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Recent cyclones signal need for better planning
Risk & Compliance

Recent cyclones signal need for better planning

Flood-hit communities are being urged to plan for rising sea levels and more frequent extremes as experts warn current rules lag behind climate risk.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy
Government Communications Security Bureau

New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy

A new book by Massey University Press delves into the state of cyber security in New Zealand and aims to encourage discussion on the topic.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Improving learning from workplace incidents
Risk & Compliance

Improving learning from workplace incidents

Dairy farms are missing safety lessons because staff underreport incidents, fear blame and fail to follow up on fixes, researchers found.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
To sit, or not to sit – that is the question ……
Hybrid & Remote Work

To sit, or not to sit – that is the question ……

Reduced sitting at work may improve health and productivity, as a New Zealand study finds adjustable desks boost movement without more tiredness.

By Geoff • 7 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Massey Uni expert: Secure internet? It's just salesmanship - we're more at risk than ever
Data Protection

Massey Uni expert: Secure internet? It's just salesmanship - we're more at risk than ever

Kiwis need to prioritize security over features, says Massey University cybersecurity expert. Personal data vulnerability a major concern.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
New program launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in NZ
Entrepreneur

New program launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in NZ

A new program has been launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in establishing their first business in New Zealand.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
The robots are coming! Shouldn't Kiwis be more worried?
Robotics

The robots are coming! Shouldn't Kiwis be more worried?

Massey University research tackled the robotic elephant in the room, in a study that explores the potential impacts new technologies have on society.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Massey University to transform ICT delivery with Axios partnership
Software-as-a-Service

Massey University to transform ICT delivery with Axios partnership

The university utilise Axios' SaaS-based system, with the aim of enhancing the learning experience for its on-campus & distance-learning communities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th May 2016
Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub
Massey University

Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub

Auckland North sets sights on becoming a global innovation nexus, with backing from Massey Uni, ATEED, and BNZ to fuel its vision.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
The internet: One stop drug shop?
Social Media

The internet: One stop drug shop?

Drug control has a new enemy as more people turn to the internet to buy and sell drugs, according to a recent study from Massey University.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
New Zealand's top schools to study IT revealed
EduTech

New Zealand's top schools to study IT revealed

NZ's elite computing degrees achieve industry acclaim, promising global recognition and solid IT career foundations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016
Kiwi university subjects ranked among top in the world
EduTech

Kiwi university subjects ranked among top in the world

New Zealand universities have been recognised on the global stage for a range of subjects, from education to engineering.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
Should financial education be compulsory in NZ schools?
Westpac

Should financial education be compulsory in NZ schools?

Young New Zealanders have a lack of knowledge in budgeting, saving and investing, according to a new survey from Massey University.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
MUSAC delivers all-in-one school management platform
Massey University

MUSAC delivers all-in-one school management platform

MUSAC launches new cloud-based school management system, EDGE, to streamline communication and data management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
Massey University students in South Pacific coding finals
IBM

Massey University students in South Pacific coding finals

The three students will compete in the South Pacific regionals of the Association of Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015

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Social media makes academic research more accessible
EduTech

Social media makes academic research more accessible

Academics say social media is making research more accessible, allowing for broader conversations and public debates.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
Gender gap: We have an issue, professor says
Massey University

Gender gap: We have an issue, professor says

Massey University professor Sarah Leberman says the lack of women in leadership positions is a vexing and persistent problem.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Massey University scores big data sponsorship
Data Analytics

Massey University scores big data sponsorship

Massey University's data analytics programme has attracted the attention of business analytics software firm SAS.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015