New research finds virtual reality could help treat anxiety
Source: Massey University
A recently published research paper has found virtual reality to be an innovative and effective treatment for anxiety.
Study lead, Dr Nilufar Baghaei
PhD...
Riddet Institute model a “game-changing solution” for achieving sustainable nutrition
Source: Massey University
The Sustainable Nutrition Initiative (SNiTM), was proposed as part of the New Zealand contribution to the Food Systems Summit.
Dr Nick Smith
Riddet Institute...
Ecology: Coronavirus outbreak risk from hotspots of bat presence and livestock
Source: Massey University
Professor David Hayman is a leading expert in infectious dieases.
Massey University Professor of Infectious Disease Ecology Professor David Hayman has been a...
Southland and West Coast best regions for renters
Source: Massey University
Nationally, rent increased by 4.8 per cent between March 2020-March 2021.
Professor Graham Squires.
Dr Arshad Javed.
Massey University’s latest Rental Report shows a decline...
Students and teachers on science voyage to Kermadec Islands
Source: Massey University
The marine reserve was created in 1990 and covers 745,000 ha and supports New Zealand’s only truly subtropical marine systems.
Three Massey staff...
Mindfulness shown to improve health outcomes for wāhine Māori
Source: Massey University
Dr Miriama Ketu-McKenzie at the Manawatū graduation
New doctoral research has shown mindfulness could be a cost-effective tool in improving the health outcomes...
PhD research inspires software startup
Source: Massey University
Dr David Robinson
In an almost textbook case of innovation spurring economic development, a Massey PhD student’s thesis is at the heart of...
Microplastics revealed in New Zealand marine mammals for the first time
Source: Massey University
Examples of small white, blue and translucent microplastics.
Scientists have found microplastics in all New Zealand dolphins they examined, a new study has...
Masters student wins national award for social work
Source: Massey University
Kora Deverick (left) on Social Work Day in March 2020 with Children’s Future International staff. Photo: Sophannak
Master of Applied Social Work student...
Staff celebrated with teaching and research awards
Source: Massey University
The 2020 Team Research Medal was awarded to Professor Brett Gartrell and the Wildbase Research Centre Team.
The recipients of the 2019 and...
Research reveals new insights into the biology of New Zealand’s pilot whales
Source: Massey University
Stranded pilot whales on Farewell Spit. Photo credit: Project Jonah.
Each year New Zealand experiences mass strandings of long-finned pilot whales along its...
New Zealand’s communication of volcanic risk under the spotlight
Source: Massey University
Dr Julia Becker is the lead researcher of this new project.
New ground-breaking research could drive fundamental changes to the way New Zealand...