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Winter, Hotoke 2008
Open Days 2008
Put Massey University’s Open Days in your diary now:
Palmerston North:
6 and 9 August
Auckland:
16 August
Wellington:
22 August
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Business Case League ‘08
In August last year, students from Massey University took top honours in the Endace New
Zealand Case Competition and won the Deloitte Business Case Competition.
As a result of their success, Massey will host the Inaugural Deloitte Case League
Open Days are an opportunity to look around each campus,
take part in a range of interactive events, and see the
accommodation provided.
Championship Week to be held from 1-5 September at the Auckland Campus.
Secondary school students are invited to register and attend during the week to participate
in an academic and structured programme which includes briefings and debriefings from
Important Dates
30 August - applications close for Massey University
High Achiever Scholarships (see page 4).
30 September - Summer School discretionary entrance
applications required: important for any school students
without a strong science background who hope to do any
of the introductory science papers (physics, chemistry,
mathematics, biology) over summer.
1 October - applications for accommodation due.
17 October - portfolios for design and fine arts required
by this date.
Massey staff and, of course, high-energy presentations from competing teams.
The academic programme provides an opportunity for secondary students to enhance
their learning and witness the possibilities that tertiary education can provide.
The competition will bring together teams of top business students from each New
Zealand University. On each of three competition days, teams will be given five hours,
a quiet room, and a fresh copy of a real-life business case study. From knowledge
gained throughout their study, each team formulates a sound business solution and then
presents it to a panel of high-profile judges.
It is anticipated that being part of this event will broaden students’ understanding
of business concepts and show them the high level of expertise they can gain at
university.
Local schools interested in bringing a group of students please contact Leila Baker on
09-414-0800 (ext 9212) or l.baker1@massey.ac.nz
0800 MASSEY
www.massey.ac.nz
Students score top
sporting scholarships
Massey sportspeople have scooped 67 of this year’s
320 Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarships. The
Academy of Sport
SPORT
http://academyofsport.massey.ac.nz
Government-backed scheme enables emerging and
Massey Academy of Sport is the sports scholarship programme for talented
and elite level athletes studying at University. The Academy focuses on
the holistic development of each individual member by providing essential
support services that cater to their needs.
talented New Zealanders to pursue both tertiary study
The Massey Academy of Sport programme, now in its third year, continues to gain in strength and
and elite sports development, by paying tertiary fees
recognition. The University’s individual and team sport athletes are achieving outstanding results on
and providing a living allowance.
national and international stages. Support services are also growing, with assistance towards helping
fund athletes to attend world-class sporting events, athlete promotion and media exposure for individual
Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Warrington says
athletes’ profiles.
the success of Massey students in being awarded the
prestigious scholarships is outstanding.
Along with the increase in athlete support are the important student services that help with the transition
from secondary school to university study. This includes academic support and flexibility, with some
“We are really very proud of our athletes and their
athletes able to sit exams overseas while competing or choosing to take some papers extramurally to
achievements, and of course happy that our own
incorporate training schedules. Student athletes have the flexibility to choose any career-path as long as
commitment to sport has been recognised through
they are entering into a Bachelor degree.
awarding these scholarships to our students.”
Our other sport specific services are physical conditioning sessions with approved conditioners, nutritional
The Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarship programme
advice (individual and group sessions) and physiotherapy. Athlete education seminars conducted include
is a government initiative managed by SPARC and
mental skills, time management, self massage, self marketing and promotion, media training, nutrition,
administered by the New Zealand Academy of Sport
and self motivation.
North and South Island operations.
The Massey Academy of Sport held its annual ceremony formally welcoming its athletes to the programme
The scholarship allows athletes to have their academic
on Monday 17 March at the Sport and Rugby Institute. Special guest speaker and SPARC ambassador
Nathan Faavae, world champion adventure racer shared his experiences as an elite athlete. Nathan’s
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message was well received by the attendees and centred strongly on what it takes to achieve goals,
making the most of opportunities and overcoming obstacles on the pathway to excellence.
Up to 25 Massey University High Achiever Sport Scholarships are available for first-year students.
Applications must reach Massey by 30 August so students must act fast. To find more information about
Automation researcher nets
technology funding
Admission to Massey’s
professional degrees
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
A PhD student intent on revolutionising New Zealand’s horticulture industry has
scooped a top scholarship for his work on robotic systems. Alistair Scarfe is one
of three recipients of a Dick and Mary Earle Scholarship in Technology, worth
This information will be helpful to students at all levels, who plan to study
$20,000 a year for three years.
at Massey in future:
Mr Scarfe, who was brought up in Wairarapa and went to Kuranui College,
For most degrees, standard University Entrance requirements are all you
is studying for his PhD in Industrial Automation at the School of Engineering
need to enter the University (42 credits at level 3 of NCEA, plus literacy and
and Advanced Technology at the Palmerston North campus. Alistair’s thesis
numeracy).
investigates automating fruit harvesting by means of robotic arms and carrier
systems. A prototype kiwifruit harvester developed as part of the project is now
Entry to programmes in aviation, design, engineering, fine arts, midwifery,
nearing completion.
music, nursing, speech and language therapy, teaching, and technology have
additional entry requirements:
“I hope that my research will provide the kiwifruit industry with the technology to
improve harvesting and post-harvest logistics and reduce losses to the industry
•
Aviation – selection based on an interview, writing tasks, a by an estimated 20 percent.
simulator assessment and an aptitude test.
“I believe that there is a real need for New Zealand to become more innovative or
•
Design and fine arts (including Maori Visual Arts)– complete
we face the very real danger of losing our manufacturing capacity and its related
a portfolio (to be submitted by mid-October) and specific technical know-how to Asia. Automation can substantially reduce labour costs to
application form.
•
Engineering and technology – students are required to achieve 16 the point where we could out-perform Asian manufacturers, and this is what is
driving my research,” Mr Scarfe says.
credits in Mathematics with Calculus and Physics at NCEA Dick and Mary Earle, both Emeritus Professors at Massey University, established
level three. Some options (such as food technology) also require the scholarship in 1999 to support and encourage postgraduate research into
14 credits in Chemistry.
masters or doctorate at a New Zealand university or other research institution,
•
Midwifery and nursing – admission is by preselection. Applicants in one of two fields: innovation and product development, or bioprocess
need to meet Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements, technology.
which include a health screening and a current first aid certificate. A specific application form needs to be used.
•
Music – an audition is required for entry to most programmes at the New Zealand School of Music (a joint venture between
Massey University and Victoria University of Wellington).
Some options also require an entry test that is approximately Grade five in standard.
•
Speech and Language Therapy – also has its own preselection application form. Students require a minimum of 14 credits in level 3 NCEA English and at least 16 credits at NCEA Level 3 in
one of these subjects: biology, chemistry, mathematics with calculus, physics, science, or statistics and modelling
•
Teaching – also has its own application form. Students must
meet the criteria for entry to teaching, which includes a police
check. The selection for some courses may include an interview prior to selection to teaching.
•
Entry to Veterinary Science – students are selected for this degree after the first semester of their first year.
technology. The scholarship funds an individual to undertake research towards a
Contact Massey
Alistair Scarfe at work on the kiwifruit picker.
•
Careers Advisers can phone staff on any of our campuses using a dedicated phone line:
0800 QUERY4U (0800-783-7948).
High Achiever
Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
http://awards.massey.ac.nz
Massey University has up to 150 scholarships worth $3000
each available to new students enrolling next year. These
scholarships are available in three categories and can be
used by students in any programme.
These High Achiever Scholarships are available to students
enrolled in:
•
either fulltime or parttime study;
•
the first year of a Bachelor degree programme;
•
the year following the award of the scholarship
•
at any Massey University campus.
LIAISON ADVISERS
AUCKLAND
Deb Buchanan
Ph: 09-414-0836
Fax: 09-414-0810
Mobile: 0275-550-593
Email: d.j.buchanan@massey.ac.nz
Joanne Landeg
Ph: 09-414-0800 ext 9212
Fax: 09-414-0810
Mobile: 0275-550-581
E-mail: j.m.landeg@massey.ac.nz
Leila Baker
Ph: 09-414-0800 ext 9212
Fax: 09-414-0810
Mobile: 027-555-0581
Email: l.baker1@massey.ac.nz
Tevita Funaki
(Pacific Island Liaison)
Ph: 09-414-0800 ext 9776
Fax: 09-413-9768
Mobile: 027-494-9079
Email: t.f.funaki@massey.ac.nz
Maria Sidwell
(Mäori Liaison)
Ph: 09-414-0800 ext 41299
Fax: 07-571-6958
Mobile: 0275-550-736
TAURANGA
Three categories of scholarship:
• Academic – school leavers who have achieved at least
20 credits at NCEA Level 2 in at least four approved subjects,
and who have shown excellence in at least one and merit in
Karen (Kaz) McLaren
Ph: 07-571-6946
Fax: 07-571-6958
Mobile: 0275-550-736
Email: k.mclaren@massey.ac.nz
HAWKE’S BAY
Kerre Devonport-Ward
Ph: 06-845-9190
Fax: 06-845-9199
Mobile: 027-666-1581
Email: k.d.ward@massey.ac.nz
several other subject areas.
• Sport – students must have gained NCEA level 2 in the
previous year, and show evidence of excellence in sport in
the previous three years both inside and outside the school
(eg provincial or national representative).
• Arts – students must have gained NCEA level 2 and
show evidence of excellence in one or more arts field eg
success in a regional or national writing, debating or theatre
competition, inclusion in an art exhibition, selection in a
regional orchestra or choir, publication of a composition.
PALMERSTON NORTH
Trevor Weir
Ph: 06-350-5932
Fax: 06-350-5718
Mobile: 0275-550-738
E-mail: t.g.weir@massey.ac.nz
Te Ahu Rei (Mäori Liaison)
Ph: 06-356-9099 ext 7272
Fax: 06-350-5718
Mobile: 0275-550-740
E-mail: t.a.rei@massey.ac.nz
Brent Costley
Ph: 06-350-5938
Fax 06-350-5718
Mobile: 0275-550-731
E-mail: b.r.costley@massey.ac.nz
WELLINGTON
Marjon Williams
Ph: 04-801-5799 ext 6896
Fax: 04-801-2680
Mobile: 0275-550-745
Email: m.williams1@massey.ac.nz
Jon Rousseau
Ph: 04-801-5799 ext 6655
Fax: 04-801-2680
Mobile: 0275-550-624
E-mail: j.rousseau@massey.ac.nz
CHRISTCHURCH
Study at school!
Students can study university papers in Year-13. As long
Fiona Hartland
Ph: 03-372-9130
Fax: 03-372-9136
Mobile: 0275-550-741
E-mail: f.e.hartland@massey.ac.nz
as they have completed all available Level three credits
in a subject in Year-12, they can then study a university
paper in that same subject during Year-13.
A standard application form plus a concurrent study
form need to be completed.
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Massey University. For enquiries and feedback: please email b.r.costley@massey.ac.nz
Web: http://liaison.massey.ac.nz
Freephone: 0800 MASSEY (627 739)