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Ultra-runner to speak at NZ Universities Blues
Monday, 3 December 2012, 2:24 pm | Massey University
Lisa Tamati will speak about her experiences running in some of the harshest climates on earth at this week’s New Zealand Universities Blues Awards ceremony. The awards on December 6 are sponsored by ASB Bank and will be hosted by Massey University at ... More >>
Helping to revive Te Reo Māori
Monday, 3 December 2012, 10:29 am | Massey University
A Massey PhD student says the future of Te Reo Māori rests with the younger generation and more needs to be done in schools to encourage children to use the language. More >>
Honorary doctorate for former Reserve Bank Governor
Friday, 30 November 2012, 5:12 pm | Massey University
Former Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard was awarded an honorary doctorate from Massey University at a graduation ceremony today. More >>
Albany’s Lecturer of the Year named
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 3:35 pm | Massey University
A “maths magician” was named as the Albany Students’ Association 2012 Lecturer of the Year, in an event held at Student Central recently. Associate Professor Shaun Cooper from the Institute of Information and Mathematical Sciences, College of Sciences ... More >>
NZ must plan for the future, warns Economist editor
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 12:54 pm | Massey University
The world is changing faster than at any other time in human history and we ignore those changes at our peril, says a world-renowned expert on future trends. More >>
Albany Engineering Students to represent NZ
Monday, 26 November 2012, 8:27 pm | Massey University
A team of engineering students from Massey University’s Albany campus have won the 2012 Engineers Without Borders New Zealand University Challenge, and will represent New Zealand at the Australian Challenge finals in Melbourne on December 4. More >>
New evidence of newspaper bias in election coverage
Monday, 26 November 2012, 4:51 pm | Massey University
New research to be released this evening concludes that four of the country’s top newspapers were biased in their coverage of the last election. More >>
Graduation brings 450 former students back to town
Friday, 23 November 2012, 1:18 pm | Massey University
More than 450 former Massey students will be capped in two graduation ceremonies next Friday. More >>
Massey Seeks Coach In Residence
Friday, 23 November 2012, 9:51 am | Massey University
Massey University will employ a coach in residence to assist with its sport management and coaching programme and mentor young athletes in the region. More >>
Conference Confronts Online Learning Challenges
Thursday, 22 November 2012, 10:43 am | Massey University
New digital media has already shaken up the music and newspaper industries, and the challenge of technological change for universities will now be explored at a conference for 400 tertiary educators in Wellington next week. More >>
Massey’s Online Open Days a first
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 11:47 am | Massey University
Massey University’s online Open Days, which allow distance students to connect with lecturers and support staff in a general panel discussion, break new ground for New Zealand Universities. More >>
Preventing childhood obesity starts early
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 1:06 pm | Massey University
The most practical way to prevent childhood obesity starts prior to conception with good maternal nutrition, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman told an audience of healthcare professionals at a nutrition symposium held at Massey University’s Albany campus ... More >>
Māori alphabet blocks help build Te Reo
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 11:46 am | Massey University
Māori alphabet blocks designed by a Massey student are bringing Te Reo and Māori culture into the homes of New Zealanders. More >>
Mega-trends expert to speak at forum on the future
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 9:31 am | Massey University
The Economist ’s Dr Daniel Franklin, a world-renowned expert on future trends, will be the star speaker at an exclusive event to discuss New Zealand’s future. More >>
Camilla's kiwi experience
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 5:29 pm | Massey University
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, held a kiwi, saw a Jack Russell terrier recovering from surgery, met Team Massey riders at the Equestrian Centre and said she was thrilled with the "wonderful visit" to the university's Manawatü campus this afternoon. More >>
Flying dreamers to fighting pilots in Battle of Britain
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 4:48 pm | Massey University
Kiwi airmen in the Battle of Britain – one of World War II’s defining conflicts – made a remarkable contribution relative to the size of their contingent, says a Massey University historian. More >>
Is it a coat or a tent? Transformable garments
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 11:48 am | Massey University
Thursday, November 15, 2012 Is it a coat or a tent? Transformable garments for the fashion future Fashion design student Rebecca Hoang has designed a unique range of clothes that combine catwalk and bush walk. More >>
Olympians lead Universities Blues nominees
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 9:45 am | Massey University
Olympic gold medallists Lisa Carrington and Hamish Bond and Silver Fern Laura Langman are among the 67 student-athletes to be awarded New Zealand Universities Blues this year. More >>
Massey's agrifood expertise wanted by Beijing
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 4:18 pm | Massey University
Massey University’s expertise in food production is being sought by Daxing district in China's capital city, Beijing. Delegates from the district visited the Manawatū campus today to view and discuss the university’s agricultural technology and research, ... More >>
Massey vet expertise and top riders on show for royal visit
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 3:45 pm | Massey University
Massey’s veterinary expertise and equestrian facilities will be on display when Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visits the Manawatu campus on Thursday afternoon. The royal visit is part of Prince Charles and Camilla’s Pacific tour, celebrating the ... More >>
