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Remembering Distinguished Professor Emeritus David Penny

Tuesday 28 May 2024

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University wishes to acknowledge the passing of Distinguished Professor Emeritus David Penny, CNZM, who made outstanding contributions to science and the profession of science.

Research in action: Connecting campus to community at Fieldays® 2024

Tuesday 28 May 2024

With a brand new site, we are excited to be back at Fieldays® for another year, focusing on community relevant collaborative research in the food and fibre industry.

"Keeping the dread at bay": Students combat cost of living crisis with creativity

Monday 27 May 2024

As politicians gear up for the Budget Launch at the end of May, Wellington students will be launching their own socially connected creative works to combat a growing sense of hopelessness among young people.

Data shows Māori and Pacific course completion rates are on the rise

Thursday 23 May 2024

Massey has made strong progress in first-year retention rates, surpassing its target earlier than expected.

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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.

HRC Explorer Grant awarded for innovative infant feeding research

Tuesday 28 May 2024

Emerging researcher Dr Ying Jin from the School of Health Sciences has been awarded a Health Research Council (HRC) Explorer Grant for her research into feeding vulnerable infants with donor human milk.

Dr Elle Brittain and Dr Monica Koia awarded Emerging Researcher First Grants

Friday 24 May 2024

The two researchers have received grants from the Health Research Council (HRC) to support them in establishing independent health research careers.

Feast and HelloFresh seeking taste testers for new research

Thursday 23 May 2024

Fonterra Riddet Chair of Consumer and Sensory Science and School of Food and Advanced Technology Professor Joanne Hort is working with meal kit company HelloFresh to better understand New Zealanders’ flavour palate and why people are drawn to certain flavours on their plate.

Graduate research explores child digital labour on social media

Thursday 23 May 2024

Children are heavily contributing to a significant subsection of the Internet, not only as the target audience, but also as producers.

Student success news

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

Get your fix of what matters today from the media industry’s future players

Thursday 23 May 2024

Once a week, journalism students from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have been broadcasting The Rundown , a live news show from the Ghuznee Street studios of Wellington Access Radio. Students spend the morning at the studio researching and creating their bulletin and then go live on air, showcasing local information and breaking news.

PhD student named Future Thinker of the Year for flood resilience research

Monday 20 May 2024

PhD student Widi Auliagisni has been bestowed with the title Future Thinker of the Year by the New Zealand Green Building Council at an event in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland earlier this month.

Eco-friendly postpartum underwear takes out Grand Ideas competition

Friday 17 May 2024

Postpartum underwear aimed at promoting healing after childbirth, whilst also being eco-friendly and comfortable, has been crowned the winner of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Grand Ideas competition .

Screen Arts student wins funding for animated series Bloke of the Apocalypse

Tuesday 14 May 2024

Bachelor of Screen Arts student Charlie Faulks will be producing a zombie apocalypse-themed YouTube series thanks to funding from NZ On Air.

Opinion and features

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Awards and appointments

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NovoLabs™ three-time winners at NZ Hi-Tech Awards

Tuesday 28 May 2024

The university’s spin-out company NovoLabs has won three categories at the Hi-Tech Awards this month for their world-first technology for ultraviolet (UV) treatment of liquids.

Young Riddet Institute scientist wins international award

Thursday 23 May 2024

Riddet Institute post-doctoral researcher Dr Thomas Do is heading to Italy in September after being awarded an International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) Young Scientist Award.

Massey start-up a finalist in environmental sustainability accelerator

Thursday 23 May 2024

Captivate Technology has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2024 PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator: APAC Sustainability Edition.

Lush Prize awarded to School of Veterinary Science for innovative training technique

Thursday 23 May 2024

The School of Veterinary Science has been awarded the Training Prize in the 2024 Lush Prize awards , announced in London this week.

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NovoLabs™ three-time winners at NZ Hi-Tech Awards

Tuesday 28 May 2024

The university’s spin-out company NovoLabs has won three categories at the Hi-Tech Awards this month for their world-first technology for ultraviolet (UV) treatment of liquids.

Remembering Distinguished Professor Emeritus David Penny

Tuesday 28 May 2024

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University wishes to acknowledge the passing of Distinguished Professor Emeritus David Penny, CNZM, who made outstanding contributions to science and the profession of science.

Research in action: Connecting campus to community at Fieldays® 2024

Tuesday 28 May 2024

With a brand new site, we are excited to be back at Fieldays® for another year, focusing on community relevant collaborative research in the food and fibre industry.

HRC Explorer Grant awarded for innovative infant feeding research

Tuesday 28 May 2024

Emerging researcher Dr Ying Jin from the School of Health Sciences has been awarded a Health Research Council (HRC) Explorer Grant for her research into feeding vulnerable infants with donor human milk.

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