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'Sanctuary' - Sonically & Visually Exploring Mental Health
Tuesday, 26 September 2017, 8:34 am | Massey University
Commercial Music Students are proud to present ‘Sanctuary’; a performance taking place during ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’ , featuring original music and light projections , to encourage discussion, open-mindedness and awareness around Mental ... More >>
Defining social work in Aotearoa
Monday, 25 September 2017, 10:53 am | Massey University
A new book published by the Massey University Press looks back at the past 40 years of research and teaching Social Work at Massey University. More >>
Pregnant women are not getting enough Omega-3
Friday, 22 September 2017, 2:49 pm | Massey University
The first ever study on the intakes of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnant women in New Zealand, has found only 30 per cent are getting the recommended daily amount. More >>
Emergency preparation – only for the privileged?
Thursday, 21 September 2017, 2:07 pm | Massey University
Storing food and other supplies in case of a disaster is out of the question for people who cannot afford the basics for everyday living – a key issue that needs to be addressed by emergency preparedness agencies, according to new research from ... More >>
The Bitter Trend audio and visual experience at FLUX Space
Thursday, 21 September 2017, 10:18 am | Massey University
The Bitter Trend audio and visual experience at FLUX Space on the 15th of October More >>
Dr Wham awarded Dietitians NZ Award of Excellence
Monday, 18 September 2017, 1:23 pm | Massey University
Associate Professor Carol Wham from Massey University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition recently received the prestigious Dietitians NZ Award of Excellence in the category of Outstanding Achievement in Dietetics. She was presented the award ... More >>
Searching stories for young women on stage
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 10:46 am | Massey University
Award-winning playwright Angie Farrow’s new season of three plays delves into the quandaries and quests of today’s young women, whether at the frontline or under the radar of social media’s decoys and distortions. More >>
Good vibrations reduce muscle aches
Monday, 11 September 2017, 2:55 pm | Massey University
New research from Massey University’s College of Health shows wearable vibration technology can reduce muscle aches and pain after strenuous exercise, benefiting those suffering from tired and sore bodies. More >>
Social change conference at Massey hits the mark with youth
Monday, 4 September 2017, 3:52 pm | Massey University
A conference at Massey University this week on social change highlights the need for a long-term approach to bringing about significant changes in addressing inequality and social justice issues, says organiser Dr Warwick Tie. More >>
School kids help remove stigma of dementia
Friday, 1 September 2017, 1:09 pm | Massey University
Albany primary school pupils are honing their communication skills with the help of Massey University Speech Language Therapy students. They are being coached to talk to local aged care residents as part of an inter-generational approach to break ... More >>
Broadcasters take on Massey roles
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 5:27 pm | Massey University
Prominent Māori broadcasters, Scotty and Stacey Morrison will join Massey University’s Te Pūtahi-a-Toi at the beginning of September. More >>
Empowering Pasifika communities to lead healthier lives
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 12:09 pm | Massey University
A Massey University researcher has been awarded funding for a project which aims to empower Pasifika communities. More >>
Agrifood sector is tech-savvy but not ready for disruption
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 5:05 pm | Massey University
A new agrifood sector report has found that New Zealand farmers have been quick to adopt smart farming techniques, but few are preparing for major technological disruption. More >>
Agrifood Sector Tech-Savvy, but not Ready for Disruption
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 9:15 am | Massey University
A new agrifood sector report has found that New Zealand farmers have been quick to adopt smart farming techniques, but few are preparing for major technological disruption. More >>
Communicating Through the Catwalk
Thursday, 24 August 2017, 12:24 pm | Massey University
Tackling aggressive masculinity is a tough topic to communicate in any language, but Massey design student Jacob Coutie, Ngāti Raukawa/Tainui, is getting his message out through his clothes. More >>
Massey University’s Fashion Degree Celebrates NZFW Success
Thursday, 24 August 2017, 11:35 am | Massey University
Massey University’s fashion design degree celebrates its coming of age this year with one of its best years at the country’s biggest festival of fashion. More >>
Kiwi Road Workers’ Dialogue Makes London Stage
Thursday, 24 August 2017, 10:08 am | Massey University
Her sleep-ins were ruined. But Elspeth Tilley ended up writing an award-winning play based on conversations between road workers she overhead while trying to rest during a break. More >>
Asian lens on diverse societies and how we interact
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 5:09 pm | Massey University
The need for deeper, Asian-informed cross-cultural understandings – relevant in an age of globalisation and high immigration – underpins an international conference at Massey University this weekend. More >>
Do you have high blood sugar?
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 2:49 pm | Massey University
Currently around 240,000 New Zealanders live with diabetes, mostly type 2, with a further estimated 100,000 people undiagnosed. More >>
Engaging Young Voters Online
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 10:20 am | Massey University
An interactive online tool that boosted youth voting turnout at the 2014 election is back. More >>