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Nominations open for Quote of the Year 2024
It’s time to decide the favourite Kiwi quote of 2024, and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is inviting you to help identify it.
Professor Vicki Karaminas honoured with the Humanities Aronui Medal for contributions to fashion studies
The Humanities Aronui Medal is awarded annually for research or innovative work of outstanding merit in the humanities.
Distinguished Professor Gaven Martin awarded Jones Medal for groundbreaking mathematical work
Distinguished Professor Gaven Martin FRSNZ has been awarded the Jones Medal by the Royal Society Te Apārangi in recognition of his contributions to mathematics.
Dr Malcolm Mulholland crowned KiwiBank Local Hero for advocacy campaign
Malcom Mulholland has been crowned a KiwiBank Local Hero for his advocacy work to make cancer drugs more accessible for patients.
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Big day out for Whenua Haumanu programme
More than 200 people attended the Whenua Haumanu Field Day last month, to check out the progress on Aotearoa New Zealand’s most comprehensive pastoral agriculture research programme.
Nominations open for Quote of the Year 2024
It’s time to decide the favourite Kiwi quote of 2024, and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is inviting you to help identify it.
Spotlight on staff success at Manawatū graduation
Fifteen Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University staff members are among the 412 people who graduated in the Manawatū this week.
Workshop aims to help vulnerable tamariki with feeding and swallowing difficulties
The university recently hosted a workshop that focused on upskilling Speech Language Therapists who work with infants and children experiencing feeding and swallowing difficulties.
Research news
Latest NZ Drug Trends Survey shows growing influence of digital and synthetic drug markets
The first findings from the 2024 New Zealand Drug Trends Survey (NZDTS) show a decline in the price of meth, increasing cocaine use and availability and an increased availability of psychedelics.
New book documents historic woolsheds in Aotearoa New Zealand
Woolsheds are ubiquitous in the New Zealand landscape and many people have fond memories of working and playing in them. But with the collapse of wool prices and the decline of the industry, many now lie unused and in danger of being lost along with their histories.
Empowering research: Six Massey projects receive Marsden Fund support
Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden, the Marsden Fund, have announced funding for six Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University research projects.
Research shows $17.3b of benefits contributed by the live performance sector in Aotearoa New Zealand
The research was conducted by Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts (CoCA) and Aotahi School of Māori and Indigenous Studies at the University of Canterbury.
Student success news
Student’s research on digital health for fall prevention is awarded ACC scholarship
Using an interview-based methodology, Adrian Pretorius will research how older adults living independently utilise apps on tablets or smartphones to help prevent falls.
PhD student from India has recipe for success in sustainable protein alternatives
From growing up on a dairy farm in India to working with alt-dairy start-up, Miruku, finding sustainable ways to feed the world has long been Akashdeep Beniwal’s dream.
Paddling for gold at Canoe Polo World Championships
A group of student athletes helped their team secure the top spot at the 2024 International Canoe Federation Canoe Polo World Championships in Deqing, China, last month.
Champion athlete finds gold in community and connection
It’s been a whirlwind journey for Bachelor of Sport and Exercise student Alicia Hoskin, whose passion for canoeing has taken her from Gisborne to gold.
Opinion and features
Opinion: Higher education’s ‘quiet revolution’ a vital evolution
By Professor Giselle Byrnes
Massey University Press: Elevating research and reputation through publishing
Launched in 2015, Massey University Press is a vibrant platform for scholarly and creative voices that enrich Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural landscape.
Opinion: The Free Speech Union: Leaping from climate surveys to moral panic
By Professor Mohan Dutta
Awards and appointments
Professor Johnson Witehira announced as new head of Te Rewa o Puanga School of Music and Screen Arts
Distinguished designer, academic and practicing artist Professor Johnson Witehira, Tamahaki, Ngāi Tū-te-auru, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Riddet Institute Director awarded Pickering Medal for work on iron deficiency solutions and food innovation
Leading researcher and Director of the Riddet Institute, Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh FRSNZ, has been honoured with the prestigious Pickering Medal by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
Professor Vicki Karaminas honoured with the Humanities Aronui Medal for contributions to fashion studies
The Humanities Aronui Medal is awarded annually for research or innovative work of outstanding merit in the humanities.
High school and university students receive Massey’s Spanish literary awards
Two high school students and one university student have received awards in the 2024 Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University National Spanish Literary Contest, in the categories of short fiction and poetry.
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Big day out for Whenua Haumanu programme
More than 200 people attended the Whenua Haumanu Field Day last month, to check out the progress on Aotearoa New Zealand’s most comprehensive pastoral agriculture research programme.
Nominations open for Quote of the Year 2024
It’s time to decide the favourite Kiwi quote of 2024, and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is inviting you to help identify it.
Professor Johnson Witehira announced as new head of Te Rewa o Puanga School of Music and Screen Arts
Distinguished designer, academic and practicing artist Professor Johnson Witehira, Tamahaki, Ngāi Tū-te-auru, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Spotlight on staff success at Manawatū graduation
Fifteen Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University staff members are among the 412 people who graduated in the Manawatū this week.
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