School News
Current
- Duncan Sarkies receives media coverage before his Writer Reads Series presentation in the paper, and on tv. (May 2012)
- Dr Mary Paul edits a new collection of autobiographical writings by celebrated New Zealand author Robin Hyde and reveals a kindlier chapter in the history of this country’s mental health treatment, in the book Your Unselfish Kindness (Otago University Press). (May 2012)
- Johanna Aitchison starts as Massey University's writer in residence on April 29th 2012, and she's using the 12 weeks to finish work for her new book Thank You for Not Touching. She'll read excerpts from this at the Writers Read 2012 Series at Palmerston North City Library on April 27. (April 2012)
- Matt Harris, Phd, Albany campus tutor, and screen writer has a short film '43.000 Feet' accepted for the Tribeca Film Festival, New York.
- Creative Processes Distance Learners from New Zealand wide flocked to their contact course involving a journey of creative writing, drama, music, film and dance performances.The paper led by Associate Professor Angie Farrow, and supported by practicing artists from many disciplines including Artist in Residence and Summer Shakespeare Director Amanda McRaven, teaches students to investigate human creativity by involving the study of creative practice and the making of original works. (January 2012). Read more
- Media Studies School, Wellington, welcomes digital specialists Radha O'Meara and Grant Bollmer. (January 2012)
- Carol Markwell (MCW student): Won First Prize in the Kapiti Literary Festival Creative Writing Competition (August 2011)
- Aleksandra Lane (PhD student): Won Third Prize for her poem "Final Discourse" in the open section of the 2011 NZ Poetry Society International Poetry Competition (July 2011)
- Alecia Viles (BA student) Tops New Zealand in Dance Exam (February 2011)
- Bonnie Etherington: Winner of the AA Directions Magazine Award for the Best New Travel Writer (March 2011)
- Albany PhD Poet Shortlisted for Top UK Literary Prize (March 2011)
Sections
Archive
- Success for our Students in the Student City Arts and Cultural Awards (October 2010)
- The Caucasian Chalk Circle performed by Students of 139.104 Drama in Performance (August 2010)
- Early English Books Online: An Interview with Sarah Ross (June 2009)
- Expressive Arts Editorial (November 2008)
