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International Nurses Day 2022: A call to strengthen the future of healthcare
With the immense challenge of the last two years, it is more important than ever to celebrate the incredible work being done by extraordinary people within the nursing profession. On this day and every day, we thank all of you for your hard work, care, and dedication and wish you a happy International Nurses Day!

Violent abusers target journalists
New Zealand journalists are increasingly facing violent threats, simply because they are doing their job, according to new research by Massey University.

Tāwharau Ora building upgrade project sees new Student Learning Complex open for use
Tāwharau Ora - School of Veterinary Science recently blessed and opened the second stage of their building upgrade.

Entries now open for the 2022 New Zealand Food Awards
Entries open today and close on 31 May. The awards will be announced at a gala dinner in Palmerston North in October.

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Tāwharau Ora building upgrade project sees new Student Learning Complex open for use
Tāwharau Ora - School of Veterinary Science recently blessed and opened the second stage of their building upgrade.

High schoolers shaking things up at CRISiSLab
High school students are shaking up their learning by creating their own earthquake alerts as part of this year’s CRISiSLab Challenge.

Refreshed look and new name for Massey’s Pacific community
A new logo, pattern and name has been created to encompass Massey’s Pacific staff and students, inspired by Pacific nations and their connection to Aotearoa New Zealand. As well as the new marketing assets, Pacific@Massey will now be known as Pacific Massey.

Massey University Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa recognised for commitment to Sustainable Development Goals
Times Higher Education has released its 2022 Impact Rankings for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – and it’s good news for Massey, with a ranking of 66th in the world, and nine SDGs ranked in the top 50 globally.


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
Muscle loss disease recognised in 40 per cent of residents living in three aged care facilities
Sarcopenia, a disease resulting in loss of muscle mass, has been described amongst aged care residents in New Zealand for the first time as a result of a journal article written by Massey academics.

Violent abusers target journalists
New Zealand journalists are increasingly facing violent threats, simply because they are doing their job, according to new research by Massey University.

Backyard poultry keepers sought to help design national poultry health information system
Improving the health and welfare of backyard poultry populations in New Zealand is the aim of a new project being led by Associate Professor Carolyn Gates from Tāwharau Ora – School of Veterinary Science.

Ash samples provide vital information for volcanic eruption response
Massey University’s Associate Professor of Environmental Health Carol Stewart plays a crucial role in determining the extent and types of health hazards people will be exposed to in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption.

Opinion and features
International Nurses Day 2022: A call to strengthen the future of healthcare
With the immense challenge of the last two years, it is more important than ever to celebrate the incredible work being done by extraordinary people within the nursing profession. On this day and every day, we thank all of you for your hard work, care, and dedication and wish you a happy International Nurses Day!

Opinion: The right-wing version of academic freedom and communicative inversions
By Professor Mohan Dutta

Resilient vets make for healthier pets on World Veterinary Day
This year, World Veterinary Day on 30 April brings attention to an important issue in the veterinary world with the theme being ‘Strengthening Veterinary Resilience’.

Overseas students researching a range of topics in Applied Linguistics
Students across the globe are finding Massey’s online learning a way to continue studying despite the pandemic, even at doctorate level.

Awards and appointments
Cellular ageing research awarded Health Research Council Explorer Grant
A research project looking at ageing at the cellular level has been awarded one of 17 Explorer Grants by the Health Research Council (HRC) of New Zealand.

Professor Mohan Dutta recognised with Bridge Award
The International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference, ‘Bridging the Gaps’ has awarded Professor Dutta the Bridge Award for Excellence in Connecting Crisis and Risk Communication Research.

Entries now open for the 2022 New Zealand Food Awards
Entries open today and close on 31 May. The awards will be announced at a gala dinner in Palmerston North in October.

Riddet Institute Postdoctoral Fellow receives international recognition
The Pieter Walstra Award is presented every two years and is organised by the Dutch Dairy Organisation in the spirit of Professor Walstra’s contributions to dairy science.

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Cellular ageing research awarded Health Research Council Explorer Grant
A research project looking at ageing at the cellular level has been awarded one of 17 Explorer Grants by the Health Research Council (HRC) of New Zealand.
International Nurses Day 2022: A call to strengthen the future of healthcare
With the immense challenge of the last two years, it is more important than ever to celebrate the incredible work being done by extraordinary people within the nursing profession. On this day and every day, we thank all of you for your hard work, care, and dedication and wish you a happy International Nurses Day!
Muscle loss disease recognised in 40 per cent of residents living in three aged care facilities
Sarcopenia, a disease resulting in loss of muscle mass, has been described amongst aged care residents in New Zealand for the first time as a result of a journal article written by Massey academics.
Violent abusers target journalists
New Zealand journalists are increasingly facing violent threats, simply because they are doing their job, according to new research by Massey University.
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