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A successful roadshow to strengthen our Pacific partnerships
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has marked a significant milestone in its international engagement through its first Vice-Chancellor-led delegation to the Pacific, visiting Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands.
Massey Communication ranks among world’s top 100 in ShanghaiRanking
Communication at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has been ranked among the top 100 programmes in the world, and is the only university in Aotearoa New Zealand included in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects for Communication.
Icons and rising innovators recognised as finalists for the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards
Open any pantry, fridge or freezer in Aotearoa and what might you find? There are the renowned classics, celebrated as shelf staples. Then, there are the challengers – the food products that build on familiar favourites to showcase inventive new perspectives.
Animal science degree expands with two new majors for 2027
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is expanding the Bachelor of Animal Science with two new majors in response to growing demand for graduates with the skills to support the future of Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary industries.
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PSB Academy and Massey University celebrate first graduating cohort
A new chapter began for PSB Academy and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University on 14 September, as the institutions celebrated their first graduating cohort at the inaugural Massey University–PSB Graduation Ceremony in Singapore.
From finalist to judge: how Smokefreerockquest shaped a Massey lecturer’s music career
Lecturer Dr Jesse Austin-Stewart’s experience as a Smokefreerockquest finalist while at high school shaped a career in music, marking a full-circle moment as he returned to help run this year’s competition.
Massey Business School and TradingView to bring students and staff closer to markets
Students within Massey Business School will have the opportunity to test their theories in international market conditions, applying their academic learnings without any financial risk.
Print in a digital world: Massey hosts three-day event in collaboration with The Embassy of Germany
The future of printing was explored during Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s event The Future of Print, as part of its ongoing partnership with The Embassy of Germany.
Research news
Rediscovering native grasses reveals overlooked history in pastoral systems
New research from the Whenua Haumanu programme is unearthing the historical role of indigenous grass species in farming systems, suggesting they may warrant renewed attention as agriculture responds to a changing climate.
What would it take for schools to start later?
Could starting school later help teenagers get the sleep they need? New research is examining what would help or hinder schools introducing later start times for senior secondary students in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Massey professor to deliver key lecture at University of South Florida
Professor Mohan Dutta is speaking at the Humanities Institute at the University of South Florida (USF) later this week, exploring how research can be reshaped by listening to communities whose knowledge is often overlooked.
How hydrated is your cat? New study investigates feline feeding habits
A new research project is investigating the feeding habits of domestic cats across Aotearoa New Zealand to better understand how moisture in their diets may influence health as they age.
Student success news
Massey graduate’s menstrual cup steriliser wins James Dyson Award
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University industrial design alumna Sophie West is the New Zealand winner of the James Dyson Award for her product designed to make cleaning menstrual cups easier.
Nursing student recognised for compassion and quiet leadership
Bachelor of Nursing student Lily Groom has been named the recipient of the 2026 Jodee Redmond Memorial Award, recognising her compassion, generosity and commitment to supporting others.
All four of student’s projects selected as Best Design Awards finalists
Industrial design student Toby McGuffie has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Best Design Awards for four of the projects he completed during his time at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Massey design alumna takes out top prize at WOW
Seventeen years of creativity, experimentation and determination have led to design alumna Kayla Christensen taking out the Supreme Award at this year’s World of WearableArt (WOW) show.
Opinion and features
Opinion: Be alert, not alarmed: prepare early for El Niño
By Professor Danny Donaghy
What happens when a neighbourhood bottle store closes? We asked local residents
By Stephen Randerson
Opinion: Could the City Rail Link change how New Zealand builds cities?
By Professor Imran Muhammad and Dr Arshad Javed
Awards and appointments
Icons and rising innovators recognised as finalists for the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards
Open any pantry, fridge or freezer in Aotearoa and what might you find? There are the renowned classics, celebrated as shelf staples. Then, there are the challengers – the food products that build on familiar favourites to showcase inventive new perspectives.
Psychology Professor recognised with national fellowship
Head of School of Psychology Professor Kirsty Ross has been elected a Fellow of the New Zealand Psychological Society, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the profession.
CanConstructNZ team wins Research Team of the Year Award for impact on New Zealand’s construction sector
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s construction and built environment researchers are celebrating after winning the Research Team of the Year Award at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards in Auckland last week.
Massey Professor elected President of leading mathematics education research group
Professor Jodie Hunter has been elected President of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). She is the first academic outside of Australia to lead the organisation in its 50-year history.
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Rediscovering native grasses reveals overlooked history in pastoral systems
New research from the Whenua Haumanu programme is unearthing the historical role of indigenous grass species in farming systems, suggesting they may warrant renewed attention as agriculture responds to a changing climate.
PSB Academy and Massey University celebrate first graduating cohort
A new chapter began for PSB Academy and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University on 14 September, as the institutions celebrated their first graduating cohort at the inaugural Massey University–PSB Graduation Ceremony in Singapore.
A successful roadshow to strengthen our Pacific partnerships
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has marked a significant milestone in its international engagement through its first Vice-Chancellor-led delegation to the Pacific, visiting Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands.
From finalist to judge: how Smokefreerockquest shaped a Massey lecturer’s music career
Lecturer Dr Jesse Austin-Stewart’s experience as a Smokefreerockquest finalist while at high school shaped a career in music, marking a full-circle moment as he returned to help run this year’s competition.
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