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Discover news about our university – from all three campuses and online: Auckland, Manawatū in Palmerston North and Wellington.

Young athletes take centre stage at Toa Whakaihuwaka sports event

Thursday 21 November 2024

More than 700 rangatahi from intermediate schools across the lower North Island recently gathered on the Manawatū campus to compete in the 2024 Toa Whakaihuwaka inter-school sporting event.

School girls playing rugby sevens on a field

Becoming Aotearoa: a call to context in the narrative of our country’s history

Friday 15 November 2024

The first major national history of Aotearoa New Zealand in 20 years has been released by Professor Emeritus Michael Belgrave through Massey University Press.

The author Michael Belgrave with the book cover of Becoming Aotearoa

Massey’s student success strategy featured in new international research handbook

Friday 15 November 2024

Massey University’s approach to better engaging students in priority learner groups is shared in the newly published Research Handbook on Student Engagement in Higher Education that champions international best practice.

Massey welcomes new students in Singapore

Tuesday 12 November 2024

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s newest students have been welcomed in Singapore as the university expands its transnational education programme.

Massey alumni gathered outside with new students in Singapore.

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.

Latest NZ Drug Trends Survey shows growing influence of digital and synthetic drug markets

Thursday 21 November 2024

The first findings from the 2024 New Zealand Drug Trends Survey (NZDTS) show a decline in the price of meth, increasing cocaine use and availability and an increased availability of psychedelics.

New book documents historic woolsheds in Aotearoa New Zealand

Monday 11 November 2024

Woolsheds are ubiquitous in the New Zealand landscape and many people have fond memories of working and playing in them. But with the collapse of wool prices and the decline of the industry, many now lie unused and in danger of being lost along with their histories.

Empowering research: Six Massey projects receive Marsden Fund support

Thursday 7 November 2024

Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden, the Marsden Fund, have announced funding for six Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University research projects.

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.

Student success news

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

Paddling for gold at Canoe Polo World Championships

Monday 18 November 2024

A group of student athletes helped their team secure the top spot at the 2024 International Canoe Federation Canoe Polo World Championships in Deqing, China, last month.

Paddle Ferns on the winners podium

Champion athlete finds gold in community and connection

Tuesday 5 November 2024

It’s been a whirlwind journey for Bachelor of Sport and Exercise student Alicia Hoskin, whose passion for canoeing has taken her from Gisborne to gold.

Alicia Hoskin smiling while sitting in her kayak.

Riding the rapids to success

Friday 1 November 2024

Having paddled since before she can remember, Bachelor of Communication student and kayaker River Mutton is making waves with her recent triumph at the 2024 Whitewater Kayaking World Championships.

River Mutton kayaking over a waterfall.

From Wellington to the world for rowing alumnus

Thursday 31 October 2024

After being inspired in his youth by the Beijing Games, dedicated athlete and graduate Phillip Wilson has maintained a love of rowing that has allowed him to achieve his goals while seamlessly blending his passion for sport with academic achievement.

Phillip Wilson with Daniel Williamson racing in Poznan, Poland.

Opinion and features

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Opinion: Higher education’s ‘quiet revolution’ a vital evolution

Wednesday 16 October 2024

By Professor Giselle Byrnes

Two people walk through the entrance hall of the Vet Science building, Tāwharau Ora.

Opinion: The foreign interference conundrum

Tuesday 8 October 2024

By Dr John Battersby

John Battersby in a suit looking at the camera

Massey University Press: Elevating research and reputation through publishing

Tuesday 24 September 2024

Launched in 2015, Massey University Press is a vibrant platform for scholarly and creative voices that enrich Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural landscape.

Opinion: The Free Speech Union: Leaping from climate surveys to moral panic

Wednesday 18 September 2024

By Professor Mohan Dutta

Series of microphones set up for a media confererence.

Awards and appointments

Read about our latest successes and appointments.

Ministerial appointment of Professor Ngataiharuru Taepa to taonga Māori board

Thursday 21 November 2024

The selection of Professor Ngataiharuru Taepa, Te Āti Awa, Te Arawa, for an influential government board that will look to continue the legacy of the groundbreaking Te Māori exhibition 40 years ago has left him humbled.

Distinguished Professor Gaven Martin awarded Jones Medal for groundbreaking mathematical work

Thursday 21 November 2024

Distinguished Professor Gaven Martin FRSNZ has been awarded the Jones Medal by the Royal Society Te Apārangi in recognition of his contributions to mathematics.

Dr Malcolm Mulholland crowned KiwiBank Local Hero for advocacy campaign

Wednesday 20 November 2024

Malcom Mulholland has been crowned a KiwiBank Local Hero for his advocacy work to make cancer drugs more accessible for patients.

Natural hazards researcher awarded inaugural Mana Tūāpapa Future Leader Fellowship

Monday 18 November 2024

Dr Lauren Vinnell has been awarded an inaugural Aotearoa New Zealand Tāwhia te Mana Research Fellowship for her work aimed at enhancing the country’s resilience to future natural hazard events.

Dr Lauren Vinnell looking over a map

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Ministerial appointment of Professor Ngataiharuru Taepa to taonga Māori board

Thursday 21 November 2024

The selection of Professor Ngataiharuru Taepa, Te Āti Awa, Te Arawa, for an influential government board that will look to continue the legacy of the groundbreaking Te Māori exhibition 40 years ago has left him humbled.

Young athletes take centre stage at Toa Whakaihuwaka sports event

Thursday 21 November 2024

More than 700 rangatahi from intermediate schools across the lower North Island recently gathered on the Manawatū campus to compete in the 2024 Toa Whakaihuwaka inter-school sporting event.

Distinguished Professor Gaven Martin awarded Jones Medal for groundbreaking mathematical work

Thursday 21 November 2024

Distinguished Professor Gaven Martin FRSNZ has been awarded the Jones Medal by the Royal Society Te Apārangi in recognition of his contributions to mathematics.

Latest NZ Drug Trends Survey shows growing influence of digital and synthetic drug markets

Thursday 21 November 2024

The first findings from the 2024 New Zealand Drug Trends Survey (NZDTS) show a decline in the price of meth, increasing cocaine use and availability and an increased availability of psychedelics.

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