Massey University welcomes you to take an inside look into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Food Technology (Honours) programmes. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the world of Food Technology and Engineering with our lecturers and current students. You will get hands-on experience working in our labs.
This is a free event during the school holidays for Year 11-13 high school students. It would suit students currently studying maths, physics, and chemistry who are interested to learn where these subjects could take them.
Students interested in Engineering
Build a 3D Printed Formula E Style Racing Car - including electronics and remote control, as well as interact with our LORE Robots, programming the robots to move in a designated space. Talk to our Engineering students first-hand about their experiences and why they chose Engineering; meet and talk with our lecturers; try out our virtual games; receive a variety of FREE 3D printed product; see our autonomous Robots and what they can do; and tour our Labs and Workshop.
Students interested in Food Technology
Learn all about the cheese making process, making a simple fresh cheese using the same principles used in the food industry today. Learn how to make alginate pearl balls; playing with colours and creating a similar pearl ball found in bubble tea drinks. Look at the good microorganisms that are in yoghurt; learning why we need to understand the physics of food flow; take part in food tasting sessions; and our Sports Drink Game - plus FREE Ice-cream!
