Peter O'connor

In an update of his 2017 talk, Prof. Peter O'Connor explores the complexities of terrorism from an educator's perspective. From the online version of Auckland University's Raising the Bar. Video, Audio

A project to provide schools with creative resources to help students' well-being in times of crisis is gaining traction. Audio

An Auckland academic has criticised the government's funding boost for the arts, saying it lacks any vision for the future of the sector.

Yesterday, the Prime Minister unveiled a multi-million dollar… Audio

Education advisors warn that the nation risks serious anxiety and mental health problems among young people if the return to schooling is not handled right.

The University of Auckland this week… Audio

After a national trauma, creative arts offer us a "bridge towards possibility" both individually and collectively, says Auckland University professor Peter O'Connor, who teaches theatre in schools… Video, Audio

Working in any organisation can be frustrating and sometimes infuriating. Associate Professor Peter O'Connor of the Queensland University of Technology argues that bit of anger in the workplace isn't… Audio

Peter O'Connor, Professor of Education at the University of Auckland, says National Standards did not do what the previous National Government thought they'd do. Video, Audio

How might we begin to think and talk about terrorism in a way that doesn't simplify the issues or condone the actions, but builds understanding? Prof. Peter O'Connor traces his own family story. Audio

One of the many guests at the Going West Books and Writers Festival is Professor of Education, Peter O'Connor, who works with trauma victims, prisoners and troubled school children to address their… Audio

New Zealand professor Peter O'Connor – an international expert in applied theatre and drama education - has just returned from the Middle East where he ran arts education workshops with… Audio