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Scholarship and live sounds to launch new school
Monday, 5 October 2015, 12:57 pm | Massey University
A scholarship to help foster excellence in the New Zealand music scene has been announced by Massey University to coincide with the launch of its new School of Music and its degree in Bachelor of Commercial Music. More >>
Science and innovation needed to address food crisis
Monday, 5 October 2015, 11:39 am | Massey University
Science and technology are crucial in meeting the 70 per cent increase in food production demanded by the world’s growing population, internationally respected Massey University food scientist Distinguished Professor Paul Moughan says, ahead of a forum to debate ... More >>
UN Sustainable Development Goals a wake-up call
Friday, 2 October 2015, 3:53 pm | Massey University
The United Nations’ new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlight growing inequality in New Zealand and should serve as a wake-up call for the Government to address its causes, say development studies lecturers from Massey University. More >>
Falling mortgage rates change affordability trends
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 10:15 am | Massey University
The latest Massey University Home Affordability Report shows some improvement in affordability figures over the past three months, due mainly to falling mortgage rates and broadly static house prices. More >>
Nationwide study to boost prevention of leptospirosis
Monday, 28 September 2015, 5:00 pm | Massey University
A nationwide dairy farm survey is under way as part of a project to evaluate the effectiveness of current vaccination practices to prevent leptospirosis in dairy herds – the country’s most common zoonotic disease that affects the health of ... More >>
Daylight saving a nightmare for some
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 12:33 pm | Massey University
It’s that time of year again, when our clocks go forward an hour, the mornings plunge back into darkness, and insomnia ensues. For many, the welcome sunny evenings are plagued by restless nights and lost sleep. More >>
Story of Brazil’s diverse languages and people
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 11:17 am | Massey University
Brazil’s vast Amazon rainforest makes news because of threats to its unrivalled biodiversity. Visiting scholar Dr Marcus Maia will shine a light on that region’s equally breath-taking linguistic and cultural diversity – and efforts to preserve ... More >>
Knowledge wave for agrifood sector needed
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 10:09 am | Massey University
New Zealand needs a knowledge wave in agrifood to help address a crisis around global food demand amid world population growth, internationally respected Massey University food scientist Distinguished Professor Paul Moughan says, ahead of forums to debate ... More >>
Sport management and coaching awards lunch
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 4:34 pm | Massey University
A special lunch will be held at Palmerston North’s Institute of Sport and Rugby next week to celebrate the success of Massey students’ sport industry practicum projects. More >>
study backs findings of Pacific rugby players’ exploitation
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 1:32 pm | Massey University
Former Fiji rugby professional and Massey University MBA graduate Koli Sewabu says exploited Pacific rugby players are being denied some of their human and employment rights. More >>
National Social Workers’ Day
Tuesday, 22 September 2015, 4:03 pm | Massey University
Today’s social workers deal with more complex issues as they continue to contribute to making New Zealand a more just, caring and humane society, says Associate Professor Kieran O’Donoghue, Head of Massey University’s School of Social Work. More >>
Plastic bag-free status for Palmy street ?
Tuesday, 22 September 2015, 3:26 pm | Massey University
The rustle of plastic could be relegated to the dustbin of history – Palmerston North CBD’s hippest precinct is poised to become New Zealand’s first plastic bag-free street, thanks to a campaign spear-headed by a Massey University environmental ... More >>
Massey’s ‘big data’ sponsorship deal an NZ first
Monday, 21 September 2015, 10:57 am | Massey University
Massey University’s data analytics programme has attracted the sponsorship of the world’s leading business analytics software provider. More >>
Value of research in ‘fragile states’ recognised
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 10:40 am | Massey University
Research that makes a difference to people’s lives cannot always be conducted in safe, well-resourced environments. More >>
Māori world view leads to greater life satisfaction
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 11:54 am | Massey University
New research from Massey University has compared work/life balance and life satisfaction levels across seven cultures – and found that New Zealand Māori scored the highest on both fronts. More >>
Media plays role in igniting price wars
Tuesday, 15 September 2015, 10:04 am | Massey University
Before Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler even announced last week’s cut to the Official Cash Rate, there were media reports of fixed mortgage rates heading towards record lows. More >>
Research project scopes out North Shore innovation district
Friday, 11 September 2015, 2:40 pm | Massey University
Massey University’s new entrepreneurship researcher Dr Rebecca Gill has a vision for an innovation district in Auckland’s north. And she is not alone. More >>
Top 10 Tips for the All Blacks to defend the 2015 RWC
Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 2:02 pm | Massey University
Ten days out from the kick-off to the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Massey University is counting down with its top ten tips to retain the title. It has brought together specialist opinion from across the University on how the All Blacks can best go the ... More >>
Biofilms in the Dairy Industry
Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 2:36 pm | Massey University
Recent high-profile contamination scares within the international food industry have highlighted the need for best practice when it comes to dairy manufacturing. After 15 years of research into dairy biofilms, there is now a cornerstone publication ... More >>
Soldiers’ cultural education key in modern conflicts
Friday, 4 September 2015, 10:42 am | Massey University
Weapons, tactical training and physical fitness are all part of the preparation to serve in war zones. Learning about other languages and cultures is also critical for modern armed forces, says a top New Zealand Defence Force officer, speaking at ... More >>
