-463 6808 made into the award-winning television write my scripts.” series The Insider’s Guide to Happiness. Peter’s work, says Damien, illustrates one After more than a decade in the of the innovative things about the IIML’s PhD Stellar success industry, Peter is relishing the challenge programme—support for “hybrid theses” in The IIML is New Zealand’s oldest and most of again encountering new ideas and which the creative and critical components prestigious creative writing programme perspectives from other writers at the are inextricably interwoven. that counts among its graduates the IIML and being able to focus purely Another example is Angela Andrews’ winner of the 2013 Man Booker Prize, on story construction, characters and project that looks at the relationships Eleanor Catton, and many other leading technical aspects of his form. between medicine and poetry. Angela, a New Zealand contemporary writers. “As a television scriptwriter in a small qualified doctor, explores the nature of The Institute offers a one-year Master’s country like New Zealand, you have to medical understanding through essays programme in writing for the page or keep your themes broad and you find and poems about clinical encounters, scriptwriting and a three-year PhD programme. www.victoria.ac.nz/modernletters

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WritingA decade of chronic painthrough has been the creative pain Vote to elect two catalyst for writer Stephanie de Montalk’s latest book, members to the a memoir called How Does It Hurt?, which will be University Council published by Victoria University Press in November. There are five nominees for the two four-year Stephanie suffers from intractable pelvic personal essay, memoir, poetry term Court of Convocation vacancies on the pain as the result of nerve damage and critical analysis to describe her Victoria University Council from 1 January following a fall in 2003. Her condition is experience with pain. 2015 to 31 December 2018. An election will obscure and at the time of her accident, “I put my study into a personal be held on Friday 14 November 2014, with treatment was only available in the narrative because I didn’t want it to feel the polls closing at 5pm. United States and France. In 2004, imagined or removed. I’d been bolstered Candidates for election Stephanie travelled to France for surgery by the frank presence and emotional even though relief was not guaranteed. closeness of some of the pain memoirists ►► Brian McCULLOCH Over the past decade, her pain has I’d read. These were writers who could ►► Stephen McGILL worsened. say with unassailable conviction, ‘this Despite that, she wrote a novel and is how pain is for me; this is the truth of ►► Matthew PALMER two books of poetry during this period. the matter’. I wanted to write something ►► Helen SUTCH She says the idea of writing a memoir as immediate, that a reader on the cliff first came to her in 2008 but, at first, she face of pain could cling to, or a bystander ►► Rachel TAULELEI shied away from writing about pain. would feel drawn to.” Candidate profiles can be viewed at “Society demands stoicism, and in Stephanie has had a varied career as www.victoria.ac.nz/court-of-convocation this respect I found that while it was a nurse, documentary filmmaker and acceptable to talk about acute or writer. How Does It Hurt? is her seventh Eligibility to vote temporary pain, to mention constant book and was written for her PhD in Graduates of the University who are pain evokes disinterest and suggestions Creative Writing through the International enrolled on the Court of Convocation of exaggeration. It also is difficult to Institute of Modern Letters (IIML). register are eligible to vote. You will be write about pain plainly, because of its “I made an early decision to interweave sent voting documents by the end of resistance to verbal expression.” the critical and creative components October if you are currently enrolled. She says that the 19th century French of the PhD, instead of presenting them Registration closes on Thursday 16 writer Alphonse Daudet’s account of his separately. I wanted to take myself and October at 5pm. own pain consoled and influenced her. my readers on a journey of discovery. The “Through Daudet, I found it became support I received from my supervisors, To confirm your status on the register acceptable to write about severe and the staff and students at the IIML went or to notify a change of details, continuing pain.” beyond my expectations.” contact the Returning Officer Caroline In the end she found herself using a Ward on 04-463 5196 or ‘hybrid’ form of writing, encompassing [email protected] [email protected] www.stephaniedemontalk.co.nz

28—Victorious Simon Denny, The Personal Effects of Kim Dotcom 2014, installation view at the Adam Art Gallery, Victoria University of Wellington ©Simon Denny. Credit: Shaun Waugh

Twenty-twoInvestigating luxury cars, US $175 million Kimproperty Dotcom’srights and privacy and the personaloriginally commissioned effects to paint his in cash, numerous flat screen televisions evolving status of information.” gaming room. and computer servers, bank accounts Gallery staff have played a significant “In some senses, this show gives us and works of art are among 110 objects role in helping to find items for the show. insights into Kim Dotcom’s extravagant referenced in the Adam Art Gallery’s “It’s been an intriguing exercise to work lifestyle, yet because the items are only latest exhibition, The Personal Effects of with Simon to realise this,” says Christina. those confiscated by police, it also Kim Dotcom. “One of our biggest challenges has been exposes those dimensions that are of The exhibition, by New Zealand- interpreting the list according to our own interest to the authorities. In this sense born, Berlin-based artist Simon Denny, resources and space constraints.” the exhibition explores the fate of the recreates the personal property that was This included finding a solution for individual in a digital age where the confiscated in the 2012 police raid on representing $175 million in US currency, very concepts of property, privacy and internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom’s New which was achieved by converting freedom of information are at stake.” Zealand mansion. the amount into New Zealand dollars, Simon Denny is fast emerging as a Originally presented at the Museum of then sourcing the equivalent weight in leading contemporary artist. He has been Modern Art (mumok) in Vienna, Austria, granulated out-of-circulation currency. selected to represent New Zealand at the and then staged at Firstsite in Colchester, Other objects have been sourced 2015 Venice Biennale and a selection of England, Simon Denny’s show has been from businesses and private collections, his recent works has been acquired by reconfigured for the Adam Art Gallery for example, a state of the art Sea-Doo the Museum of Modern Art in New York, spaces. jetski, a high end custom motorbike, a rare achievement for an artist born in “Over the last two years, Kim Dotcom and a Predator sculpture weighing 800 New Zealand. has dominated New Zealand’s media kilograms made of scrap metal, as well The Personal Effects of Kim Dotcom landscape,” says Adam Art Gallery as Toyota car parts and servers from the runs until 19 December. director, Christina Barton. “Simon Denny University’s own IT service. uses this larger-than-life character, and A unique aspect of the Wellington [email protected] the traumatic event that brought him to show is the repainting of a mural by +64-4-463 5254 www.adamartgallery.org.nz public attention, to ask questions about graffiti artists Cut Collective, who Dotcom

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