Massey Research
Massey University has an established pedigree as the leading national university of New Zealand and a major international provider of tertiary education which offers the opportunity for individuals to build value in communities, and enables the development of partnerships to address the big problems of society at a local level and on a global scale.
21st century citizenship
21st century citizenship
As population pressures and climate change increasingly threaten the planet, our researchers seek to lessen the impact.
Design - for commerce, community and culture
Design - for commerce, community and culture
We're solving complex social, economic and environmental design problems.
Future food systems
Future food systems
With a rapidly growing global population, food provision is one of the grand challenges of our age.
Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing
Massey is committed to promoting health and wellbeing; not just supporting and managing illness or disease.
Resource development and management
Resource development and management
We're ensuring a sustainable future by addressing natural resource issues.
Veterinary, animal and biomedical sciences research
As part of Massey celebrating 50 years of veterinary education (1963-2013) in New Zealand we are featuring some of the current research taking place in our Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences research centres.
Infectious disease control and prevention
New infectious diseases of both humans and animals are emerging at an increasing rate, with most new emerging human diseases being zoonotic (i.e. from animals) in nature. Their effective control requires a comprehensive approach commonly referred to as “One Health”. Find out more...
Health of working dogs
Andrew Worth is a Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery and he is investigating the causes of loss from service of NZ Police Dogs. Andrew hopes to gain a greater understanding of the diseases which cause loss, and find potential strategies for mitigation of loss by modifying police dog breeding criteria. Find out more...
Maximising outcomes for sheep farmers
A series of studies has been undertaken by the International Sheep Research Centre to identify optimal feeding regimens for multiple-bearing ewes, develop a 'herb' feed mix and improve scientific learning for farmers. Find out more...
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Research News
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Grasshoppers show how alpine fauna will be lost as global temperatures rise
New Zealand’s communication of volcanic risk under the spotlight
New research calls for consistent guidance during euthanasia of stranded cetaceans
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Study finds users of unmanned aircraft need to view risk mitigation more holistically
Research reveals new insights into the biology of New Zealand’s pilot whales
Research article explores lethal pulsing inside pyroclastic surges
Two Massey projects awarded Unlocking Curious Minds funding
National deterioration in rental affordability both quarterly and annually