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Note to father found in first NZ-produced book

Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 11:54 am | Massey University

A handwritten note from printer and missionary William Colenso to his father has been uncovered in the Massey University library in the first book published in New Zealand. More >>

Massey Study Shows Harmful Effects of Tillage

Monday, 3 June 2013, 5:09 pm | Massey University

Massey Study Shows Harmful Effects of Tillage June 3, 2013 A three year study at Massey University has confirmed overseas findings that a significant amount of carbon dioxide is lost into the atmosphere through conventional tillage. The study, carried ... More >>

Warning Labels On Cigarettes Would Help Smokers Quit

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 5:32 pm | Massey University

A leading tobacco control researcher says the next step to encourage smokers to quit is to print warning labels on cigarettes. More >>

MP Shane Ardern graduates from Massey

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 4:10 pm | Massey University

Ten years ago MP Shane Ardern famously drove his tractor onto the steps of Parliament to protest against the proposed emissions tax. Today he assembled on the grounds of Parliament for an entirely different reason – to process to his Massey University ... More >>

Creative arts college rated world class

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 11:15 am | Massey University

As its most recent crop of talented students graduate today, Massey's College of Creative Arts has become the first art and design school (NASAD) outside North America to be awarded a highly prestigious mark of quality. The US National Association of ... More >>

Setting international students up for success

Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 3:49 pm | Massey University

International students choosing to study in New Zealand are now assured of greater support as they transition from high school to university, thanks to a new agreement between Massey University and Takapuna Grammar School. More >>

Celebrations in the city to mark graduation week

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 5:07 pm | Massey University

More than 670 graduates will have degrees conferred by Massey University at two separate graduation ceremonies in Wellington on Thursday. More >>

Narcissists Never the Smartest Guys In the Room

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 9:15 am | Massey University

Early career corporate high flyers can come crashing to earth if overly self-confident personality traits like narcissism are not kept in check, according to new research by Massey PhD recipient Jeff Simpson. More >>

Māori DHB directors isolated and over-burdened

Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:36 am | Massey University

Māori directors on district health boards (DHBs) are burdened by the responsibility of being the sole advocates for Māori health, according to new research from a Massey University PhD graduate. More >>

New Massey Theatre Lab a North Shore asset

Thursday, 16 May 2013, 5:22 pm | Massey University

A brand new performing arts space has opened at the Albany campus, and it will prove an asset to students at Massey and the wider performing arts community. Lecturer in Theatre Dr Rand Hazou is excited about the new space and the opportunities for ... More >>

Climate change challenges top of lecture agenda

Thursday, 16 May 2013, 1:25 pm | Massey University

Climate change commentator and the United Kingdom’s former Government chief scientific adviser, Sir David King, presents lectures at all three of Massey’s New Zealand campuses as part of a public lecture series later this month. More >>

Social factors contribute to emergence of coronavirus

Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 4:15 pm | Massey University

A number of social factors make the emergence of viruses such as the new coronavirus more likely to recur a Massey specialist in the spread of infectious diseases says. More >>

Why NZ must harness the ‘brain gain’

Sunday, 12 May 2013, 12:25 pm | Massey University

New Zealand needs to do more to harness the creative, economic potential offered by successful Kiwis returning home after long periods overseas, says a Massey sociologist. More >>

Living Lab a fresh approach to sustainable research

Thursday, 2 May 2013, 4:00 pm | Massey University

Massey University is poised to lead New Zealand academia in sustainability-related research by embracing the collaborative Living Lab research model, according to a visiting UK expert. More >>

Massey’s vision for North Shore innovation hub

Thursday, 2 May 2013, 1:54 pm | Massey University

Massey University’s Auckland Knowledge Exchange (AKE) Hub hosted more than 70 local business people and key partners last night at an event that introduced its vision for a North Shore innovation hub. More >>

New programme intakes spark surge in website traffic

Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 1:55 pm | Massey University

Social media traffic to Massey University’s International Students website has increased 500 per cent since the announcement of a new Spring enrolment “window” aimed at prospective students from Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. More >>