Japan’s new Reiwa era – what’s in a name?
Source: Massey University Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, pictured in New Zealand in 2002 when their titles were Crown Prince and Princess. (credit/KYODO) Japan’s new emperor and new era are both nothing more than symbols. But that doesn’t make them any less important to Japanese people, writes Dr Penny Shino. Literally epoch-making events have been […]
Read More →Serving in other armies – NZ’s untold WWI stories
Source: Massey University Menin Gate Memorial, at Ypres, Belgium, where a number of New Zealand soldiers are named. A new book by Massey University war historian Professor Glyn Harper sheds light on the stories of some 12,000 New Zealanders who served in foreign armies during the First World War. Professor Harper, Project Manager of the […]
Read More →Japanese language exponent awarded
Source: Massey University Dr Penny Shino receieves her award from the Ambassador of Japan to New Zealand, Mr Hiroyasu Kobayashi. She was among the first generation to learn Japanese at secondary school in New Zealand – now Dr Penny Shino has been recognised for her outstanding work teaching and inspiring the next generation. Dr Shino […]
Read More →Opinion: Protecting religious diversity in NZ after Christchurch
Source: Massey University On Friday night, the Prime Minister Jacinda Arden argued that the very reason that our nation was targeted by a terrorist event was because of its diversity. She noted that New Zealand has “200 ethnicities, 160 languages, and amongst that diversity we share common values.” The language focused solely on ethnic diversity […]
Read More →Opinion: Mosque shootings – politics of hate ends our innocence
Source: Massey University The mosque shootings in Christchurch marked Friday, March 15 as one of New Zealand’s darkest days, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. As New Zealand police continue to respond to events following shootings at two mosques in central Christchurch, the national security threat level has been lifted to high. Mosques across New Zealand […]
Read More →Opinion: Why I support the school strike for climate
Source: Massey University Creative activism expert Associate Professor Elspeth Tilley says school students are engaging in citizenship by marching for action on climate change. There are amazing teachers working within our schooling system to promote critical and creative learning – but in the main, our secondary schooling system is still oriented to what is known […]
Read More →New Poetry NZ Yearbook moves in many ways
Source: Massey University Poetry NZ Yearbook 2019’s featured poet Stephanie Christie, about to read her work at the launch in Devonport Library, with Dr Jack Ross. Launched last week at the Devonport Library in Auckland to a packed room of over 200, issue number 53 of New Zealand’s longest-running poetry journal and the third to […]
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 →Making sense of an uncertain world: lecture series
Source: Massey University Humanities and social sciences scholars share their expertise and insights on a diverse local and global topics in the Our Changing World lecture series. China’s influence, Auckland’s superdiversity, philosophical issues in health and science research, the transformative power of theatre, music, literature – just a few of the sizzling topics in this […]
Read More →‘Salad days’ for Summer Shakespearians
Source: Massey University (from left) Matt Schaw (as Alexas, a high-ranking member of Cleopatra’s court) and Kathleen van Rooyen (Cleopatra) as Cleopatra laments Antony’s absence. (image/Zak Rodgers) Massey students taking part in this year’s outdoor Manawatū Summer Shakespeare production of Antony and Cleopatra might feel they are in their ‘salad days’ – an expression that […]
Read More →Beijing trip boosts fluency for Chinese learners
Source: Massey University Massey Chinese language students in Beijing visiting the Summer Palace A six-week study trip to China funded by a Prime Minister’s Scholarship to Asia (PMSA) has given 15 Massey students a deeper appreciation that learning Mandarin is a ticket to greater cultural understanding and job opportunities in the future. Several in the […]
Read More →Are mindfulness apps worth your attention?
Source: Massey University Dr Amy Granberg investigated the effectiveness of mindfulness-based phone apps for students for her PhD thesis. Mindfulness-based therapies have shown promise in reducing stress and improving psychological wellbeing. Using a novel approach to mindfulness training, Doctor of Clinical Psychology graduate Dr Amy Granberg investigated the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based phone app for […]
Read More →Palmerston North link to world’s proverb capital
Source: Massey University Tavira, in Portugal, the self-proclaimed proverb capital of the world where scholars and enthusiasts meet each year. (Wikimedia Commons). Ah, the proverbial academic conference – for Classical Studies lecturer Associate Professor Gina Salapata a recent trip to a conference in Portugal was literally all about proverbs. It was through sharing her own […]
Read More →In search of church – future of religion in Godzone?
Source: Massey University Professor Peter Lineham will give the last of ten lectures this week in the Our Changing World series. In his upcoming lecture this Thursday – the final and tenth in this year’s Our Changing World series hosted by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Massey’s Auckland campus – he will […]
Read More →Delegation bolsters academic ties with Latin America
Source: Massey University (from left) Heather Tootell, Dr Leonel Alvarado, Maree Brannigan, Djhoanna Lambert, Professor Valmor Alberto Augusto Tricoli (Associate Director for International Cooperation), Professor Paul Spoonley, Professor Raul Machado Neto (Provost for International Cooperation at Universidade de Sao Paulo), Associate Professor Kerry Taylor, Professor Laura Patrícia Zuntini de Izarra (Associate Director for National and International […]
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 →Researcher’s poetry takes flight
Source: Massey University Book cover for a passage of yellow red birds and its author Associate Professor Robin Peace Titled a passage of yellow red birds the book is divided into two sections. The first, addresses global issues related to her work as a geographer and social scientist such as migration, the environment and specifically […]
Read More →Passport to Brazil with Portuguese language
Source: Massey University The new offering has been developed by language specialists in Massey’s School of Humanities in partnership with Brazilian language teaching experts in a programme tailored for New Zealanders. Portuguese, the national language of Brazil, will be available at the Wellington campus and by distance learning. The suite of language and culture courses […]
Read More →Armistice event marks bravery and skill of WWI medics
Source: Massey University The latest book in the First World War Centenary History programme will be launched on Friday, November 9. With Them Through Hell: New Zealand Medical Services in the First World War (Massey University Press), written by editor, author and explorer Anna Rogers, is the most recent volume from the First World War Centenary […]
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 […]
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