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Contemporary Tongan drum wins international acclaim

Thursday, 5 October 2017, 7:20 pm | Massey University

A Massey University graduate Rachael Hall has won international acclaim for the unique musical instrument she designed and handcrafted herself. Rachael, who lives in Wellington, came up with the idea for her modern take on a traditional Tongan ... More >>

Massey Grad JL Pawley Takes Flight with First Novel

Thursday, 5 October 2017, 12:31 pm | Massey University

Her e-books for teens have already attracted over one million readers. She has huge international and local fan-bases. Now Massey University BA and MA graduate Jessica Pawley has just signed off international screen adaptation rights for her just-published ... More >>

Calls for Malnutrition Screening for At Risk Elderly

Thursday, 5 October 2017, 9:24 am | Massey University

New Massey University research highlights the importance of screening for risk of malnutrition among older people as a preventative health measure. More >>

Massey Psychologist Explores Best Start for Babies

Friday, 29 September 2017, 3:14 pm | Massey University

Giving babies the best start in life to prevent problems later on is the focus of a doctoral study by a Massey University psychology researcher who is offering free parenting workshops for new parents. More >>

'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 >>