Massey University - Latest News [Page 93]
Lecture showcases war images
Tuesday, 28 October 2008, 3:56 pm | Massey University
The year’s final professorial lecture from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences features Associate Professor Glyn Harper, director of the Centre for Defence Studies. More >>
Sleep-deprived sought for group therapy study
Tuesday, 28 October 2008, 2:16 pm | Massey University
People with sleeping difficulties are being sought for a Massey University group therapy service aimed at helping insomnia sufferers. More >>
Sociologist elected to World Values Survey Assn
Thursday, 23 October 2008, 4:25 pm | Massey University
Dr Paul Perry was elected to the scientific advisory board of the World Values Survey Association at its conference and general assembly in Istanbul recently. More >>
New post for public health director
Wednesday, 22 October 2008, 4:21 pm | Massey University
Director of the Centre for Public Health Research Professor Neil Pearce has assumed the presidency of the International Epidemiological Association. More >>
Blow.08 celebrates creative art success
Wednesday, 22 October 2008, 4:20 pm | Massey University
Fashion, dance, music and art feature in a packed programme for the Blow.08 festival hosted by the University’s College of Creative Arts in Wellington and Auckland next month. More >>
Quest to sniff out kakapo scent spans centuries
Monday, 20 October 2008, 3:07 pm | Massey University
Feathers of the flightless kakapo are being flown around the world as part of a Massey biologist’s quest to understand the role of the critically endangered native parrot’s sense of smell and the power of male feather fragrance on breeding behaviour. More >>
'Knee-jerk' response to crisis increases danger
Friday, 17 October 2008, 1:34 pm | Massey University
Both Labour and National are using the current financial crisis for short-term political gain. Just like in the United States, proper action seems to interfere with knee-jerk responses along traditional party lines. The US example shows how dangerous that ... More >>
Smart students set to grow New Zealand
Monday, 13 October 2008, 5:32 pm | Massey University
The next generation of farming leaders celebrated success on Friday, at the annual Massey Agriculture awards. More >>
University buys budgeting help
Sunday, 12 October 2008, 12:31 am | Massey University
Massey University staff figuring out what to do with their tax cut cash or how to afford Christmas have a new tool to help them – the University has just signed a contract with award-winning online budgeting program www.whostolemymoney.com and ... More >>
MS sufferers feel the benefits of vibration trial
Friday, 10 October 2008, 4:51 pm | Massey University
A trial to determine the benefits of vibration therapy for Multiple Sclerosis sufferers is having an immediate impact on participants, one stating that she could feel her feet again, and another saying the treatment left her legs tingling and buzzing like ... More >>
New director of external relations appointed
Thursday, 9 October 2008, 3:14 pm | Massey University
Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey has made his first new appointment to the University’s senior management team, recruiting Sue Foley as director of external relations. More >>
Rough guide to politics for perplexed voters
Thursday, 9 October 2008, 10:53 am | Massey University
For voters struggling to unravel the daily sound bites, slogans and political sermons in the run up to the November 8 elections, help is at hand. More >>
Massey to begin student exchange programme with EU
Wednesday, 8 October 2008, 4:23 pm | Massey University
Massey has won funding for a project that will see students study climate change in the European Union, and top European students study at Massey. More >>
Täne and Rehua at centre of new exhibition
Thursday, 2 October 2008, 2:18 pm | Massey University
Tü Te Manu Ora i Te Rangi is the name of a new exhibition which opens on Friday 3 October at the Thermostat Art Gallery in Palmerston North and runs until 16 October. More >>
Aniwaniwa returns to its ahi kaa
Thursday, 2 October 2008, 10:04 am | Massey University
The full installation of Aniwaniwa, an exhibition featured in last year’s Venice Biennale, returned "home" to its ahi kaa, the Waikato, on Saturday. More >>
Massey lecturer appointed to ERMA group
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 12:07 am | Massey University
Senior lecturer Dr Nick Roskruge (pictured) has been appointed to the Environmental Risk Management Authority’s Mäori Advisory Group. More >>
Iwi Creativity on show
Monday, 29 September 2008, 5:24 pm | Massey University
Iwi Creativity an exhibition showcasing the work of 13 Mäori students at the College of Creative Arts begins at the Wellington campus next Friday (10 October). More >>
International flavour to Festival of New Arts
Monday, 29 September 2008, 5:21 pm | Massey University
Works penned by international writers will be showcased for the first time in this year’s Festival of New Arts, opening in Palmerston North on Saturday. More >>
Encouraging Mäori-speaking communities PhD focus
Monday, 29 September 2008, 3:13 pm | Massey University
Mäori language revitalisation advocate Ruakere Hond has begun PhD research into the creation of Mäori-speaking communities. More >>
Fine arts lecturer takes artwork to NY, Paris
Monday, 29 September 2008, 3:06 pm | Massey University
The original artwork of a dozen self-taught New Zealand artists will be showcased in New York, after a university lecturer was invited to host a stand at next year's International Outsider Art Fair in January More >>
