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.

Massey researcher helps set the record straight on volcanic eruption myths

Wednesday 2 September 2026

When a volcano erupts, misinformation can spread almost as quickly as the ash cloud itself.

Carol Stewart

New research calls for a broader understanding of kai in nutrition and dietetic care in Aotearoa

Wednesday 19 August 2026

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 warns school lunch debate risks losing sight of children's wellbeing

Thursday 13 August 2026

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.

Burnt out but still working: Massey research reveals how senior doctors recover

Wednesday 12 August 2026

New research from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is shedding light on how senior doctors recover from burnout while continuing to work, challenging common assumptions about what recovery looks like in high-pressure professions.