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Trust News
A generous donation has been received and is to be used to study the field of economics and peace, particularly the effect of the disparity been military expenditure and social spending.
News from the Peace Centre
Professor Richard Jackson has been appointed to the position of Deputy Director of the Peace Centre.
A student at the centre has become the first to complete his Masters thesis, investigating the impact of hydro development on peace & conflict in the Mekong basin.
The National Peace Centre website can be found at http://www.otago.ac.nz/humanities/ncpacs/
June 2011
Two new Trustees were appointed at the April AGM.
The booklet Primary Documents on Peace and War in New Zealand was published by the Trust.
February 2011
Ten students graduated with Post Graduate Diplomas in Peace and Conflict Studies in the 2010 inaugural year, with 30 students enrolled for 2011.
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November 2010
- A working group has been set up to discuss peace related studies in New Zealand schools and
communities.
- University of Otago recently agreed to establish a Lectureship in Peace and
Education.
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February 2009 Nicola Mutch wrote an article about ANZPCSC that was published in the University of Otago Magazine Issue 22 Feb 2009. Read the article >>
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January 2009 On 9th January some members of the Trust went to the Parihaka International Peace Festival Read more>>
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December 2008 Professor Kevin Clements was
appointed as the inaugural director of The Peace Centre at Otago
University.
Press
Release>>
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June 2008 The Government has given $6 million to Moriori to revive their culture, identity, language and heritage. An important aspect of that heritage is the 500 year legacy of peace practised by Moriori. Read the article by Maui Solomon >>
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