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Massey researchers awarded Earthquake Commission Biennial Grants
Three Massey University researchers have been awarded a total of nearly $200,000 from the Earthquake Commission, to help New Zealanders better understand our natural hazard risk and identify ways to reduce the impact of those hazards.
Nominations open for Quote of the Year
What should be on this year's list of top ten New Zealand quotes? Minister for Covid-19 Response Chris Hipkins' "spread their legs" gaffe? Toddler Ivy Smith's reaction to seeing a goat in her backyard? A line from Jono and Ben's musical farewell to Judith Collins?
Massey staff awarded doctorates
Eight Massey University staff are among the graduands to have received doctoral degrees this summer.
New research focuses on connection between humans, gorillas and diseases in Uganda
New research suggests cross-species transmission of pathogens is intimately linked to human and environmental health, meaning areas with poor or challenging living conditions may be particularly susceptible to endemic and emerging diseases.
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Massey researchers awarded Earthquake Commission Biennial Grants
Three Massey University researchers have been awarded a total of nearly $200,000 from the Earthquake Commission, to help New Zealanders better understand our natural hazard risk and identify ways to reduce the impact of those hazards.
Researchers receive Rutherford Medal
The He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme has been awarded the Rutherford Medal.
Rising house prices and increase in interest rate lead to decline in home affordability
The latest Home Affordability Report shows an overall decline in national affordability over the most recent quarter, largely driven by soaring house prices and an increasing interest rate.
Factsheets on preventing plastics pollution in the Pacific launched
A range of factsheets focused on preventing plastics pollution in the Pacific have been produced by Massey's Dr Trisia Farrelly and Dr Sascha Fuller of The University of Newcastle.
New research focuses on connection between humans, gorillas and diseases in Uganda
New research suggests cross-species transmission of pathogens is intimately linked to human and environmental health, meaning areas with poor or challenging living conditions may be particularly susceptible to endemic and emerging diseases.
2021 Professorial promotions announced
The latest promotion round has seen 20 Massey University staff promoted to Professor and 43 to Associate Professor. The promotions take effect from 1 January 2022.
Massey University renews MOU with Sri Lankan university
Massey University has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in Sri Lanka.
New book draws on Pacific wisdom
Mana of the Pacific brings together inspirational proverbs and beautiful photographs that highlight the strength, resilience, wisdom and innovation of people from across the Pacific.
Nominations open for Quote of the Year
What should be on this year's list of top ten New Zealand quotes? Minister for Covid-19 Response Chris Hipkins' "spread their legs" gaffe? Toddler Ivy Smith's reaction to seeing a goat in her backyard? A line from Jono and Ben's musical farewell to Judith Collins?
Latest Emeritus Professors announced
Massey University has announced seven new Emeritus Professors conferred by the Honorary Awards Committee.
Award-winning sauerkraut inspired by the whenua
A fermented sauerkraut with pūhā (sow thistle) has won the Massey University Supreme Award at the New Zealand Food Awards.
Massey Professor appointed as Chair of Ethics Committee for the Society of Marine Mammalogy
Professor Karen Stockin has been appointed to the Board of Governors as Chair of the Ethics Committee for the Society for Marine Mammalogy.
Study brings new business perspective for NZDF dog handler
Corporal Aidan Cornwall can now add a Bachelor of Business degree to his list of accomplishments after completing a comprehensive course of study at Massey University.
Belonging at Massey
Courtney Ngata-Turley, Taranaki, a Student Support Advisor Māori at Bachelor of Arts Student Engagement (BASE+), recently completed her Masters of Psychology with a topic that is close to her heart and her work.
Memoir explores racism, the Catholic church, and fathers
Professor Richard Shaw has launched his memoir 'The Forgotten Coast', an examination of colonial privilege, his family's Catholicism and his relationship with his father.
Involving citizens in the science of weather
Dr Marion Tan has been leading a working group of scientists to develop the High Impact Weather (HIWeather) Citizen Science Guidance Note for Weather, Climate, and Water Projects for the World Meteorological Organization.
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