The Victoria University of Wellington is preparing to give up its name, the institution confirms

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Victoria University of Wellington Council agreed to simplify its name at the University of Wellington

A name change for the Victoria University of Wellington is a step forward, with the board of the institution accepting in principle a new name from the University of Wellington. made a draft decision to recommend the Minister of Education Chris Hipkins to approve the nickname as his new legal name.

If approved, the "simplification of the name" would also see the Maori name of the university changed to Te Herenga Waka. find more information about the proposed change on our website and learn to provide additional and final comments: https://t.co/YwKFgCkeBi 4/4

– Victoria University (@VicUniWgtn) July 27, 2018 [19659010] The announcement was made Friday night, with a final decision on August 27th.

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* Draft Decision also includes a commitment to the continued use of the word "Victoria" to ensure that her heritage is honored and maintained, "said the university.

Chancellor Grant Guilford said earlier this year that the name change was due to continued confusion abroad, with diplomas and research attributed to other universities with similar names.

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Professor Grant Guildford, Vice Chancellor of the Victoria University of Wellington

Market Research international student showed how a name change

A name change was considered to provide "clarity" and prevent other universities from crediting the work done on the Wellington campus, was -he adds.

Staff and students, and elsewhere our city, can be attributed to other institutions and countries, mitigating our international reputation.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins will be asked to approve the University of Wellington as the new name of the institution.