Veronica Hopner

Dr Veronica Hopner is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Massey University. She holds a BA (2004), MA (2007), Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (2008), and PhD (2015) from Massey University. Her research focuses on sociopolitical issues, particularly the experiences of individuals affected by deportation policies under s501. She led the Trans-Tasman Deportation project, funded by a Strategic Research Excellence Grant ($19,740) from Massey University (2020).

• Education:
• Bachelor of Arts, Massey University (2004)
• Master of Arts, Massey University (2007)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts, Massey University (2008)
• Doctor of Philosophy, Massey University (2015)
• Research Interests: Immigration policy impacts, deportation experiences, cross-border sociopolitical dynamics, and human rights implications of deportation laws.
• Awards/Grants: Strategic Research Excellence Fund Grant (2020) for the Trans-Tasman Deportation study.
• Teaching/Supervision: Engages in academic supervision and teaching within psychology and related disciplines.