Featured
King’s Birthday Honours for staff and alumni
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.
Celebrating staff success at Auckland graduation
Nine members of staff were among those graduating across eight Auckland ceremonies this week.
Uncovering the secret life of blackbirds
Dr Mehrnaz Tavasoli dedicated her PhD study to broadening the understanding of how individuality in behavioural traits contributes to reproductive success and survival in common blackbirds.
A golden decade of sport and study for Olympic athlete
Black Fern Tyla Nathan-Wong graduated with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise after navigating her way through study and competing on a global stage.
Search all news
University news
Insights from longest-running study of ageing released in new book
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
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.
Celebrating Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship recipients
Six Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship recipients graduated on Monday, consisting of five doctoral graduates and one bachelor’s graduate, at the Sport and Rugby Institute on the Manawatū campus.
New scholarship established in memory of Dr Cat Pausé
A new scholarship has been established to honour the work and memory of the late Dr Cat Pausé.
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
Investigating the impact of client suicide on psychologists
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
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
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.
Exploring the relationship between perfectionism and non-suicidal self-injury in young adults
The link between non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and perfectionism has been an underrepresented research area which led Dr Emily Cory to utilise her doctoral study to examine the correlation in young adults in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Opinion and features
Opinion: Discord between Iran and Afghanistan over the Helmand River
By Dr Negar Partow and Rana Dadpour.
Opinion: Pink Shirt Day - an opportunity to show support and check in on each other
By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.
Opinion: Strong international reaction needed in response to mass executions and torture in the Islamic Republic of Iran
By Dr Negar Partow.
Awards and appointments
Journalism award the icing on the cake for postgraduate student
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
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
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
Seven projects led by Massey researchers have secured funding from the Health Research Council.
All news
Opinion: Discord between Iran and Afghanistan over the Helmand River
By Dr Negar Partow and Rana Dadpour.
Journalism award the icing on the cake for postgraduate student
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.
Investigating the impact of client suicide on psychologists
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
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.
For media enquiries
Communications and Public Affairs
- Phone
- Location
Postal address
Communications and Public Affairs
Massey University
Private Bag 11 222
Palmerston North
4442
New Zealand