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Workshop for genome researchers oversubscribed

Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 12:42 pm | Massey University

College of Sciences staff members teaching scientists from throughout New Zealand how to read complex genome sequences have had to turn people away. More >>

'Augmented reality' for learning on the move

Monday, 5 July 2010, 12:36 pm | Massey University

Mobile technology applications that enable people to interact with their surroundings are set to become a new way of learning, says Information Technology specialist Dr David Parsons. More >>

Bloodsuckers with feelings - the new vampire

Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 3:20 pm | Massey University

Good-looking, sexy, even romantic – the modern vampire depicted in The Twilight Saga book and movie series has evolved a long way from its evil predecessor, says vampire researcher Dr Andrew Cardow. More >>

Massey students take top sports awards

Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 5:11 pm | Massey University

Two Massey students, Hamish Bond and Storm Uru, have been named New Zealand University Sportsperson of the Year and Maori Sportsperson of the Year, respectively. More >>

Home affordability improves but market subdued

Friday, 25 June 2010, 1:51 pm | Massey University

Homes are as affordable as they were six years ago, according to the latest Home Affordability Report from Massey University. More >>

Dynamics of blended families under scrutiny

Friday, 25 June 2010, 12:46 pm | Massey University

The delicate dynamics within stepfamilies are the subject of simultaneous Massey and Victoria University studies funded by the Families Commission. More >>

Success of Maori Television under scrutiny

Thursday, 24 June 2010, 11:38 am | Massey University

British media studies researcher Richard Turner is keen to find out why Mäori Television has such growing appeal to a non-Mäori audience. More >>

Sport a vehicle for Pacific development

Friday, 18 June 2010, 1:08 pm | Massey University

A University researcher says there are lessons to be drawn from the Football World Cup in South Africa for developing nations in the Pacific looking to participate in major sports competitions and big events like next year's Rugby World Cup in New ... More >>

Massey journalism students maintain winning form

Tuesday, 15 June 2010, 2:14 pm | Massey University

Massey journalism graduate Amanda Fisher has won this year’s Qantas Media Award for student journalism, the third time in the past four years a Massey student has taken out the prestigious prize. More >>

Full range of Massey expertise at National Fielday

Monday, 14 June 2010, 3:35 pm | Massey University

From soils and animal health, farm systems and production methods, to technology-assisted genetic selection, Massey will bring a full range of scientific know-how to this year's National Fieldays at Mystery Creek, Waikato. More >>

Innovation key to nations' growth says Maharey

Monday, 14 June 2010, 3:10 pm | Massey University

The spirit of innovation that underpins numerous New Zealand successes – from the agri-food industry to Avatar movie special effects – must become a "national charateristic" if the country is to advance, Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey says. More >>

Work disease and child mobility studies get $3.9m

Thursday, 10 June 2010, 4:01 pm | Massey University

Research projects to be conducted by the University's new School of Public Health have been awarded $3.9 million in funding from the Government's Health Research Council More >>

Cycling's mountain-climbing secrets studied

Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 12:42 pm | Massey University

Research being carried out at Massey University hopes to find out more about how best to climb a mountain on a bicycle – seated or standing. More >>

Show designed to elevate students' best work

Tuesday, 8 June 2010, 5:30 pm | Massey University

Nichola Trudgen's international award-winning design Wanderest, a seat attached to lamp post to provide a public resting place, is one of the array of transport, industrial and visual design works by the Auckland School of Design's 227 students, which will ... More >>

Decide, plan and act for success

Tuesday, 1 June 2010, 3:57 pm | Massey University

Guest speaker, Bella Ansell, the director of a successful Wellington-based training consultancy since 1999, gave an inspiring address relating a story of how winning a 200m inter-college running race as a pupil at Porirua College was a turning point ... More >>

Enrolment pressure forces early closure

Friday, 28 May 2010, 4:48 pm | Massey University

Massey University will close second semester enrolments earlier than planned next month, cut back summer school offerings in semester three and introduce preferential entry next year as a result of the Government's freeze on funding for extra enrolments, ... More >>