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Equal access for fruit juice
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 10:13 am | Massey University
Fruit juice, low kilojoule milk and water need to be as accessible as soft drinks, says Suzi Penny, a nutritional biochemist at the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health. More >>
Vets to investigate yellow-eyed penguin deaths
Tuesday, 12 December 2006, 5:27 pm | Massey University
Veterinarians at the University’s Wildlife Ward are investigating the cause of death of all but one of endangered yellow-eyed penguins hatched on Stewart Island this breeding season. More >>
Making the most of renewable energy sources
Monday, 11 December 2006, 2:07 pm | Massey University
New Zealand could produce all the electricity and biofuel it needs from its own renewable resources within 30 years, says Professor Ralph Sims. More >>
University ties with business
Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 4:17 pm | Massey University
The chief executive of Business New Zealand Phil O’Reilly wants links between business and tertiary education institutions to be more systematic. He says a change along these lines should be part of the Government’s planned tertiary reforms. More >>
What’s killing NZ’s rarest dolphins?
Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 1:50 pm | Massey University
The carcasses of two Maui’s dolphins – New Zealand’s most endangered species – are on their way to Massey where veterinary pathologists will conduct post-mortem examinations. Found near the south head of the Manukau Harbour in Auckland yesterday, ... More >>
Litmus International Curatorial Fellowship blog
Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 12:07 am | Massey University
Visit the Litmus International Curatorial Fellowship blog at http://situationsuk.blogspot.com/ Where you can read Claire's thoughts and discoveries of New Zealand so far. Acting like an 'insiders guide' to the Fellowship, this blog is a great way to keep in touch ... More >>
Geoscientists Conference focuses on our planet
Monday, 4 December 2006, 3:35 pm | Massey University
PALMERSTON NORTH – More than 175 geoscientists today gathered at Massey to discuss and share research relating to geology, vulcanology, geohazards and disaster management. More >>
New tactic to reduce child abuse
Monday, 27 November 2006, 2:43 pm | Massey University
WELLINGTON – Common training for front-line health, education and welfare workers could help reduce the incidence of child abuse, say researchers from the University’s School of Health Sciences. More >>
Auckland stadium polls may be misleading
Thursday, 23 November 2006, 2:12 pm | Massey University
Public opinion polls on the Auckland stadium issue are unscientific and don’t necessarily represent the views of all Aucklanders, says polling expert Professor Phil Gendall. More >>
Top medal for Massey horticulture specialist
Friday, 10 November 2006, 11:03 am | Massey University
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Palmerston North) Professor Ian Warrington has received the Institute of Agriculture and Horticultural Science’s top award, the Jubilee Medal. More >>
New Zealand Public Lecture Series
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 3:52 pm | Massey University
Claire Doherty author of Contemporary Art: From Studio to Situation presents the public lecture From studio to Situation: How Contemporary Art Grew Out of Place. This will be an opportunity for both the public and arts specialists audiences to ... More >>
Mental illness – how we see it
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 4:24 pm | Massey University
A new survey shows that most New Zealanders are sympathetic to people with experience of a mental illness and willing to have them as neighbours, workmates and friends. More >>
Designers Exposed at Design Exposure 2006 Auckland
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 2:05 pm | Massey University
An amphibious disaster recovery vehicle, a next generation offroad skateboard, a hydroplane to break the world water speed record, an electrically powered car, a range of household cleaning products designed for men, an ergonomic hydration system ... More >>
Exposing next generation of designers and artists
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 1:56 pm | Massey University
WELLINGTON – The College of Creative Arts is gearing up for its annual celebration of New Zealand’s next generation of designers and artists. Graduating students’ finest work will be on show at Exposure 2006. More >>
Whaddarya? Defining young Kiwis’ identities
Monday, 6 November 2006, 2:26 pm | Massey University
A Massey sociologist is seeking participants aged between 18 and 29 for a study of young New Zealanders’ views of culture and identity. Dr Avril Bell is particularly interested in talking to New Zealand-born individuals of European-descent. More >>
Baby pilot whales drowned in stormy seas
Friday, 3 November 2006, 1:13 pm | Massey University
An autopsy of two long-finned pilot whale calves found washed-up within 10 days of each shows they drowned shortly after birth during stormy weather. Massey marine mammal pathologist Dr Wendi Roe says the aerated lungs of both calves showed they ... More >>
Chopper, vets, firefighters to horse rescue
Thursday, 2 November 2006, 11:10 am | Massey University
PALMERSTON NORTH – A 27-year-old horse was airlifted by helicopter after it fell down a hill on a farm near Palmerston North last night. More >>
Students in space, 2008
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 5:06 pm | Massey University
Technology and engineering students are working towards the launch of a satellite to be controlled and monitored from ground stations at the University’s campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North, and Wellington. More >>
Dust harms sawmill workers
Wednesday, 25 October 2006, 10:23 am | Massey University
WELLINGTON – New Zealand sawmill workers have a significant reduction in lung function and are more likely to have allergies compared with other workers, according to a new study by the Centre for Public Health Research. More >>
Three Journalism students win scholarships to Asia
Wednesday, 25 October 2006, 9:43 am | Massey University
Three Massey University Journalism students have won scholarships to travel to Asia and write for English-language papers in the region. Lachy Forsyth and Bex Shannon will write for Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Post, and Kate Chapman will work at China’s ... More >>
