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Support for Euthanasia Depends on Circumstances
Thursday, 25 March 2010, 9:22 am | Massey University
Seventy percent of New Zealanders support assisted suicide for someone with a painful incurable disease, provided a doctor gives the assistance. However, support drops to around 45% if the person is not in pain or does not have an incurable disease, ... More >>
Study to test omega-3 effect on brain power
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 5:07 pm | Massey University
A study to determine whether taking omega-3 supplements will improve adults' brain performance is about to start. More >>
Massey scientist named Biotechnologist of the Year
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 3:55 pm | Massey University
Dr Wayne Patrick, from the Institute of Natural Sciences at Albany, has been named the NZBio Young Biotechnologist of the Year. More >>
Hard slog for Chinese seeking good life in NZ
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 10:24 am | Massey University
Lantern festivals, fireworks displays and dragon boat races may evoke the fun side of life for Asian migrants, but long working hours and little time for leisure or family is the reality for many Chinese immigrants to New Zealand, a new study has ... More >>
We think our politicians are paid too much
Monday, 22 March 2010, 11:24 am | Massey University
New Zealand’s top politicians would be facing a $110,000 pay cut if the public had its way, a new study suggests. More >>
School of Public Health launch looms
Friday, 19 March 2010, 2:35 pm | Massey University
Confronting the biggest health issues faced by New Zealand societies is the basis for the University's new School of Public Health that will be officially launched in Wellington on Wednesday. More >>
Understanding the outfield catch
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 9:33 am | Massey University
Whether it’s softball, baseball or cricket, fielding in the deep on a sunny day might seem like the easiest part of the game – easy that is, until the ball comes rocketing off the bat and heading your way. More >>
Slick, slim rail design to unclog city routes
Friday, 12 March 2010, 1:30 pm | Massey University
A driverless, electric-powered light rail system designed to whisk commuters more efficiently around central Auckland and across the harbour bridge could appeal to people who snub existing public transport, says its creator. More >>
Food sector backing welcomed
Friday, 12 March 2010, 11:41 am | Massey University
Massey University Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey has today welcomed the Food Innovation Network New Zealand, a $21 million Government-backed initiative to develop an open-access food network. More >>
Eminent British design guru visits Wellington
Thursday, 4 March 2010, 2:10 pm | Massey University
Noted British arts critic Sir Christopher Frayling is to visit Wellington this month at the invitation of College of Creative Arts Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Sally Morgan. More >>
Designers invited to shed light on greener future
Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 9:28 am | Massey University
WWF-New Zealand has teamed up with Massey University and some of the country’s leading designers, architects and artists to launch an innovative new green design competition as part of this year’s Earth Hour. The Eco-innovations competition ... More >>
Research to protect Mäori crops
Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 2:36 pm | Massey University
Master of Science student Aleise Puketapu will start new research this month that may save traditional crops, including kumara, taewa and poroporo, from extinction. More >>
DNA suggests Moa once flew
Saturday, 30 January 2010, 10:48 am | Massey University
The research, by Professor David Penny, Elizabeth Crimp and Gillian Gibb of the Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Ecology and Evolution, has found that moa were closely related to the tinamou, a breed of South American birds. More >>
Massey academics join Treaty debates
Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 3:37 pm | Massey University
Professor Sir Mason Durie and Professor Paul Spoonley will feature in Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) debates on the Treaty of Waitangi and race relations tomorrow and next Thursday. More >>
Defence Studies to provide NZ Customs training
Thursday, 21 January 2010, 2:53 pm | Massey University
The Centre for Defence Studies has signed an agreement with the New Zealand Customs Service to provide professional education for Customs employees. More >>
Arts and science collaboration breaks new ground
Thursday, 21 January 2010, 1:27 pm | Massey University
An experiment aimed at exploring communication between science and the arts is to be conducted at the Wellington campus. Sleep scientist Professor Philippa Gander and performance design lecturer Sam Trubridge will host a Waking Art/Science Incubator ... More >>
Takahe Chick Gets Eye Operation
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 5:05 pm | Massey University
A takahe chick is recovering at Massey’s wildlife ward after surgery to repair its eye. The eight-week-old bird, named Turnbull, was flown to the ward yesterday from Te Anau. The hand-reared bird from the Burwood Bush rearing unit had been pecked ... More >>
Centre links with Malaysian university
Thursday, 7 January 2010, 2:37 pm | Massey University
After a worldwide search, Massey’s Centre for Defence Studies has been chosen to collaborate with a leading Malaysian university on research and teaching. The centre has signed a memorandum of understanding that will see it work closely with the National ... More >>
Ethicist and chemist retires after 42 years
Friday, 18 December 2009, 2:06 pm | Massey University
Internationally recognised scientist and ethics specialist Professor Sylvia Rumball is retiring after 42 years at the University. She is believed to be the longest-serving staff member in Massey's 82-year history. More >>
Misconception that switching banks is difficult
Monday, 7 December 2009, 3:26 pm | Massey University
Switching banks is easier than people think, says Dr Claire Matthews, who researched the issue for her Doctor of Philosophy in Banking Studies. The PhD was conferred at graduation in Palmerston North recently. More >>
