Research in the College of Health - Rangahau i Te Kura Hauora Tangata

Across the college and in our research centres and schools, our staff, students and collaborators conduct a wide range of interrelated hauora and health research.

Research themes & strengths

Across the College of Health, we engage in a wide range of research activities. Learn more about our research themes and strengths.

Research centres, projects & groups

Find out about the university and college research centres, as well as other research activities across the college’s units and groups.

Current research trials & studies

Explore our current hauora and health research trials and studies. Find out if you or your children are suitable to participate.

Find a researcher

Search for College of Health researchers using the Massey Expertise Search tool.

Health thesis topics & supervisors

Find a master's or doctoral thesis topic in the College of Health with or without a scholarship.

Previous events

Previous event recordings from the College of Health Nutrition symposia in Auckland.

Health research news

We are a research-led university with a reputation for excellence in innovation and the creation of new knowledge. Get the latest research stories from the College of Health.

Melanoma deadlier for men, new data shows

Thursday 28 May 2026

Men in Aotearoa New Zealand are significantly more likely to die from melanoma than women, with new data showing the gap widens sharply later in life.

Massey’s RIBB design set to have global impact on vaccine safety

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Researchers at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have worked with New Zealand Health - Te Whatu Ora to test, launch and commercialise a device that could save millions of dollars in wasted vaccines and temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals.

NZ Drug Trends Survey: MDMA prices crash, ketamine goes mainstream and digital drug deals grow

Thursday 19 March 2026

The latest findings from the New Zealand Drug Trends Survey (NZDTS) provide new insights into emerging and established ‘party drug’ markets across the motu.

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The research that proved relationships—not programmes—change young lives

Thursday 5 March 2026

New research has provided evidence that having at least one adult show up consistently, respectfully and relationally is the factor which makes the biggest difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.