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Manawatū Oval gains heritage status
In 2021, Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) began a process to recognise the historic significance of the Oval on Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Manawatū campus through the adoption of a change to their District Plan. The plan change is intended to recognise, protect, and maintain the heritage values and character of the area.

Researchers at the top of their fields elected as Fellows
Two Massey University academics have been elected to the Academy of the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi for their distinction in research advancement of science, technology or the humanities.

Massey and Synlait mark five years of partnership
The two institutions came together to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the successful partnership.

Massey forges links with top Indian university
The university has signed an agreement with Amity University in India that will pave the way for collaboration between the two institutions.

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Freestyle skier first recipient of International Sport Travel Fund
Ben Barclay is the first recipient of the newly established Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University International Sport Travel Fund.

World-class teaching and research recognised in latest QS subject rankings
The university has five subjects ranked first in New Zealand, four of which are in the top 100 worldwide, in the 2023 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Subject Rankings.

A passion for people is the key to success for social work student
Jade de Figueiredo wants to be able to help others navigate their journey in life so is studying towards a Bachelor of Social Work.

Auckland Campus celebrates 30th birthday
A tree-planting served as the ceremonial opening of the Auckland campus 30 years ago today, on 20 March 1993.


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
Study shows older women get pain reduction from New Zealand Greenshell mussel powder
A recently-published clinical trial has shown definitive proof that post-menopausal women can benefit from taking Greenshell mussel powder.

Reinventing the wheel(chair) for better health and accessibility
Dr Claire and Rory Flemmer have endeavoured for nearly four decades to produce a wheelchair that could enhance the lives of one per cent of the world’s population.

Massey University to host Global One Health Research Partnership programme
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University will be hosting a four-day Global One Health Research Partnership programme in Wellington and Palmerston North from 14 – 17 March.

Researchers develop model to test contusion injuries in humans
The new model to test contusion injuries in humans offers an alternative to the traditional model that used rodents for testing.

Opinion and features
Work born out of necessity
Master of Arts graduate Mehwish Mughal is utilising her knowledge and passion for sociology in her new role as a Project Lead on Asian mental health in Aotearoa.

Opinion: The institutionalised structure of white supremacy in Australia
By Mohan Dutta

Opinion: Respecting diversity through joint social action
By Deacon Fisher, Ngāpuhi.


Awards and appointments
Top grades lead to memorial award for Social Work student
Lainey Phillips has been awarded the Ian Shirley Award for 2022, which recognises significant student achievement in social policy courses.

Researchers at the top of their fields elected as Fellows
Two Massey University academics have been elected to the Academy of the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi for their distinction in research advancement of science, technology or the humanities.

Student secures scholarship to help save native tree from extinction
Taylah Dagg has been recognised for her highly sought-after research on kauri dieback.

Seven University Research Medals awarded for 2022
Two of the university’s prestigious Research Medals have been awarded jointly for 2022, a reflection of the talent of those nominated.


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Study shows older women get pain reduction from New Zealand Greenshell mussel powder
A recently-published clinical trial has shown definitive proof that post-menopausal women can benefit from taking Greenshell mussel powder.
Freestyle skier first recipient of International Sport Travel Fund
Ben Barclay is the first recipient of the newly established Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University International Sport Travel Fund.
Work born out of necessity
Master of Arts graduate Mehwish Mughal is utilising her knowledge and passion for sociology in her new role as a Project Lead on Asian mental health in Aotearoa.
World-class teaching and research recognised in latest QS subject rankings
The university has five subjects ranked first in New Zealand, four of which are in the top 100 worldwide, in the 2023 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Subject Rankings.
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