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Victoria Institute for Links with Latin America  new

VILLA is a 'virtual area hub' which formalises, fosters and further encourages the Victoria University's expanding links with academics, diplomats and policy makers in Latin America. It acts as a node for interactions across all disciplines at the university with counterparts and interested parties both in New Zealand, and in particular in Wellington, and in Latin America itself.

http://www.victoria.ac.nz/villa/

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Centre for Development Studies, University of Auckland  pop

The Graduate Programme in Development Studies at The University of Auckland provides a supportive environment for both theoretical and applied approaches, and for open, critical debate of leading development issues both in New Zealand and abroad. It offers students the opportunity to design an individual, cross-disciplinary programme of study of selected topics in development. It builds on the strengths of a range of participating disciplines and programmes which offer relevant courses and which provide much of the supervision for theses and dissertations. It prepares students for employment in local, national, and international organisations involved in development, as well as for academic careers. Above all, it seeks to engage students intellectually and personally in the critical issues of social change which are transforming global society.

http://www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/dev/

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Institute of Development Studies, Massey University  pop

The main focus is at the postgraduate level. Here qualifications offered are a one-year Diploma (DipDevStud), a two-year Masters degree (MPhil) and a doctorate (PhD). The Diploma and Masterate may be studied on a full- or part-time basis by internal or extramural study modes. The Programme offers a small number of courses at the undergraduate level but there is a large offering of relevant papers from many associated programmes. Development Studies is concerned with the interdisciplinary examination of processes which are transforming people's lives throughout the world. In the past, it was concerned only with the poorer countries of the world and with the ways largely Western solutions, could be applied to solve development problems. More recently, it has recognized that the large economic and social forces at work are universal, embracing and connecting us all, though our different cultures, environments and resources lead to differing contexts and outcomes. Similarly, there has been a realization that the solutions suggested not only need to recognize cultural, social and environmental differences but also that Western science and technology has to work with, and learn from, indigenous knowledge systems. Development Studies, therefore, is an approach which seeks to understand differences, examine key development issues and ideas, and develop skills to help solve development problems.

http://dev.massey.ac.nz/

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Master of Development Studies, Victoria University  pop

The Master of Development Studies was introduced in 1995 to meet a demand for the University to offer an intensive full time, 12 month, or part-time two year postgraduate degree in development studies. This degree is open to those with either a post graduate degree or appropriate and equivalent professional qualifications and experience. The programme will be taught by staff with extensive field experience. Victoria University now also offers an undergraduate degree in Development. The prospectuses for both post and under graduate development studies can be downloaded from the website linked.

http://www.vuw.ac.nz/geo/development-studies/index.html

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ANZTSR- Conference 24-26 November 2008

Australia and New Zealand Third Sector Research Conference- We invite you to -submit an abstract or proposal to demonstrate your research! Three main themes have been identified, but we also welcome presentations on related areas of research.... -Responsibilities and Rights for Wellbeing of People and Planet -Organization, Governance and Management in the Community/Third Sector Public Private Partnerships, Corporate Social Responsibilities, and Social Enterprise as Social and Environmental Change Agents

http://www.anztsr.org.au/2008%20conference%20web%20home.htm

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Aotearoa New Zealand International Development Studies Network (DevNet)

The Aotearoa New Zealand International Development Studies Network (DevNet) was established to link people and organisations in New Zealand involved and interested in the broad field of development. We invite you to be part of this initiative by becoming a member of the network.

http://www.devnet.org.nz/

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Applied Studies in Rural Development - Lincoln University (Christchurch)

Lincoln University courses in International Rural Development are offered at post graduate level (diploma or Masters). The Masters option can be either a one year professional Masters or a two year Masters incorporating a thesis. The courses have a practical and applied approach to rural development and include training in the design and management of rural development programmes and projects. The courses cover a wide range of disciplines and focus on social, technical, economic and environmental issues. Debate and critical analysis of issues relating to development are encouraged. Students can incorporate specialisation areas from throughout the University in their programme (e.g. tourism, agriculture, Maori studies, environment, or commerce). Teaching expertise is drawn from academics and practicing consultants, and project case studies, including a field trip to a developing country, are used to relate theory to practice. Study in a smaller institution where you receive specialist attention. Students can commence this programme both at the beginning of the academic year or mid-year. The link below leads directly to a PDF file. This file contains the course prospectus. For general information about Lincoln see: www.lincoln.ac.nz

http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/areas/ruraldev.htm

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Development Studies, Canterbury University

While there is no development studies programme as such at Canterbury University, students can draw from a range of papers (both post-graduate and under-graduate that will enhance their knowledge of development). Papers taught by Julie Cupples and David Small often have a strong development tie in. Several of their papers from the 2006 year are listed below. David Small: EDUC 417 Education and Development in the Pacific; INCO 221 Development Studies. Julie Cupples: CULT401 Cultural Studies, Globalisation and New Technologies; GEOG 450 Development, Culture and Identity. To find these papers, and others, go to the Canterbury Homepage and search on the paper numbers, or the lecturers' names.

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

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Geographies of Development, University of Waikato

The Department of Geography at the University of Waikato is part of a larger Division comprised of Geography, Tourism Studies and Environmental Planning. A number of staff in the Division work collaboratively with staff at the School of Māori and Pacific Development and International Global Change Institute on development studies-related topics. The Department's and Division's strengths are in the social critique of development from the perspective of health, tourism, population, environment, land tenure and social conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.

http://www2.waikato.ac.nz/geog/development/index.htm

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International Relations and Security Studies Graduate Programme, University of Waikato

International Relations and Security Studies offers students the opportunity to advanced study in security and strategic matters, or in issues of trade and globalization. There is also the possibility of focusing particularly on the legal, economic or defence implications of contemporary developments in the international arena. See International Relations and Security Studies offers students the opportunity to advanced study in security and strategic matters, or in issues of trade and globalization. There is also the possibility of focusing particularly on the legal, economic or defence implications of contemporary developments in the international arena.

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/qualifications/pgdipirss/profile.shtml

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MacMillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies - Canterbury University

Postgraduate Programme in Pacific Studies B.A. (Hons) /M.A & Ph.D Pacific Studies. Enhance your understanding of New Zealand's Pacific Island neighbours; their histories, and contemporary issues of societies and cultures, politics and economics. The Centre launched its B.A. (Honours) /M.A. in Pacific Studies Programme in 1995. The Director of the Centre co-ordinates the programme and teaches the compulsory core paper, PACS 401 Issues in Pacific Studies. Other papers in the programme are taught by other departments.

http://www.pacs.canterbury.ac.nz/

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Marie Stopes International Study Tours

Participation in an MSIA study tour provides delegates with direct experience of and exposure to reproductive health initiatives in a foreign country. The study tour provides a forum for fostering and exchanging learning opportunities; provides participants with valuable insights into key players in the reproductive health care field; and facilitates cultural exchange. Delegates are able to meet with respected health professionals, visit clinical and educational service providers and learn about alternative service delivery models. MSIA has strong working relationships with many organisations in the region and has the capacity to organise and host study tours in Australia; New Zealand; Southern Africa; India and South East Asia.

http://www.mariestopes.org.au

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Open Polytechnic Social Sciences Pacific Studies courses

These courses are both major alternates in the BA Social Sciences major. They are also for those who have an interest in the Pacific, in working in the Pacific region or with Pacific Nations peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand, in the public sector, non-governmental organisations, local communities, and business.

http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/programmesandcourses/programmes/op7020soc

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Otago University: Poverty, Inequality and Development Research Cluster

The Poverty, Inequality and Development research cluster is an interdisciplinary group concentrating upon the causes, consequences and challenges of development. It is well-established that widespread poverty stunts the capacity of societies to grow materially, culturally and to develop the institutional capacity to sustain democracy. This Research Cluster aims to research areas that are less well-known such as: how does inequality relate to poverty and affect efforts to alleviate it and promote development - including the resolution of political conflict?; what role can redistribution play in the social, economic and political development of society?; and how does the distribution of wealth between nations affect poverty relief and development prospects within nations? The cluster welcomes prospective graduate students to embark on programmes related to any of the core themes of poverty, inequality or development.

http://www.otago.ac.nz/humanities/research/clusters/pid/index.html

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Pacific Studies - Victoria University

Pacific Studies is a new major, introduced for the first time in 2000. As citizens of a Pacific nation, New Zealand graduates must be well-informed about the Pacific region. Pacific Studies is multidisciplinary, and studies the histories, cultures, languages, ideas and traditions of the indigenous peoples of the islands of Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia. Three core papers are offered, with other papers available in associated departments. You can take papers in the Samoan and Maori languages and a number of other papers with a significant component dealing with aspects of Pacific Island societies and cultures.

http://www.vuw.ac.nz/home/subjects_degrees/subjects/pasi.aspx

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Post Graduate programme in Social Enterprise Studies

Waikato University's Post Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit Management has morphed into a new Post Graduate programme in Social Enterprise Studies. The opportunity to retain a focus on Not-for-Profit organisation and management has been retained within this new programme. The changing boundaries of responsibilities between the community, public and market sectors link this field of scholarship to the Waikato Management School's leadership in the focus on 'sustainability in a connected world'. The papers offer opportunities to develop a critical awareness of the scope of social enterprise organizations in a modern western society.

http://wms-soros.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/NR/exeres/D367996E-2447-4CE6-ABD0-6C861C16E084.htm

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School of Geography - Canterbury University

http://www.geog.canterbury.ac.nz/

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School of Maori & Pacific Development - Waikato University

The Development Studies programme particularly caters for Mäori and Pacific Region, indigenous and international students interested in new opportunities and challenges in indigenous development. Development Studies is an empowering process for Mäori, Pacific Islanders and other indigenous peoples who engage in it. It provides students the opportunity to develop the conceptual tools, critical techniques, comparative analysis, research methods and practical skills to actually be able to practice in a chosen field of development.

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/smpd/

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Social Anthropology - Massey University

Social (or cultural) anthropologists seek to understand and communicate cultural difference and the many ways people maintain and change culture in response to new political and economic contexts. Students of Social Anthropology gain a deeper understanding of cultural variation and cultural change and are better able to understand their own culture as one among many possible ways of being human. Social Anthropology is a foundation discipline within the social sciences.

http://www.massey.ac.nz/~wwglobal/anth.html

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Unitec - Graduate Diploma in Not-For-Profit Management

The Graduate Diploma in Not-For-Profit Management is designed for managers and co-ordinators of not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, team leaders, volunteers and board members. It helps managers and their organisations to be more effective. This is a professional qualification that directly addresses the complexity of working in a NFP organisation. It highlights the differences between managing in the NFP sector and a business or government department. This programme is offered at a variety of locations througout New Zealand and the Pacific.

http://www.unitec.ac.nz/?BAAC5FF7-9014-4C5E-9FA2-F1F2A1F9600B

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Victoria University - Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human. It includes human biology and primatology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and the study of the social and cultural life of people throughout the world. The emphasis at Victoria is on social, cultural, and linguistic anthropology. Courses offer students an insight into a wide range of other societies, and help them acquire skills in how to understand, analyses and deal with complex concepts relating to human society and culture.

http://www.vuw.ac.nz/sacs/aboutus/anth.aspx

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