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We offer more than 130 postgraduate qualifications. Get ahead in your field, increase your career prospects or expand your knowledge with postgraduate study at Massey.

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Māori @ Massey

Welcome to Māori @ Massey, the place to connect to all things Māori at Massey University.

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Pacific Massey connects and supports Pacific students with student services and support, research, resources, events and organisations.

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Three new Professor Emeriti titles conferred

Wednesday 30 October 2024

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is proud to announce three new Professor Emeriti, conferred by the Honorary Awards Committee.

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Study Māori astronomy in cyberspace this summer

Wednesday 23 October 2024

A new online course exploring Māori and Indigenous astronomy has been launched for the upcoming Massey University Summer School semester, inviting students to delve into rich celestial traditions under the guidance of leading scholars.

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Rugby superstar reigns supreme at 2024 Massey Blues Awards

Friday 18 October 2024

Topping off a golden year, Tyla King, Ngā Puhi, was crowned the Supreme Award winner at the 2024 Massey Blues Awards, where 149 student athletes were celebrated for their academic and sporting achievements.

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Rising above the rest: A butter that’s better and baking powder win big at 2024 New Zealand Food Awards

Friday 11 October 2024

An alternative butter spread made of pure avocado oil has been crowned as Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Supreme Award winner at the 2024 New Zealand Food Awards.

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Research shows $17.3b of benefits contributed by the live performance sector in Aotearoa New Zealand

Monday 4 November 2024

The research was conducted by Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts (CoCA) and Aotahi School of Māori and Indigenous Studies at the University of Canterbury.

Survey shows resilience and optimism in franchise sector with $10.4b turnover growth

Tuesday 22 October 2024

The turnover of Aotearoa New Zealand’s franchise sector is estimated to have increased by $10.4 billion to $47.2 billion, according to the 2024 Franchising New Zealand Report.

Home affordability continues upward trend

Tuesday 8 October 2024

National home affordability has improved in the past quarter, according to the latest Home Affordability Report from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

Biodiversity: The unsung hero of human health and ecosystem resilience

Tuesday 1 October 2024

Newly published work has highlighted that ecosystems rich in diverse species contribute to cleaner air, water, more food resources and aids in the discovery of medicines. The loss of biodiversity through activities like deforestation and pollution threatens these benefits.