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PAWS – hazard response for people and animals
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 10:32 am | Massey University
Two groups of Massey University researchers are teaming up to create PAWS (people • animals • wellbeing • surveillance), with the aim of helping protect both animals and humans from natural hazards, including those requiring immediate response ... More >>
Model for vulnerable youth shines in real world
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 1:59 pm | Massey University
A framework for people working with vulnerable youth, based on research and expertise from Massey University’s School of Social Work, is being labelled “unique”, “logical” and “easy to navigate” by a youth service who has adopted the PARTH ... More >>
Nukes to cyber war – NZ security in focus
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 1:52 pm | Massey University
North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, potential terror threats, and the security implications of climate change are among emerging issues relevant to New Zealand and the Pacific under discussion at a conference at Massey University this week. More >>
Massey University - free public lecture on identity politics
Tuesday, 3 April 2018, 12:50 pm | Massey University
Massey University - free public lecture on identity politics: Pacific to Palestine IDENTITY POLITICS: from the Pacific to Palestine (free public lecture at Massey’s Albany campus – Thursday, 5 April) More >>
NZ Spanish Language Teachers Off to Colombia
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 9:46 am | Massey University
High school Spanish language teachers from across New Zealand are about to add a Colombian accent to their teaching techniques. More >>
North Island Regions Show Higher Rates of Drug Dependency
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 10:07 am | Massey University
Higher levels of methamphetamine and cannabis dependency, and need for help for substance abuse, were found in northern, central and eastern regions in the North Island. More >>
The mechanics of a parkour landing
Monday, 26 March 2018, 11:48 am | Massey University
Have you ever watched a person leaping from buildings or vaulting over railings and wondered, “How did they do that?” More >>
Kiwi Lands Job at International Whaling Commission
Monday, 26 March 2018, 9:08 am | Massey University
Massey University marine ecologist Dr Karen Stockin has landed a coveted appointment with the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to coordinate a bold-new initiative focusing on global cetacean [whales, dolphins and porpoises] strandings. More >>
Raising Kiwi chances of success at the Commonwealth Games
Friday, 23 March 2018, 2:30 pm | Massey University
Sodium bicarbonate, more commonly known as baking soda, is one of the most commonly used performance-enhancing substances by athletes. It is used by those performing repeated high-intensity/ maximal efforts lasting less than one minute (e.g. sprinting ... More >>
Vet Students Strip Off for Charity in Annual Naked Calendar
Thursday, 22 March 2018, 9:21 am | Massey University
Third-year vet students from Massey University have stripped off in the 13th annual ‘Barely There’ nude calendar to help raise funds for Retired Working Dogs New Zealand, and the students’ ‘Half Way Day’ celebration. More >>
Vitamin D could provide psoriasis relief
Monday, 19 March 2018, 11:45 am | Massey University
New research suggests increasing vitamin D intake could reduce the symptoms of chronic inflammatory skin condition psoriasis. More >>
Methamphetamine easier to buy than cannabis
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 9:10 am | Massey University
Preliminary findings from New Zealand’s first online Drug Trends Survey has found methamphetamine is currently more available than cannabis, throughout the country. More >>
Massey offers expert advice on healthy school lunches
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 9:49 am | Massey University
Auckland mums behind the Eat Right, Be Bright campaign have turned to Massey University Human Nutrition and Dietetics staff and students for advice about the best types of food for children to improve their dietary intake during school hours. More >>
Screen industry partnership develops new student talent
Monday, 26 February 2018, 10:52 am | Massey University
New partnerships designed to discover and nurture new talent and ideas have been announced between Massey University’s School of Music and Creative Media Production and major industry players TVNZ and POW Studios. More >>
Social supply to underage drinkers still too high
Monday, 26 February 2018, 10:21 am | Massey University
New research from Massey University’s SHORE and Whāriki Research Centre shows social supply of alcohol to friends under 18 has reduced following a law change (Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012), but the quantities of alcohol supplied are still ... More >>
E-cigarettes could help smoking cessation in hospitals
Friday, 23 February 2018, 8:33 am | Massey University
Research published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal indicates electronic cigarettes, used as an alternative form of nicotine replacement, are well tolerated by alcoholics admitted to hospital for detoxification and could be helpful for curbing ... More >>
Multi-media French artist takes up residency
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 11:01 am | Massey University
Installation and sculptural French artist Chloe Quenum is Te Whare Hēra’s 2018 international artist in residence. More >>
Research shows drivers mimic bad stop sign behavior
Monday, 12 February 2018, 12:13 pm | Massey University
After Dr Andrew Gilbey was fined for not stopping at a stop sign, he noticed a lot of other drivers were behaving similarly. The issue stuck in his mind so he decided to collect some emperical evidence. More >>
Meditation and mindfulness not nirvana for all
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 11:19 am | Massey University
Mindfulness and meditation are widely touted as solutions to a range of health conditions and social stresses, but a new study shows the impact of these practises on our collective wellbeing has limitations. More >>
Conference explores latest trends in NZ immigration
Friday, 2 February 2018, 3:02 pm | Massey University
The hottest issues and latest trends on immigration and diversity will be under scrutiny at the annual Pathways conference hosted by Massey University next week. More >>
