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Are digital devices impacting tertiary students' eyesight?
Massey University

Are digital devices impacting tertiary students' eyesight?

New data shows that almost half of tertiary students in New Zealand have undiagnosed vision conditions, likely due to heavy digital device use.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Success with te reo app means more resources are coming
Massey University

Success with te reo app means more resources are coming

James Porter and team have launched a successful te reo app, 'He aha tēnei?', with more resources on the way, helping children learn Māori language and culture.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Massey grad encourages more Maori into digital pathways
Massey University

Massey grad encourages more Maori into digital pathways

Massey University graduate Dan Walker wants to see more Māori participation in the tech industry, using a tikanga Māori framework.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
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

Stories from Other Regions

Massey University stories

Cities will become more desirable when IoT takes hold
Smart Cities

Cities will become more desirable when IoT takes hold

Safer streets and lower running costs are among the gains researchers say connected sensors could bring to New Zealand's urban centres.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017
Massey Uni's new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'
Massey University

Massey Uni's new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'

Massey University ecentre's new CEO plans to expand and innovate the business incubator's services to reach more people in the entrepreneurial community.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
Tokelau's education system to be brought into 21st Century
Massey University

Tokelau's education system to be brought into 21st Century

Education in the remote Tokelau atolls is being modernised with the help of Massey University, bringing the nation's schools into the digital age.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Situation bad and getting worse, latest report reveals
University of Canterbury

Situation bad and getting worse, latest report reveals

Freshwater quality is deteriorating across New Zealand, with half of monitored river sites showing rising nitrogen and native fish at risk.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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