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Fresh approach to learning about our waterways
Cloud Services

Fresh approach to learning about our waterways

Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) has launched a new website so everyone can learn more about their local waterways.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014
NZ first as uni reveals iPad app...
EduTech

NZ first as uni reveals iPad app...

Massey University's 'definingnz' magazine now has its own iPad app, the first of its kind to be published by a New Zealand university.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
Massey MOOCs go live next week
EduTech

Massey MOOCs go live next week

Massey University launches free online courses in agriculture, emergency management, and indigenous studies next week, showcasing NZ's expertise globally.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2013
Massey to offer MOOCs
Massive Open Online Courses

Massey to offer MOOCs

Massey University has become the first New Zealand tertiary provider to join an international consortium offering massive open online courses (MOOCs).

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Introducing virtual universities...
Massive Open Online Courses

Introducing virtual universities...

Universities in New Zealand are beginning to offer more MOOCs, but there are concerns over cost and student completion rates.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013
Commercialising innovation event this Thursday
Massey University

Commercialising innovation event this Thursday

Auckland hosts innovation event on commercialising ideas, featuring insights from NZ's top entrepreneurs this Thursday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2012
Funding your start up, part 2: Market Validation
Google

Funding your start up, part 2: Market Validation

Cracking the code to startup success: Market validation is key, says Massey Uni expert, Sabrina Nagel, before seeking funding.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2012
Test your startup idea in free workshop
Massey University

Test your startup idea in free workshop

Auckland entrepreneurs, test your startup idea at free workshops led by Massey University's ecentre to see if it'll soar in the market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2012
Survey analysts create quiet kiwi success story
EduTech

Survey analysts create quiet kiwi success story

Midas InfoMedia, a Wellington-based company, achieved 1077% growth in Deloitte's APAC Technology Fast 500, ranking 4th in NZ's IT sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2012
Robots VS. All Black
Robotics

Robots VS. All Black

Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens tied with a Massey University robot in a unique goal-kicking contest ahead of the Robotics World Cup in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011
Encouraging entrepreneurship as a career
Massey University

Encouraging entrepreneurship as a career

Massey University's ecentre celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week, fostering startups and innovation on campus.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2011

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Good luck bringing your watch into your exam
Wearables

Good luck bringing your watch into your exam

Following the recent release of the Apple Watch and the surge in uptake of wearables, Massey University has banned all watches from examination rooms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
Massey University plugs NZ skills shortage with new big data degree
Unified Communications

Massey University plugs NZ skills shortage with new big data degree

Massey University has announced it is launching New Zealand's first business-focused analytics degree next month to address the skills shortage in ana.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
OneNet expands intern programme to include Massey University
OneNet

OneNet expands intern programme to include Massey University

The team has been working closely with OneNet's in-house engineers on a new software product for managing the inventory and configuration of their datacentres.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
Conference with the 'IT' factor focuses on future...
EduTech

Conference with the 'IT' factor focuses on future...

Information technology specialists from the tertiary education sector will be descending on Massey University's Palmerston North campus during early September.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2014
Double success for Computer Society Cup
Massey University

Double success for Computer Society Cup

Georgia Anderson and Jay Perera of Albany's Massey University are the joint recipients of this year's New Zealand Computer Society Cup.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2014
Technology aids reading comprehension
EduTech

Technology aids reading comprehension

Study shows technology boosts reading gains in 10-11 yr old boys, achieving up to 6x the national average at a Palmerston North school.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
Interview with Tina Rowland, Contact Centre Manager at Massey University
Unified Communications

Interview with Tina Rowland, Contact Centre Manager at Massey University

Tina Rowland details Massey University's leap from 'horse and cart to Ferrari' with its innovative contact centre upgrade, redefining customer service.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2012