Distance learning events and news
Workshops, open days, and other events
- Studying by distance is a big commitment, and one you’re often juggling with family, work, and the rest of your life demands. To keep staying on track, it is essential that we have some ideas about where we are heading at each step along the way. Check out the latest Staying on Track events.
- Free regional seminars are designed to help extramural students develop research and writing skills. Learning consultants will discuss strategies for searching for and evaluating information, and will work through the process of moving from information gathering to a completed assignment.
- Each of the main campuses (Albany, Manawatu and Wellington) run On-campus Days for distance students. The programme is specifically designed for you and provides you with an opportunity to learn about Massey University and meet fellow students. All distance students are welcome to attend these days. See Orientation programmes for dates and venues.
- On-campus workshops help distance students study effectively, and develop assignment writing skills, reading skills, referencing skills, and exam skills. For further information see workshops and seminars.
- Massey University hosts many open days, education fairs and other events during the year, offering current and future students the chance to speak with our Liaison Advisers.
Other events relevant to distance students can also be found on the Events web pages by selecting Extramural from the Campus drop-down list and clicking Search events.
Distance students in the news
Special ceremony honours Maori graduatesFriday 18 May 2012
Maori graduates have celebrated with whanau and friends at a ceremony to honour their achievements.
Olympian takes time out to graduateThursday 19 April 2012
Olympic rower Hamish Bond took time out from his hectic training schedule this week to attend his Massey University graduation ceremony. He was...
Scholarship-winning research students challenged to make a differenceFriday 14 October 2011
Certificates were awarded to this year's Manawatu and Wellington campus doctoral and masterate research scholarships recipients at a ceremony at...
Five medals for Massey rowers at world champsTuesday 6 September 2011
Massey student-athletes won five of the nine medals the New Zealand team brought home from the recent World Rowing Championships at Lake Bled in...
50 years of distance library service at MasseyMonday 20 June 2011
The University Library last week celebrated 50 years of supporting distance students, by launching a new book that traces the history of the Distance...
Let the academic year beginThursday 24 February 2011
Students arrived en masse this week to welcome ceremonies at all three campuses.
EXMSS marks 50 years of distance learningThursday 2 December 2010
The University's Extramural Students' Society celebrated 50 years of distance learning at a garden party on the Manawatu campus this week, with...
New Resources for Distance LearnersMonday 29 November 2010
A series of new online resources for distance (extramural) students is being made available over the next few months. The services are the result of...
Book celebrates 50 years of distance learningThursday 18 November 2010
A new book celebrating the University's 50th Jubilee of distance learning was officially launched at the Manawatu campus on Monday.
Dream comes true for Ant PedersenThursday 7 October 2010
As a youngster Ant Pedersen would watch Australia's great race at Bathurst on television each year. This year he will be one of the drivers who lines...
