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Meet the man behind Matariki celebrations: Professor Rangi Mātāmua
There are few people whose decisions can influence and impact the daily lives of all New Zealanders, and renowned Māori scholar Professor Rangi Mātāmua, Tūhoe, is one of them: he is responsible for leading the formation of the country’s newest public holiday, Matariki on 24 June.
Massey University ready to reconnect NZ to the world
With New Zealand’s recent border reopening announcement, Massey University is gearing up to welcome international students back to campus life with a new international student marketing campaign.
Professor Farah Rangikoepa Palmer ONZM appointed to new leadership role
Massey University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Farah Rangikoepa Palmer, ONZM, Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato, to the role of Pou Ākonga – Executive Director, Māori Student Success.
The future of universities: are we still relevant today?
By Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas
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Mural unveiled on Pukeahu campus
Student Central on Massey’s Pukeahu campus is home to a vibrant new mural, thanks to the artistic talent of Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate Miriama Grace-Smith Ngāti Hau, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Porou.
Massey Club Sport Home Day 2022
The annual Massey Club Sport Home Day took place on Saturday 18 June on the Manawatū campus, in celebration of club sport at the university.
Industry collaboration reimagines new era for older persons’ healthcare
The Massey University School of Nursing recently co-hosted the National Oceania Clinical Leaders symposium, alongside Oceania Healthcare. The symposium took place on International Nurses Day on 12 May.
Kōwhai tree planting acknowledges Matariki
Three kōwhai trees were planted earlier this week on the Manawatū campus to mark the arrival of Matariki. This year Matariki is being marked with a public holiday, the first in Aotearoa to recognise and celebrate Māori knowledge and beliefs.
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
Clinical psychologist aims to understand Rainbow folks’ high rates of mental health concerns
Senior lecturer in clinical psychology Dr Ilana Seager van Dyk’s ultimate goal is to better understand the vast mental health disparities experienced by LGBTQ+ youth, and to improve evidence-based clinical care for these youth and their families.
Families enriched by raising a transgender child
To celebrate International Pride Month, Dr Julia de Bres shares her research on discourses relating to parents of transgender children.
Monitoring high-risk insects at New Zealand’s borders
Twenty high-risk insects were caught trying to sneak into New Zealand last year.
Impact of COVID-19 on disabled people’s access to health care unfolds in new collaborative research
School of Health Sciences Dr Gretchen Good is part of a new research team examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with disabilities, particularly in their access to health care.
Opinion and features
What does cybersecurity mean when we’re always online?
The second episode of season three of Conversations That Count - Ngā Kōrero Whai Take looks at how safe our data really is, and the steps we can take to keep ourselves safe online.
Mana Moana art experience addresses climate change and greenhouse gas emissions
Mana Moana, the artist-led collaboration between Māori and Pacific visual artists, musicians, writers, and choreographers, is screening two different programmes across two cities for Matariki this year.
The future of universities: are we still relevant today?
By Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas
Awards and appointments
Associate Professor recognised for lifelong contribution to health and safety in New Zealand
Associate Professor Ian Laird from the School of Health Sciences has received the Countdown Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s NZ Workplace Health and Safety Awards.
Professor awarded prestigious accounting fellowship
Professor Hamish Anderson was recently awarded the prestigious Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) Fellowship.
New Chair for Massey University Foundation Board
Philanthropist and veteran businessman and director Bryan Mogridge is the new chair of the Massey University Foundation Board.
Professor Farah Rangikoepa Palmer ONZM appointed to new leadership role
Massey University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Farah Rangikoepa Palmer, ONZM, Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato, to the role of Pou Ākonga – Executive Director, Māori Student Success.
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Mural unveiled on Pukeahu campus
Student Central on Massey’s Pukeahu campus is home to a vibrant new mural, thanks to the artistic talent of Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate Miriama Grace-Smith Ngāti Hau, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Porou.
Clinical psychologist aims to understand Rainbow folks’ high rates of mental health concerns
Senior lecturer in clinical psychology Dr Ilana Seager van Dyk’s ultimate goal is to better understand the vast mental health disparities experienced by LGBTQ+ youth, and to improve evidence-based clinical care for these youth and their families.
Associate Professor recognised for lifelong contribution to health and safety in New Zealand
Associate Professor Ian Laird from the School of Health Sciences has received the Countdown Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s NZ Workplace Health and Safety Awards.
Massey Club Sport Home Day 2022
The annual Massey Club Sport Home Day took place on Saturday 18 June on the Manawatū campus, in celebration of club sport at the university.
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