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Remembering Professor Chris Scogings
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University acknowledges the passing of Professor Chris Scogings, Head of the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, and celebrates his life, legacy and significant contribution to the university and the advancement of computer science.
Five decades of communication at Massey
This year marks 50 years of teaching communication at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, a milestone that reflects not only the growth of a programme, but the transformation of an entire discipline.
Exploring regenerative science at 2026 Fieldays®
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s stand at Fieldays® 2026 will showcase regenerative science and circular bioeconomy innovation supporting more sustainable and resilient farming systems.
Entries open for the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards
For more than 35 years, the awards owned and delivered by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, have played a key role in the industry. They offer food and beverage manufacturers a platform to network, gain industry insights and receive valuable advice from experts.
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Remembering Professor Chris Scogings
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University acknowledges the passing of Professor Chris Scogings, Head of the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, and celebrates his life, legacy and significant contribution to the university and the advancement of computer science.
Five decades of communication at Massey
This year marks 50 years of teaching communication at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, a milestone that reflects not only the growth of a programme, but the transformation of an entire discipline.
Gaining real-world experience through internships
Internship opportunities are helping business students gain real-world experience before they graduate, offering a pathway to apply their learning in industry settings.
Exploring regenerative science at 2026 Fieldays®
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s stand at Fieldays® 2026 will showcase regenerative science and circular bioeconomy innovation supporting more sustainable and resilient farming systems.
Research news
How is your parenting shaping your child’s emotional wellbeing?
The role family dynamics play in a child’s emotional development, particularly in the post-pandemic era is the focus on a free seminar being hosted at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Manawatū campus next week.
Unlocking the science of thriving in veterinary medicine
Being a veterinarian was a childhood dream for Dr Charlotte Cantley, but getting a place at vet school wasn’t easy. Decades later, after a full clinical career, raising a family and navigating the realities of the profession, she’s graduating again, this time with a PhD focused on a question that had quietly shaped her journey: what helps veterinarians not just cope, but thrive?
Art project to broadcast kiwi calls live across the world
Artists and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University art lecturers Jenny Gillam and Eugene Hansen are preparing to broadcast the call of New Zealand’s native icon, the kiwi, live from a remote valley in Te Pēwhairangi Bay of Islands to listeners all over the world.
‘Being there’, the core role of great nurses worldwide
He’s nursed in the most challenging humanitarian emergencies of our time, but Andrew Cameron believes the real heroes of nursing are those caring for our elderly in rest homes and hospitals throughout New Zealand.
Student success news
Three Massey staff celebrate PhD graduations alongside their students
Three staff from the Colleges of Health and Humanities and Social Sciences crossed the graduation stage yesterday to collect their doctoral degrees, sharing the moment with some of the students they teach.
Mental health social work equips clients to recover
Just months after completing her Bachelor of Social Work at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Katie Ward-Donnellan is changing lives as a mental health social worker.
Massey’s support initiative drives Pacific student achievement
More than 160 Pacific students recently crossed the stage at Massey’s graduation ceremonies in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington, reflecting the success of strategic initiative Pūrehuroatanga.
Creative writing graduate wins major Commonwealth short story award
A creative writing graduate from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has won the Pacific regional category of one of the world’s leading international short fiction awards.
Opinion and features
Kiwi or not to be: can a citizenship test really measure what it means to be a New Zealander?
By Professor Richard Shaw
Opinion: When Parliament defines a woman, whose woman are they defining?
By Professor Mohan Dutta
One company dominates NZ’s live music scene – how do we encourage competition?
By Associate Professor Dave Carter and Dr Jesse Austin-Stewart
Your Family, your history: New book challenges kiwi narratives
Professor Richard Shaw is urging New Zealanders to reflect more deeply on their own family histories and their connection to colonisation, with the release of his latest book, 'The Good Settler – Essays from other people’s lands', recently published by Massey University Press.
Awards and appointments
Massey University Press wins at the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
Mr Ward’s Map: Victorian Wellington street by street, written by Elizabeth Cox, published by Massey University Press and designed by Senior Lecturer, Dr Jo Bailey has won the BookHub Award for Illustrated Non-Fiction at the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Weaving knowledge across generations: Manu Kawana awarded Honorary Doctorate
The Honorary Doctorate of Education awarded to Manu Kawana recognises his exceptional contribution to Māori education, cultural development and community wellbeing. The award honours a lifetime of service freely given in the pursuit of equity, understanding and transformative education for all.
Entries open for the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards
For more than 35 years, the awards owned and delivered by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, have played a key role in the industry. They offer food and beverage manufacturers a platform to network, gain industry insights and receive valuable advice from experts.
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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Kiwi or not to be: can a citizenship test really measure what it means to be a New Zealander?
By Professor Richard Shaw
Opinion: When Parliament defines a woman, whose woman are they defining?
By Professor Mohan Dutta
Remembering Professor Chris Scogings
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University acknowledges the passing of Professor Chris Scogings, Head of the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, and celebrates his life, legacy and significant contribution to the university and the advancement of computer science.
One company dominates NZ’s live music scene – how do we encourage competition?
By Associate Professor Dave Carter and Dr Jesse Austin-Stewart
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