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New ministerial appointments to Council and Ngā Kaiwhakapūmau Tiriti
Jo Davidson and Mark Ratcliffe have been appointed to the University Council and a new Te Tiriti leadership body is established.
Massey Professors receive ONZM for pioneering work in health psychology and ageing studies
Two Professors from the School of Psychology have been included in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.
Research in action: Connecting campus to community at Fieldays® 2024
With a brand new site, we are excited to be back at Fieldays® for another year, focusing on community relevant collaborative research in the food and fibre industry.
Data shows Māori and Pacific course completion rates are on the rise
Massey has made strong progress in first-year retention rates, surpassing its target earlier than expected.
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New ministerial appointments to Council and Ngā Kaiwhakapūmau Tiriti
Jo Davidson and Mark Ratcliffe have been appointed to the University Council and a new Te Tiriti leadership body is established.
A celebration of community and competition at 2024 Home Sports Day
Over 500 people gathered for the annual Home Sports Day event held in Manawatū, celebrating the dedicated community involved in the sports clubs and games hosted on the campus throughout the year.
Mud, sweat and cheers during third annual Massey Mud Run
The third iteration of the university’s annual event saw nearly 100 staff and students gather at the end of May to brave the conditions and course.
Rangatahi Māori explore creative arts pathways during campus visit
A group of rangatahi from Nōna Te Ao Trust’s E Tipu E Rea programme recently visited the Pukeahu campus to experience Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts’ state-of-the-art facilities.
Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take
Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take is a mixed media, podcast, editorial and event series brought to you by Massey University in partnership with The Spinoff. It provides a platform for the university and community experts to share their thoughts on how to overcome some of New Zealand’s biggest challenges.
Research news
Why we need a 21st century approach to ensuring food safety
Researchers are calling for a change in the way we consider microbial food safety, to ensure our food systems remain safe and resilient in the face of a complex and changing world.
From research to reality: Pastoral practices in action with Whenua Haumanu programme
Dairy herd manager and part-time agricultural science student Elisa Berle is learning firsthand the values and practices she wants to implement in her future through her involvement with the Whenua Haumanu programme.
A beetroot drink a day may keep the doctor away
Dr Luke Stanaway's doctoral research shows nitrate-rich beetroot juice can help reduce blood pressure.
Doctoral study unveils spirituality in social work
Dr Hairunnisa Muhammed Shafi fulfilled her grandfather’s dream for her when she crossed the stage at Auckland graduation recently to receive her doctorate.
Student success news
Finding one’s path through helping others
Bachelor of Business graduate Chris Kent, Te Āti Awa, walked away from university with more than he ever imagined, from learning his whakapapa to making connections across the world and creating a career from his passion for helping people.
Get your fix of what matters today from the media industry’s future players
Once a week, journalism students from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have been broadcasting The Rundown , a live news show from the Ghuznee Street studios of Wellington Access Radio.
PhD student named Future Thinker of the Year for flood resilience research
PhD student Widi Auliagisni has been bestowed with the title Future Thinker of the Year by the New Zealand Green Building Council at an event in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland earlier this month.
Eco-friendly postpartum underwear takes out Grand Ideas competition
Postpartum underwear aimed at promoting healing after childbirth, whilst also being eco-friendly and comfortable, has been crowned the winner of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Grand Ideas competition .
Opinion and features
Opinion: India's General Election 2024: Everyday habits of democracy that resist authoritarian populism
By Professor Mohan Dutta
Opinion: Understanding counter-terrorism needs serious scholarship
By Dr John Battersby
Opinion: What the Prime Minister does that over half of the New Zealand workforce wishes their organisation would do
By Professor Jarrod Haar
Awards and appointments
Massey Professors receive ONZM for pioneering work in health psychology and ageing studies
Two Professors from the School of Psychology have been included in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.
Kiwi food scientist wins prestigious international award
Riddet Institute Director Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh's contribution to the field of food science is being acknowledged with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Doctorate student wins Gustav Rosenberger Award
Veterinary Science doctoral student Istianah Maryam Jamilah has been presented with the prestigious Gustav Rosenberger Award by Dr Ruurd Jorritsma, board member of the Gustav Rosenbgerger Memorial Fund.
NovoLabs™ three-time winners at NZ Hi-Tech Awards
The university’s spin-out company NovoLabs has won three categories at the Hi-Tech Awards this month for their world-first technology for ultraviolet (UV) treatment of liquids.
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Why we need a 21st century approach to ensuring food safety
Researchers are calling for a change in the way we consider microbial food safety, to ensure our food systems remain safe and resilient in the face of a complex and changing world.
New ministerial appointments to Council and Ngā Kaiwhakapūmau Tiriti
Jo Davidson and Mark Ratcliffe have been appointed to the University Council and a new Te Tiriti leadership body is established.
A celebration of community and competition at 2024 Home Sports Day
Over 500 people gathered for the annual Home Sports Day event held in Manawatū, celebrating the dedicated community involved in the sports clubs and games hosted on the campus throughout the year.
Mud, sweat and cheers during third annual Massey Mud Run
The third iteration of the university’s annual event saw nearly 100 staff and students gather at the end of May to brave the conditions and course.
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