Massey University stories - Page 2
ecentre's Sprint Global 2019 accelerator primed for action
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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Massey University's ecentre is launching Sprint Global 2019, an accelerator programme to help New Zealand startups go global faster.
PhD student's wildlife-monitoring drone wins award
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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A Massey University PhD student's innovative drone for monitoring New Zealand’s endangered yellow-eyed penguins has won the Innovate 2018 competition.
Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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Māori entrepreneurs are being held back from financial success due to issues with accessing finance, managing debt and wealth, and tax compliance.
Virtual reality could be the future of market research
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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Virtual reality (VR) could be the future of marketing research, according to Massey University PhD candidate Alexander Schnack.
Bungy jumping from an airship over Queenstown could be a reality - one day
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Bungy jumping from an airship over Queenstown could soon be a thrilling reality as airships are set for a revival in New Zealand tourism.
Gamers: Don't open that loot box, or you may become a gambler
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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Could randomised loot boxes in your favourite video games be giving you a similar hit to the psychological effects of gambling?.
Massey Uni and NZVRARA team up to support VR development
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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The New Zealand VR/AR Association and Massey University School of Design have partnered to support the growing VR/AR sector.
The Amazon effect: Kiwi retailers spooked by commerce giants
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Kiwi retailers face stiff challenge as 'Amazon effect' dents business confidence and sparks GST fairness debate.
Oracle's $60,000 gift to Kiwi bug researcher about sharing knowledge with the world
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Traditionally organisations keep bug & vulnerability findings for themselves, but Oracle and Associate Professor Dietrich take a different approach.
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.
Massey Uni’s new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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Massey University ecentre's new CEO plans to expand and innovate the business incubator’s services to reach more people in the entrepreneurial community.
Phonics more important than ever in a digital age
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.
Are digital devices impacting tertiary students' eyesight?
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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New data shows that almost half of tertiary students in New Zealand have undiagnosed vision conditions, likely due to heavy digital device use.
Tokelau's education system to be brought into 21st Century
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education in the remote Tokelau atolls is being modernised with the help of Massey University, bringing the nation's schools into the digital age.
Success with te reo app means more resources are coming
Tue, 9th May 2017
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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.
Massey grad encourages more Maori into digital pathways
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Massey University graduate Dan Walker wants to see more Māori participation in the tech industry, using a tikanga Māori framework.
Social media makes academic research more accessible
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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Academics say social media is making research more accessible, allowing for broader conversations and public debates.
New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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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.
Massey Uni expert: Secure internet? It's just salesmanship - we're more at risk than ever
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Kiwis need to prioritize security over features, says Massey University cybersecurity expert. Personal data vulnerability a major concern.
New program launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in NZ
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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A new program has been launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in establishing their first business in New Zealand.