Sustainability research and partnerships

At Massey we are commited to developing applied, real world opportunities for sustainability-related teaching and research by drawing on a wide range of fundamental science, critical social science, design thinking and business knowledge.

Who we work with

Researchers at Massey University form partnerships with local councils, central government, crown research institutes and private companies in order to carry out research projects.

Types of collaborations

Types of collaborations include:

• Sponsored Masters or PhD scholarships
• Research partnerships where parties external to Massey fund and collaborate on projects of mutual interest
• Living Labs which are a form of research collaboration where research projects, design and delivery are co-created between external organisations (such as city councils) and Massey University researchers
• Massey University research centres and networks are groups of Massey staff who work together (often with external partners) on research and technology transfer.

Areas of research

Areas of research include (but are not limited to) the following:

• sustainable transport
• renewable energy
• water governance
• climate change
• environment life cycle assessment
• carbon and water footprinting
• ecosystems
• sustaining culture and identity in contemporary tribal organisations
• business culture and sustainability
• urban sustainability
• fashion design
• investment in sustainability.  

Search our expertise database to identify staff who work in areas that may be of interest.

Do you have a project you would like us to help with?

If you have a sustainability project or issue you would like us to help with please contact the Research Development Team by email at rmsrda@massey.ac.nz.

Page authorised by Chair of the Steering Group on Sustainability
Last updated on Thursday 06 December 2012