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Extending science with the synchrotron
Thursday, 1 February 2007, 1:21 pm | Massey University
Massey University has been awarded $500,000 by the Tertiary Education Commission to host a New Zealand Synchrotron Support Programme. Professor of Structural Chemistry and Biology Geoff Jameson says the successful application will facilitate New Zealand ... More >>
Where serial killers are likely to stirike
Wednesday, 31 January 2007, 11:53 am | Massey University
New research from two United States universities and Massey University is the first to throw light on regional differences in serial killing. It shows that people who live in areas with high rates of divorce, one-person households and unemployment ... More >>
New Fine Arts and Music partnership established
Tuesday, 30 January 2007, 11:30 am | Massey University
New Zealand music and fine arts students will benefit from a new exchange programme with a leading British arts college. More >>
$260,000 for hydrogen energy research
Monday, 29 January 2007, 4:08 pm | Massey University
A Massey scientist working on the development of nano-materials that could reduce global reliance on oil has been awarded a post-doctoral fellowship from the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology. Dr Aaron Marshall, a researcher in the Institute ... More >>
Massey Lecturer wins UK Award
Friday, 26 January 2007, 11:21 am | Massey University
Massey researcher Dr Madhumita Bhattacharya is the inaugural New Zealand recipient of a Researcher Exchange Programme (RXP) award from British Council. More >>
Auckland’s Destructive Quintuplets
Tuesday, 23 January 2007, 11:21 am | Massey University
At least five volcanoes were born at the same time in Auckland’s history, suggests research from The University of Auckland. More >>
Roof-Collected Rainwater Fails Health Test
Tuesday, 23 January 2007, 10:35 am | Massey University
WELLINGTON – Drinking water from your roof carries a significant risk of illness, according to a five-year study from Massey University. More >>
Home affordability now down to 1989 levels
Monday, 15 January 2007, 4:35 pm | Massey University
Housing is now less affordable than in early 1989 when mortgage interest rates were as high as 15.5 per cent. More >>
New Scholarships Target Technology Entrepreneurs
Thursday, 11 January 2007, 11:14 am | Massey University
Massey University is funding three new scholarships, with the support of The Bio Commerce Centre, to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit of science and technology students in Manawatu. More >>
Professor Takes Up Prestigious Role
Wednesday, 10 January 2007, 4:17 pm | Massey University
Professor Janina Mazierska has been elected to a two-year term as Director of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for the Asia Pacific Region. More >>
Increasing Student Social Workers’ Experience
Wednesday, 10 January 2007, 12:53 am | Massey University
Social Policy and Social Work and the Child, Youth & Family Service (CYFS) will give social work students greater experience before they step into the workforce. More >>
Problems With Participation In Primary Health
Tuesday, 9 January 2007, 2:11 pm | Massey University
New research has identified problems with community participation in planning and setting up primary health services in New Zealand. More >>
Summer swots
Friday, 5 January 2007, 2:15 pm | Massey University
While you dip into the latest thriller, spare a thought for those who’ve chosen textbooks as their summer reading. At Massey University alone, thousands of people are using the summer break to start, complete, catch up or get ahead with their study. ... More >>
Spate of good weather tipped to lift spirits
Thursday, 4 January 2007, 10:56 am | Massey University
Better weather over most of the country today and through tomorrow is tipped to have a big impact on morale. More >>
Nursing workforce study wins funding
Thursday, 21 December 2006, 4:29 pm | Massey University
An international study addressing nursing workforce and health issues has been awarded funding of $233,414 from the Health Research Council of New Zealand. Associate Professor Annette Huntington and her New Zealand research team have been invited to join a ... More >>
Rents on the rise again
Thursday, 21 December 2006, 2:43 pm | Massey University
The latest statistics from the Massey University Real Estate Analysis Unit show that the weekly national level of median rent moved from $260 to $265 in August, to $270 in October and remained at $270 for November. More >>
Radical new approach to learning failure
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 11:39 am | Massey University
Two Massey University education researchers are pioneering a radical approach to learning failure – a problem impairing the lives of one in 10 schoolchildren. In some, usually poorer low-decile, schools up to 25 per cent of children are in a so-called ... More >>
International interest in Asian airport research
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 12:38 am | Massey University
PALMERSTON NORTH - The publication of a book on Asia’s burgeoning airport development in Asia has brought international recognition for transportation researcher Professor Alan Williams. His book, Developing Strategies for the Modern International Airport: ... More >>
New therapy can reduce stage fright
Monday, 18 December 2006, 2:30 pm | Massey University
WELLINGTON – A new psychological therapy that helps musicians manage performance anxiety can also benefit other performers and sportspeople. Performance anxiety, commonly known as stage fright, is a significant problem for many musicians. More >>
Mexican University in meat technology exchange
Friday, 15 December 2006, 1:27 pm | Massey University
Massey University staff will offer workshops in meat technology and beef supply chain management at Mexico’s Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco de Los Estados Unidos Mexanos (UJAT) early next year. More >>
