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Dr Hona Black on te reo, humour and the future
Dr Hona Black covers his journey to teaching te reo, research and more.
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.
Michael Ahie concludes his time as Chancellor of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University
Mr Ahie has concluded his 12-year term on Council and eight years as Chancellor.
Research shows significant benefits of school meal programmes
A recent case study on the Ka Ora Ka Ako school lunch programme at Dannevirke High School has revealed clear benefits.
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Honouring a culture of care: a spotlight on Whānau Pūkenga
For this year's World Social Work Day, we caught up with Whānau Pūkenga who are passionate about keeping tikanga and mātauranga Māori at the heart of social work.
Wildbase Hospital celebrates over two decades of caring for New Zealand’s wildlife
For the past 21 years, Wildbase Hospital has been caring for Aotearoa New Zealand’s rare and endangered wildlife, treating almost 7000 native wildlife patients across that time.
The Unsettled: Small stories of colonisation
Professor Richard Shaw’s latest book explores the historical and emotional territories of New Zealanders coming to terms with the ongoing aftermath of the New Zealand Wars.
Michael Ahie concludes his time as Chancellor of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University
Mr Ahie has concluded his 12-year term on Council and eight years as Chancellor.
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
Research shows significant benefits of school meal programmes
A recent case study on the Ka Ora Ka Ako school lunch programme at Dannevirke High School has revealed clear benefits.
New study reveals the extent of alcohol’s harm to those other than the drinker
A new study has addressed a gap in understanding around the full scope of alcohol-related harm.
Interactive exhibition harnesses history for a safer future
An interactive tsunami exhibition is drawing from past tragedy to provide residents of Rēkohu Wharekauri/Chatham Islands with lessons on how to be better prepared for future events.
Pilot study will determine the impacts of rearing method on the dairy calf, the cow and their production
The study will compare the artificial rearing of calves to calves that remain with their mothers until they are weaned.
Student success news
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.
Transport research results in scholarship for master’s student
Master of Resource and Environmental Planning student Anamaria Rodriguez Mora has been awarded a 2024 Transport Research Scholarship.
Recipient of the inaugural Manukura Memorial Veterinary Scholarship announced
Fourth year Bachelor of Veterinary Science student Sabine O’Neill-Stevens has been named the first recipient of a joint scholarship established to commemorate the life and legacy of Manukura, the rare white kiwi.
Globally grown: From Feilding to the Netherlands and back again
Alex Dickson’s undergraduate degree looked a little different to most, as she spent the middle of her three years of study at Wageningen University in the Netherlands.
Opinion and features
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.
Opinion: Prioritising connection over commercialisation this Christmas
By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.
Awards and appointments
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.
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.
Brazilian Government honours Massey Professor
Professor Leonel Alvarado from the School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication has been made an Officer of the Order of Rio Branco for his services to the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Professor Mohan Dutta’s academic-activism recognised with prestigious Presidential Citation
Professor Mohan Dutta has been recognised by the National Communication Association (NCA) with the Presidential Citation.
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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.
Dr Hona Black on te reo, humour and the future
Dr Hona Black covers his journey to teaching te reo, research and more.
Honouring a culture of care: a spotlight on Whānau Pūkenga
For this year's World Social Work Day, we caught up with Whānau Pūkenga who are passionate about keeping tikanga and mātauranga Māori at the heart of social work.
Wildbase Hospital celebrates over two decades of caring for New Zealand’s wildlife
For the past 21 years, Wildbase Hospital has been caring for Aotearoa New Zealand’s rare and endangered wildlife, treating almost 7000 native wildlife patients across that time.
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