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Grant Duncan Opinion: Storm in a teacup turns to a tornado
Friday, 18 November 2011, 11:42 am | Massey University
Students of New Zealand politics may look back at the 2011 election and see the so-called teapot tape as the political turning point. More >>
For male weta, big is better
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 10:30 am | Massey University
For a male tree weta, size really is everything. In six of the seven species in New Zealand the males all sport a distinctly large head, and the bigger the head, the better the chance of mating. More >>
Massey helps entrepreneurs ‘bungee jump’ into business
Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 10:43 am | Massey University
An Intrapreneurship Summit to transform and revitalise businesses is one of a series of events Massey University is involved in this week as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). More >>
Double win for Massey at science awards
Friday, 11 November 2011, 1:50 pm | Massey University
Massey University professors have won two of the four medals presented at last night’s New Zealand Association of Scientists Awards in Wellington. Professor Harjinder Singh, co-director of the Riddet Institute, was awarded the New Zealand Association of Scientists ... More >>
Storm petrel study paves way for new colonies
Friday, 11 November 2011, 1:48 pm | Massey University
A Massey University biologist has been awarded a $2500 scholarship for her study on white-faced storm petrels on a remote island north of Auckland, which she says could pave the way for creating new colonies on the mainland. Megan Young, a Conservation ... More >>
Killer plagues not just a Hollywood scenario
Friday, 11 November 2011, 1:26 pm | Massey University
Hollywood’s latest killer plague movie Contagion is closer to reality than some might think, according to Massey University specialists in the spread of infectious diseases. More >>
Sir Ray Avery to give innovation lecture at Albany
Thursday, 10 November 2011, 1:27 pm | Massey University
Scientist, social entrepreneur and inventor Sir Ray Avery will give a public lecture at Massey University’s Albany campus next month. The 2010 New Zealander of the Year will examine New Zealand’s education, governmental and private research and ... More >>
Social and safety focus for design student expo
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 4:10 pm | Massey University
Etiquette for surfers, Alzheimer’s disease awareness and internet safety are some of the safety and social issues to inspire final year projects at Massey University’s Auckland School of Design. More >>
No new oiled wildlife found at Bay of Plenty
Friday, 4 November 2011, 4:27 pm | Massey University
The emergency phase of the oiled wildlife recovery at the Bay of Plenty is winding down, with no more oiled birds admitted for two days to the Tauranga centre where Massey University’s specialist team and numerous volunteers are caring for over ... More >>
Confusion over referendum vote as election looms
Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 10:14 am | Massey University
A lack of information and public education has led to widespread confusion and indifference regarding the referendum on New Zealand’s voting system, says Massey University public policy lecturer Associate Professor Grant Duncan. More >>
Omega-3 key in reducing diabetes and heart disease
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 11:29 am | Massey University
Omega-3 can help to reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease especially as people age, says Massey University nutrition professor Bernhard Breier, co-author of a new international study. More >>
Scientists film hagfish anti-shark slime weapon
Friday, 28 October 2011, 10:42 am | Massey University
The hagfish found in New Zealand’s deepest waters is grotesque enough, thanks to its scary protruding teeth straight from a horror film. Now, scientists have witnessed the full power of its other gruesome feature – a built-in slime weapon to deter ... More >>
Massey award for rugby hero Cruden
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 1:35 pm | Massey University
Rugby World Cup winner Aaron Cruden is being offered an award to study at Massey University so he can combine his rugby career with tertiary education. More >>
Secrets of successful exhibitions to be debated
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 3:25 pm | Massey University
Questions around staging art exhibitions and what makes one exhibit work over others are part of a discussion being led by the School of Fine Arts this weekend. More >>
‘Change funding or we’re co-hosting RWC with Aussies’
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 2:41 pm | Massey University
The only way New Zealand can afford to hold the Rugby World Cup again is co-hosting with Australia – unless the International Rugby Board (IRB) shares its profits with future Rugby World Cup hosts, says a Massey University economics lecturer. More >>
Leadership from within key to All Blacks' RWC success
Friday, 21 October 2011, 3:32 pm | Massey University
The All Blacks’ success in reaching the finals of the Rugby World Cup is no surprise to Massey University PhD student Tom Johnson. More >>
Baker’s yeast key to human protein research
Friday, 21 October 2011, 1:01 pm | Massey University
It took simple baker’s yeast and a hunch about the mysterious behaviour of a protein. Now, a Massey University scientist’s research has paved the way to understanding how the protein Gcn2, which resides in all living organisms, affects memory, immunity ... More >>
Salmon reigns supreme at NZ Food Awards
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 1:29 pm | Massey University
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon’s Saikou Sushi-Grade Salmon was named the supreme award winner at the New Zealand Food Awards hosted by Massey University at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland tonight. More >>
Scientists predict All Blacks to grow in strength
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 1:47 pm | Massey University
The iconic image of Sonny Bill Williams’ muscles bursting out of his jersey is a legacy from a Rugby World Cup where the spotlight has been on physique. More >>
Celebrating New Zealand's global design contribution
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 4:08 pm | Massey University
What do a lingerie set, a DishDrawer and the old Dominion and Evening Post newspaper mastheads have in common? They were designed by the latest inductees into the Massey University College of Creative Arts Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established ... More >>
