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Discover news about our university – from all three campuses and online: Auckland, Manawatū in Palmerston North and Wellington.

New climate action specialisation for the Master of Sustainable Development Goals

Friday 9 June 2023

The new specialisation will equip students with the skills and knowledge required to work within the field of climate change, mitigation and adaptation.

A decade of mastering Nutrition and Dietetics

Friday 9 June 2023

The College of Health recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Nutrition and Dietetics major within the Master of Science.

Insights from longest-running study of ageing released in new book

Tuesday 6 June 2023

Researchers from Massey's Health and Ageing Research Team (HART) are releasing a book of the findings to date on 7 June.

Memorial lecture and symposium to showcase female photography

Thursday 1 June 2023

Lissa Mitchell from Te Papa Tongarewa will be presenting the annual Peter Turner Memorial Lecture, with a symposium to follow that focuses on female contemporary photographic practice.

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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.

Seeking a new approach for wellbeing in patients with intestinal failure

Friday 9 June 2023

Andrew Xia was part of the first cohort to graduate from the Master of Science – Nutrition and Dietetics programme in 2013 and is now completing PhD research to help patients with intestinal failure.

Investigating the impact of client suicide on psychologists

Wednesday 7 June 2023

Psychologists must make critical decisions relating to their clients’ care that can result in decision-regret and distress. Dr Shoni Marshall-Edwards’ PhD research investigated the impact of client suicide on psychologists to inform more robust support structures.

Fossil snails might tell us of the frequency of heavy rainfall in the past

Wednesday 7 June 2023

A new study comparing the stable oxygen and carbon isotope ratios of giant land snails in New Zealand and New Caledonia has found a surprising result.

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

Wednesday 31 May 2023

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.

Opinion and features

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

Awards and appointments

Read about our latest successes and appointments.

Journalism award the icing on the cake for postgraduate student

Wednesday 7 June 2023

After what she describes as a whirlwind of a year, journalism graduate Katie Ham has taken out the Student Journalist of the Year title at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards.

King’s Birthday Honours for staff and alumni

Tuesday 6 June 2023

Distinguished Professor Nigel French, Professor Emeritus Ralph Sims, Associate Professor Shirley Jean Jülich and Associate Professor Huhana Smith have been included in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.

Scholarships awarded to encourage careers in agriculture

Tuesday 6 June 2023

The School of Agriculture and Environment’s scholarship evening saw 94 students awarded with over $500,000 in financial support for their study.

Research projects looking at the metaverse and dementia risk reduction among those awarded funding

Wednesday 24 May 2023

Seven projects led by Massey researchers have secured funding from the Health Research Council.

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New climate action specialisation for the Master of Sustainable Development Goals

Friday 9 June 2023

The new specialisation will equip students with the skills and knowledge required to work within the field of climate change, mitigation and adaptation.

Seeking a new approach for wellbeing in patients with intestinal failure

Friday 9 June 2023

Andrew Xia was part of the first cohort to graduate from the Master of Science – Nutrition and Dietetics programme in 2013 and is now completing PhD research to help patients with intestinal failure.

A decade of mastering Nutrition and Dietetics

Friday 9 June 2023

The College of Health recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Nutrition and Dietetics major within the Master of Science.

Opinion: Discord between Iran and Afghanistan over the Helmand River

Thursday 8 June 2023

By Dr Negar Partow and Rana Dadpour.

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