Research in the College of Health , Rangahau i Te Kura Hauora Tangata

Across the college and in our research centres and schools, our staff, students and collaborators conduct a wide range of interrelated hauora and health research.

Research themes & strengths

Across the College of Health, we engage in a wide range of research activities. Learn more about our research themes and strengths.

Research centres, projects & groups

Find out about the university and college research centres, as well as other research activities across the college’s units and groups.

Current research trials & studies

Explore our current hauora and health research trials and studies. Find out if you or your children are suitable to participate.

Find a researcher

Search for College of Health researchers using the Massey Expertise Search tool.

Health thesis topics & supervisors

Find a master's or doctoral thesis topic in the College of Health with or without a scholarship.

Previous events

Previous event recordings from the College of Health Nutrition symposia in Auckland.

Health research news

We are a research-led university with a reputation for excellence in innovation and the creation of new knowledge. Get the latest research stories from the College of Health.

Research shows significant benefits of school meal programmes

Tuesday 5 March 2024

A recent case study on the Ka Ora Ka Ako school lunch programme at Dannevirke High School has revealed clear benefits.

New funding awarded to pioneering research strengthening volcanic resilience

Friday 8 December 2023

New funding from Toka Tū Ake Earthquake Commission (EQC) has been awarded to a first-of-its-kind research project on infrastructure resilience to volcanic activity, led by Associate Professor Carol Stewart.

Novel wool-derived protein a potential key to improving type-2 diabetes management

Monday 13 November 2023

New research has provided insight into the functional potential of wool-derived protein, with an initial trial revealing it can influence how the body responds to insulin.

New research reveals many school lunch menus fail to meet Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health guidelines

Wednesday 8 November 2023

A recent study has uncovered that many school canteen offerings in Aotearoa New Zealand do not meet the Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health (MoH) guidelines, with over half of the in-house canteen menu items being classified as unhealthy.