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Massey shines in Sustainability Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released its 2023 Sustainability Rankings – and it’s good news for Massey, as the university has risen 44 places to be ranked 81st in the world.
2023 Professorial promotions announced
In the most recent promotion round, 18 Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University staff were promoted to Professor and 25 to Associate Professor. The promotions will take effect from 1 January 2024.
Nominations open for Quote of the Year
The quest is on for New Zealand’s best quote of 2023. Will it be the rallying cry “Up the wahs”? Or Christopher Luxon’s encouragement to “have more babies”? Or a zinger from the controversial Bird of the Century competition?
First Pacific Clinical Psychology graduate hopes to encourage other Pacific scholars
Dr Rochelle Nafatali last week became Massey’s first Pacific Doctor of Clinical Psychology graduate. She hopes to play a part in encouraging other Pacific scholars to take their place in psychology.
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Building success with launch of new cutting-edge construction qualification
A new Bachelor of Construction (Honours) offering from the School of Built Environment will see students elevate their career by holding an internationally recognised post-degree qualification.
Renowned sculptor and former lecturer Paul Dibble remembered
Paul Dibble, former Massey staff member and one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s foremost artists since the 1960s, has died aged 80.
Massey shines in Sustainability Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released its 2023 Sustainability Rankings – and it’s good news for Massey, as the university has risen 44 places to be ranked 81st in the world.
2023 Professorial promotions announced
In the most recent promotion round, 18 Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University staff were promoted to Professor and 25 to Associate Professor. The promotions will take effect from 1 January 2024.
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 funding awarded to pioneering research strengthening volcanic resilience
New funding from Toka Tū Ake Earthquake Commission (EQC) has been awarded to a first-of-its-kind research project on infrastructure resilience to volcanic activity, led by Associate Professor Carol Stewart.
Transforming fern gum into an ingredient to help manage diabetes
Dr Akshay Bisht set out on his PhD to gain a better technical and physiological understanding of black tree fern gum and provide a foundation for creating a food ingredient with proven beneficial human health effects.
Faith-based programme proven to reduce violence within Tongan families
Pursuing education at a higher level was always a priority for Dr Sesimani Havea who recently graduated with a PhD in psychology.
Celebrating academic milestones: Associate Professor takes pride in the graduation of her PhD protégés
Associate Professor Lara Matia-Merino saw all four of her PhD students graduate last week in the College of Sciences ceremony, each specialising in a diverse topic within Food technology.
Student success news
Twelve year journey towards a Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning
It’s been a long journey for Mahalia Tapa-Mosen, but the completion of her degree in planning has set her well on the path to achieving her dreams.
Graduates full of praise for the Diploma in Border and Biosecurity
Ministry for Primary Industries employees Eileen-Rita Folwell and Fin Lambermon found the diploma to be applicable to their roles in the workforce.
From sport to teaching
After completing a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise in Physical Education , Ben Frewin decided to continue his education journey by completing a Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching this year.
National Academy of Screen Arts partners with New Zealand Youth Film Festival
The partnership will help to foster relationships with future film makers.
Opinion and features
Serving up nutritional education to help communities in need
Student dietitians are working closely with schools in South Auckland to teach young adults about nutrition, cooking and healthy eating.
Opinion: Comics offer divergent ways of thinking about and knowing dyslexic experiences
By Dr Ruth Gibbons.
Opinion: Initiatives to support neurodivergent students and staff
By Dr Kathryn McGuigan.
Opinion: Leaning into the Five Ways to Wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week
By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.
Awards and appointments
Professor Paul Kenyon bestowed with McMeekan Memorial Award
Head of the School of Agriculture and Environment, Professor Paul Kenyon, has been named as the 2023 recipient of an award that has been presented annually since 1975.
Social Work students commended for their leadership legacy
Bec Hancock and Tracy Edwards have been named this year’s recipients of two esteemed awards for fourth-year Bachelor of Social Work students.
Professor Mohan Dutta receives award for applied communication scholarship
Professor Dutta has been announced as the 2023 recipient of the National Communication Association’s Gerald M Phillips Award.
Professor Regan Potangaroa recognised for a career committed to people
Professor Regan Potangaroa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, has been awarded the Te Rangaunua Hiranga Māori Award by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
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Professor Paul Kenyon bestowed with McMeekan Memorial Award
Head of the School of Agriculture and Environment, Professor Paul Kenyon, has been named as the 2023 recipient of an award that has been presented annually since 1975.
Building success with launch of new cutting-edge construction qualification
A new Bachelor of Construction (Honours) offering from the School of Built Environment will see students elevate their career by holding an internationally recognised post-degree qualification.
New funding awarded to pioneering research strengthening volcanic resilience
New funding from Toka Tū Ake Earthquake Commission (EQC) has been awarded to a first-of-its-kind research project on infrastructure resilience to volcanic activity, led by Associate Professor Carol Stewart.
Transforming fern gum into an ingredient to help manage diabetes
Dr Akshay Bisht set out on his PhD to gain a better technical and physiological understanding of black tree fern gum and provide a foundation for creating a food ingredient with proven beneficial human health effects.
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