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Celebrating staff success at Auckland graduation
Nine members of staff were among those graduating across eight Auckland ceremonies this week.

Uncovering the secret life of blackbirds
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.

A golden decade of sport and study for Olympic athlete
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.

Saving endangered bird species a passion for PhD graduate
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.

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Celebrating Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship recipients
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
A new scholarship has been established to honour the work and memory of the late Dr Cat Pausé.

Official launch of Kāhui Irarau
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.

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


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
New lifejacket design more fit for purpose for flood events in India
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
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
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
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

Opinion: Pink Shirt Day - an opportunity to show support and check in on each other
By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.

Opinion: Strong international reaction needed in response to mass executions and torture in the Islamic Republic of Iran
By Dr Negar Partow.

Opinion: The value and portability of NCEA
By Associate Professor Jenny Poskitt.

Awards and appointments
Research projects looking at the metaverse and dementia risk reduction among those awarded funding
Seven projects led by Massey researchers have secured funding from the Health Research Council.

Massey’s journalism programme among the best of the best
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.

Scholar receives Fulbright to teach in Slovenia
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
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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Celebrating Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship recipients
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
A new scholarship has been established to honour the work and memory of the late Dr Cat Pausé.
State Sector Decarbonisation support
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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