Lifetime achievement award for Massey theatre luminary
Source: Massey University Professor Angie Farrow speaking at the Manawatū Regional Theatre Awards after receiving her Lifetime Achievement Award. Great theatre can change minds and lives, says Professor Angie Farrow, who credits her childhood amid the lively antics of her extended family in London’s East End with shaping her dramatic sensibilities. Farrow, a professor in […]
Read More →War historian honoured with museum medal
Source: Massey University (from left) John McIntyre, president – Auckland Museum Institute; Orchid Artimalala – Auckland Museum Trust Board; Professor Glyn Harper and David Gaimster – chief executive Auckland Museum. (photo/Max Lemesh) Professor Glyn Harper, with Museum Medal Glyn Harper, a professor of war studies, has been awarded a prestigious Museum Medal by the Auckland War […]
Read More →Massey professor named Senior New Zealander of the Year
Source: Massey University Professor Bill Glass from the Centre for Public Health Research. Professor Bill Glass from the Centre for Public Health Research has been named Metlifecare Senior New Zealander of the Year in the 2019 Kiwibank New Zealanders of the Year awards. Professor Glass has, throughout his long and distinguished career, considerably advanced occupational […]
Read More →Māori Journalism Awards announced
Source: Massey University Finalists and winners: Kereama Wright (left), Oriini Kaipara, Iulia Leilua, Dr Haare Williams, Irena Smith, Te Okiwa McLean. Māori journalism was centre stage today as Massey University hosted the Nga Kupu Ora Māori Journalism Awards at its Auckland campus. Iulia Leilua was named the Māori Journalist of the Year for her story […]
Read More →Projects funded to unlock student curiosity
Source: Massey University Shark Vertebrae, a locally-discovered fossil which students will be using to reconstruct the life and living environment of a fossil shark Massey University researchers have been given the green-light to co-create knowledge with Kiwi youth, with the announcement Unlocking Curious Minds funding. The projects include using aerial vehicles to explore jobs in mapping […]
Read More →Research award for Massey staff member
Source: Massey University This is a caption (Image caption style) Massey University Student Survey and Evaluation Unit manager Malcolm Rees has been presented with this year’s Australian Association of Institutional Research Award at the associations conference, held last month in Melbourne. Malcom’s contribution to the association were recognised earlier this year by association president Kathie […]
Read More →Textile designer goes global with award win
Source: Massey University A selection of Lucy Polson’s award-winning textile design work Lucy Polson holds aloft the Veronica BellTrophy in celebration of her win of the2018 Society of Dyers and ColouristsInternational Design Competition Fourth-year textile design student Lucy Polson has ended her year on an international high by winning the top prize in a global […]
Read More →Massey PhD student wins Innovate 2018
Source: Massey University PhD student Chris Muller and his winning project Drone Ranger. Massey PhD student Chris Muller has won the Innovate 2018 competition for drone-based technology that has the potential to revolutionise the monitoring of animals. Innovate 2018 is a business competition where entrepreneurs have the chance to pitch to potential investors to create […]
Read More →Teaching awards recognise diverse range of staff
Source: Massey University Recipients of this year Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Awards stand with Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas (bottom, left), Director National Centre for Teaching and Learning Duncan O’Hara (end of second row) and Provost Professor Giselle Byrnes (bottom, right) Massey University’s up-and-coming teaching stars were recognised at the Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Awards, held yesterday at the Manawatū […]
Read More →Marsden grants for nine early career researchers
Source: Massey University Dr Aaron Drummond from the School of Psychology Earlier this month nine emerging researchers from Massey University were awarded $2.7 million in funding as part of the Marsden Fund’s “fast-start” grants for new and emerging researchers. Each of the nine researchers will receive $100,000 a year for three years to pursue their […]
Read More →National award marks Massey playwright’s achievements
Source: Massey University Associate Professor Elspeth Tilley has won this year’s Playwrights’ Association of New Zealand Outstanding Achievement Award Award-winning playwright and Massey University Associate Professor Elspeth Tilley has won this year’s Playwrights’ Association of New Zealand Outstanding Achievement Award. Members of the association voted to confer Dr Tilley, from the School of English and […]
Read More →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 […]
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