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Evaluating volcanic risk for the future
Friday, 4 August 2006, 11:40 am | Massey University
Volcanologists, earth scientists and natural hazard planners from throughout New Zealand are meeting today in Palmerston North to share research results and develop a research plan for the next two years. More >>
Another pointer to a drop in home ownership
Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 3:03 pm | Massey University
The latest survey from Massey University’s Real Estate Analysis Unit appears to confirm a growing shift from home ownership to rental accommodation. More >>
Business Briefs
Tuesday, 1 August 2006, 12:31 am | Massey University
The impact of housing loans; High ranking for business research; International leadership in small business More >>
Vibration treatment put to the test
Monday, 31 July 2006, 5:27 pm | Massey University
Vibration treatment is being hailed not only as a way to get fit faster but also as a means of rapid recovery from sore muscles and other soft tissue injuries... Now Massey scientists are putting those claims to the test, trying to work out not ... More >>
Turbo-boost from wax packs
Friday, 28 July 2006, 3:16 pm | Massey University
What more could you want? The beer, the burger and the Brazilian – oh and four tickets to the Manawatu Turbos’ long-awaited return to first division rugby. More >>
Study shows genetic damage to Vietnam War vets
Friday, 28 July 2006, 12:58 am | Massey University
A significant level of genetic damage to the DNA of Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange poison has been found in a study by Massey molecular scientists. The analysis of 25 veterans was conducted by Masters student Louise Edwards under ... More >>
Rugby coaching: Art of science?
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 8:47 am | Massey University
Former Massey lecturer and current high performance manager with the New Zealand Rugby Union Mike Chu will be the speaker in the Sport@Massey winter seminar series on 7 August. More >>
Combating Campylobacter with common sense
Friday, 21 July 2006, 2:45 pm | Massey University
A ban on the sale of fresh chicken meat is the not answer to preventing outbreaks of campylobacteriosis says food microbiologist Associate Professor John Brooks. He says the media focus on the comparatively high incidence of campylobacteria outbreak ... More >>
The biochemistry behind tuberculosis
Monday, 17 July 2006, 10:15 am | Massey University
The latest breakthrough in the fight against tuberculosis (Tb) comes at an atomic level by a PhD student. More >>
Slow increase in house prices but sales steady
Thursday, 6 July 2006, 3:48 pm | Massey University
June quarterly figures from Massey University’s Real Estate Analysis Unit also show that for the first time in almost three years, seven regions saw an improvement in home affordability. More >>
Nobel Laureate gives free lecture
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 4:55 pm | Massey University
Nobel Prize winner Sir Paul Nurse, a scientist at the forefront of world cancer research, will give a free public lecture in Palmerston North next month. More >>
Music therapist wins Goal Setter award
Thursday, 29 June 2006, 4:54 pm | Massey University
From street kid to a Massey masters music student, Dennis Kahui’s efforts to overcome obstacles and achieve educational excellence have been recognised with a $2000 Goal Setter award from the Port Nicholson Rotary Club. More >>
More awareness needed of risks of concussion
Thursday, 15 June 2006, 9:36 am | Massey University
PALMERSTON NORTH – Not enough New Zealanders, particularly children, are seeking treatment for concussion injuries, says clinical psychologist Joan Norrie of the Palmerston North Concussion Centre. More >>
Malls to get even more “mega” says researcher
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 10:55 am | Massey University
The traffic chaos and shopping frenzy that marked the opening of the Sylvia Park mega-mall in Mt Wellington is just a sign of things to come, predicts retail researcher Associate Professor Andrew Parsons. More >>
Police dog back home in Hawke's Bay
Friday, 9 June 2006, 3:19 pm | Massey University
Stabbed police dog Edge left the University’s veterinary hospital this morning with his handler Constable Dave Whyte. Constable Whyte says he has nothing but admiration for the team of Massey vets and nurses who have been treating Edge (Ed) since Tuesday ... More >>
Young scientists shine at MacDiarmid Awards
Thursday, 8 June 2006, 4:24 pm | Massey University
Genetic research that will play a crucial role in the conservation of one of the world’s rarest birds and a toxic relationship between grass and fungi are two projects by Massey scientists that received awards at the prestigious MacDiarmid Young Scientist ... More >>
Stabbed dog in stable condition
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 9:25 am | Massey University
After more than three hours in surgery for two deep stab wounds, Edge (Ed) the Hastings police dog is in a stable condition in intensive care at Massey University’s veterinary hospital in Palmerston North. More >>
Noise also a danger for children in tunnels
Friday, 2 June 2006, 2:23 pm | Massey University
A health science lecturer and specialist in the effects of noise on young children says taking pre-schoolers into road tunnels could severely damage their hearing, in addition to the physical dangers posed by traffic and exhaust fumes. More >>
Coin change marks end for foreign invaders
Friday, 2 June 2006, 2:22 pm | Massey University
Tens of millions of mostly Australian coins currently treated as legal tender in New Zealand are about to become redundant. More >>
Leading journalist to speak at reunion
Wednesday, 24 May 2006, 4:29 pm | Massey University
Leading New Zealand and Australian journalist Paul Cutler will be guest speaker at the University’s journalism reunion on 4 June. The reunion is a celebration of 40 years of professional journalism education in New Zealand. More >>
