Presentation by Yael Holan to VUW students

Sarah Allison made this Official Information request to Victoria University of Wellington

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From: Sarah Allison

Dear Victoria University of Wellington,

I am writing to request all documents held relating to Yael Holan's visit and guest lecture/presentation to VUW students in October 2024.

To assist, my request covers any documents that detail:

- Who invited Yael Holan to present to VUW students?
- The basis upon which the invitation was extended
- A copy of any speech notes or powerpoint slides delivered by Yael Holan
- Whether any permission was sought by the relevant Head of Programme for the School of Political Science and International Relations, and whether permission was granted
- Whether any permission was sought by the University's senior leadership
- Whether any concerns or objections were raised proceeding, during, or following the presentation of Yael Holan
-The current policy of VUW regarding allowing serving Israeli government officials to speak at the University
- Whether any internal meetings at VUW have been convened prior, during, or post the visit of Yael Holan to discuss or debrief on the visit have occurred by any senior staff, comms staff, of the VC
- Whether any internal investigation is underway or being contemplated in regards to Yael Holan's visit
- Whether any disciplinary action of any VUW staff member has occurred in relation to Yael Holan's visit
- The University's current policy or position on the current conflict
- Any correspondence between the University and the Embassy of Israel relating to Yael Holan's visit
- Any correspondence between the University and MFAT relating to Yael Holan's visit.

Many thanks

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