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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.
Spotlight on staff success at Auckland graduation
This week saw more than 1000 graduates crossing the stage at Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Bruce Mason Centre, including 13 staff members.
Screen Arts student wins funding for animated series Bloke of the Apocalypse
Bachelor of Screen Arts student Charlie Faulks will be producing a zombie apocalypse-themed YouTube series thanks to funding from NZ On Air.
Honouring a lifetime of leadership with Massey Medal
Philanthropist, veteran businessman and esteemed alumnus Bryan Mogridge ONZM has been awarded the university’s highest accolade, the Massey Medal, at Manawatū graduation this week.
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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.
Spotlight on staff success at Auckland graduation
This week saw more than 1000 graduates crossing the stage at Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Bruce Mason Centre, including 13 staff members.
Massey University celebrates global connections at the 2024 China Alumni Conference
More than 100 Massey University alumni, esteemed guests and academic leaders attended the 2024 China Alumni Conference, held on Sunday 19 May, at the Poly Development Plaza in Guangzhou, China.
Webinar series to inspire future scientists
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s College of Sciences are hosting a series of webinars over the next two months to showcase science at Massey and encourage increased participation in the sciences subjects.
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
Feast and HelloFresh seeking taste testers for new research
Fonterra Riddet Chair of Consumer and Sensory Science and School of Food and Advanced Technology Professor Joanne Hort is working with meal kit company HelloFresh to better understand New Zealanders’ flavour palate and why people are drawn to certain flavours on their plate.
Graduate research explores child digital labour on social media
Children are heavily contributing to a significant subsection of the Internet, not only as the target audience, but also as producers.
Unveiling social media drug markets in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Robin van der Sanden’s PhD study explored the rising use of social media and messaging apps for buying and selling drugs in New Zealand.
Researchers awarded Māori Health Research Emerging Leader Fellowships
Two Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University researchers from the SHORE & Whariki Research Centre have been awarded Emerging Leader Fellowships from the Health Research Council (HRC).
Student success news
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. Students spend the morning at the studio researching and creating their bulletin and then go live on air, showcasing local information and breaking news.
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 .
Screen Arts student wins funding for animated series Bloke of the Apocalypse
Bachelor of Screen Arts student Charlie Faulks will be producing a zombie apocalypse-themed YouTube series thanks to funding from NZ On Air.
Opinion and features
Opinion: What the Prime Minister does that over half of the New Zealand workforce wishes their organisation would do
By Professor Jarrod Haar
Opinion: Meeting the ever-changing needs of Aotearoa New Zealand
By Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly
Opinion: Let’s talk about equality – and the constitution
By Professor Richard Shaw
Opinion: The New Zealand Defence Force in 2024: The end of the peace dividend?
By Associate Professor William Hoverd
Awards and appointments
Young Riddet Institute scientist wins international award
Riddet Institute post-doctoral researcher Dr Thomas Do is heading to Italy in September after being awarded an International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) Young Scientist Award.
Massey start-up a finalist in environmental sustainability accelerator
Captivate Technology has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2024 PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator: APAC Sustainability Edition.
Lush Prize awarded to School of Veterinary Science for innovative training technique
The School of Veterinary Science has been awarded the Training Prize in the 2024 Lush Prize awards , announced in London this week.
Massey Professor receives Honorary Doctorate and delivers commencement address
School of People, Environment and Planning Professor Bruce Glavovic has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Visual Arts: Philosophy, Aesthetics and Art Theory by the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts (IDSVA) in the USA.
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Feast and HelloFresh seeking taste testers for new research
Fonterra Riddet Chair of Consumer and Sensory Science and School of Food and Advanced Technology Professor Joanne Hort is working with meal kit company HelloFresh to better understand New Zealanders’ flavour palate and why people are drawn to certain flavours on their plate.
Young Riddet Institute scientist wins international award
Riddet Institute post-doctoral researcher Dr Thomas Do is heading to Italy in September after being awarded an International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) Young Scientist Award.
Graduate research explores child digital labour on social media
Children are heavily contributing to a significant subsection of the Internet, not only as the target audience, but also as producers.
Massey start-up a finalist in environmental sustainability accelerator
Captivate Technology has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2024 PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator: APAC Sustainability Edition.
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