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UK foot and mouth outbreak under control
Monday, 12 November 2001, 1:30 pm | Massey University
The British foot and mouth epidemic appears to be over. The last recorded outbreak was on 30 September, says Massey University’s Professor Roger Morris, and intensive surveillance has so far not detected any hidden pockets of infection. More >>
GE decision sensible
Wednesday, 31 October 2001, 4:59 pm | Massey University
The Government’s decision to allow genetic modification field trials to go ahead with tight controls but extend the moratorium on the commercial release of genetically modified organisms is a pragmatic way forward, says Massey University scientists. ... More >>
Defence Studies Experts available for Comment
Tuesday, 9 October 2001, 11:56 am | Massey University
The American-led coalition's "war on Terrorism," dramatically evident in current waves of air strikes on Afghanistan, is extremely complex and hard to make sense of. Local expert analysis may seem hard to find. More >>
American and Brit. Raids "Measured and Powell-ish"
Monday, 8 October 2001, 2:06 pm | Massey University
This morning's raid's on Afghanistan may give cold shivers to those who have anxiously awaited American reprisals for the 11 September terrorist raids on Washington and New York. But these raids actually indicate several things that should encourage ... More >>
Education Minister wrong about literacy
Friday, 5 October 2001, 9:38 am | Massey University
Education Minister Trevor Mallard's claims that if Maori and Pacific Island students were taken out of the equation, New Zealand's international standing in reading would be much higher are not correct, says a Massey University literacy expert. More >>
America Not Yet Ready to Pounce
Wednesday, 26 September 2001, 4:11 pm | Massey University
Constant claims that the United States has already deployed massive military forces to the region around Afghanistan in readiness for a large retaliatory strike are misguided, according to a Massey University senior lecturer in Defence Studies. On ... More >>
Overseas Student Recruitment Success
Thursday, 30 August 2001, 4:09 pm | Massey University
Outstanding recruitment success by Massey University's International Students Office has seen the largest ever intake of overseas students at the University this semester. More >>
Massey University Accepts Fees Stabilisation Offer
Thursday, 30 August 2001, 4:08 pm | Massey University
The Council of Massey University has accepted the Government’s fee stabilisation offer – capping tuition fees for next year. More >>
Universities welcome $35 million grant
Tuesday, 7 August 2001, 6:19 pm | Massey University
Massey University Vice-Chancellor Professor James McWha says the Government’s decision to give tertiary institutions a total of $35 million to help with the change process is obviously very good news. More >>
Massey University Information Day
Thursday, 2 August 2001, 10:42 am | Massey University
Northland students in years 12 and 13 are invited to Check out the Attitude at Albany campus of Massey University on Information Day, Friday, 17 August from 10 to 2pm. More >>
GE Report Welcomed By Massey Geneticists
Tuesday, 31 July 2001, 3:55 pm | Massey University
Molecular geneticists and biologists from Massey University have welcomed the report from the Royal Commission inquiry into genetic engineering saying it would open the way for New Zealand to become more competitive with Australia and other countries. More >>
Deal boosts student numbers
Monday, 30 April 2001, 1:12 pm | Massey University
The number of Chinese students studying for a degree at Massey’s Palmerston North campus looks set to increase by more than 600 percent with a new agreement between the College of Business and the People’s Republic of China. More >>
Massey University Graduates International Pilots
Thursday, 29 March 2001, 6:20 pm | Massey University
Eight top pilots from Indonesia's international airline Garuda graduated from Massey University Albany with the Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Crew) degree this week. More >>
Student Numbers Up At Massey University
Thursday, 29 March 2001, 1:57 pm | Massey University
The biggest growth is again at the University’s Albany campus where total intake for this year is up by 16 per cent and first year enrolments by 13 per cent. There has also been a significant increase in first year enrolments of more than 14 per ... More >>
Massey University In Robot Research Exchange
Tuesday, 20 March 2001, 3:30 pm | Massey University
Imagine this: your car books itself in for a service at a time to suit you while the coffee machine brews a cup to your own personal taste, and the toaster makes a fresh piece of toast as you sit down to breakfast. The stuff of science fiction? More >>
Harry Potter subject of new course
Tuesday, 18 July 2000, 4:51 pm | Massey University
J.K. Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter books will be among the topics covered in a new course being offered by Massey University’s department of English and Media Studies next year. More >>
New Zealanders Divided On Social Issues
Thursday, 11 May 2000, 8:35 am | Massey University
A wide-ranging survey by Massey University reveals that New Zealanders are divided about the causes of social inequality and what should be done about it. The survey also throws light on attitudes to big earners and the unemployed and reveals big ... More >>
Maori Language Needs Energy & Resources to Survive
Wednesday, 16 February 2000, 9:33 am | Massey University
Researchers have found that further energy and resources are needed to re-establish and maintain Maori language in the home. More >>
