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Disaster management leaders named as Distinguished Professors
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas has announced the appointment of Professors David Johnston and Christine Kenney as Distinguished Professors.
Massey’s on-campus students have the highest pass rates in Aotearoa
The latest data from the Tertiary Education Commission shows strong results for the university.
New ministerial appointments to Council and Ngā Kaiwhakapūmau Tiriti
Jo Davidson and Mark Ratcliffe have been appointed to the University Council and a new Te Tiriti leadership body is established.
Massey Professors receive ONZM for pioneering work in health psychology and ageing studies
Two Professors from the School of Psychology have been included in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.
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A taste of university life for Children’s University ākonga
Almost 300 ākonga have been acquainted with university life through Discovery Days on the Pukeahu Wellington and Manawatū campuses over the past fortnight.
Massey’s on-campus students have the highest pass rates in Aotearoa
The latest data from the Tertiary Education Commission shows strong results for the university.
Aotearoa Green Theatre Plan launched
Theatre makers, drama teachers and performers in Aotearoa New Zealand now have a practical, locally-relevant green guide to help them start lowering the carbon footprint of their theatre productions.
Workshop showcases detainment bunds as key to sustainable water quality
The second annual Catchment Solutions Project workshop saw over 50 people from across the lower North Island learn about targeted and effective water quality solutions.
Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take
Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take is a mixed media, podcast, editorial and event series brought to you by Massey University in partnership with The Spinoff. It provides a platform for the university and community experts to share their thoughts on how to overcome some of New Zealand’s biggest challenges.
Research news
New book shares the experiences of single parents in Aotearoa New Zealand
School of Journalism, Communication and Marketing Senior Tutor Dr Teresa Housel and jounalism postgraduate student Caitlin Lester have authored two memoir chapters in a new anthology from Aotearoa New Zealand authors titled Rere Takitahi - Flying Solo.
New research shows Kiwis suffer from ‘spice-xiety’ despite a love for flavour
While nearly half of Kiwis love to spice it up in the kitchen, 87 per cent suffer from a case of ‘spice-xiety’ – a fear of venturing outside their comfort zone when cooking with new flavours at home.
Pāmu pups do their bit for working dogs project
More than 200 working dogs from Pāmu farms are the first to provide their DNA to Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University for a project to protect the future of New Zealand working dog breeds.
Doctoral graduate unravels the vital bond between mangroves and the banded rail
For his doctoral research, Dr Jacques de Satgé embarked on a journey to understand the interplay between mangroves and birds, with a particular focus on the elusive banded rail.
Student success news
Massey athletes set for success on global stage
From late July, over 50 of our Massey whānau will be competing on the world stage. We caught up with a few of the athletes to hear about their preparations and how they balance their busy schedules.
Seventeen students secure prestigious China Scholarship Council PhD awards
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) has released the list of successful recipients for the 2024 round, and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has seen a significant increase in PhD students being awarded a scholarship.
Living a career highlight: graduate to make Paris debut
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise alumnus and canoe slalom athlete Finn Butcher is gearing up for the biggest highlight of his career to date, having qualified for his premiere performance in Paris next month.
Student film showcases charity’s food rescue mission
A group of Bachelor of Screen Arts (BSA) students have created a documentary to help spread the word about a new initiative by Wellington food rescue charity Kaibosh.
Opinion and features
Opinion: How should teachers consider AI in assessment?
By Professor Giselle Byrnes
Awards and appointments
Prime Minister's Scholarship group awardees for 2024 announced
More than 30 students from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have the opportunity to take up life-changing international learning experiences after the university was awarded three group programmes in the latest round of the Prime Minister’s Scholarships.
Disaster management leaders named as Distinguished Professors
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas has announced the appointment of Professors David Johnston and Christine Kenney as Distinguished Professors.
Massey University professor elected as ICA fellow
Head of School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing (CJM) Professor Stephen Croucher was elected a Fellow at the International Communication Association (ICA) conference last month.
Riddet Institute researcher selected for KiwiNet’s Emerging Innovator Programme
Riddet Institute Research Officer Dr Debashree Roy has been selected for the prestigious KiwiNet Emerging Innovator Programme.
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Prime Minister's Scholarship group awardees for 2024 announced
More than 30 students from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have the opportunity to take up life-changing international learning experiences after the university was awarded three group programmes in the latest round of the Prime Minister’s Scholarships.
Massey athletes set for success on global stage
From late July, over 50 of our Massey whānau will be competing on the world stage. We caught up with a few of the athletes to hear about their preparations and how they balance their busy schedules.
A taste of university life for Children’s University ākonga
Almost 300 ākonga have been acquainted with university life through Discovery Days on the Pukeahu Wellington and Manawatū campuses over the past fortnight.
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