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Massey University - Latest News [Page 87]

Winning paper is food for thought

Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 12:48 pm | Massey University

Massey University marketing PhD researcher Ninya Maubach has scooped two awards at a marketing conference in the United States. More >>

Asthma symptoms still more common among Maori

Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 11:31 am | Massey University

Asthma symptoms are found in one in five young New Zealand European children, a quarter of Pacific Island children and nearly a third of Mäori, results of an international survey has found. And the differences between children of different ethnicities has ... More >>

Academy to address dearth of Mäori leaders

Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 2:05 pm | Massey University

An inter-university academy to support Mäori academic and professional leadership will be launched tomorrow in Wellington. Manu Ao – the Mäori Academy for Academic and Professional Advancement will be lead by Massey University under the chairmanship ... More >>

NZ communities benefit from disaster collaboration

Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 11:05 am | Massey University

New Zealand communities will be better prepared for natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods and other climate change issues, thanks to a partnership with a top United States disaster research centre. Massey University has signed a memorandum of understanding ... More >>

AVC Academic and Open Learning appointed

Friday, 29 May 2009, 1:07 pm | Massey University

Professor Ingrid Day has been appointed the University's Assistant Vice-Chancellor – Academic and Open Learning. More >>

Australasian partners join animal welfare centre

Friday, 29 May 2009, 10:39 am | Massey University

Four Australasian partners have joined Massey University’s Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre to provide expert advice to the OIE, the World Organisation for Animal Health. More >>

PhD graduate develops new hearing device

Friday, 29 May 2009, 10:30 am | Massey University

Research undertaken, as part of Robert Thorne’s doctoral thesis, has led to the development of a prototype of an inexpensive hearing assistance device. Mr Thorne (Ngä Puhi, Ngäti Kahu), from Brisbane, is today attending the ceremony in Wellington ... More >>

PhD graduate develops new hearing device

Thursday, 28 May 2009, 4:21 pm | Massey University

Research undertaken, as part of Robert Thorne’s doctoral thesis, has led to the development of a prototype of an inexpensive hearing assistance device. “My research has led to a new way to build ultra high quality inexpensive hearing assistance devices ... More >>

Aviation student wins scholarship

Thursday, 28 May 2009, 10:46 am | Massey University

An aviation student’s essay on the challenges facing air safety investigators has secured him a top scholarship. Murtaza Telya, who is studying a Bachelor of Aviation Management at the School of Aviation, is the first student from New Zealand to be ... More >>

Young entrepreneurs take own career path

Thursday, 28 May 2009, 9:18 am | Massey University

Making money is often not the primary reason for young entrepreneurs starting a business, says management researcher Kate Lewis. Many see their occupation not just as a job but a calling. More >>

Carver turned graphic artist to graduate

Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 4:11 pm | Massey University

Carver turned graphic artist, Ranga Tuhi will be among 36 Mäori to graduate from the Wellington campus on Friday. Mr Tuhi (Waikato, Ngäti Maniapoto) has completed a Bachelor of Design and, along with 12 other Mäori graduands, will take part in ... More >>

More to celebrate for graduating design students

Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 3:52 pm | Massey University

Three Massey students, who graduate this week, have won the top three places in the graphic design category of the Australasian Student Design Awards. First place in the category went to Sarah Bowie for her book design; second place went to Richard ... More >>

Export subsidies decision was on the cards

Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 12:04 pm | Massey University

The United States government's decision to reintroduce export subsidies on dairy products is disappointing and could prompt the European Union to further increase its subsidies, says agricultural trade policy specialist Professor Allan Rae. Professor ... More >>

Back pain an issue for nearly all vets

Monday, 25 May 2009, 11:33 am | Massey University

Pregnancy testing cows, foot trimming and animal surgery are all back-aching jobs that mean veterinarians are more likely to suffer aches and pains. A study of 867 vets found 96 per cent had musculoskeletal discomfort. More >>

Multi-ethnic Ak underplays ‘diversity dividend'

Friday, 22 May 2009, 12:38 pm | Massey University

Local and government authorities need to do more to harness Auckland’s “diversity dividend” by recognising the scale and potential economic and social value of its diverse migrant cultures, says Massey sociologist Professor Paul Spoonley. Auckland ... More >>

Media in frontline at Reporting Wars conference

Thursday, 21 May 2009, 12:06 pm | Massey University

Massey staff will have a prominent role at an international conference war reporting hosted by the University in Wellington tomorrow. More >>

Parekowhai Artwork Opens In Wellington For One Day

Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 4:41 pm | Massey University

Celebrated New Zealand artist Michael Parekowhai will bring his unique blend of wit and seductive sculptural object-making to Wellington as he transports his newest public artwork around the city on Thursday 28 May. Wellingtonians will remember Parekowhai ... More >>