First Kiwi recipient of international dairy award
Source: Massey University Professor Harjinder Singh American Dairy Science Association past president, Karen Schmidt. Massey University Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh has become the first New Zealander to receive the 2018 American Dairy Science Association Distinguished Service Award. The Riddet Institute director received the award on June 25 during a ceremony at the American Dairy Science […]
Read More →Leading social scientist made Companion of Royal Society
Source: Massey University Dr Peace is one of the Royal Society Te Apārangi’s newest Companions The Royal Society Te Apārangi has named Associate Professor Robin Peace from Massey University as a Companion. Dr Peace, of the School of People, Environment and Planning, was one of six women recognised for leadership and sustained contributions to science and […]
Read More →Cancer, camellia and saddleback research awarded
Source: Massey University (Back row from left) Ruby Roach, Dr Sita Venkateswar (President Graduate Women Manawatu). (Middle Row) Loanna Logan, Shannon Ormond, Anne Walker (Chair Graduate Women Manawatu Charitable Trust Inc), Cade Fulton. (Front Row) Professor Jan Thomas (Vice Chancellor, Massey University), Kayla Purvis, Grace Maddox and Meg Wedlock. (Dulani Abeysinghe and Celeste Bevins were unable […]
Read More →Māori students gain new champion
Source: Massey University Newly appointed director of Māori student success Naomi Manu As the first cohort of Massey University’s highly successful Pūhoro STEM Academy look forward to graduating into the tertiary sector at the end of the year, programme director Naomi Manu, Rangitane ki Wairarapa/Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, is one step ahead of them. Ms […]
Read More →Professor Nigel French recognised for food safety impact
Source: Massey University Distinguished Professor Nigel French and Minister of Food Safety Damien O’Connor Massey University Distinguished Professor Nigel French has received the Ministry for Primary Industries Award for Significant Contribution to Food Safety. Professor French was presented the award by Minister of Food Safety Damien O’Connor at the New Zealand Institute of Food Science […]
Read More →Nestlé awards postgraduate scholarship to dietetics student
Source: Massey University From left: Associate Professor Rozanne Kruger, Nestlé New Zealand Wellness Manager Amanda McDermott, dietetics student and scholarship recipient Katrina Shepherd and Nestlé New Zealand CEO Christian Abboud. Second-year dietetics student Katrina Shepherd has been awarded a $3000 postgraduate scholarship from Nestlé. The School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Postgraduate Scholarship, awarded by […]
Read More →College of Creative Arts supreme winners at Gold Awards
Source: Massey University College of Creative Arts staff celebrate winning the supreme award at the 2018 Wellington Gold Awards with Wellington Central MP and Finance Minister Grant Robertson Massey University’s College of Creative Arts now has new accolades to add to its reputation for delivering premier creative arts education after winning the Supreme prize at […]
Read More →Quiz nights brings together Japanese learners
Source: Massey University Japanese pupils poise for a photo at the Manawatū round of the annual 2018 New Zealand Schools Japanese Trivia Championships The Manawatū round of the annual 2018 New Zealand Schools Japanese Trivia Championships was held last month, hosted by the Japanese programme from Massey University’s School of Humanities. Quizpersons were Mr Toshi Yamauchi, senior […]
Read More →Top humanities and social sciences talent celebrated
Source: Massey University Virginia Boyd with Pro Vice-Chancellor Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley at the Manawatū campus Outstanding Achiever Awards The value of travel, pursuing creative passions and volunteer work alongside academic goals were among the experiences shared by top humanities and social sciences students celebrated at ceremonies across Massey’s three campuses in recent weeks. Virginia […]
Read More →Maths award for raising Pasifika and Māori success
Source: Massey University (from left) Tom Lowrie (MERGA President) with Dr Jodie Hunter, Trevor Bills, Professor Bobbie Hunter and Janette Bobis (MERGA Vice-President – Research) at the conference on the Auckland campus where the award was presented (photo/Simone Steele). Massey University mathematics education specialists have won a major award for their research in designing new […]
Read More →Massey academic awarded prestigious fellowship
Source: Massey University Dr Moremonhas been awarded the Royal Australian Air Force Heritage Fellowship Massey University defence studies scholar and military historian Dr John Moremon has been awarded the Royal Australian Air Force Heritage Fellowship for 2018-2020. The research fellowship is normally awarded to one researcher every two years, however Dr Moremon’s will be across […]
Read More →Alumni team wins international award for student cards
Source: Massey University A deck of the award-winning playing cards Massey University has been named as a bronze winner in an international awards programme for an innovative student engagement initiative. Massey University’s Alumni Relations and Development Team was recognised for designing and distributing decks of playing cards featuring study and life advice from Massey alumni […]
Read More →Politics and psychology researchers awarded
Source: Massey University Distinction in Research Awards MC Professor Bill Fish with awardees Dr Emily Beausoleil, Dr Rochelle Stewart-Withers and Professor Christine Stephens, with Pro Vice-Chancellor Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley. Health and ageing in Aotearoa, and how to give voice to minorities in politics are the specialist projects of staff recognised at the College of […]
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Professor Douwes appointed to EPA Board
By LiveNews Publisher / July 19, 2018 / 24-7, 24/7 News, Awards and appointments, College of Health, Education, Government Policy commentators, Health, Massey University, MIL NZ OSI, New Zealand, Tertiary Education, Wellington / Comments Off on Professor Douwes appointed to EPA Board
Source: Massey University Professor Jeroen Douwes, director of the Centre for Public Health Research. Professor Jeroen Douwes, director of the Centre for Public Health Research, has been appointed to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Board. The new appointments were announced by Associate Minister for the Environment Eugenie Sage earlier this week. “I am delighted […]
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