Massey University has announced the appointment of Cas Carter as the new Assistant Vice-Chancellor (External Relations).

Finance students will have the chance to secure a "global passport" to success after the College of Business signed a partnership with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute this week.

The Centre for Defence Studies has signed an agreement with the New Zealand Customs Service to provide professional education for Customs employees.

Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey and the Comptroller of Customs, Martyn Dunne, signed the agreement at the Manawatu campus yesterday.

Wellington, Jan 9 NZPA - Failing students risk being kicked out as universities try to make space for "motivated students".

Internationally recognised scientist and ethics specialist Professor Sylvia Rumball is retiring after 42 years at the University. She is believed to be the longest-serving staff member in Massey's 82-year history.

The University's School of Aviation yesterday welcomed the latest additions to its fleet - two Diamond DA42 twin-engine aircraft that complete the $8 million 14-aircraft purchase announced last year that put the school at the forefront of international aviation training.

Jo Bransgrove, President of the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that three new board members have been elected to the Chamber Board.

Industrial action including strikes continues today at some of the six polytechnics covered by the ITP MECA. Union members resumed industrial action earlier this week after mediation between them and their employers failed to resolve the long-running dispute.

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Massey University has gained international accreditation in business from the Florida-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).