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New Impact and Innovation qualifications launch in 2027
A new Impact and Innovation qualification will be introduced for the 2027 academic year, designed for students wanting to tackle real-world challenges with study pathways at bachelor’s, postgraduate diploma and master’s level.
Outstanding achievements recognised in Alumni Excellence Awards
The awards recognise graduates whose exceptional achievements, leadership and service have made a significant impact in their professions, communities and beyond.
Emirates Team New Zealand brings unusual patient to Vet School
A routine inspection for Emirates Team New Zealand turned into an unusual case for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital when two foil arms from the America’s Cup team’s foiling yacht arrived for a Computed Tomography (CT) scan.
Massey University and NIFTEM-K sign partnership to advance Food Technology research and education
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has strengthened its international collaboration in food science and technology through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K).
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W.H. Oliver Lecture highlights Rangitāne history and the legacy of a pioneering historian
A full house gathered at the Palmerston North City Library last week as historians, researchers and members of Rangitāne came together for the 14th W.H. Oliver Lecture.
What makes studying Communication at Massey unique
As Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University celebrates 50 years of teaching communication, the programme’s enduring strength lies not only in its history, but in how it quips students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
New Impact and Innovation qualifications launch in 2027
A new Impact and Innovation qualification will be introduced for the 2027 academic year, designed for students wanting to tackle real-world challenges with study pathways at bachelor’s, postgraduate diploma and master’s level.
Learning from communities to better serve communities
Future clinical psychologists at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University are learning directly from Pasifika communities as part of a unique annual event designed to strengthen culturally responsive mental health care in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Research news
The need for lived experience in psychology education
To eradicate mental health stigma and discrimination, people who have lived experience of mental distress should be included in the training and education of mental health providers, but this isn’t always the case.
Research highlights how teachers use data to improve learning
Teachers across Aotearoa New Zealand are using a range of information to support student learning, but new research suggests a stronger collaboration and shared approach could help schools make better use of data.
AI speaks English – but what about the world’s other 7,000+ languages?
New research is aiming to make artificial intelligence (AI) work for all languages, helping ensure AI reflects the diversity of global cultures and helping prevent language loss through a widening digital divide.
Landmark protein study reveals food quality
A milestone human nutrition study by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University researchers has won a prestigious award from one of the world’s top academic journals.
Student success news
Finding a calling in the classroom
After 17 years in retail management, Raymond Carpendale realised the part of his job he enjoyed most wasn't the technology or the business. It was helping people.
Building careers through sport
When Lizzie Deane-Jackson began studying at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, she wasn't entirely sure where her degree would take her.
Bachelor of Communication takes alumni from Massey to the movies
When Ellen Drower attends events like the Oscars and BAFTAs, she's working alongside Hollywood publicists to showcase the Kiwi artists and technicians behind some of the world's biggest films.
Massey footballers making their mark
From lifting professional trophies to representing Aotearoa New Zealand on the world stage, footballers with connections to Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University are excelling at the highest levels of the game.
Opinion and features
Return of the Red Scare: how the US right is weaponising the word ‘communism’
By Professor Ted Zorn
Is social housing policy failing NZ families trying to move from renting to home ownership?
By Dr Simon Opit
Opinion: Why the friends you make at university often become mates for life
By Professor Kirsty Ross
Opinion: The Pentagon declares war on manopause
By Professor Beth Greener and Dr Megan MacKenzie
Awards and appointments
Professor Emeritus honour recognises distinguished accounting leader
Professor Fawzi Laswad has been awarded the title of Professor Emeritus, recognising his outstanding scholarship, leadership and long-standing service to the university and the accounting profession.
Innovation with impact recognised in 2026 KiwiNet Awards
The university is showcasing its entrepreneurial talent with three finalists being named in the 2026 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards.
Professor Tracy Riley appointed Chair of Fulbright New Zealand
Professor Riley is taking on the leadership role following the organisation's July board meeting.
Outstanding achievements recognised in Alumni Excellence Awards
The awards recognise graduates whose exceptional achievements, leadership and service have made a significant impact in their professions, communities and beyond.
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W.H. Oliver Lecture highlights Rangitāne history and the legacy of a pioneering historian
A full house gathered at the Palmerston North City Library last week as historians, researchers and members of Rangitāne came together for the 14th W.H. Oliver Lecture.
Professor Emeritus honour recognises distinguished accounting leader
Professor Fawzi Laswad has been awarded the title of Professor Emeritus, recognising his outstanding scholarship, leadership and long-standing service to the university and the accounting profession.
The need for lived experience in psychology education
To eradicate mental health stigma and discrimination, people who have lived experience of mental distress should be included in the training and education of mental health providers, but this isn’t always the case.
What makes studying Communication at Massey unique
As Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University celebrates 50 years of teaching communication, the programme’s enduring strength lies not only in its history, but in how it quips students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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