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

Innovating for a sustainable future at Fieldays® 2023

Monday 29 May 2023

Highlighting pathways towards a more sustainable future through timely research and innovation is the focus of the university's presence at Fieldays® 2023.

Celebrating staff success at Auckland graduation

Thursday 25 May 2023

Nine members of staff were among those graduating across eight Auckland ceremonies this week.

A golden decade of sport and study for Olympic athlete

Wednesday 24 May 2023

Black Fern Tyla Nathan-Wong graduated with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise after navigating her way through study and competing on a global stage.

Massey University launches National Academy of Screen Arts

Monday 15 May 2023

The National Academy of Screen Arts has been established on the Pukeahu campus in Wellington, home to the Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Art’s new Bachelor of Screen Arts (Honours) degree programme (BSA).

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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.

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.

Saving endangered bird species a passion for PhD graduate

Wednesday 24 May 2023

For his doctoral research, Dr Enzo Reyes investigated the factors that need to be considered to successfully translocate the endangered Floreana mockingbird to Floreana Island in the Galápagos Archipelago.

Opinion and features

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

Opinion: The value and portability of NCEA

Tuesday 16 May 2023

By Associate Professor Jenny Poskitt.

Opinion: Who might be the winner of Turkey’s election?

Tuesday 16 May 2023

By Dr Negar Partow.

Opinion: How to become a republic

Tuesday 9 May 2023

By Associate Professor Grant Duncan.

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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Innovating for a sustainable future at Fieldays® 2023

Monday 29 May 2023

Highlighting pathways towards a more sustainable future through timely research and innovation is the focus of the university's presence at Fieldays® 2023.

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.

Celebrating staff success at Auckland graduation

Thursday 25 May 2023

Nine members of staff were among those graduating across eight Auckland ceremonies this week.

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.

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