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Academic
expertise enriches Maori development
The realm of Maori development and its associated wealth of knowledge
will strengthen with the graduation of six Maori academics at Massey University’s
graduation ceremony on December 6. Includes
Video
News
Releases17/12/2002
Tracking
the mysterious strength gene
Our newest sport science expert is a former British National down-river
kayaker who plans to revive his interest while he’s in New Zealand.
He’ll also continue international research on a gene that may affect
strength.
11/12/2002
University wins 'Employer of the Year' award
State Services Commissioner Michael Wintringham says the University has
won this year’s ‘Mainstream Employer of the Year’ award
through “going the extra mile” in providing equitable, supported
employment for people with disabilities.
10/12/2002
Three
new appointments in Maori Studies
The positioning of Massey University’s School of Maori Studies for
future development has been enhanced with the appointment of three leadership
roles.
02/12/2002
Auckland
hosts world conference on Internet learning
Leading educators from 36 countries will gather tomorrow to
discuss learning communities on the Internet at a conference run by Massey
University, Albany.
02/12/2002
Language
not the only issue for immigrants
The negative effects experienced by immigrants extend beyond
language difficulties and must be minimalised with a more holistic, and
consistent immigration policy, says Massey researcher Anne Henderson.
28/11/2002
Most
improved business, on world score card
Royal Sun Alliance has the most improved performance amongst
members of the elite New Zealand Benchmarking Club.
27/11/2002
Out
to be world best
More than 60 New Zealand companies, all determined to match
or beat the best international standards, will attend the New Zealand
Benchmarking Club’s premier event of the year tomorrow.
20/11/2002
Local
Government Bill permissive, not prescriptive
The National Party leader has failed to read the Local Government
Bill closely, and his announcement this week that he intends to launch
a campaign against the Bill is somewhat bizarre says Massey University
expert on local government reform, Dr Christine Cheyne.
20/11/2002
Massey
scientists contribute to new national research efforts
Two Massey University scientists and their teams will play
a lead role in the work of the two latest Centres of Research Excellence.
University
NewsAcademic
expertise enriches Maori development
The realm of Maori development and its associated wealth of knowledge
will strengthen with the graduation of six Maori academics at Massey University’s
graduation ceremony on December 6. Includes
Video
Council
Report
In welcoming members to the December meeting of the University Council,
Chancellor Morva Croxson noted the significance of the meeting, as the
last for several long-standing members
A new team
heads the University Council
Wellington businessman Nigel Gould has been
elected unopposed as the University’s new Chancellor.
Professor Bhamidimarri farewelled
The solemn delivery of a piping hot haggis kicked off the farewell for
Professor Rao Bhamidimarri, who leaves the University after 17 years.
Massey
expert joins oil clean up operation in Spain
New Zealand wildlife expert Dr Richard Norman has gone to
Spain to help with clean-up operations on more than 100 beaches, following
the sinking of the tanker Prestige earlier this month.
Massey staff in the news
A record of Massey staff
in the media over the past 2 weeks
School
joins IT training scheme
Heretaunga College last week became the third secondary school in the
Wellington region to sign up for an online training programme for future
designers, builders and operators of the Internet.
Mainstreem
'Employer of the Year'
State Services Commissioner Michael Wintringham says the University has
won this year’s ‘Mainstream Employer of the Year’ award
through “going the extra mile” in providing equitable, supported
employment for people with disabilities.
New
course in aircraft maintenance
A shortage of qualified aircraft maintenance engineers within the industry
has prompted the University and Air New Zealand to develop a specialised
course unique to Australasia.
Grant
for new Christian Centre
The Palmerston North Community Christian Centre moved a little closer
to reality at a function held at Wharerata.
Planning
to start on a new concept for the heart of the Palmerston North campus
Massey University and the Palmerston North students’
association MUSA have issued a joint statement on planned renovations
to the Student Centre.
Features
The University’s face of success
For many thousands of Massey University graduates, a handshake and
warm words from Chancellor Morva Croxson have been the mark of personal
achievement.
Students
get theatre experience
Design for Performance students have recently been working with award-winning
theatre company Under Lili’s Balcony to create the spectacular set
for the company’s latest production Salto.
Wellington
Metro gets some Massey flair
Tranz Metro has kicked off it’s rebuilding of the aging Johnsonville
Line with a creative input from Massey University Industrial Design students.
Challenges
ahead for Orpheus Choir
Writes author Simon Tipping: “The Orpheus Choir stands poised on
the verge of new things. Artistically, the choir has achieved as much
in the last decade as in any previous period, but it is also clear from
the past few years, if not the last decade, that ‘business as usual’
is not a viable option.”
Essays
examine Kiwi socialism
A collection of essays spanning more than a century, On the Left: Essays
on Socialism in New Zealand is the first such survey of the political
left in New Zealand.
NZ Piano Quartet launches debut CD
The debut CD is called Hill Records 001 and the performers are the New
Zealand Piano Quartet, formerly known as the Massey Piano Quartet.
An
historian’s view of Massey
Former colleagues and friends of
W.H. (Bill) Oliver joined the esteemed historian for lunch at Wharerata
earlier this month.
Research
and DevelopmentScientists
contribute to national research
A team of Palmerston North-based
scientists will play a lead role in the work of the two latest Centres
of Research Excellence.
Zero Waste Academy launched
The national zero waste programme
has stepped up a gear with the establishment of a Zero Waste Academy in
Palmerston North – one of only two in the world.
SHORE
study finds amphetamine use up
Amphetamine use has doubled over the last three years, making
stimulants the second-most-popular illicit drugs in New Zealand after
cannabis, according to a new study.
Untreated
wood more risky than arsenic
Concerns about the transfer of carcinogens from treated timber
to children using playground furniture could lead to children being exposed
to even greater risks.
Research
reveals home stay student satisfaction
A Massey University researcher is casting doubt on the accuracy
of recent reports citing poor standards of home accommodation for international
students in New Zealand.
Gifted
and Talented Students programme - Talent x 2 = Leadership
A new pilot programme will team up bright high school students
with university students, as part of a Government bid to foster future
leaders.
New
Speech Language Therapy degree
The College of Education has received approval to offer a Bachelor of
Speech Language Therapy at the Albany campus next year.
New
course in modern logic
It’s logical – the philosophical science of reason, thought
and argument is a stepping-stone to the language of computer technology.
Funding
for workplace safety study
The University and the Centre for Human Factors and Ergonomics (COHFE)
have been granted funding of about $400,000 from the Health Research Council,
ACC and OSH, for a two-year study concerned with small business/self-employed
safety in the residential construction and dairy farming sectors.
Boost
for the battle against bird flu
The University’s contribution to the battle against the threat of
an international flu epidemic – similar to the bird flu that killed
six people in Hong Kong in 1997 – has been supported with an injection
of funding from the Wellcome Trust.
Family
well-being study set to continue
The perception of well-being within New Zealand families and the different
approaches to family life is at the heart of a research project recently
granted an extra four years of funding.
EventsGood
food, good wine, good company
The threat of rain could not keep Palmerstonians away from the Massey
Wine and Food Fest in The Square on 7 December.
Old
and new graduates honoured
The achievements of Massey graduates past and present were honoured at
the end-of-year graduation on 6 December.
Winemaker
honoured
Wine industry leader Peter Hubscher is being awarded an honorary
doctorate in science from Massey University on Friday (December 6, 2002).
Eight
awarded special Massey medals
To celebrate the University’s 75th anniversary eight
one-off Massey University Anniversary Medals have been awarded to alumni
who have made special contributions to their community and their country.
Thirteen
Doctorates awarded
Thirteen people received doctorates at the University’s end-of-year
graduation in Palmerston North on 6 December.
First
Te Aho Tatairangi degree graduates
Te Kupenga o te Matauranga Marae at Hokowhitu hosted more than 300 people
at a special College of Education graduation ceremony on 30 November.
Summer Shakespeare is back
A tempest is set to storm this summer with full-blooded Shakespearean
fervour.
Friends
farewell Ephra Garrett
A labour of love, Te Korowai Aroha, was handcrafted and presented to Ephra
Garrett in commemoration of 30 years’ research and teaching.
TelstraClear sponsors musicians on tour
Jazz and classical musicians from the Conservatorium of Music have just
completed mini tours of New Zealand under sponsorship from TelstraClear.
Awards
and AppointmentsProf
Fraser to head Health Research Council
Health Minister Annette King has announced that Professor Graeme Fraser
is to be the new chair of the Health Research Council. Professor Fraser
is currently Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University.
Recruitment
system wins award
Massey took the top prize at last month’s Human Resources Institute
of New Zealand awards with a web-based recruitment system designed to
streamline the process.
New
appointments in Maori Studies
The positioning of Massey University’s School of Maori Studies for
future development has been enhanced with the appointment of three leadership
roles.
New
social work scholarships offered
New scholarships for Mäori
and Pacific Island students have been created to counter disproportionate
representation in the social services.
New
awards for Professor Roger Morris
The contribution of BSE and foot and mouth expert Professor
Roger Morris, Director of Massey University’s EpiCentre, has been
recognised with two prestigious awards in the same week.
Three
researchers made Fellows
Three Massey University researchers have been elected Fellows to the prestigious
science academy, the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Another
success with United Nations handbook design
Graphic design students are continuing their winning ways at the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and Trade by designing the second United Nations Handbook
in succession.
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