• Day in pictures July 29, 2010
    Some of the most striking images from around the world on 29 July, 2010 […]
  • Your news, your pictures July 29, 2010
    News can happen anywhere at anytime - we want you to be our eyes. If you find yourself in the right place at the right time, if an event is unfolding before your eyes and you capture it on a camera or mobile phone, either as a photograph or video, then please send it to BBC News. […]
  • Your pictures July 29, 2010
    Readers pictures on the theme of drive […]

Save our Services

No matter which side of the fence you sit it is irrefutable that EXMSS (and other students associations) delivers services that save students. Save them from hardship, from anguish and from an education system that at times seems less than friendly. Each year EXMSS saves hundreds of students from dropping out of their studies. Even more [...]

Making the Connections

It’s all about getting everything in its place: your study material, the library, your lecturer, student support… It all needs to be easily accessible. Not only are you expected to soak up the study material but your organisational and time management skills are about to be tested. Welcome to extramural study.

Where do I find out about [...]

Unsatifactory Acadmic Progress

What are the key issues for extramural students this year? Two key questions come to mind: will you have a place at university if you do not pass the majority of your semester one papers, and what new services do I get for the increase in student services levy?

Question One – a matter of access: Massey [...]

Student Voice has Benefits

Although alone you are connected

As you are aware the Student Services Fee increases 100% for 2010 ($31 to $60). We discussed the rise with Massey and we felt they had good reasons for doing this: improved services was the focus. We then asked what the services were going to be, how many students will they reach and [...]

Would you be a member?

If the Freedom of Association Bill is passed next year then in 2011 EXMSS will be faced with having to convince its prospective members that joining is money well spent. “But that is how it is for all other organizations” I hear you shout. True, but EXMSS is not just services, a big part of what [...]

Universal student society membership

Currently at select committee, the Freedom of Association Bill intends to make EXMSS membership something you will have to actively seek. [...]

Yes, the fees go up for 2010

Fee rise confirmed for 2010 [...]

Are You Satisfied?

The EXMSS office is extremenly busy. We are working away, delivering on the strategic plan (which you can find on our website) and presuming that our membership is appreciating and using our services. [...]

The Benefits of Membership

As President of EXMSS I am always interested in what services and benefits EXMSS can provide for you that will improve your overall learning experience. [...]