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Massey expands connections across Southeast Asia
From Singapore to Surabaya, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University continues to strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia, following a recent university-wide delegation through the region.
Massey enters world top 15 in 2026 QS Subject Rankings
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has achieved remarkable results in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Subject Rankings with a new global top 15 subject ranking.
New Massey partnership brings Smokefreerockquest national final back to the capital
A new partnership between Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University and Rockquest Promotions (RQP) is bringing the national final for Smokefreerockquest back to Wellington for the first time in 21 years.
Using artificial intelligence to unlock how the brain recalls memories
A recent study combining neuroscience and artificial intelligence (AI) sheds new light on how memory-related regions of the brain communicate, laying important groundwork for future research into memory disorders.
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Honouring Sir Alan Frampton KNZM
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University honours the life and legacy of Sir Alan Russell Frampton KNZM, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, who passed away peacefully on 10 April 2026.
A lifetime of influence in Māori education: Rāwiri Wright honoured with Doctorate
After decades shaping kaupapa Māori education nationwide, Rāwiri Wright has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate of Education from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Massey expands connections across Southeast Asia
From Singapore to Surabaya, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University continues to strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia, following a recent university-wide delegation through the region.
Shared cultural heritage brings unique focus to Italian Design Day
Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts has hosted the annual global event, Italian Design Day celebrating the longstanding connections between Aotearoa New Zealand and Italy, and their shared focus on sustainable design practises.
Research news
Empowering locals to respond to disasters caused by natural hazards
PhD graduate Dr Manomita Das researched how communication supports community members to be prepared for natural hazards. She says preparing our communities in advance of an extreme event needs to become a higher priority.
Research finds New Zealand farmers largely getting phosphorus fertiliser balance right
New research suggests Aotearoa New Zealand farmers are broadly matching phosphorus fertiliser use to the needs of their soils, helping maintain relatively stable nutrient levels across the country’s agricultural land.
PhD graduate develops new pathway for future motor neurone disease treatments
Dr Sophie Burling used her doctoral research to create a new patient-specific model of motor neurone disease, laying the groundwork for future treatments that could improve quality of life for people affected.
Photography, storytelling and design helps to highlight housing crisis for seniors
Three lecturers from Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts have combined their photography, graphic storytelling and spatial design talents to give a voice to older New Zealanders facing housing insecurity.
Student success news
Global manufacturing leadership powered by a Massey EMBA
Massey alumnus Rob Woolner is helping lead one of New Zealand’s most innovative manufacturing companies, drawing on knowledge gained during his Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Academy of Sport supports professional footballer to get closer to career in health
Kate Taylor has always wanted to be a midwife and a professional footballer. Thanks to the support from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University she’s turning both those dreams into reality.
From Nau Mai mural to Artspace Aotearoa
After graduating from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University only a year ago, Emily Lyall is already helping shape the future of contemporary art in Aotearoa.
From Massey MBA to global AI leadership
Massey alumnus Witty Bindra is helping lead one of the world’s most significant enterprise technology partnerships, drawing on a global mindset shaped during his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Opinion and features
Almost 200,000 New Zealanders are now living with long COVID – where is the government plan?
By Professor John Potter and Associate Professor Amanda Kvalsvig
A high‑risk bird flu strain is circling the globe. How prepared is NZ?
By Distinguished Professor Nigel French and Professor Jemma Geoghegan
Share prices, sports results … CO₂ levels? The case for reporting climate stats every day
By Professor in Creative Communication Elspeth Tilley
Opinion: Driving in the wrong direction: why NZ’s oil consumption is at a 5‑year high
By Distinguished Professor Robert McLachlan
Awards and appointments
A lifetime of influence in Māori education: Rāwiri Wright honoured with Doctorate
After decades shaping kaupapa Māori education nationwide, Rāwiri Wright has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate of Education from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Massey enters world top 15 in 2026 QS Subject Rankings
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has achieved remarkable results in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Subject Rankings with a new global top 15 subject ranking.
Massey UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Livelihoods renewed to 2030
UNESCO has extended the tenure of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Livelihoods Professor Stuart Carr through to 2030.
Celebrating the women shaping the future of food science and technology
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is proud to recognise two outstanding women in food science and product development through the Massey University Woman in Food Science and Technology Award.
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Honouring Sir Alan Frampton KNZM
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University honours the life and legacy of Sir Alan Russell Frampton KNZM, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, who passed away peacefully on 10 April 2026.
Empowering locals to respond to disasters caused by natural hazards
PhD graduate Dr Manomita Das researched how communication supports community members to be prepared for natural hazards. She says preparing our communities in advance of an extreme event needs to become a higher priority.
Global manufacturing leadership powered by a Massey EMBA
Massey alumnus Rob Woolner is helping lead one of New Zealand’s most innovative manufacturing companies, drawing on knowledge gained during his Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
A lifetime of influence in Māori education: Rāwiri Wright honoured with Doctorate
After decades shaping kaupapa Māori education nationwide, Rāwiri Wright has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate of Education from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
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