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Massey robot predicts Wallabies win
Friday, 14 October 2011, 5:05 pm | Massey University
A narrow victory to the Australians is the prediction by a Massey University goal-kicking robot for this weekend’s eagerly awaited Rugby World Cup semi-final between trans-Tasman rivals. More >>
Ian Warrington awarded professor emeritus title
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 11:23 am | Massey University
Dr Ian Warrington has been awarded the title Professor Emeritus by the Massey University Council's honorary awards committee. More >>
Robotics World Cup draws crowds in the Cloud
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 8:52 pm | Massey University
There is another world cup in town this week, but minus boots, goal posts or groin injuries. For the past three days more than 400 robot-driving students from all over New Zealand, and 38 from Mexico, have been cheering and sweating amid fierce competition ... More >>
‘Oil spill won’t affect clean green image – yet'
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 2:22 pm | Massey University
The Tauranga oil disaster does not yet pose a threat to the clean green image of New Zealand but the authorities need to act quickly or perceptions may change, says brand expert Professor Malcolm Wright. More >>
Mehrtens matched by Massey’s metallic man
Monday, 10 October 2011, 5:03 pm | Massey University
Many think legendary former All Black Andrew Mehrtens has super-human powers when it comes to kicking a rugby ball. But a special robot created by Massey University Albany engineering students proved itself almost as good as its human rival in a ... More >>
Resource consent delays ‘increase stock market value’
Monday, 10 October 2011, 9:51 am | Massey University
Research from Massey University suggests New Zealand’s often lengthy resource consent process can give publically-listed firms a strategic advantage that makes them more valuable on the stock market. More >>
Massey pair supreme in digital mashup
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 12:51 pm | Massey University
Two Massey University students have won the supreme award in this year’s Great New Zealand Remix and Mashup competition. More >>
New head of College of Creative Arts appointed
Monday, 3 October 2011, 10:36 am | Massey University
Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey has announced that Associate Professor Claire Robinson will lead the College of Creative Arts from next year. More >>
Research into Warriors off-pitch contribution
Friday, 30 September 2011, 5:05 pm | Massey University
As the Vodafone Warriors prepare for this weekend’s NRL Grand Final, a Massey University researcher is assessing how much of an impact they are making off the field. More >>
World cup shows rugby is our ‘surrogate religion’
Thursday, 29 September 2011, 10:13 am | Massey University
A Massey University religious historian says the hype and intensity surrounding the Rugby World Cup proves the game is still a surrogate religion in New Zealand. More >>
Exhibition has designs on Kiwi creativity
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 12:40 pm | Massey University
From pop-up toasters to peerless film production – an exhibition billed as New Zealand’s biggest ever showcase of design opens tonight at Massey’s Wellington campus. More >>
Students brave elements in chemistry master class
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 12:05 pm | Massey University
The origins of forensic science in an 1840 Paris murder case, and rap songs on the Periodic Table, provided an entertaining link to serious science for Year 13 pupils at Massey University’s Albany campus recently. More >>
Cautious buyers leave housing market subdued
Friday, 23 September 2011, 10:10 am | Massey University
Cautious buyers and determined sellers combined with very low rates of new construction are leaving the housing market subdued, Massey University’s latest Home Affordability report shows. More >>
Getting a good night’s sleep for people with dementia
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 2:14 pm | Massey University
People with dementia and their caregivers look set to benefit from a study aimed at improving their sleep. More >>
RWC winner says French tactics a risk
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 12:10 pm | Massey University
Three-time Rugby World Cup winner Dr Farah Palmer says she understands why France may want to field an understrength side against New Zealand this weekend, but the ploy could backfire. More >>
Time is right for technology start-ups
Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 11:22 am | Massey University
The head of Massey University’s business innovation centre says the environment is now right in New Zealand for technology start-up companies to succeed internationally. More >>
Study gets to the guts of snapper diet
Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 10:15 am | Massey University
Snapper is a favourite fish dish of many New Zealanders, but new research will find out what these fish themselves eat, and why. More >>
Scientists seek answers in young orca stranding
Friday, 16 September 2011, 4:57 pm | Massey University
An endangered young orca that was separated from its pod may have been unable to feed says a Massey University marine biologist carrying out a post-mortem of the mammal, which stranded at Whangaparaoa Peninsular this week. More >>
From garage to global: CleanFlow Systems sold to US company
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 3:19 pm | Massey University
A high tech pipe profiling company that grew from Massey University’s ecentre has confirmed a multi-million dollar deal with a technology company in the United States. CleanFlow Systems, which designs and manufactures robotic devices that assess damage ... More >>
Taking the “ouch” out of needle phobias
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 10:53 am | Massey University
Help is at hand for health professionals having to jab needle-phobic children – and the parents and caregivers who have to deal with the distressing consequences. More >>
