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Establishing strong foundations through whānau and kāinga

Wednesday 20 September 2023

Airana Ngarewa, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Rauru and Ngāruahine, has been making strides as an author, an athlete and a teacher, which he credits to the people and the place that raised him.

Exploring new ground in social work via well-travelled roads

Tuesday 19 September 2023

Hailing from Ireland, Master of Applied Social Work graduate Rebecca Conway’s travels led her to study in Aotearoa New Zealand, exploring the topic of green social work. Now, she begins her PhD journey in Germany as a Marie-Skłodowska-Curie fellow.

Social work graduate enriches journey through teaching, learning and powerlifting

Tuesday 19 September 2023

Registered social worker and Master of Social Work graduate Jane Lee is changing the narrative as she embarks on her PhD studies while uplifting the next generation of care providers.

Sports Professor gives keynote speech at Athletics New Zealand Connections Conference

Tuesday 19 September 2023

Professor Andy Martin spoke about the importance of creating club culture and a sense of community.

The logo for the Conversations that Count podcast series

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.

Māori demanding equality at polling booths

Monday 18 September 2023

Māori are again seeking reassurances from the Electoral Commission this year that they will be treated equally when exercising their right to vote in the General Election.

Advance voting booth in Wellington.

Signal discovery could be key to understanding global disease

Wednesday 13 September 2023

A discovery by Kiwi scientists may unlock new opportunities to prevent or treat an infection that kills children in their thousands around the world.

Getting living well with dementia down to a fine art

Friday 1 September 2023

An evolving project, which has revealed that drawing can clinically improve the lives of those living with dementia, is set to begin its next step.

New play explores New Zealand’s welfare system

Tuesday 29 August 2023

A new play born from a Health Research Council funded research project will be presented to the community as part of the Precarity, Wellbeing and the Creative Arts Symposium on Massey’s Auckland campus.

Opinion and features

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

Opinion: Leaning into the Five Ways to Wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week

Thursday 21 September 2023

By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.

Opinion: Celebrating progress and envisioning the future on National Social Workers' Day

Wednesday 20 September 2023

By Social Work Lecturer Thirusha Naidoo.

Opinion: The year that was: "Woman, Life, Freedom"

Tuesday 19 September 2023

By Dr Negar Partow.

Opinion: Population challenge – A nation without a plan

Tuesday 19 September 2023

By Dr Pushpa Wood and Crayon CEO and founder Stephanie Pow with contributions from Dr Adnan Balloch.

Awards and appointments

Read about our latest successes and appointments.

Taking the guess work out of managing chronic fatigue syndrome

Thursday 21 September 2023

Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Dr Lynette Hodges has received a $25,000 grant from the Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society to undertake vital research into increasing understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, more commonly known as chronic fatigue, in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Distance student wins international award for research

Thursday 21 September 2023

Terina Kaire-Gataulu has come top in her category in Ireland’s prestigious Global Undergraduate Awards for her research project on the revitalisation of the Hawaiian native language.

Funding awarded to bring transformational projects to life

Thursday 21 September 2023

Five projects led by Massey researchers, some involving co-leadership with partner entities, have been awarded more than $31 million from the 2023 Endeavour Fund.

Research Impact Stories

Plant-based cheese innovation wins competition

Monday 11 September 2023

Dr Debashree Roy has won the Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa New Zealand competition with her presentation of a new plant-based cheese technology.

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Taking the guess work out of managing chronic fatigue syndrome

Thursday 21 September 2023

Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Dr Lynette Hodges has received a $25,000 grant from the Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society to undertake vital research into increasing understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, more commonly known as chronic fatigue, in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Distance student wins international award for research

Thursday 21 September 2023

Terina Kaire-Gataulu has come top in her category in Ireland’s prestigious Global Undergraduate Awards for her research project on the revitalisation of the Hawaiian native language.

Funding awarded to bring transformational projects to life

Thursday 21 September 2023

Five projects led by Massey researchers, some involving co-leadership with partner entities, have been awarded more than $31 million from the 2023 Endeavour Fund.

Opinion: Leaning into the Five Ways to Wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week

Thursday 21 September 2023

By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.

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