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Bond of brothers
Wednesday, 20 July 2016, 11:53 am | Massey University
Alistair Bond and his Olympic gold medalist brother Hamish share more than just a love of rowing. The siblings are also bonded by their connection with Massey University. More >>
End of life plans added to healthy ageing study
Tuesday, 19 July 2016, 12:25 pm | Massey University
It is 10 years since Massey University researchers launched the first comprehensive survey to find out how well New Zealanders are ageing – now they want the next generation of people aged 55 and over to sign up. More >>
Where’s your ‘standing place’?
Thursday, 14 July 2016, 3:28 pm | Massey University
Bachelor of Arts student Brandon Young travels Tamaki Drive past Bastion Point often. But he knew nothing of its historic significance as the site of a major Māori land protest in the 1970s until this year. More >>
Attitudes ‘radically different’ 30 years after gay bill
Monday, 11 July 2016, 2:44 pm | Massey University
Acceptance of transgender people and the bullying of young LGBT people remain serious issues, but society’s attitudes overall are “radically different” to 30 years ago when her bill to decriminalise homosexuality was passed, says former MP Fran ... More >>
Massey and Wuhan celebrate 10-year partnership
Monday, 11 July 2016, 12:09 pm | Massey University
One of the most successful and long-lived partnerships between a New Zealand and Chinese university celebrated its tenth anniversary last week in Wuhan, China. More >>
Māori journalism recognised in expanded awards
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 4:29 pm | Massey University
Massey University’s Māori book awards are being expanded this year to celebrate excellence in Māori journalism. The 2016 Ngā Kupu Ora Awards, Celebrating Māori Books and Journalism will include the first national Māori journalism award. More >>
Livestock and sustainability – challenges and opportunities
Wednesday, 6 July 2016, 11:08 am | Massey University
Livestock may provide one-third of the value of global agricultural production, but it comes at a big cost for the planet. Livestock uses 80 per cent of the world’s agricultural land, putting pressure on water resources and biodiversity and emitting ... More >>
Massey launches te reo for business resource
Wednesday, 6 July 2016, 10:36 am | Massey University
Massey University is urging businesses to include te reo in their business practices. Dr Farah Rangikoepa Palmer (Waikato/Ngāti Maniapoto) heads Massey’s Te Au Rangahau, Māori Business & Leadership Centre and says including te reo is a vital way ... More >>
Beware the bold visionary
Monday, 4 July 2016, 12:36 pm | Massey University
A new book being launched in Leadership Week 2016 has questioned our modern obsession with the charismatic, transformational leader. More >>
Massey-hosted food safety partnership awarded $1.25M
Thursday, 30 June 2016, 3:17 pm | Massey University
A new partnership involving nine New Zealand research organisations has been awarded $1.25 million in funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. More >>
Punitive welfare a blight on NZ’s poor
Thursday, 30 June 2016, 11:47 am | Massey University
The stresses and struggles of the poor are being intensified by a punitive welfare system, say authors of a hard-hitting new book on the causes of poverty and associated health inequalities. More >>
Identity and change themes in Latin American forum
Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 3:28 pm | Massey University
Latin America’s colonial legacies and the impact of neoliberalism as well as food, football, film and feminism are among topics at conference of Latin American scholarship at Massey University’s Auckland campus next week. More >>
Massey offers US students smart tourism experience
Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 12:16 pm | Massey University
Nine American university students are making the most of their summer break with a unique tour of New Zealand that combines tourism with business field trips and a work experience placement. More >>
Shewan review gets it right, says academic
Monday, 27 June 2016, 5:41 pm | Massey University
John Shewan’s report on the use of New Zealand foreign trusts for illicit purposes has many excellent recommendations, says Massey University tax expert Dr Deborah Russell. More >>
Empowering Pasifika youth
Thursday, 23 June 2016, 1:02 pm | Massey University
Young Pasifika people living in the United States experience similar social and health inequities to Pasifika people living in New Zealand, says a Massey University researcher. More >>
Research to help prevent child sex abuse
Thursday, 23 June 2016, 11:04 am | Massey University
A researcher looking into how to help prevent people who are sexually attracted to children from acting on this attraction is surveying adults who feel the attraction but have never sexually abused a child. More >>
Mystified by NCEA? Fun app helps track student progress
Thursday, 23 June 2016, 10:55 am | Massey University
Massey University has developed an app to help high school students track their NCEA progress – and it’s actually fun to use. More >>
Social media and sport – does it serve up the right results?
Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 10:40 am | Massey University
For some, social media is a pervasive part of society and our modern consumer culture. However, sports scholars have noted a distinct lack of knowledge and understanding when it comes to using social media among sports teams and brands. More >>
Does a sweet tooth affect sugar intake?
Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 11:13 am | Massey University
It has long been known taste plays an important role in many of our food choices, but what if we knew whether having a so-called “sweet tooth” did indeed lead to a sugar habit? More >>
The robots are coming! Shouldn’t we be more worried?
Monday, 20 June 2016, 11:03 am | Massey University
The potential for new technologies to cause mass unemployment is becoming a much-discussed issue in the media. Yet, according to new Massey University research, few New Zealanders are concerned about the future of their jobs. More >>
