Lecturer named ‘best’ at Auckland campus
Source: Massey University Albany Students’ Association president Jason Woodroofe, Albany Students’ Association advocacy coordinator Penny Lyall, College of Sciences’ teaching and learning director Dr Liz Norman, 2018 Lecturer of the Year winner Dr Mikael Bulic, head of School of Engineering and Advanced Technology and Massey Institute of Food Science and Technology Professor Julian Heyes A senior lecturer from Massey University’s […]
Read More →Massey de-sexing clinic receives national award
Source: Massey University (Left) Dr Carolyn Gates with the 500th patient and Bachelor of Veterinary Science students Emily Ball and Juyoung Park. A de-sexing programme run by Massey University and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has won a national award for its clinic which combines teaching and a community-service. The […]
Read More →Lecturers awarded for going the distance
Source: Massey University At the inaugural Exy Awards run by the Extra Mural Students’ Society (from left): Hayley Brandon (vice-president of EXMSS); Steve Duffin (School of Humanities); Jean Jacoby (Digital Innovation – Sciences); Dr Polly Yeung (School of Social Work); Dr Karen Jillings (School of Humanities); Christine Harris (team leader – Distance Library Service); Hannah […]
Read More →Massey projects receive $7.45m from Marsden Fund
Source: Massey University (Clockwise) Professor Geoff Jameson, Professor Bill Williams, Dr Jennifer Tate, Dr Heather Hendrickson, Associate Professor Chris Wilkins, and Distinguished Professor Gaven Martin. Massey researchers have received more than $7.45 million from the Royal Society Te Apārangi annual Marsden Fund for 15 projects. The 15 successful Marsden grants – made up of nine ‘fast-start’ grants for new […]
Read More →Māori journalism in the spotlight
Source: Massey University Winners will receive a specially commissioned print by renowned Māori artist Ngataiharuru Taepa. Massey University has announced the finalists in the Ngā Kupu Ora Māori Journalist of the Year Awards. The University set up the awards in 2016 to highlight the importance of Māori journalism to the national discourse and the revitalisation […]
Read More →Sociologist awarded for support to Chinese migrants
Source: Massey University Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley giving his acceptance speech at the awards, pictured with Jenny Wang, executive director of CNSST – an organisation supporting new Chinese migrants. Sociologist Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley has been given a special award by the Chinese community in recognition of his cultural and educational support. Professor Spoonley, a […]
Read More →Blues Awards celebrate sharp and sporty students
Source: Massey University Auckland Sportsman of the Year Nick Southgate (Athletics) and Auckland Sportswoman of the Year Deena Franklin (Basketball). Photo credit: Kendra Eden Photography. The annual Blues Awards were held this week at Massey University’s Auckland and Manawatū campuses to commend high-achieving student athletes. The awards recognise students who have excelled in both the […]
Read More →Award for thesis on helping women in conflict
Source: Massey University Master of International Security graduate Claire Bibby (centre) receiving her award with Commissioner Ian Stewart of Queensland Police and assistant commissioner Debbie Platz, Australian Federal Police, (president, Australasian Council of Women and Policing). A Massey graduate’s thesis, on the role of police communications in ensuring women’s voices are heard during decision-making in […]
Read More →Health and convenience triumphs at 2018 NZ Food Awards
Source: Massey University Ross Kane, managing director of Speirs Foods, parent company of The Whole Mix Co. Limited, who were awarded the Massey University Supreme Award and Massey University Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas. A vegetable noodle range produced by a company from the small Rangitikei town of Marton has taken out the Massey University Supreme […]
Read More →Award for Massey book of belonging
Source: Massey University Editors and contributors (from left) Dr Ella Kahu, Dr Trudie Cain and Professor Richard Shaw at the launch of Tūrangawaewae last year. Turangawaewae: Identity & Belonging in Aotearoa New Zealand, published by Massey University Press last year, is the key text for a new level one core paper in Massey’s refreshed Bachelor […]
Read More →International award for dental anxiety researcher
Source: Massey University Health psychologist Dr Linda Jones, whose research on anxiety and stress among patients and dentists has been recognised internationally. Dr Jones, from the School of Psychology at Massey University’s Wellington campus, is a recipient of the International Society for Stress and Anxiety Research Annual Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at the 39th annual STARS […]
Read More →New leader appointed to Massey Business School
Source: Massey University Professor Kelly has been appointed to lead Massey Business School Professor Stephen Kelly, a specialist in strategy and enterprise, has been appointed to head Massey University’s College of Business. Professor Kelly joined Massey in January 2016 as head of the School of Management but has been acting Pro Vice-Chancellor of the college […]
Read More →Rutherford Discovery Fellowship success
Source: Massey University Two Massey University academic researchers have been awarded prestigious Rutherford Discovery Fellowships that will allow them to further their research in different fields of science and innovation. Political philosopher Dr Krushil Watene from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences was awarded a fellowship to develop an approach to intergenerational justice that […]
Read More →Damian Lodge appointed to dean, academic
Source: Massey University Damian Lodge Massey University has appointed Damian Lodge to the role of dean, academic, following the departure of Professor Sarah Leberman to take up the role of Professor of Leadership within the Massey Business School. Currently the director of library, teaching and learning and chair of the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee of […]
Read More →Blues Awards recognise high-achieving student athletes
Source: Massey University Netballer Maia Wilson was presented with the Manawatū Sportswoman of the Year award last year. Finalists for the Massey University Blues Sports Awards have been announced – the highest sporting accolade given in the New Zealand tertiary system. The University is presenting 154 Blues to high-achieving students who have excelled in their […]
Read More →Planning scholar recognised for stellar contribution
Source: Massey University Associate Professor Caroline Miller (right) with David Forrest (chair of the independent consultative committee for the Resource and Environmental Planning programme also honoured as a Fellow), and Karyn Sinclair (chair of the NZPI). Planning expert Associate Professor Caroline Miller has been made a Fellow of the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) in […]
Read More →Sustainable designs among the Best
Source: Massey University Projects ranging from an emergency water filtration system to an online political youth engagement web tool, a multi-use courier bag and a reusable nappy service were among the Massey University winners at the Best Design Awards. The online interactive youth engagement tool On the Fence The reusable tote bag called Carrie Promotional […]
Read More →Gavin Clark to lead University’s enterprise ambitions
Source: Massey University Dr Gavin Clark A trained industrial microbiologist and commercialisation specialist, Dr Gavin Clark, has been appointed to a new role as Massey University’s dean, enterprise. The dean is responsible for the University’s research commercialisation and business development and significantly advancing its enterprise agenda, reporting to Provost Professor Giselle Byrnes. Currently the chief […]
Read More →Massey staff member wins at Women of Influence Awards
Source: Massey University Dr Palmer is presented with her award at the Women of Influence gala dinner [embedded content] School of Management senior lecturer and the first female elected to the board of New Zealand Rugby Dr Farah Palmer has received the 2018 Women of Influence Board and Management Award. Dr Palmer was presented with the […]
Read More →Two Massey academics awarded teaching excellence awards
Source: Massey University Minister of Tertiary Education Chris Hipkins and Dr Kathryn Hay, who was last night awarded a Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching Award, from Ako Aotearoa. Photo credit: Ako Aotearoa. Dr Kathryn Hay and Professor Andy Martin were last night awarded Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching Awards for 2018 as part of the […]
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