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Insights from longest-running study of ageing released in new book

Tuesday 6 June 2023

Researchers from Massey's Health and Ageing Research Team (HART) are releasing a book of the findings to date on 7 June.

Memorial lecture and symposium to showcase female photography

Thursday 1 June 2023

Lissa Mitchell from Te Papa Tongarewa will be presenting the annual Peter Turner Memorial Lecture, with a symposium to follow that focuses on female contemporary photographic practice.

Celebrating Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship recipients

Wednesday 31 May 2023

Six Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship recipients graduated on Monday, consisting of five doctoral graduates and one bachelor’s graduate, at the Sport and Rugby Institute on the Manawatū campus.

New scholarship established in memory of Dr Cat Pausé

Wednesday 31 May 2023

A new scholarship has been established to honour the work and memory of the late Dr Cat Pausé.

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Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take

Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take is a mixed media, podcast, editorial and event series brought to you by Massey University in partnership with The Spinoff. It provides a platform for the university and community experts to share their thoughts on how to overcome some of New Zealand’s biggest challenges.

Research news

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Investigating the impact of client suicide on psychologists

Wednesday 7 June 2023

Psychologists must make critical decisions relating to their clients’ care that can result in decision-regret and distress. Dr Shoni Marshall-Edwards’ PhD research investigated the impact of client suicide on psychologists to inform more robust support structures.

Fossil snails might tell us of the frequency of heavy rainfall in the past

Wednesday 7 June 2023

A new study comparing the stable oxygen and carbon isotope ratios of giant land snails in New Zealand and New Caledonia has found a surprising result.

New lifejacket design more fit for purpose for flood events in India

Wednesday 31 May 2023

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Dr Areef Shaik saw a real need for a more fit for purpose lifejacket for emergency responders in India, where flood events occur every year due to the tropical monsoon climate.

Exploring the relationship between perfectionism and non-suicidal self-injury in young adults

Friday 26 May 2023

The link between non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and perfectionism has been an underrepresented research area which led Dr Emily Cory to utilise her doctoral study to examine the correlation in young adults in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Awards and appointments

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Journalism award the icing on the cake for postgraduate student

Wednesday 7 June 2023

After what she describes as a whirlwind of a year, journalism graduate Katie Ham has taken out the Student Journalist of the Year title at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards.

King’s Birthday Honours for staff and alumni

Tuesday 6 June 2023

Distinguished Professor Nigel French, Professor Emeritus Ralph Sims, Associate Professor Shirley Jean Jülich and Associate Professor Huhana Smith have been included in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.

Scholarships awarded to encourage careers in agriculture

Tuesday 6 June 2023

The School of Agriculture and Environment’s scholarship evening saw 94 students awarded with over $500,000 in financial support for their study.

Research projects looking at the metaverse and dementia risk reduction among those awarded funding

Wednesday 24 May 2023

Seven projects led by Massey researchers have secured funding from the Health Research Council.

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Opinion: Discord between Iran and Afghanistan over the Helmand River

Thursday 8 June 2023

By Dr Negar Partow and Rana Dadpour.

Journalism award the icing on the cake for postgraduate student

Wednesday 7 June 2023

After what she describes as a whirlwind of a year, journalism graduate Katie Ham has taken out the Student Journalist of the Year title at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards.

Investigating the impact of client suicide on psychologists

Wednesday 7 June 2023

Psychologists must make critical decisions relating to their clients’ care that can result in decision-regret and distress. Dr Shoni Marshall-Edwards’ PhD research investigated the impact of client suicide on psychologists to inform more robust support structures.

Fossil snails might tell us of the frequency of heavy rainfall in the past

Wednesday 7 June 2023

A new study comparing the stable oxygen and carbon isotope ratios of giant land snails in New Zealand and New Caledonia has found a surprising result.

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