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Stay up to date with the latest Massey University news and articles – from research findings to student activities.

University news

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

Finalists announced for 2023 Blues Awards

Thursday 28 September 2023

Next month will see the celebration of the outstanding achievement displayed by student athletes both academically and across 36 different sports for the annual Blues Sports Awards .

Ringing in the champions of the 2023 Road Race

Thursday 28 September 2023

The Manawatū campus recently welcomed over 350 runners and walkers from across the motu for the New Zealand Road Race Championships.

Public festival celebrates Asian New Zealand artists

Tuesday 26 September 2023

Asian Arts Aotearoa Hui, led by the College of Creative Arts and Associate Professor Kerry Ann Lee, is underway in Pōneke Wellington.

Professor Mohan Dutta delivers Gravlee Lecture at Colorado State University

Monday 25 September 2023

The Gravlee Lecture series brings eminent communication scholars to the Colorado State University campus for presentations and interaction with students and faculty.

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.

Teaching Excellence Award recognises Massey’s Mental Health and Addiction teaching team

Tuesday 26 September 2023

The Mental Health and Addiction teaching team have been awarded an international Teaching Excellence Award by the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA).

Industrial design student wins James Dyson national award

Monday 25 September 2023

Nick Holland has won the top national award for his re-engineered drug testing kit called Pre-Podium that aims to improve the athlete experience.

Taking the guess work out of managing chronic fatigue syndrome

Thursday 21 September 2023

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.

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.

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Finalists announced for 2023 Blues Awards

Thursday 28 September 2023

Next month will see the celebration of the outstanding achievement displayed by student athletes both academically and across 36 different sports for the annual Blues Sports Awards .

Ringing in the champions of the 2023 Road Race

Thursday 28 September 2023

The Manawatū campus recently welcomed over 350 runners and walkers from across the motu for the New Zealand Road Race Championships.

Teaching Excellence Award recognises Massey’s Mental Health and Addiction teaching team

Tuesday 26 September 2023

The Mental Health and Addiction teaching team have been awarded an international Teaching Excellence Award by the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA).

Public festival celebrates Asian New Zealand artists

Tuesday 26 September 2023

Asian Arts Aotearoa Hui, led by the College of Creative Arts and Associate Professor Kerry Ann Lee, is underway in Pōneke Wellington.

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