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Strong start to new era of Academy of Sport

Wednesday 27 March 2024

After undergoing a redesign last year, the Academy of Sport programme has started the year strong with additional opportunities for student athletes.

Partnership to provide tauira better access to period products

Tuesday 26 March 2024

A collaborative effort is underway to help reduce mental and physical health impacts faced by tauira when trying to access safe and hygienic menstrual products.

Inspiring Māori rangatahi to engage with science and technology

Thursday 21 March 2024

More than 240 secondary school students participated in waka ama water workshops to inspire an interest in science.

Honouring a culture of care: a spotlight on Whānau Pūkenga

Friday 15 March 2024

For this year's World Social Work Day, we caught up with Whānau Pūkenga who are passionate about keeping tikanga and mātauranga Māori at the heart of social work.

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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.

The impact of uniform design on female athletes’ confidence

Thursday 28 March 2024

New research from the School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition has revealed the impact uniforms can have on female athletes’ anxiety and confidence levels.

To cultivate meat...or not to cultivate meat?

Thursday 28 March 2024

What’s at stake? Professor Joanne Hort tests the New Zealand market.

Dairy-free start-up creams it with $2.7 million ‘seed’ round

Tuesday 26 March 2024

A start-up sprung out from research at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University and the Riddet Institute has raised $2.7 million in ‘seed’ funding for its novel technology extracting plant-based milk from seeds.

Research shows significant benefits of school meal programmes

Tuesday 5 March 2024

A recent case study on the Ka Ora Ka Ako school lunch programme at Dannevirke High School has revealed clear benefits.

Student success news

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

Unlocking career paths: A journey through the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

Tuesday 26 March 2024

The sport, health and wellbeing industry is one of New Zealand’s largest, providing a variety of employment opportunities in areas related to education, exercise, physical activity and sport promotion and administration.

Continuing the legacy for Ian Shirley Award recipient

Tuesday 19 March 2024

Lena Bath has been awarded the Ian Shirley Award for 2023, acknowledging her achievement in the social policy courses while studying towards a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) qualification.

Transport research results in scholarship for master’s student

Tuesday 27 February 2024

Master of Resource and Environmental Planning student Anamaria Rodriguez Mora has been awarded a 2024 Transport Research Scholarship.

Recipient of the inaugural Manukura Memorial Veterinary Scholarship announced

Wednesday 14 February 2024

Fourth year Bachelor of Veterinary Science student Sabine O’Neill-Stevens has been named the first recipient of a joint scholarship established to commemorate the life and legacy of Manukura, the rare white kiwi.

Opinion and features

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

Opinion: Meeting the ever-changing needs of Aotearoa New Zealand

Friday 23 February 2024

By Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly

Opinion: Let’s talk about equality – and the constitution

Monday 5 February 2024

By Professor Richard Shaw

Opinion: The New Zealand Defence Force in 2024: The end of the peace dividend?

Friday 26 January 2024

By Associate Professor William Hoverd.

Opinion: Prioritising connection over commercialisation this Christmas

Monday 18 December 2023

By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.

Awards and appointments

Read about our latest successes and appointments.

Academics receive Fulbright Scholar Awards to take their studies abroad

Friday 8 March 2024

Two academics from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have been named recipients of 2024 Fulbright New Zealand Scholar Awards , which will see them take their studies international.

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University welcomes new Chancellor and Pro Chancellor

Friday 8 March 2024

The university has welcomed Alistair Davis ONZM and Angela Hauk-Willis into the roles of Chancellor and Pro Chancellor.

Brazilian Government honours Massey Professor

Friday 1 March 2024

Professor Leonel Alvarado from the School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication has been made an Officer of the Order of Rio Branco for his services to the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Professor Mohan Dutta’s academic-activism recognised with prestigious Presidential Citation

Thursday 8 February 2024

Professor Mohan Dutta has been recognised by the National Communication Association (NCA) with the Presidential Citation.

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The impact of uniform design on female athletes’ confidence

Thursday 28 March 2024

New research from the School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition has revealed the impact uniforms can have on female athletes’ anxiety and confidence levels.

To cultivate meat...or not to cultivate meat?

Thursday 28 March 2024

What’s at stake? Professor Joanne Hort tests the New Zealand market.

Strong start to new era of Academy of Sport

Wednesday 27 March 2024

After undergoing a redesign last year, the Academy of Sport programme has started the year strong with additional opportunities for student athletes.

Unlocking career paths: A journey through the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

Tuesday 26 March 2024

The sport, health and wellbeing industry is one of New Zealand’s largest, providing a variety of employment opportunities in areas related to education, exercise, physical activity and sport promotion and administration.

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