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Massey researcher makes it into New York Times
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 12:27 pm | Massey University
A Massey academic’s research into the seasonal nature of the stock market has been used as the basis of a column in the New York Times this week. Professor Ben Jacobsen’s study The Halloween Indicator, Sell in May and Go Away caught the eye of columnist ... More >>
BMW car designer to reveal clay techniques in NZ
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 11:34 am | Massey University
New Zealand boat, car, industrial, architectural and film prop designers will be able to get their hands on state-of-the-art modelling clay and design techniques during a series of workshops and lectures by a leading German car designer at Massey’s ... More >>
No real impact expected from CRI-university merger
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 5:25 pm | Massey University
The proposed merger between Lincoln University and AgResearch is not likely to impact on Massey, says Massey University Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey. “We see it as an interesting development. However we are already established as being a world-class ... More >>
Enrolment surge at Massey’s Albany campus
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 10:56 am | Massey University
Massey University’s Albany campus has had a growth spurt this year, with new domestic enrolments up nearly 25 per cent on last year’s numbers. More >>
Massey upgrades aircraft fleet in $8m commitment
Monday, 9 March 2009, 1:58 pm | Massey University
Massey University has shown its commitment to having a world-leading aviation school with the announcement of an $8 million agreement to buy 14 new aircraft for its School of Aviation. More >>
Pregnant women needed for nutrition study
Monday, 9 March 2009, 9:52 am | Massey University
Researchers are currently conducting a study into the nutrient intake of pregnant women. The study requires the participation of pregnant women in the Manawatu region who are willing to have their diet monitored during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. More >>
Condolences to family after tragic bridge death
Monday, 9 March 2009, 9:08 am | Massey University
Massey University has expressed sincere condolences to the family and friends of Catherine Mary Peters, an 18-year-old first-year student who died last night after an accident at the Ballance Bridge in the Manawatu Gorge. More >>
Whale shooting ‘humane’ says marine biologist
Friday, 6 March 2009, 4:04 pm | Massey University
The decision to shoot and kill a rare Gray’s beaked whale stranded at Stanmore Bay, north of Auckland, last weekend was a humane one, says the Massey marine biologist who conducted the post-mortem examination, Dr Karen Stockin. More >>
Lecturer to speak in US on governing internet
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 1:18 pm | Massey University
A Massey University lecturer will speak about who has power over the internet at a seminar in the United States this month. More >>
Reading programme a real page turner
Monday, 2 March 2009, 5:14 pm | Massey University
Helping people improve their reading skills can also boost their self-esteem and motivation to learn, says literacy specialist Professor Tom Nicholson. Professor Nicholson’s after-school reading tuition programme has recently resumed at the ... More >>
Conference on traditional mental health practices
Friday, 27 February 2009, 5:07 pm | Massey University
A conference involving indigenous leaders in mental health from New Zealand, Canada, Australia and the United States will be held at the Manawatu campus from Sunday. More >>
Computers for scientific discovery in the 21st C
Friday, 27 February 2009, 4:44 pm | Massey University
Forecasting weather, predicting planetary interactions, mapping traffic flow and modelling the behaviour of single cell organisms are among the many ways computer simulation is impacting on scientific endeavour in 21st century science, says Ken ... More >>
New Albany campus bar opens in time for O-Week
Wednesday, 25 February 2009, 3:34 pm | Massey University
Transforming a car park into a new campus bar is how two enterprising graduates of Massey’s Albany campus have applied their business and economics degrees. More >>
Vet bonding scheme a good start
Monday, 23 February 2009, 4:37 pm | Massey University
New Zealand’s top vets have welcomed the Government’s bonding scheme to combat the shortage of rural vets. Agriculture Minister David Carter announced the scheme, which encourages vets to stay in an eligible rural practice by providing a payment ... More >>
Researchers launch major brain injury study
Monday, 23 February 2009, 10:18 am | Massey University
Psychology researchers are beginning a study of traumatic brain injury that they hope will help in the rehabilitation process by highlighting how impaired cognitive processes relate to difficulty in performing daily tasks. More >>
Mäori pä inspire home designs
Saturday, 21 February 2009, 2:42 pm | Massey University
Traditional Polynesian and Mäori-built environments, with a focus on Mäori pä, are behind the architecture of three houses designed by Massey Master of Design student Amanda Yates. More >>
Sleep/Wake performance will rouse audiences
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 4:01 pm | Massey University
Challenging theatre exploring the science of sleep is set to rouse audiences at Auckland and Wellington. More >>
Prize-winning research helps predict stock markets
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 11:44 am | Massey University
Researchers from Massey University have developed a new way to predict stock markets that has been recognised with an award from New Zealand finance specialists. More >>
Canterbury irrigation battle inspires artwork
Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 1:36 pm | Massey University
Questions such as "is food the new oil?", "what is furniture tourism?" and "can a fence be desirable?" form the basis of an exhibition opening on Saturday profiling work done by the University’s Master of Design students. More >>
Violence a problem in the workplace, study shows
Monday, 16 February 2009, 11:56 am | Massey University
A survey on the incidence of violence in the workplace has indicated that one in three employers have had problems with their staff being attacked or assaulted in the past year. More >>
