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Connecting people, place and possibility: Massey University’s new strategy
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has launched its Strategy 2026-2030, setting a bold course to become Aotearoa New Zealand's most applied and connected university and accelerate our contribution to the prosperity, wellbeing and sustainability of New Zealand.
Fifty years of social work, generations of impact
For 50 years, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University's Bachelor of Social Work has prepared graduates for a profession built on compassion, advocacy and social justice.
First selection of 2026 New Zealand Food Awards finalists announced
From caught-to-order crayfish to bone broth, vegan white chocolate and possum seasoning, the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards product award finalists have been selected.
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.
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New agriculture and horticulture diplomas support upskilling to meet growing industry demand
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is introducing new graduate and postgraduate diplomas in agriculture and horticulture in 2027, creating flexible study opportunities for professionals looking to upskill, retrain or advance their careers in Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary industries.
Connecting people, place and possibility: Massey University’s new strategy
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has launched its Strategy 2026-2030, setting a bold course to become Aotearoa New Zealand's most applied and connected university and accelerate our contribution to the prosperity, wellbeing and sustainability of New Zealand.
University community comes together to celebrate India’s Independence Day
The celebration recognised the country’s rich heritage, resilience and the important contributions of Indian students and communities to university life.
Finding connections through the doctoral journey
Earning a PhD is a substantial commitment, requiring passion, perseverance, and determination to reach the finish line.
Research news
New research calls for a broader understanding of kai in nutrition and dietetic care in Aotearoa
Kai is far more than a source of nutrients for Māori, it is a way of connecting to culture, whānau, whenua and wellbeing. Recognising this could transform the way nutrition and healthcare are understood and delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand.
New research finds gut bacteria connection to celiac disease
One of the reasons some people develop celiac disease and others remain healthy could be linked to fibre metabolism in the gut, according to new research.
New research warns school lunch debate risks losing sight of children's wellbeing
New research from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University that analyses media coverage of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches Programme has found competing narratives around the initiative, with debate increasingly centred on cost rather than child wellbeing and equity.
New guidance aims to improve brain imaging experiences for Māori
Despite Māori being disproportionately affected by traumatic brain injury, there are currently no national guidelines for conducting neuroimaging in a culturally safe way in Aotearoa New Zealand. New research is helping to change that.
Student success news
Inspiring future innovators through STEM
Helping young people discover the possibilities of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is what drives Brandon Montagnani every day. Earlier this year, that passion took his robotics team all the way to the VEX Robotics World Championship in the United States.
Alumna connects communication with economic development
A ‘people-connector’ is how alumna Tiffany Bower describes her role helping businesses, industries and the wider Sunshine Coast region grow and thrive.
Resilience rewarded with a dream veterinary career
A high school holiday job on a dairy farm set Shauna Glassie-Ryan on a path to veterinary science, after working alongside a local vet sparked a passion for animal health.
Agriscience alumna emerges as agricultural leader
Although agriculture was part of her early life, Danielle Hovmand’s path into dairy farming wasn’t straightforward. However, today the Waikato dairy farmer combines farming, advocacy and community leadership, recently earning recognition as an emerging leader at the 2026 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards.
Opinion and features
A majority Māori and Pacific All Blacks squad shows how far rugby’s ‘greatest rivalry’ has come
By Professor Rochelle Stewart-Withers and Associate Professor Jeremy Hapeta
Opinion: Why the next UN Secretary-General matters to New Zealand
By Associate Professor Damien Rogers
Opinion: Healthcare decisions belong to evidence, not headlines
By Associate Professor Margaret Sandham
Return of the Red Scare: how the US right is weaponising the word ‘communism’
By Professor Ted Zorn
Awards and appointments
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.
Researcher awarded Explorer Grant to improve sleep and mental wellbeing for new mothers
Dr Ying Jin has received a Health Research Council Explorer Grant to investigate how wearable technology and artificial intelligence could improve sleep, mental wellbeing and postnatal care for new mothers in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dean’s List recognition honours research shaped by Pacific communities
Professor Julia Ioane from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences has been recognised on The Dean’s List of Exceptional Theses for her research that gives voice to Pacific parents navigating the youth justice system.
First selection of 2026 New Zealand Food Awards finalists announced
From caught-to-order crayfish to bone broth, vegan white chocolate and possum seasoning, the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards product award finalists have been selected.
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New agriculture and horticulture diplomas support upskilling to meet growing industry demand
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is introducing new graduate and postgraduate diplomas in agriculture and horticulture in 2027, creating flexible study opportunities for professionals looking to upskill, retrain or advance their careers in Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary industries.
Connecting people, place and possibility: Massey University’s new strategy
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has launched its Strategy 2026-2030, setting a bold course to become Aotearoa New Zealand's most applied and connected university and accelerate our contribution to the prosperity, wellbeing and sustainability of New Zealand.
University community comes together to celebrate India’s Independence Day
The celebration recognised the country’s rich heritage, resilience and the important contributions of Indian students and communities to university life.
Finding connections through the doctoral journey
Earning a PhD is a substantial commitment, requiring passion, perseverance, and determination to reach the finish line.
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