Research at Massey , Te mahi rangahau i Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

Massey University is a research-led Aotearoa New Zealand university with a reputation for excellence in innovation and the creation of new knowledge.

Find experts & research outputs

Our researchers work across a wide range of subject areas, disciplines and fields – search our database for an expert or a range of published research outputs.

Carol Stewart (left) with Susanna Jenkins (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) testing ash samples in Ambae, Vanuatu, in 2018, as part of an international team assessing volcanic impacts from the Ambae eruptions. (Credit Graham Leonard) Carol Stewart (left) with Susanna Jenkins (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) testing ash samples in Ambae, Vanuatu, in 2018, as part of an international team assessing volcanic impacts from the Ambae eruptions. (Credit Graham Leonard) Carol Stewart (left) with Susanna Jenkins (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) testing ash samples in Ambae, Vanuatu, in 2018, as part of an international team assessing volcanic impacts from the Ambae eruptions. (Credit Graham Leonard) Carol Stewart (left) with Susanna Jenkins (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) testing ash samples in Ambae, Vanuatu, in 2018, as part of an international team assessing volcanic impacts from the Ambae eruptions. (Credit Graham Leonard)

Research & specialist centres

Explore the research and specialist centres promoting innovation, technology transfer and connections with a wide network of research and academic institutions.

Ethics

Learn about conducting ethical research with animals and people at Massey and raising concerns about research conduct.

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Research funding & scholarships

Massey University is committed to fostering and supporting a culture of striving for research excellence. We achieve this with investment via internal funding, partnership funding and scholarships.

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Participate in a research study

Massey's research teams are looking for participants. Find out if you, your child or your pet are suitable to participate in a research study with real-world impact.

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Researcher support & development

We offer a supportive environment where the world’s best researchers can flourish.

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Impact stories

Read stories of the impact our research is having and how it can change lives.

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Our research community

We value research both as a knowledge-seeking endeavour and as a practical means to improve lives, lift social and economic wellbeing and nurture our environment.

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Commercialisation

We turn innovative research into commercial opportunities through existing enterprises or new ventures.

Professor Jason Wargent (second from left) of the School of Agriculture and Environment, and Chief Science Officer and Founder of BioLumic, is pictured with students in the lab. Professor Jason Wargent (second from left) of the School of Agriculture and Environment, and Chief Science Officer and Founder of BioLumic, is pictured with students in the lab. Professor Jason Wargent (second from left) of the School of Agriculture and Environment, and Chief Science Officer and Founder of BioLumic, is pictured with students in the lab. Professor Jason Wargent (second from left) of the School of Agriculture and Environment, and Chief Science Officer and Founder of BioLumic, is pictured with students in the lab.

Rangahau magazine

Rangahau magazine celebrates the essence of research and our effort to promote excellent research initiatives. It profiles researchers whose work exemplifies engaged, essential and globally relevant research with impact and influence.