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China's new Ambassador visits Manawatū campus
China's recently appointed New Zealand Ambassador paid his first visit to Massey's Manawatū campus, continuing a long-standing association between the university and China's Embassy.

L.A.B releases two live tracks recorded at Massey Studios
Well-known New Zealand band L.A.B have just released two live tracks that they recorded at Massey Studios on the Pukeahu campus.

Meet the man behind Matariki celebrations: Professor Rangi Mātāmua
There are few people whose decisions can influence and impact the daily lives of all New Zealanders, and renowned Māori scholar Professor Rangi Mātāmua, Tūhoe, is one of them: he is responsible for leading the formation of the country’s newest public holiday, Matariki on 24 June.

Massey University ready to reconnect NZ to the world
With New Zealand’s recent border reopening announcement, Massey University is gearing up to welcome international students back to campus life with a new international student marketing campaign.

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Kaupapa Māori programme for high schoolers hosted on Manawatū campus
Te Manu Taikō (TMT), a Kaupapa Māori programme for year 12 and 13 high school students, was recently held on the Manawatū campus.

China's new Ambassador visits Manawatū campus
China's recently appointed New Zealand Ambassador paid his first visit to Massey's Manawatū campus, continuing a long-standing association between the university and China's Embassy.

Massey athletes to represent Aotearoa New Zealand in international University Futsal Championships
Two Massey athletes have been named in the Aotearoa New Zealand team for the 2022 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Futsal Championships.

Senior Lecturer has the most-read story in five years
An article by Senior Lecturer Dr Suze Wilson is the most-read story in five years on The Conversation, a not-for-profit publisher who works with academics to write evidence-based articles.


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
Changing the narrative around gendered violence, one meal at a time
For 65-year-old Dr Anthony Mattson, his academic journey has been, in his own words, the loose thread he kept tripping over for 40 years.

Clinical psychologist aims to understand Rainbow folks’ high rates of mental health concerns
Senior lecturer in clinical psychology Dr Ilana Seager van Dyk’s ultimate goal is to better understand the vast mental health disparities experienced by LGBTQ+ youth, and to improve evidence-based clinical care for these youth and their families.

Families enriched by raising a transgender child
To celebrate International Pride Month, Dr Julia de Bres shares her research on discourses relating to parents of transgender children.

Monitoring high-risk insects at New Zealand’s borders
Twenty high-risk insects were caught trying to sneak into New Zealand last year.

Opinion and features
What does cybersecurity mean when we’re always online?
The second episode of season three of Conversations That Count - Ngā Kōrero Whai Take looks at how safe our data really is, and the steps we can take to keep ourselves safe online.

Mana Moana art experience addresses climate change and greenhouse gas emissions
Mana Moana, the artist-led collaboration between Māori and Pacific visual artists, musicians, writers, and choreographers, is screening two different programmes across two cities for Matariki this year.


The future of universities: are we still relevant today?
By Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas

Awards and appointments
Associate Professor recognised for lifelong contribution to health and safety in New Zealand
Associate Professor Ian Laird from the School of Health Sciences has received the Countdown Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s NZ Workplace Health and Safety Awards.

Professor awarded prestigious accounting fellowship
Professor Hamish Anderson was recently awarded the prestigious Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) Fellowship.

New Chair for Massey University Foundation Board
Philanthropist and veteran businessman and director Bryan Mogridge is the new chair of the Massey University Foundation Board.

Professor Farah Rangikoepa Palmer ONZM appointed to new leadership role
Massey University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Farah Rangikoepa Palmer, ONZM, Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato, to the role of Pou Ākonga – Executive Director, Māori Student Success.

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Kaupapa Māori programme for high schoolers hosted on Manawatū campus
Te Manu Taikō (TMT), a Kaupapa Māori programme for year 12 and 13 high school students, was recently held on the Manawatū campus.
China's new Ambassador visits Manawatū campus
China's recently appointed New Zealand Ambassador paid his first visit to Massey's Manawatū campus, continuing a long-standing association between the university and China's Embassy.
Massey athletes to represent Aotearoa New Zealand in international University Futsal Championships
Two Massey athletes have been named in the Aotearoa New Zealand team for the 2022 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Futsal Championships.
Scholarship fund honours much-loved Massey Professor
The Massey University Foundation has established a scholarship fund in memory of Professor Frazer Allan who passed away suddenly in June last year at the age of 55.
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