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Virtual Study Abroad programmes provide international education opportunities without boarding a plane
Learning about summer farming in what she knows as the middle of winter took a little getting used to for American student Katie Owens, but she says the knowledge gained from her virtual study abroad experience at Massey was interesting and informative.
Professor Margaret Petty appointed to Pro Vice-Chancellor Toi Rauwhārangi, College of Creative Arts
Massey University has appointed Professor Margaret Petty as Pro Vice-Chancellor Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts (CoCA).
Massey University’s Quote of the Year competition “Spread their legs” narrowly beats goat quote
COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins' slip of the tongue has taken out New Zealand's Quote of the Year competition, beating a toddler's response to seeing a goat by a mere 0.5 percent of votes.
Inaugural International Potato Symposium
Two Massey University lecturers recently spoke at the inaugural International Potato Symposium. The symposium was jointly organised by Massey University and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and was held online on 9 December. Speakers and participants from more than 20 countries, including New Zealand, China, Peru, Canada, and the United States, shared their thoughts and findings.
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Research article explores lethal pulsing inside pyroclastic surges
A research article, co-authored by a team of scientists from New Zealand, Italy, the US and Switzerland, provides new insights into lethal pulsing inside pyroclastic surges.
Two Massey projects awarded Unlocking Curious Minds funding
Two Massey projects have been awarded funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's (MBIE) Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund.
National deterioration in rental affordability both quarterly and annually
The latest Rental Report shows a national deterioration in rental affordability both quarterly and annually, with declines in rental affordability in seven of the 16 regions in the last quarter.
Survey shows franchise sector has grown in contribution despite the pandemic
The annual turnover of business format franchises in New Zealand has grown by $9.2 billion in the past four years, according to the latest Franchising New Zealand 2021 report.
Virtual Study Abroad programmes provide international education opportunities without boarding a plane
Learning about summer farming in what she knows as the middle of winter took a little getting used to for American student Katie Owens, but she says the knowledge gained from her virtual study abroad experience at Massey was interesting and informative.
Massey University’s Quote of the Year competition “Spread their legs” narrowly beats goat quote
COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins' slip of the tongue has taken out New Zealand's Quote of the Year competition, beating a toddler's response to seeing a goat by a mere 0.5 percent of votes.
Inaugural International Potato Symposium
Two Massey University lecturers recently spoke at the inaugural International Potato Symposium. The symposium was jointly organised by Massey University and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and was held online on 9 December. Speakers and participants from more than 20 countries, including New Zealand, China, Peru, Canada, and the United States, shared their thoughts and findings.
Design students and graduates made finalists at national craft and design awards
Six students and graduates from the School of Design have received recognition at the 2021 ECC NZ Student Craft / Design Awards for their creative work.
New Director to build on Centre's strengths
Dr William Hoverd is the new Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, after Professor Rouben Azizian stepped down following five years in the role.
Massey academic wins prestigious Dame Marie Clay Award
Associate Professor Sonja Macfarlane from the Institute of Education has been named the 2021 winner of the New Zealand Psychological Society Dame Marie Clay Award.
Professor Margaret Petty appointed to Pro Vice-Chancellor Toi Rauwhārangi, College of Creative Arts
Massey University has appointed Professor Margaret Petty as Pro Vice-Chancellor Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts (CoCA).
Leptospirosis project awarded Health Research Council funding
Professor Jackie Benschop from the School of Veterinary Science has received a Research Project Grant for her project on leptospirosis.
Massey graduate leads design of new Ducati Streetfighter V2
Being hand-picked to lead the design of a new Ducati motorcycle was a bit of a pinch-me moment for Massey alumni Sam McCafferty.
Weaving an environment for a better future
Master of Clinical Practice (Nursing) student Wayne SHUM KUEN IP wants to give back. The father of four returned to study to become a registered nurse at the age of 44, after seeing a cultural gap in the healthcare sector, fueling his passion for giving back to his own culture.
Could robot harvesters be the way forward for New Zealand’s apple industry?
Dr Morteza Ghahremani recently received his PhD in agribusiness, with a research project that looked at the economic feasibility of robot harvesting of apples in New Zealand.
Study and scholarships lead to global exchanges and experience for Massey graduate
Growing up on a dairy farm, Caitlyn Poole always knew she wanted to work in the agriculture industry.
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