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Massey welcomes seventh Vice-Chancellor
Last week, Professor Pierre Venter began in the role of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Vice-Chancellor.
Portrait captures a leader grounded in place, people and purpose
A striking black and white image of outgoing Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas has taken its place among Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s five former Vice-Chancellors, but with a distinctly contemporary shift in tone and tradition.
Young innovators explore the future of food at inaugural Food Innovation Youth Summit
The Manawatū campus welcomed 56 secondary school students from across Aotearoa New Zealand for the inaugural Food Innovation Youth Summit in January. The three-day immersive experience was designed to showcase the creativity, science and collaboration behind the food industry.
Drug Trends Survey shows sharp rise in methamphetamine and cocaine use
The latest findings from the New Zealand Drugs Trends Survey (NZDTS) provide new insights into the surge in methamphetamine supply and growing use of cocaine in New Zealand.
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Massey University Foundation receives historic $5 million gift
A Trust established by Taranaki philanthropist Dr George Mason is gifting $5 million to the Massey University Foundation to advance natural environmental research at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Massey welcomes seventh Vice-Chancellor
Last week, Professor Pierre Venter began in the role of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Vice-Chancellor.
Massey University Press welcomes Odessa Owens as new Publisher
Massey University Press is entering a new chapter with the appointment of Odessa Owens as its new publisher. She succeeds founding Publisher Nicola Legat, who has led the Press since its establishment in 2015.
Portrait captures a leader grounded in place, people and purpose
A striking black and white image of outgoing Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas has taken its place among Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s five former Vice-Chancellors, but with a distinctly contemporary shift in tone and tradition.
Research news
Frozen but unfazed: insights from New Zealand’s coolest bugs
In the icy heights of Aotearoa New Zealand’s alpine zones, some endemic insects endure sub-zero temperatures by freezing solid, only to thaw and spring back to life. A team of ecologists is studying these cold-tolerant creatures to understand how they do it.
Balancing paid work and whānau: New study examines non-standard work hours
The Making Care Work project aims to reveal the family-life challenges of unpredictable work scheduling and suggest ways to better support working households in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Leading the global conversation on lahar hazards
Dr Anke Zernack has been recognised as one of the world’s leading experts on lahars – destructive volcanic mudflows - having contributed to a Nature Geoscience panel alongside three other international specialists.
Pivot funding awarded to Taranaki focused research projects
Two groundbreaking projects have received more than $60,000 in funding through the Pivot Award, which supports research initiatives that foster innovation in Taranaki’s agriculture, horticulture and veterinary sectors.
Student success news
Studying humanities in the age of AI: why human skills still matter
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in creative and communications roles, questions are being raised about what skills graduates will need to succeed in a changing job market. For Jessica Kennington, a recent Bachelor of Communication graduate, entering the workforce has reinforced the enduring value of a humanities education.
Ask questions and try everything – Boyuan’s guide to thriving at Massey
When Boyuan Wang first arrived at Massey University from his home in Guangzhou, China he knew immediately he’d need to grab every opportunity to improve his English if he was to achieve his career goals.
Aviation students gain their ‘wings’
Students of the 81 cohort celebrated getting their commercial pilot licence and multi-engine instrument ratings at a ‘Wings’ ceremony earlier this month.
Master of Applied Social Work students acknowledged for care and community
The School of Social Work recently celebrated four Master of Applied Social Work (MASW) students who are the recipients of the Student Excellence Awards and the Te Ata Hāpara Award.
Opinion and features
Opinion: 4 lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disasters
Co-authored by Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management Julia Becker
Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles meets Human and Organisational Performance
Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has aligned its Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles with Human and Organisational Performance (HOP). Director Health, Safety and Wellbeing Carl Stent describes the journey so far and how it works in practice.
Opinion: Is it time for regime change…..in the United States?
By Dr John Battersby
Opinion: How to breed ewe hoggets successfully in today’s high lamb price environment
By Professor Paul Kenyon
Awards and appointments
Taboo word hits the mark as Quote of the Year winner announced
The swearing taboo may be losing its grip on New Zealanders if the winner of the 2025 Massey University Quote of the Year is anything to go by.
Bridging oceans and communities with Mana Tūāpapa Future Leader Fellowship
Behavioural ecologist and conservation scientist Dr Philippa Brakes has been awarded a Mana Tūāpapa Future Leader Fellowship from Royal Society Te Apārangi.
Finalists announced for 2025 Quote of the Year competition
Politicians under pressure, our most successful high jumper, an award-winning film maker, and some frustrated and frank conservationists are among the finalists in Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s annual Quote of the Year competition.
Master of Sustainable Development Goals wins silver at Global Education Awards
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Master of Sustainable Development Goals (MSDG) programme has been internationally recognised for its innovative approach to sustainability education, earning silver at the QS Reimagine Education Awards.
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Opinion: 4 lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disasters
Co-authored by Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management Julia Becker
Frozen but unfazed: insights from New Zealand’s coolest bugs
In the icy heights of Aotearoa New Zealand’s alpine zones, some endemic insects endure sub-zero temperatures by freezing solid, only to thaw and spring back to life. A team of ecologists is studying these cold-tolerant creatures to understand how they do it.
Massey University Foundation receives historic $5 million gift
A Trust established by Taranaki philanthropist Dr George Mason is gifting $5 million to the Massey University Foundation to advance natural environmental research at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles meets Human and Organisational Performance
Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has aligned its Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles with Human and Organisational Performance (HOP). Director Health, Safety and Wellbeing Carl Stent describes the journey so far and how it works in practice.
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