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Wendy Larner is a prominent New Zealand geographer and academic administrator who served as the Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington. Her scholarly work in human geography focuses on neoliberalism, globalization, gender, and economic restructuring. She has contributed extensively to understanding how political and economic policies shape local communities and governance structures. Larner's research bridges political economy and feminist theory, making her a leading voice in contemporary geographic studies.
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What subjects does Wendy Larner research?
Larner's human geography research examines neoliberalism, globalization, gender, governance, and economic restructuring. Her work combines feminist and post-structuralist approaches with political economy.
What leadership role did Wendy Larner hold at Victoria University of Wellington?
She became Provost of Victoria University of Wellington in 2015. She had previously worked at institutions including the University of Waikato, the University of Auckland, and the University of Bristol.
Where did Wendy Larner become vice-chancellor after leaving New Zealand?
Larner became Vice-Chancellor and President of Cardiff University in September 2023. The appointment followed her senior academic leadership work in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
What award did Wendy Larner receive in 2018?
She received the Royal Geographical Society's Victoria Medal in 2018. The award recognized her contribution to geography and made her the sixth woman to receive the medal.
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