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Home | Celebrating 125 years of our university TESTAndrew Empson2022-11-11T10:29:19+13:00

Celebrating 125 Years

Celebrating 125 years of our university

In 2022, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington marks an important milestone: 125 years since we were founded in 1897.

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Welcome to your second home

Let us show you Wellington like you’ve never seen it before.

Our memories

We’re celebrating 125 years of the University by sharing our favourite recollections of people, places, and moments.

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We’ve created a visual timeline of our history, milestones, and people.

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News and stories

As part of our 125th anniversary celebrations, we are sharing stories about the people, places, and milestones that have shaped Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s history.

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Luke Hempleman2023-03-14T10:26:34+13:00

Emeritus Professor Roger Robinson: a life of academic and sporting success

Luke Hempleman2023-03-14T10:26:34+13:00March 13th, 2023|

In his 35 years at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, Emeritus Professor Roger Robinson relished both his academic career in the Department of English (later School of English, Film, Theatre, and Media Studies) and competitive running at elite level. He has combined these passions to become a world-leading writer and commentator on running, sharing his time between New York and Wellington with his wife, celebrated women's running pioneer runner Kathrine Switzer.

Luke Hempleman2023-03-07T10:14:44+13:00

Peter and Mary Biggs: generous supporters of the arts in Aotearoa

Luke Hempleman2023-03-07T10:14:44+13:00March 3rd, 2023|

For the past 16 years, Peter Biggs CNZM and his wife Mary have generously supported students of the International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) through the Biggs Family Prize in Poetry.

Luke Hempleman2022-12-19T12:36:37+13:00

60 years of Wai-te-ata Press

Luke Hempleman2022-12-19T12:36:37+13:00December 19th, 2022|

Luke Hempleman2022-12-16T12:27:22+13:00

The Hub: a history

Luke Hempleman2022-12-16T12:27:22+13:00December 16th, 2022|

News & Stories

Celebrating the University’s strong connection to Aotearoa’s capital city, the successes of its University community, and the many ways in which the University has contributed to the social, cultural and economic life of Wellington and beyond over the past 125 years.

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Luke Hempleman2023-03-14T10:26:34+13:00

Emeritus Professor Roger Robinson: a life of academic and sporting success

Luke Hempleman2023-03-14T10:26:34+13:00March 13th, 2023|

Luke Hempleman2023-03-07T10:14:44+13:00

Peter and Mary Biggs: generous supporters of the arts in Aotearoa

Luke Hempleman2023-03-07T10:14:44+13:00March 3rd, 2023|

Luke Hempleman2022-12-19T12:36:37+13:00

60 years of Wai-te-ata Press

Luke Hempleman2022-12-19T12:36:37+13:00December 19th, 2022|

Celebrating 125 years of our university

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