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Working makes for a happier retirement
Monday, 5 May 2008, 11:19 am | Massey University
People over 65 but still working feel better than those who have retired, new research shows. More >>
Graduate a finalist in national beauty pageant
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 10:08 am | Massey University
Former Massey student Rhonda Grant finished third in the Miss Universe New Zealand beauty pageant this month after being first runner-up in last year's Miss Manawatu contest. More >>
Lange themed speech-writing competition
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 12:09 am | Massey University
Thursday, May 1, 2008 Lange's 'hold your breath' line theme of speech-writing competition More >>
Tasman Glacier retreat extreme
Thursday, 24 April 2008, 2:24 pm | Massey University
The Tasman Glacier is retreating faster than ever and will ultimately disappear, glaciologists at Massey University are warning. More >>
Community service goes hand-in-hand with study
Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 4:21 pm | Massey University
Dr Maria Kerslake spends her weekends at the local rugby field organising fundraising barbeques to pay preschool teachers in her village, but her mind is also on the bigger picture of Samoan society and the forces shaping it. More >>
Taewa harvest underway
Thursday, 10 April 2008, 3:15 pm | Massey University
A hot summer and the ability to irrigate has led to a bumper crop of taewa this year, with students and friends working steadily in the late summer sun today to harvest the Maori potatoes. More >>
Barefooters eye world champs
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 4:12 pm | Massey University
A trio of Massey University students have secured top places in the national Barefoot Waterski Champs and a place in the development squad for the world champs in February next year. More >>
First New Zealand recipient of Dairy Science Award
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 3:49 pm | Massey University
Professor Harjinder Singh is the first New Zealand recipient of the international William C Haines Dairy Science Award. More >>
Hands on education show
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 1:47 pm | Massey University
Massey University and UCOL have created a novel way to show secondary school students what study and career options are available to them in Palmerston North More >>
Weightlifting raised as diabetes epidemic answer
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 3:45 pm | Massey University
A new study will be the first to establish the value of weightlifting in combating diabetes amongst Pacific Islanders. PhD candidate William Sukala and a team of Massey University health researchers will conduct the first randomised, controlled trial ... More >>
Micro brewery’s Pilot Pils a good Kiwi brew
Saturday, 5 April 2008, 12:08 am | Massey University
Hops from Nelson, well-water from the Palmerston North campus and brewing equipment from across the industry have enabled the first microbrewed beer to be produced on a New Zealand University campus. More >>
‘Rainbow Warrior’ scholarship funds emergency stu
Friday, 28 March 2008, 2:26 pm | Massey University
A “Rainbow Warrior” scholarship has been awarded to Massey PhD student Laura Jacobs-Garrod, for her work on improving the way military and humanitarian organisations work together in complex emergencies. The prestigious Peace and Disarmament Education ... More >>
Five-year study will support troubled youth
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 4:17 pm | Massey University
The most comprehensive ever study on troubled young New Zealanders is to be led by Massey University, with a focus on support and interventions for struggling youth. The Foundation for Research, Science and Technology today announced the latest funding ... More >>
Study unlocks the health benefits of a cuppa
Thursday, 20 March 2008, 4:54 pm | Massey University
Determining which Ceylon tea has the most health protecting properties – including reducing the risk of stroke, heart failure, cancer and diabetes – has led the Riddet Institute’s Shiromani Jayasekera to a research partnership with Dilmah. More >>
Energy research to combat climate change
Monday, 10 March 2008, 5:18 pm | Massey University
The University's Centre for Energy Research and the Bioenergy Association of New Zealand will hold workshops on Wednesday 12 March at the Gateway Hotel, 206 Kirkbride Rd, Mangere, near Auckland International Airport. More >>
Why 'Coach' is usually a bloke
Wednesday, 5 March 2008, 11:38 am | Massey University
Monday, March 3, 2008 Why 'Coach' is usually a bloke – research to focus on New Zealand women and sport coaching More >>
Images on cigarette packets 'will be effective'
Friday, 29 February 2008, 5:25 pm | Massey University
A key purpose of the new graphic pictures on cigarette packets is being overlooked, says a leading researcher on health warnings. More >>
Student mountain biker takes national title
Friday, 29 February 2008, 5:21 pm | Massey University
Taking out the national mountainbiking championship and receiving a Prime Minister’s scholarship has put third-year sport and exercise science major Stuart Houltham on track for both his Commonwealth Games campaign and completion of his study within ... More >>
Artist Talk Series: Jayce Salloum
Tuesday, 26 February 2008, 12:04 am | Massey University
Lebanese Canadian Jayce Salloum is a media artist and cultural activist who has worked in installation, photography, performance and video since 1975. His residency at the Govett-Brewster sees a continuation of his ongoing project untitled, a video ... More >>
Quit blaming farmers for NZ’s environment woes
Monday, 18 February 2008, 2:00 pm | Massey University
Consumers will feel the pinch if farmers continue to be blamed for New Zealand’s environmental woes, Director of Massey Agriculture Professor Jacqueline Rowarth is warning. More >>
