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Strong result in MBIE Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has awarded three Massey University research projects nearly $750,000 from the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.
Massey and Kaplan International (NZ) sign collaboration agreement
Massey University has signed a new Collaboration Agreement to offer a series of pre-University pathways with Kaplan International (NZ).
Massey Marae opens to acclaim
The opening of Te Rau Karamu Marae on Pukeahu Campus at Massey University in Wellington is being hailed as a significant step forward for the city central campus and for Massey's commitment to Kaupapa Māori.
Big issues tackled at Conversations that Count
Structural inequality, the role of education to improve New Zealand's future and how business can help New Zealand recover from Covid-19 were just some of the big ideas discussed at Conversations that Count.
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Pivot Award for juniper berry research
The juniper berry - synonymous with gin - is the focus of Massey University research to evaluate and identify suitable strains and propagation methods with potential to give New Zealand-made gins a unique sensory signature.
Study reveals loss of 10,300 years of Kiwi life from South African War
A new study has revealed a more damaging impact of the South African War to New Zealand military personnel than was previously thought.
Ocean's mammals at critical turning point new report warns
Massey University marine mammal expert Professor Karen Stockin is one of a team of international scientists from 30 institutes and 13 countries challenging current understanding and conservation efforts for marine mammals globally.
Using VR to improve fire evacuation understanding
A virtual reality headset may not be the first thing that comes to mind when "fire evacuation" is mentioned, but that is exactly the technology being used to help understand human behaviour in emergencies.
Wellington celebrations mark first of Massey’s 2021 graduation events
Nearly 800 students from Massey's Wellington campus will cross the stage to enjoy their moment of glory on 20 April, kicking off the university's first graduation event for 2021.
Engineering PhD students’ startup in final of global Microsoft competition
An agritech startup created by three engineering PhD students from Massey University has been named one of four finalists in Microsoft's Imagine Cup world championship and will be aiming for the top spot in May.
Students showcase their new music at NZ’s most creative festival
The much anticipated 2021 CubaDupa festival was a success for hundreds of creatives, including ten of Massey's very own singers, songwriters and musicians who had the opportunity to debut their new hit singles.
Professor’s input sought for UN Food Systems Summit
Distinguished Professor Paul Moughan has been invited to submit a briefing document to the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021.
Communications graduand on fire
Grace Forlong found herself in a hot seat as soon as she left Massey - the 22-year-old began working for Fire and Emergency New Zealand's media team just days after she completed her studies.
Strong result in MBIE Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has awarded three Massey University research projects nearly $750,000 from the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.
Staff celebrated at teaching and research awards
The recipients of the 2019 and 2020 Massey University Teaching Awards and Research Awards were honoured at a cross-campus Zoom-enabled event on 26 March.
NZ’s founding communications academic honoured
Professor Frank Sligo has been appointed to Professor Emeritus, 35 years after he became the first New Zealander to gain a PhD in communication.
Opinion: Tourism in the Pacific: what’s behind the smile?
Put up your hand if you'd jump at the chance to take a tropical vacation in the near future? 2020 was a tough year for many of us in New Zealand and Australia and those keen to tempt us with an island escape know how to keep this idea front and centre in our brains.
Proverb Pathway shares wisdom of many cultures
Massey University humanities academics have been instrumental in the development of He Kupu Rangatira - The Proverb Pathway, launched last weekend in Manawatū.
Opinion: Why we all need to push back against everyday racism
Acts of hate and hate speech have been increasingly visible over the last several years, including locally. And it is a worsening problem, says Dr Kevin Veale.
Opinion: Countering terrorism – and ‘doing the right thing’
The apprehension of New Zealand ISIS affiliate Suhayra Aden by Turkish authorities, and our reaction to it, provides an interesting insight into New Zealanders' understanding of terrorism and how to counter it, says Dr John Battersby.
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