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

2023 Professorial promotions announced

Thursday 30 November 2023

In the most recent promotion round, 18 Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University staff were promoted to Professor and 25 to Associate Professor. The promotions will take effect from 1 January 2024.

National Academy of Screen Arts partners with New Zealand Youth Film Festival

Wednesday 29 November 2023

The partnership will help to foster relationships with future film makers.

Massey Business School shines in latest Shanghai Rankings

Tuesday 28 November 2023

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s communication, agriculture and economics programmes have risen in the most recently published Shanghai Rankings.

Staff celebrate their success at Manawatū graduation

Monday 27 November 2023

Nineteen Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa staff members were among the 469 people who graduated this week at the Manawatū ceremonies.

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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.

Celebrating academic milestones: Associate Professor takes pride in the graduation of her PhD protégés

Thursday 30 November 2023

Associate Professor Lara Matia-Merino saw all four of her PhD students graduate last week in the College of Sciences ceremony, each specialising in a diverse topic within Food technology.

Whenua haumanu – nurturing the land through exploring pastoral farming

Wednesday 29 November 2023

Strong local and national interest in regenerative farming saw close to 200 people attending an on-farm field day on 28 November, the largest turnout for a farm event at Massey University in 20 years.

Transforming Wellington the aim of new field guide

Tuesday 28 November 2023

A field guide to transforming Wellington into a sustainable place of wellbeing for people and the environment is being produced by the School of People, Environment and Planning.

Research explores physiological effects of dietary water in cats

Monday 27 November 2023

For her doctoral research, Dr Margreet Hekman studied cats fed high and low moisture diets. She found that low moisture diets led to lower water intake, higher urine concentration and higher after-meal plasma and vasopressin concentrations.

Student success news

Discover the inspiring success stories of our students, many of whom are balancing studying alongside other commitments.

National Academy of Screen Arts partners with New Zealand Youth Film Festival

Wednesday 29 November 2023

The partnership will help to foster relationships with future film makers.

A degree 13 years in the making

Monday 27 November 2023

After a rough start to tertiary study and a long break in the middle, Brian Toleafoa graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Palmerston North last week.

Graduate grows green thumb to plant a stronger future

Thursday 23 November 2023

Working on ancestral land and engaging in mātauranga workshops inspired Bede Meredith, Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, Te Whānau a Kai, to swap his keyboard for gardening gloves to improve the foundations of our whenua.

Nursing student recognised for generosity of spirit

Tuesday 21 November 2023

First year Bachelor of Nursing student Meg Higgs has been awarded the Jodee Redmond Memorial Award for 2023.

Opinion and features

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

Serving up nutritional education to help communities in need

Monday 30 October 2023

Student dietitians are working closely with schools in South Auckland to teach young adults about nutrition, cooking and healthy eating.

Opinion: Initiatives to support neurodivergent students and staff

Tuesday 3 October 2023

By Dr Kathryn McGuigan.

Opinion: Leaning into the Five Ways to Wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week

Thursday 21 September 2023

By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.

Awards and appointments

Read about our latest successes and appointments.

Social Work students commended for their leadership legacy

Thursday 30 November 2023

Bec Hancock and Tracy Edwards have been named this year’s recipients of two esteemed awards for fourth-year Bachelor of Social Work students.

Professor Mohan Dutta receives award for applied communication scholarship

Tuesday 14 November 2023

Professor Dutta has been announced as the 2023 recipient of the National Communication Association’s Gerald M Phillips Award.

Professor Regan Potangaroa recognised for a career committed to people

Monday 13 November 2023

Professor Regan Potangaroa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, has been awarded the Te Rangaunua Hiranga Māori Award by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

Massey Business School Senior Lecturer recognised with teaching award

Wednesday 8 November 2023

School of Accountancy Senior Lecturer Dr Fawad Ahmad has won the MYOB Educator of the Year award.

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Celebrating academic milestones: Associate Professor takes pride in the graduation of her PhD protégés

Thursday 30 November 2023

Associate Professor Lara Matia-Merino saw all four of her PhD students graduate last week in the College of Sciences ceremony, each specialising in a diverse topic within Food technology.

Social Work students commended for their leadership legacy

Thursday 30 November 2023

Bec Hancock and Tracy Edwards have been named this year’s recipients of two esteemed awards for fourth-year Bachelor of Social Work students.

2023 Professorial promotions announced

Thursday 30 November 2023

In the most recent promotion round, 18 Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University staff were promoted to Professor and 25 to Associate Professor. The promotions will take effect from 1 January 2024.

Whenua haumanu – nurturing the land through exploring pastoral farming

Wednesday 29 November 2023

Strong local and national interest in regenerative farming saw close to 200 people attending an on-farm field day on 28 November, the largest turnout for a farm event at Massey University in 20 years.

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