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Discover news about our university – from all three campuses and online: Auckland, Manawatū in Palmerston North and Wellington.

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.

Official launch of Kāhui Irarau

Wednesday 31 May 2023

The official launch of Kāhui Irarau was recently held on the Wellington campus at Te Whare Pūkākā. This new social platform is specifically designed by and for takatāpui and rainbow communities at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University. Kāhui Irarau is a safe space to support and share initiatives and content with our communities.

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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

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

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.

Uncovering the secret life of blackbirds

Thursday 25 May 2023

Dr Mehrnaz Tavasoli dedicated her PhD study to broadening the understanding of how individuality in behavioural traits contributes to reproductive success and survival in common blackbirds.

Exploring the asthma journeys of Indian immigrant children

Thursday 25 May 2023

Asthma symptoms are often underestimated among Indian immigrant children, resulting in increased morbidity and avoidable hospitalisations. Dr Indu Sudarsan’s PhD research sought to understand the reasons behind this tragic fact.

Opinion and features

Get commentary, opinions and editorial articles from Massey's experts and our wider community.

Opinion: Turkish election analysis

Wednesday 31 May 2023

By Dr Negar Partow.

Opinion: Pink Shirt Day - an opportunity to show support and check in on each other

Wednesday 31 May 2023

By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.

Opinion: The value and portability of NCEA

Tuesday 16 May 2023

By Associate Professor Jenny Poskitt.

Awards and appointments

Read about our latest successes and appointments.

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.

Massey’s journalism programme among the best of the best

Friday 19 May 2023

One of the world’s top journalism bodies, the US Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications ( ACEJMC) has voted unanimously to re-accredit the journalism programme at Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University.

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Scholar receives Fulbright to teach in Slovenia

Tuesday 16 May 2023

Dr Collin Bjork from the School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication has been named as a Fulbright Scholar for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Entries now open for the 2023 New Zealand Food Awards

Monday 1 May 2023

Entries are now open for the New Zealand Food Awards, giving local food and beverage producers a platform to showcase their latest and greatest innovations to the industry.

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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.

State Sector Decarbonisation support

Wednesday 31 May 2023

Massey University has been granted $3.937 million from the Government State Sector Decarbonisation Fund (SSDF) to reduce carbon emissions across our campuses.

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