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Who decides women’s best interests? Examining the role of contraceptive care providers

PhD graduate’s research is the first holistic assessment of the ecology of ponds in Auckland.

Born and raised in Ghana, pursuing higher learning and graduating with a PhD has been a dream come true for Dr Abigail Kuranchie.

Massey food technology graduate scores sweet role with biscuit giant Arnotts

There aren’t many people who get to work with chocolate biscuits all day, but Massey University Food Technology graduate D’Arcy Knight is one of those lucky people.

Three Massey staff members receive PhD at graduation

Three Massey staff members have been conferred with doctoral degrees among the more than 1300 graduates across the five Auckland ceremonies and celebrations this week.

Mapping hotspots for bats may help scientists prepare for future bat-to-human viral outbreaks

A new research paper identifies locations of bats that may host coronavirus based on climate, native forests, and caves where these bats inhabit.

Project to ensure Pacific voices are heard in education

Integrating Pacific cultural concepts and knowledge into classroom learning and in reporting to parents is at the heart of a project designed to bolster Pacific student achievement.

Hunga Volcano eruption and its once-in-a-century atmospheric wave

Hunga Volcano in the Kingdom of Tonga began a new eruptive sequence on 19 December 2021, culminating in the climactic eruption on 15 January 2022.

Muscle loss disease recognised in 40 per cent of residents living in three aged care facilities

Sarcopenia, a disease resulting in loss of muscle mass, has been described amongst aged care residents in New Zealand for the first time as a result of a journal article written by Massey academics.

Acclaimed Massey scientist receives rare honour

In a rare honour, Distinguished Professor Peter Schwerdtfeger, Head of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Study within the College of Sciences, has recently been elected as a foreign member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (FASL).

Massey professor recognised with a Work-Integrated Learning New Zealand Fellow Award

Sport Practicum Coordinator and Chair of Massey’s Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) committee, Dr Andy Martin was presented with the award at the annual WILNZ conference in Auckland last month, in recognition of his outstanding academic contribution to the WIL community.

Cellular ageing research awarded Health Research Council Explorer Grant

A research project looking at ageing at the cellular level has been awarded one of 17 Explorer Grants by the Health Research Council (HRC) of New Zealand.

Professor Mohan Dutta recognised with Bridge Award

The International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference, ‘Bridging the Gaps’ has awarded Professor Dutta the Bridge Award for Excellence in Connecting Crisis and Risk Communication Research.