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Wheels up for Wings recipients
The 72nd and 73rd cohorts of Massey’s School of Aviation have just celebrated getting their commercial pilot’s licences, also known as their ‘Wings’.
Sport Institute chosen as possible FIFA Women’s World Cup training facility
The world-class facilities at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Sport Institute may well be on the world stage next year for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.
Good Treaty partners? Te reo and Māori education 50 years after the petition
The latest episode of Conversations that Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take examines the role of education in revitalising te reo Māori.
Ruru returns to the wild after appointment with the optometrist
A little ruru, or New Zealand morepork, has been released back into the wild after receiving treatment and rehabilitation following a head injury.
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Gearing up to celebrate sporting excellence with Blues Awards
The finalists have been announced for the annual Blues Sports Awards , with athletes qualifying across a range of disciplines including artistic roller skating, canoe slalom, and surf lifesaving.
Work-Integrated Learning student success celebrated
A celebration was recently held to mark 30 years of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Sport and Exercise student practicum programme.
Wheels up for Wings recipients
The 72nd and 73rd cohorts of Massey’s School of Aviation have just celebrated getting their commercial pilot’s licences, also known as their ‘Wings’.
Food tech grad making a career out of milk
Food technologist Zara Beckingsale, Ngāpuhi, Tūhoe, picked her career out of a book, despite never having heard of the job before.
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
Senior entrepreneurship an unrealised opportunity, new research says
The research report highlights the unique challenges and opportunities faced by people starting a business later in life, and how they could be better supported.
Human expectations at stranding events may lead to negative outcomes for animals
A study examining human perceptions and expectations towards cetacean stranding events in New Zealand has revealed a disconnect between animal welfare, survival, and potential decision-making on our beaches.
Inflation a rising concern in retirement planning
Retirement planning remains as important as ever for New Zealanders with inflation becoming a significant factor to take into consideration.
Study finds milk substitutes have high cost and low nutritional benefits
Plant-based beverages are expensive and provide only a small fraction of the nutritional goodness of cow’s milk, according to a new study.
Opinion and features
Supporting neurodiverse students
Academics in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences have been working to identify the challenges neurodiverse students may encounter, and ways to support them during their time at university.
Opinion: Dyslexia/Dislexia/Dislexea/Dyslixia/Dyslixea: What’s in a name?
Dr Ruth Gibbons encourages us to use Dyslexia Awareness Week as an opportunity to action real change and empower dyslexic people to be truly aware of this valid and important way of being.
CARE hosts Minister for a dialogue with community advisory groups on violence prevention
Last month, the Center for Culture-Centered Approach to Research and Evaluation (CARE) hosted the Honourable Minister Marama Davidson, Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence in Manawatū.
Opinion: Time to reconnect – slow and steady does it
Dr Kirsty Ross reminds us to take the time to reconnect with the things that are important to us this Mental Health Awareness Week.
Awards and appointments
Massey takes out international Agribusiness case study competitions
The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) Conference Case Study competition took place earlier this year in Costa Rica, where teams including current/alumni Massey University students and coached by Massey University staff, gained first and second place in the young professional category.
New academic journal led by Riddet Institute Director
Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh has been appointed inaugural Editor-in-Chief of a new academic journal dedicated to protein food research.
Massey University wins Te Kaitiaki Spirit Award 2022
Massey University was crowned the new Tertiary Spirit Champion last month, at the conclusion of the 2022 National Tertiary Championship Series.
Two projects by faculty members win big at Australian Good Design Awards
Professor Emerita Anne Noble and Professor Anna Brown of Toi Rauwhārangi, College of Creative Arts, have been recognised at the prestigious awards.
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Massey takes out international Agribusiness case study competitions
The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) Conference Case Study competition took place earlier this year in Costa Rica, where teams including current/alumni Massey University students and coached by Massey University staff, gained first and second place in the young professional category.
New academic journal led by Riddet Institute Director
Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh has been appointed inaugural Editor-in-Chief of a new academic journal dedicated to protein food research.
Gearing up to celebrate sporting excellence with Blues Awards
The finalists have been announced for the annual Blues Sports Awards , with athletes qualifying across a range of disciplines including artistic roller skating, canoe slalom, and surf lifesaving.
Massey University wins Te Kaitiaki Spirit Award 2022
Massey University was crowned the new Tertiary Spirit Champion last month, at the conclusion of the 2022 National Tertiary Championship Series.
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