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Eight new Professor Emeriti titles granted
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is proud to announce eight new Professor Emeriti, conferred by the Honorary Awards Committee.
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Plans to set up branch campus in Singapore welcomed by New Zealand Prime Minister
Last night in Singapore, Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas signed an Enhanced Collaboration Agreement with PSB Academy's Executive Chairman Viva Sinniah.
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Veterinary Science soars in global rankings
The university’s reputation in Veterinary Science has been highlighted in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Subject Rankings.
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Weaving wisdom into a resilient future for Pacific students
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is pleased to present the ‘Weaving Wisdom into a Resilient Future 2024-2027 Pacific Plan’, a new student success plan that is guided by a Pacific lens.
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Massey University signs MoU with Office of the Basic Education Commission in Thailand
Massey University and the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) within the Thai Ministry of Education have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will open more opportunities for collaboration with the prestigious Princess Chulabhorn Science High Schools (PCSHS) network.
![Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas and Acting Sub Lt. Thanu Vongjinda, Secretary General of the Vocational Education Commission.](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/OBEC-Signi.2e16d0ba.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-450.format-webp.webp)
Plans to set up branch campus in Singapore welcomed by New Zealand Prime Minister
Last night in Singapore, Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas signed an Enhanced Collaboration Agreement with PSB Academy's Executive Chairman Viva Sinniah.
![PSB Academy Chairman Viva Sinniah, NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/PSB-Jan-Th.2e16d0ba.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-450.format-webp.webp)
Veterinary Science soars in global rankings
The university’s reputation in Veterinary Science has been highlighted in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Subject Rankings.
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Weaving wisdom into a resilient future for Pacific students
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is pleased to present the ‘Weaving Wisdom into a Resilient Future 2024-2027 Pacific Plan’, a new student success plan that is guided by a Pacific lens.
![](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Pacific_Ma.2e16d0ba.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-450.format-webp.webp)
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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
Funding secured for project aiming to boost wildfire resilience through gaming
A team from the School of Built Environment has secured $US100,000 in funding from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for a project that aims to develop an educational gaming solution, based on insights from previous wildfire disasters, to enhance community preparedness.
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Pūtōrino e Rua partnership receives Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability funding
A multifaceted team led by Massey’s Dr Callum Rees, Utiku Potaka of Ngāti Hauiti and Grant Huwyler of Ngāti Apa has been awarded $250,000 in funding from the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.
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Massey researchers secure funding to pioneer space-based earth observation studies
Two Massey researchers have been awarded funding to undertake globally important research that contributes to the understanding of our planet.
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The impact of uniform design on female athletes’ confidence
New research from the School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition has revealed the impact uniforms can have on female athletes’ anxiety and confidence levels.
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Student success news
Championing excellence from triathlon to textbooks
Triathlete and postgraduate student Eva Goodisson is the first recipient of the International Sport Travel Fund for 2024, which saw her add the Oceania Sprint and Mixed Relay Triathlon Championships in Australia to her competition history.
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Game, set, give: From class to court to charity
Entering his final year of professional tennis, alumnus Marcus Daniell intends to leave a lasting impact through his victories as well as through his sports-focused non-profit once he hangs up his racquet.
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Unlocking career paths: A journey through the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise
The sport, health and wellbeing industry is one of New Zealand’s largest, providing a variety of employment opportunities in areas related to education, exercise, physical activity and sport promotion and administration.
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Continuing the legacy for Ian Shirley Award recipient
Lena Bath has been awarded the Ian Shirley Award for 2023, acknowledging her achievement in the social policy courses while studying towards a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) qualification.
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Opinion and features
Opinion: Meeting the ever-changing needs of Aotearoa New Zealand
By Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly
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Opinion: Let’s talk about equality – and the constitution
By Professor Richard Shaw
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Opinion: The New Zealand Defence Force in 2024: The end of the peace dividend?
By Associate Professor William Hoverd.
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Opinion: Prioritising connection over commercialisation this Christmas
By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.
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Awards and appointments
Eight new Professor Emeriti titles granted
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is proud to announce eight new Professor Emeriti, conferred by the Honorary Awards Committee.
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Māori creatives shine at 60th Venice Biennale
The prestigious art exhibition La Bienale Di Venezia opened its doors last week to showcase a range of works from global artists, with an installation from our Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts cohort receiving the highest accolade from the event.
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Academics receive Fulbright Scholar Awards to take their studies abroad
Two academics from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have been named recipients of 2024 Fulbright New Zealand Scholar Awards , which will see them take their studies international.
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Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University welcomes new Chancellor and Pro Chancellor
The university has welcomed Alistair Davis ONZM and Angela Hauk-Willis into the roles of Chancellor and Pro Chancellor.
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Eight new Professor Emeriti titles granted
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is proud to announce eight new Professor Emeriti, conferred by the Honorary Awards Committee.
Māori creatives shine at 60th Venice Biennale
The prestigious art exhibition La Bienale Di Venezia opened its doors last week to showcase a range of works from global artists, with an installation from our Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts cohort receiving the highest accolade from the event.
Funding secured for project aiming to boost wildfire resilience through gaming
A team from the School of Built Environment has secured $US100,000 in funding from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for a project that aims to develop an educational gaming solution, based on insights from previous wildfire disasters, to enhance community preparedness.
Pūtōrino e Rua partnership receives Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability funding
A multifaceted team led by Massey’s Dr Callum Rees, Utiku Potaka of Ngāti Hauiti and Grant Huwyler of Ngāti Apa has been awarded $250,000 in funding from the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.
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