Massey University - Latest News [Page 49]
Boaties need to be mindful of dolphins
Friday, 31 January 2014, 1:30 pm | Massey University
Boaties heading out into the Hauraki Gulf over the summer need to take greater care in sharing the water, Massey researchers say, as they uncover the impact of collisions between vessels and marine mammals in the area. More >>
Black and white flag would be a mistake
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 12:02 pm | Massey University
A branding expert from Massey University has welcomed the Prime Minister raising the issue of New Zealand’s flag, but says we should not race to adopt a silver fern on a black background. More >>
Medieval matters have contemporary parallels
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 3:13 pm | Massey University
A group of medieval scholars from across the world are assembing at Albany this week to discuss issues that are still relevant today including infrastructure, immigration and crime. More >>
Healthy writing on the menu at Massey
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 4:14 pm | Massey University
When it comes to health, ‘we are what we read’ may be just as important as ‘we are what we eat,’ according to Massey University health writing specialist Dr Raquel Harper. More >>
Helping prepare our aspiring young athletes
Friday, 17 January 2014, 12:23 pm | Massey University
Aspiring elite young athletes attending an upcoming training camp in Penrose will get the benefit of nutrition advice from one of New Zealand’s leading authorities. More >>
Chinese consumers positive about Fonterra recall
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 5:01 pm | Massey University
Fonterra’s recent recall of fresh cream due to E.coli has gained widespread media attention in China, and is viewed by Chinese consumers as a positive response by a highly responsible firm. More >>
Port city Auckland’s diversity a discovery
Monday, 6 January 2014, 3:18 pm | Massey University
New Zealand could soon be as well known for its cultural diversity as its dairy exports, according to an international documentary maker. More >>
‘Gay rainbow’ speech wins Quote of the Year
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 6:50 pm | Massey University
For the second year in a row the Massey University Quote of the Year competition has been taken out by a Member of Parliament. More >>
Massey and ATEED join forces to build Auckland’s future
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 5:28 pm | Massey University
Massey University and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) are joining forces to help build the Auckland region through social, economic and community research and development. More >>
Massey University to Host Te Pae Roa 2040
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 7:23 pm | Massey University
Massey University to Host Te Pae Roa 2040: Hui Taumata 30 Years On and 30 Years Ahead More >>
Artist’s legacy secures study trip
Monday, 16 December 2013, 11:58 am | Massey University
A young designer will study in the United States next year in memory of one of New Zealand’s most significant artists. More >>
Graduates mark 50 years of Massey vet education
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:38 pm | Massey University
Four PhD presentations highlighted the special graduation ceremony to mark 50 years of veterinary education at Massey University today. More >>
New site helps partygoers find perfect outfit
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 4:15 pm | Massey University
With the silly season fast approaching, finding the perfect outfit for the office Christmas party is an unwanted chore for the “style challenged” among us. But a newly-launched website called LittleBlackFrock.com aims to provide a solution. More >>
Social media a boost for Olympic sports
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 12:48 pm | Massey University
A Massey University researcher has found that social media is helping athletes and organisations from minor sports connect with fans between major events. More >>
Natural risk seminar celebrates early career scientists
Monday, 9 December 2013, 2:18 pm | Massey University
More than 20 early career scientists are in New Zealand this week to develop new perspectives across multiple disciplines on the ways people interpret and respond to environmental risk. More >>
NZ Quote of the Year finalists chosen
Monday, 9 December 2013, 2:11 pm | Massey University
From Maurice Williamson’s colourful support for the marriage equality bill to a widely shared quip about the GCSB on social media, it has been another good year for the witty one-liner. More >>
Economics symposium weighs up the competition
Friday, 6 December 2013, 3:09 pm | Massey University
Competition policy, particularly in the energy sector, will be the focus of the inaugural Applied and Theoretical Economics (ATE) Symposium at Massey University next week. More >>
Massey researcher wins top Māori award
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 4:10 pm | Massey University
A Massey researcher has won a prestigious Māori award for her work in helping indigenous children with special needs succeed in the education system. Associate Professor Jill Bevan-Brown (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Wehiwehi, Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Te Rangi) has ... More >>
Gen Y not as different as you think
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 1:00 pm | Massey University
Massey University PhD graduate Kristin Murray was working for a call centre business with a predominantly youthful workforce when she first came up with an idea for a Master’s thesis. More >>
Shane Bond bowls MBA over
Friday, 29 November 2013, 4:12 pm | Massey University
Cricketer Shane Bond was concerned he wouldn’t be able “to cut the mustard” when he embarked on his MBA at Massey University, so it was a proud moment for the former Black Cap when he crossed the stage at his graduation ceremony this afternoon. More >>
