Past events
Read about past events held by the Stout Research Centre, view photos, and watch videos of seminar series.
Pakukore: Poverty, by Design Conference
Exploring the systemic causes of poverty, and options for change.
The Art of Pollinator Paths
Nikki Wright presents a suburban journey of wayfinding with pollinator insects.
Having and not having children - towards reproductive justice
Anne Else and Maria Haenga-Collins present a seminar about reproductive justice.
Religion and State Ritual: Political Theatre and Public Lament in Secular Aotearoa
April Boland presents her research for her PhD in Study of Religion.
Poverty by Design Seminar Series
The Poverty by Design seminar series was held between 24 July and 28 August 2024.
Re-reading Works on Poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand
This seminar series takes a fresh look at some major Aotearoa cultural works on poverty.
There is no Depression in New Zealand
Watch Jacqueline Leckie's presentation about her book Old Black Cloud.
Whakarongo ki ngā Taonga Tuku Iho: Listening to Taonga Held in French Museums
In France, the majority of the Māori taonga are housed at the Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac in Paris, where 268 taonga are registered in the collections
Mormons in New Zealand 1854-1958
The first one-hundred years of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) in New Zealand.
"The Voice of Choice" - Transpacific Educational Exchanges in the Neo-Liberal Era
This talk explores the visits of two African American proponents of parental school choice.
An Open Conversation on a Secret History
The 'secret world' of security intelligence during a period in which counter-espionage and counter-subversion duties were primarily handled by the NZ Police.
In Pursuit of indigeneity—Preparing for new horizons in education and law in Aotearoa New Zealand
The relationship between indigeneity and the institutions of common law have long caused various challenges of sovereignty for indigenous peoples.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi and the Making of History
Monash University Professor of History Bain Attwood will be discussing his important new work on the making of histories about te Tiriti/the Treaty.
Kai Aotearoa: Critical Food Studies in Aotearoa New Zealand
A series covering all aspects of food in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Katherine Mansfield Symposium
Download a copy of the programme for the Katherine Mansfield - Last Things and Legacies symposium, held 100 years since the writer's death.
Secret History Book Launch
Read about the Secret History book launch, held at Unity Books, Wellington on 13 July 2023.
Wai Aotearoa Seminar Series
A six part seminar series held April to May 2023, examining the state of water in New Zealand—management, governance, and reform.
Rebellious Minds at Victoria Seminar Series
This series explored, assessed, and reflected upon pivotal episodes of dissent, non-conformity and critical-thinking which has played out across the University.
Reading Aotearoa New Zealand in the Company of Lydia Wevers' Work
This seminar series, held 27 April to 8 June 2022, addressed themes and activities in New Zealand research that were central to Professor Lydia Wevers' work.