Massey University - Latest News [Page 58]
Kiwi Research To Prevent And Treat Disease
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 2:16 pm | Massey University
New research by a Wildbase Hospital veterinarian will help combat the parasitic disease coccidiosis that affects kiwi in captivity. More >>
Technology essential to children’s success
Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 1:54 pm | Massey University
Children need access to technology if they want to succeed in the 21st century with so many of the world’s transactions done over the internet, says Massey Professor Mark Brown. More >>
New science labs blessed in dawn ceremony at Albany
Thursday, 10 January 2013, 12:26 pm | Massey University
A dawn ceremony blessing the new Student Central Science Labs was held at the Albany Campus on Wednesday. More >>
Researcher investigates Outward Bound success
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 1:58 pm | Massey University
It may have gone 50 years with only minor changes to its programme, but a Massey University researcher says Outward Bound is still a valuable and relevant course, which continues to benefit thousands of New Zealanders. More >>
Massey to facilitate global food safety initiative
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 12:48 pm | Massey University
The World Bank has chosen Massey University to help lead a plan to improve international food safety. More >>
Environment Focus For Massey’s New Literary Resident
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 3:53 pm | Massey University
The state of the environment will get poetic treatment when a former Massey student who has been writing, publishing and performing poetry for 20 years takes up the University’s next Visiting Literary Artist residency. More >>
Alumnus Lockwood Smith congratulated on UK role
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 1:53 pm | Massey University
Massey University vice-chancellor Steve Maharey has congratulated distinguished alumnus Dr Lockwood Smith on his appointment as New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, following a distinguished career as a Member of Parliament. More >>
Salisbury case highlights 'archaic' views on disabled
Friday, 14 December 2012, 3:10 pm | Massey University
The decision to keep Salisbury School open is at odds with the New Zealand Disability Strategy’s goal of an inclusive society, says Massey education specialist Dr Jude MacArthur. More >>
Critically endangered parakeets back from the brink
Friday, 14 December 2012, 10:39 am | Massey University
The critically endangered orange-fronted parakeets are thriving at Maud Island in the Marlborough Sounds, a new study has found. More >>
Education research leader to head new institute
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 11:50 am | Massey University
The inaugural head of the University's new Institute of Education is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Oklahoma who has more than 20 years of academic leadership at several United States universities. More >>
Research finds alcohol hinders recovery from injury
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 10:08 am | Massey University
A Massey University researcher has found drinking alcohol after suffering a soft tissue injury significantly increases recovery times. More >>
Building closer ties with research and construction
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 12:01 pm | Massey University
Building stronger connections amongst researchers and with the industry was the overarching theme of the second New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium held at Massey University’s Albany campus recently. More >>
Research investigates musicians’ hearing loss
Monday, 10 December 2012, 12:03 pm | Massey University
A Massey researcher has found almost two thirds of adult orchestral musicians have hearing loss. More >>
Kiwi SMEs too independent, says academic
Monday, 10 December 2012, 10:55 am | Massey University
New Zealand’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are very entrepreneurial and innovative, but few successfully internationalise their products, says a Massey University lecturer. More >>
Chris Kelly becomes Massey Pro Chancellor
Friday, 7 December 2012, 12:37 pm | Massey University
Businessman Chris Kelly was elected Massey University Pro Chancellor – deputy chair of the University Council – at today's council meeting. More >>
Olympians take top University sports awards
Friday, 7 December 2012, 11:35 am | Massey University
Olympic gold medal winning rower Hamish Bond has capped a stellar year by winning the sportsperson of the year award at this evening’s New Zealand Universities Blues Awards. More >>
Researcher on international environment panel
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 11:45 am | Massey University
Massey University Professor Ralph Sims has been appointed to a major international panel tasked with mitigating climate change in developing and emerging nations. More >>
Summer sun no fun for psoriasis sufferers
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 1:59 pm | Massey University
For people with active psoriasis, the hot summer months can be an uncomfortable time as they try to hide affected skin under clothing. However, relief may be in sight with an Auckland-based Vitamin D trial currently underway at Massey University’s ... More >>
NZ Well Positioned For 2050, Says Economist Editor
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 10:06 am | Massey University
New Zealand is “surprisingly well positioned for 2050”, according to the executive editor of The Economist Daniel Franklin. More >>
New Zealand to lead the world in sustainable energy
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 9:58 am | Massey University
Future U winner Stephen Lines laid down a challenge to the invited audience at It’s Our Future – the new New Zealand Forum in Auckland today to focus on sustainable energy. More >>
