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Auckland Graduations
Forty-three PhD graduates and 307 Masters graduates were amongst the 1603 that graduated in Auckland recently. A total of 1428 students crossed the stage at the Bruce Mason Centre, and a further 175 students celebrated in absentia.
Amongst the PhD cohort were Nikki Renall, Taranaki, and Sophie Kindleysides who both chose to research the diets on New Zealanders and the current global obesity epidemic.
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4 Generations of alumni
When Matt Hoggard walked across the stage at the Regent on Broadway recently, he became the fourth generation of his family to graduate from Massey. Matt’s mother Robyn Hoggard, grandmother Judy Owen and late great-grandfather Neville Green are all Massey graduates. Robyn Hoggard and Owen were all on hand to witness Hoggard’s big day.
Read more over at stuff.co.nz
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Witness to Change - Robin Hammond
Massey alumnus, acclaimed photojournalist and Not for Profit founder, Robin Hammond stopped by to speak to students and staff about his career journey from the Wellington campus to London and South Sudan.
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Alumni receive Queen’s Birthday Honours
Fifteen outstanding alumni including Dr Kevin Marshall (pictured with Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas, Professor Jeremy Hill and Chancellor Michael Ahie) were among those recently recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Dr Marshall also recently received the Massey Medal at the Manawatu graduations.
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RIIKI on her way to high heights
Recent graduate, RIIKI released her latest video ‘In the moment’ earlier this month continuing a run of success over the past year. Her second single, High Heights topped the Official New Zealand Music Chart and gained international attention.
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VALE: Nancy (Nan) Joan Kinross, CBE
Nancy (Nan) Joan Kinross, CBE, founding professor of Nursing Studies at Massey University passed away on May 17, 2021. Along with colleague Norma Chick, she introduced the first courses in nursing at Massey University, and later gained her PhD from the university. She was appointed the inaugural Professor of Nursing at Massey in 1985, becoming the second woman to be a professor at the university.
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Alumni Pilot’s te reo
In addition to being a great pilot, Massey alumnus Kiran Parbhu (Bachelor of Aviation ‘13) impressed Gisborne radio personality, Mātai Smith by giving his mihi and instructions in fluent te reo.
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Adapt+Thrive Alumni webinars
In the latest episode of Adapt+Thrive, Dr Claire Badenhorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, shares insights from her research into the impact of iron deficiencies on your general wellbeing and understanding diagnosis and treatments.
Catch up on the latest episode
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Alumni Bookclub
We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the Massey Alumni Bookclub in August. Wherever you might be, you are welcome to join your peers for great conversation in your new virtual bookclub. Massey has partnered with virtual bookclub experts PBC to start a virtual booklcub that will read and discuss four to five books a year. The first book the club will dive into is Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton.
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Virtual Open Days 2021
Rā Tuwhera Mariko 2021
30-31 July
Our Virtual Open Days will have all the information that you and your whānau need to discover the variety of subjects, courses and programmes available at Massey University. This is also an opportunity to engage with our support staff online to help you make decisions around the next steps in your educational journey.
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Save the date
25 August 2021
Developing the OHS profession: Challenges past, present and future
Massey University is celebrating 41 years of occupational health and safety (OHS) teaching and capability development this year at a special event in Wellington.
24 November 2021
Massey will host the annual Emeritus Professors Luncheon on at the Manawatū campus.
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Campus walking tours
Massey has introduced campus walking tours at the Albany and Manawatū campuses as part of a pilot program. For those considering Massey or have not been on campus for a while, discover what it is like to be a Massey student today during a 1hr walking tour.
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Library renovation
The Manawatū campus library will be transformed thanks to sustainability funding recently received from the State Sector Decarbonisation Fund (SSDF)
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Massey opens institute in China
The Massey Institute is Massey University’s first joint education institution (JEI) in China. The institute builds on the successful launch of the Massey Learning Centre at NUFE earlier this year, which opened for China-based Massey students who could not return to New Zealand due to border restrictions.
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NZ Hockey (and alumni) at Manawatū campus
The Manawatū campus recently played host to the New Zealand hockey teams in their build up to the Tokyo Olympics. Two alumni, Tessa Jopp and Dane Lett were on campus to fine tune their games.
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Massey ranked in the top 300
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Massey University has been ranked in the top 300 in the world for the third year – placed at 284 in the world in the overall QS World University Ranking, and at 285 in the world for academic reputation.
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Can local knowledge lead our climate action?
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In this episode of Conversations that Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take, Stacey Morrison is joined by Massey University’s Dr Libby Liggins (Senior Lecturer in Ecology) and Kera Sherwood O'Regan for a kōrero around climate change.
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Massey staff recognised at Primary Healthcare Awards
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Maria Kekus and Associate Professor Karen Hoare have been named category winner and finalist respectively at the recent Primary Healthcare Awards for their works as leading nurse practitioners who teach and mentor and who are committed to making a difference to the health and wellbeing of young people and their whānau.
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Dr Hayman and the next pandemic
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Dr Hayman is already looking for the next pandemic and what steps we need to take to be well prepared. He has teamed up with researchers from Italy and the US to map hotspots and figure out the most likely source of the next potential coronavirus pandemic.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tough economic times for all, and many small businesses have been widely impacted. Below are two Massey alumni-owned businesses that would welcome your support.
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Margie Hunt - Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours 2020
Margie and her cofounders launched Soochi last year targeting the health and wellness market with a drink designed to assist with a healthier gut and skin.
View their website
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Matt Small - Bachelor of Business Studies 2010
Matt established Jandeys in 2012 and continues to create natural rubber jandals that people love wearing.
Visit their store
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