Massey University - Latest News [Page 67]
Massey links with top US university
Friday, 9 March 2012, 1:11 pm | Massey University
Massey University has signed an agreement strengthening ties with one of the leading international agricultural universities in the United States, the University of Missouri. More >>
International award for online food safety resource
Friday, 9 March 2012, 1:08 pm | Massey University
An open source Food Safety Knowledge Network devised by a Massey University Professor has won a major international award for improving food safety practices in developing countries. More >>
Gannet Study Reveals Perils Of High-Speed Diving
Friday, 9 March 2012, 9:55 am | Massey University
Gannets may be among the fastest and most agile seabird hunters around, but they risk dying of fatal neck and head injuries from accidental collisions in the water when diving for fish at breakneck speeds, a Massey biology researcher has found. More >>
Massey And Te Wänanga Agree Mäori Education Path
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 4:46 pm | Massey University
An agreement will be signed between Massey University and Te Wänganga o Aotearoa tomorrow aimed at providing more integrated tertiary education opportunities for Mäori. Discussions between the two institutions have been in progress for more than ... More >>
Arts @ Massey Newsletter 6/3/12
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 4:33 pm | Massey University
Jazz Tui nominations for Massey musicians;Animals romp in alphabet exhibition; Christchurch urban design ideas sought; Evaluation gives five-star ratings in five categories; 'Legend' anti drink-drive line is quote of the year;Masterly work showcased More >>
Group to study leptospirosis risk
Monday, 5 March 2012, 1:34 pm | Massey University
Massey University veterinary researchers have joined an action group tasked with gaining a greater understanding of leptospirosis and its effect on the New Zealand agricultural industry. More >>
Otago’s plight 'wake-up call' for all professional codes
Friday, 2 March 2012, 10:52 am | Massey University
The likely demise of the Otago Rugby Union is a wake-up call for all sports administrators, says Massey University sports management lecturer Associate Professor Andy Martin. More >>
New director for Allan Wilson Centre
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 12:45 pm | Massey University
Massey University Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey announced today that Professor Hamish Spencer, from the University of Otago, is to be the next director of the Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Ecology and Evolution. More >>
English challenged on tertiary education investment
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 7:22 pm | Massey University
Finance Minister Bill English was challenged about the Government’s level of investment in tertiary education today at Finance 2012, an annual business event organised by Massey University and the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. More >>
School scientists to dig dirt for NZ microbe census
Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 3:44 pm | Massey University
Budding scientists from schools around the country are being invited to get the dirt on the genetic makeup of New Zealand soils in a Massey University project to introduce young people to the next generation of genome sequencing technology. More >>
Science leads 'second industrial revolution'
Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 11:00 am | Massey University
New Zealand must embrace science and integrate it fully into all aspects of society to be a truly innovative nation, Massey University Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey told a conference in Wellington today (Wednesday). More >>
Pointers to psychosocial recovery in Christchurch
Friday, 17 February 2012, 5:02 pm | Massey University
Newly published research is highlighting some important factors that can enhance psychosocial recovery after the Christchurch earthquakes. More >>
Men are risk takers – even with retirement savings
Monday, 13 February 2012, 2:15 pm | Massey University
Men and women are making different choices about their retirement savings, which could lead to very different investment outcomes, according to Dr Claire Matthews, Director of Financial Planning at Massey University’s Centre for Banking Studies. More >>
Dawn blessing for Massey’s new ‘Student Central’
Friday, 10 February 2012, 7:25 pm | Massey University
Some 100 staff, students and supporters attended a dawn blessing for the new student amenities centre and steel pou at the Albany campus on Wednesday. More >>
Professor’s report at centre of US-China trade tensions
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 1:23 pm | Massey University
A new report on Chinese auto-parts subsidies, written by Massey University’s Professor of International Business, Usha Haley, has been at the centre of a political storm in the United States. More >>
Industrial-strength award for Massey mathematician
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 11:27 am | Massey University
A Massey University professor who uses mathematics to model the drift of ash from volcanic eruptions as well as solving industrial problems has just been awarded the highest Australasian accolade for maths in industry. More >>
Class size matters to those who struggle most
Friday, 3 February 2012, 3:53 pm | Massey University
Research shows that class size does matter; and that it matters most for socio-economically disadvantaged learners, the very groups that the Government says it is most concerned about, says Massey University Professor of Education John O'Neill. Professor O'Neill, ... More >>
School of Aviation marks Silver Jubilee
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 12:38 pm | Massey University
Massey University School of Aviation is marking a milestone this year when it celebrates 25 years of producing “aviators with a difference”. The school will hold its silver jubilee in April with a two-day celebration culminating in a gala dinner. More >>
Massey and Hawke’s Bay to formalise partnership
Friday, 20 January 2012, 3:30 pm | Massey University
Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey will lead a high-level Massey University delegation to Hawke’s Bay next week to cement links with local mayors and chief executives. More >>
Resolving conflict an issue for many franchises
Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 6:27 pm | Massey University
A new study into the causes and experience of conflict in the franchise sector shows that New Zealand franchisees can be disappointed with their franchising experience. More >>
