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Research Quick Links
Click on the following links to learn about the research initiatives at WITT
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Research Goals
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To promote the development of an institutional research culture.
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To outline structures and processes around research activities and research grants.
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To facilitate the production of research outputs.
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To outline processes for administering any institutional or other funds targeted for research activity.
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To encourage cooperative research between WITT staff and stakeholders.
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Research Committee
The research committee promotes, co-ordinates, monitors and reports research undertaken within the Institute.
The Research Committee is a sub-committee of the WITT Academic Board that administers an annual operating budget to establish a contestable fund to support applications from WITT staff members wishing to undertake research or related scholarly activity.
The Research Co-ordinator is able to advise on any research related issues including opportunities for collaborative funding, ethical guidelines, eligibility, and publication standards.
2010 Committee Members
Christine Fenton
(Research Co-ordinator)
Ian Clothier
Andrea Corbett
Lesley Pitt
Barbara Morris
Gerallt Jones
Donna Willard-Moore
Vanessa Henley
John Hudson
Sara Greensill-van Prehn
Bridget Knuckey
Huirangi Waikerepuru
Robin Martin
Tonga Karena
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Research Contributors
The following is a list of WITT staff who have contributed to research outputs.
Chris Hill
Jan Brown
Kurt Adams
Kim Cleaver
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2009 Research Events
The Research Committee develops, co-ordinates and runs events aimed at increasing awareness of research activities at WITT. Click on the links below to view information on upcoming and recent events.
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SPEAKER FORUM: on the contemporary image - how do we know what we are looking at?
A discussion of the problem of undecidability in contemporary visual art practice. How do we know what we are looking at, even when we are looking at a photograph? One image or object may refer to two or more things simultaneously, sometimes creating a paradox. In the face of that paradox we are left unable to decide upon or resolve that image, and this may cause a failure of language. In that failure we may encounter an experience of what is described by Jacques Lacan as 'The Real'.
Speaker: Peter Avion, Art Tutor, WITT
When: Monday 7 December, 12.10pm - 12.50pm
Where: Room B211, B-Block, WITT Bell St Campus
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SPEAKER FORUM: maternal mental health - what makes a difference?
A presentation of findings of research exploring what assists recovery from post partum distress.
A collaborative research project between WITT and Taranaki District Health Board.
Speakers: Lesley Pitt, Social Work Tutor, WITT and Sally Phillips, Maternal Mental Health Social Worker, TDHB
When: Wednesday 25 November, 12.10pm - 12.50pm
Where: Room A102, A-Block, WITT Bell St Campus
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SPEAKER FORUM: study skills (academic literacy) involves more than throwing STUDENTS in the deep end and letting them sink or swim
‘Success!’, ‘Retention!’, ‘Reduce attrition!’ - the current ‘call words’ of the NZ tertiary climate.
‘I want more from life! I want to be ...’ the call words of the student with little realisation of how much their lives will change as they transition to a life of study.
How many students have left our courses this year? Could this have been prevented? What role could you have played?
Barbara’s masters project investigated the effectiveness of differing methods of a Learning Centre’s provisions/ interventions in aiding the transitioning of students into the tertiary environment. Three views were sought. The study revealed a model for partnership in practice, supporting the importance of ‘prevention is better that cure’ which may reduce the numbers of students who ‘just sink rather than swim'.
Speaker: Barbara Morris, Learning Skills Tutor
When: Monday 9 November, 12.10pm - 12.50pm
Where: Room A102, A-Block, WITT Bell Street Campus
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EXHIBITION:
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WITT Art and Media tutors will exhibit their work in the WITT Gallery. Exhibitors are: Kurt Adams, Vicki Catlow, Ian Clothier, Matt Henry, Chris Hill, Donna Willard-Moore, Peter Avison, Ged Guy and Bruce Lester.
When: Weekdays 9am - 3pm, 13 - 23 October
Where: Gallery, O-Block, WITT Bell Street Campus (Hobson St entrance)
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SPEAKER FORUM: An Investigation into the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) in Aotearoa New Zealand
In the first study exploring this subject in Aoteroa New Zealand, Gerallt Jones will give a presentation of the results of his investigation. His talk will include information on the prevalence of CAM and the types of CAM being used in children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
When: Monday 19 October 2009. 12.10pm - 12.50pm
Where: Room B303, WITT Bell Street Campus, New Plymouth
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History was made at ISEA (Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts) in Belfast, Ireland, by participants in the project 'Making History'.
The public was invited to participate by going to Making History, reviewing the information and then voting for one of four nominated dates.
Each nominated date was a selected moment of unity from Irish history. The most voted for date was incorporated into the history of internet micronation, the District of Leistavia.
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WITT WIDE Exhibition celebrated the research and achievements of WITT academic and administrative staff since 2003. It showcased our Doctorate, Masters, awards finalists and winners, international exhibitors and publications from staff both academic and general.
When: Friday 5 June - Sunday 28 June, 2009
Where: Percy Thomson Gallery, Stratford
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Research Outputs
Research outputs and scholarly activity undertaken by WITT staff are compiled each year as a record of research undertaken at WITT. Click on the following links to view research undertaken in recent years.
2009 Research Outputs
2008 Research Outputs
2007 Research Outputs
2006 Research Outputs
2005 Research Outputs
2004 Research Outputs
2003 Research Outputs
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Research Publications
Te Iarere Wavelength is a journal which provides a forum for the publication of academic articles, points of view and creative works from all academic discplines in subjects of specific and general interest.
Click on the icons below to view the Te Iarere Wavelength publications.
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Contact Research @ WITT
You can contact the Research Committee Co-ordinator as follows -
Email:
research@witt.ac.nz
Phone: 06-757 3100 extn 8863
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