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Inaugural head of new College of Health announced
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 12:06 pm | Massey University
An internationally acclaimed public health specialist has been appointed as the first head of the University's new College of Health, Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
Franchise sector turnover reaches $20 billion
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 11:07 am | Massey University
The contribution of the franchising sector to New Zealand’s economy has been measured for the first time in nearly a decade. A new report estimates the sector has annual turnover of between $19.4 billion and $21 billion, and employs 101,800 people. More >>
Quad bike design a potential lifesaver
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 11:59 am | Massey University
Industrial design student Tom Marshall wants to reduce the alarming injury toll from people riding quad bikes and believes a couple of key modifications he has made to the existing farm quad bike design could help realise that goal. More >>
2012 Creative Arts Hall of Fame inductees announced
Monday, 5 November 2012, 3:02 pm | Massey University
A New Zealander who now helps lead Nike’s footwear design, an Arts Foundation Laureate and one of the country’s most prolific artist/sculptors will be inducted into Massey’s College of Creative Arts Hall of Fame next month. More >>
Project aims to tame toxic metal
Monday, 5 November 2012, 11:02 am | Massey University
A Massey University researcher has been awarded funding to research how to better deal with beryllium, the most toxic non-radioactive element on the planet. More >>
Investors Should Ignore US election, Says Academic
Thursday, 1 November 2012, 10:49 am | Massey University
Investors all around the world are focusing their attention on the result of the United States presidential election next week, but a Massey University finance lecturer says the best investment strategy is to just ignore the outcome. More >>
Snails hold key to evolutionary theory
Thursday, 1 November 2012, 9:59 am | Massey University
New Zealand marine snails could be the key to understanding just how evolution works, according to a Massey University research team. More >>
Massey and Palmerston North reaffirm zero waste partnership
Monday, 29 October 2012, 10:39 am | Massey University
Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council will today re-sign a 10-year-old agreement aimed at reducing waste through recycling and innovative research and teaching. More >>
Old Halloween investment adage still holds true
Monday, 29 October 2012, 9:48 am | Massey University
In Europe it’s a piece of market wisdom referred to as ‘Sell in May and go away’; in the United States they call it the Halloween effect. No one is entirely sure why, but researchers at Massey University have shown the old adage holds true – even ... More >>
Open fridge design wins silver at international awards
Friday, 26 October 2012, 4:04 pm | Massey University
Third-year industrial design student Ben de la Roche’s open wall refrigerator design has been placed second at the international Electrolux Design Lab 2012 Awards. The 21-year-old, from Dunedin, who studies at Massey’s College of Creative Arts, was ... More >>
Couple's record bequest 'humbling'
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 11:02 am | Massey University
A Palmerston North couple have made the largest donation received by the Massey University Foundation, an endowment of more than $1.2 million. More >>
Honorary doctorates for Bollard and Hancock
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 9:29 am | Massey University
Former Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard and social work pioneer Mervyn Hancock will receive honorary doctorates from Massey at next month's graduation ceremonies. More >>
Three new professors emeriti
Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 11:05 am | Massey University
The Massey University Council has conferred the title of Professor Emeritus on three recently retired academics – psychiatrist Sir Mason Durie, psychologist Dr Ian Evans and historian Dr Margaret Tennant. More >>
Illegal drug users more likely to use new synthetic drugs
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 11:29 am | Massey University
Methamphetamine users’ use of synthetic cannabis products (such as Kronic) increased from ten per cent in 2010 to 41 per cent in 2011 an annual report on illegal drug use shows. Many of these synthetic cannabis products have subsequently been banned; ... More >>
Blow festival celebrates fresh creative talent
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 4:07 pm | Massey University
Innovative product design, challenging art works, cutting-edge animation, original textiles, show-stopping fashion, movies made on mobile phones: Wellington will see it all in the 6th annual Blow Creative Arts Festival. More >>
Conference to discuss the future of teacher education
Monday, 15 October 2012, 11:41 am | Massey University
Defining the quality of beginning teachers, control over professional standards and the place of alternative teacher education are topics that will stir debate at next week’s Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand (TEFANZ). More >>
Infectious Disease Research Centre to be launched
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 4:51 pm | Massey University
Massey is bringing together researchers from across the University to combat infectious diseases that pose a threat to health, biosecurity and trade. More >>
Massey to Host NZ University Blues Awards
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 4:23 pm | Massey University
Massey University will host this year’s New Zealand University Blues Awards at its Wellington campus. More >>
How can New Zealand move up the value curve?
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 12:33 pm | Massey University
The former head of the UK Design Council, David Kester, will address how New Zealand can use design to create more valuable products and services, and generate higher returns, when he meets leading figures in business, design, regional and economic ... More >>
Baby boomers’ social media use focus of survey
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 11:08 am | Massey University
More than 3000 baby boomers will be surveyed on their social media use and aspirations for independent living in a Massey University study. More >>
