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Dr Hona Black on te reo, humour and the future
Dr Hona Black covers his journey to teaching te reo, research and more.
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University welcomes new Chancellor and Pro Chancellor
The university has welcomed Alistair Davis ONZM and Angela Hauk-Willis into the roles of Chancellor and Pro Chancellor.
Michael Ahie concludes his time as Chancellor of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University
Mr Ahie has concluded his 12-year term on Council and eight years as Chancellor.
Research shows significant benefits of school meal programmes
A recent case study on the Ka Ora Ka Ako school lunch programme at Dannevirke High School has revealed clear benefits.
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Strong start to new era of Academy of Sport
After undergoing a redesign last year, the Academy of Sport programme has started the year strong with additional opportunities for student athletes.
Partnership to provide tauira better access to period products
A collaborative effort is underway to help reduce mental and physical health impacts faced by tauira when trying to access safe and hygienic menstrual products.
Inspiring Māori rangatahi to engage with science and technology
More than 240 secondary school students participated in waka ama water workshops to inspire an interest in science.
Honouring a culture of care: a spotlight on Whānau Pūkenga
For this year's World Social Work Day, we caught up with Whānau Pūkenga who are passionate about keeping tikanga and mātauranga Māori at the heart of social work.
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
The impact of uniform design on female athletes’ confidence
New research from the School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition has revealed the impact uniforms can have on female athletes’ anxiety and confidence levels.
To cultivate meat...or not to cultivate meat?
What’s at stake? Professor Joanne Hort tests the New Zealand market.
Dairy-free start-up creams it with $2.7 million ‘seed’ round
A start-up sprung out from research at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University and the Riddet Institute has raised $2.7 million in ‘seed’ funding for its novel technology extracting plant-based milk from seeds.
Research shows significant benefits of school meal programmes
A recent case study on the Ka Ora Ka Ako school lunch programme at Dannevirke High School has revealed clear benefits.
Student success news
Unlocking career paths: A journey through the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise
The sport, health and wellbeing industry is one of New Zealand’s largest, providing a variety of employment opportunities in areas related to education, exercise, physical activity and sport promotion and administration.
Continuing the legacy for Ian Shirley Award recipient
Lena Bath has been awarded the Ian Shirley Award for 2023, acknowledging her achievement in the social policy courses while studying towards a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) qualification.
Transport research results in scholarship for master’s student
Master of Resource and Environmental Planning student Anamaria Rodriguez Mora has been awarded a 2024 Transport Research Scholarship.
Recipient of the inaugural Manukura Memorial Veterinary Scholarship announced
Fourth year Bachelor of Veterinary Science student Sabine O’Neill-Stevens has been named the first recipient of a joint scholarship established to commemorate the life and legacy of Manukura, the rare white kiwi.
Opinion and features
Opinion: Meeting the ever-changing needs of Aotearoa New Zealand
By Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly
Opinion: Let’s talk about equality – and the constitution
By Professor Richard Shaw
Opinion: The New Zealand Defence Force in 2024: The end of the peace dividend?
By Associate Professor William Hoverd.
Opinion: Prioritising connection over commercialisation this Christmas
By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.
Awards and appointments
Academics receive Fulbright Scholar Awards to take their studies abroad
Two academics from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have been named recipients of 2024 Fulbright New Zealand Scholar Awards , which will see them take their studies international.
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University welcomes new Chancellor and Pro Chancellor
The university has welcomed Alistair Davis ONZM and Angela Hauk-Willis into the roles of Chancellor and Pro Chancellor.
Brazilian Government honours Massey Professor
Professor Leonel Alvarado from the School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication has been made an Officer of the Order of Rio Branco for his services to the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Professor Mohan Dutta’s academic-activism recognised with prestigious Presidential Citation
Professor Mohan Dutta has been recognised by the National Communication Association (NCA) with the Presidential Citation.
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The impact of uniform design on female athletes’ confidence
New research from the School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition has revealed the impact uniforms can have on female athletes’ anxiety and confidence levels.
To cultivate meat...or not to cultivate meat?
What’s at stake? Professor Joanne Hort tests the New Zealand market.
Strong start to new era of Academy of Sport
After undergoing a redesign last year, the Academy of Sport programme has started the year strong with additional opportunities for student athletes.
Unlocking career paths: A journey through the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise
The sport, health and wellbeing industry is one of New Zealand’s largest, providing a variety of employment opportunities in areas related to education, exercise, physical activity and sport promotion and administration.
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