Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

29/05/2026

Happy Friday! Today is the final day of lectures for the semester and hand in week for many of our Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts students. Check out some of their work 📸

29/05/2026

We’re so proud of Massey University Alumni singer-songwriter, choreographer and producer Riiki Reid for her win at last night’s Aotearoa Music Awards.

Riiki won the Te Taumata o te Horapa Radio Airplay Record of the Year for her 2025 single ‘Over Romantic’.

Since Riiki graduated with her Bachelor of Commercial Music in 2021 she’s toured alongside some of New Zealand’s most successful international artists and has three EPs and 15 singles to her name.

Tino pai tō mahi RIIKI REID!

28/05/2026

Are you a Massey University Alumni heading to Fieldays this year? Join us for an alumni morning tea on 10 June.

It’s a great opportunity to reconnect with us, hear about the latest developments from across our university and meet members of the leadership team.

RSVP here: www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/fieldays-2026-massey-alumni-morning-tea-tickets-1990359861926

Join us for the Massey University Fieldays 2026 Alumni Morning Tea at Mystery Creek on 10 June.

It’s a great opportunity for a relaxed morning tea to reconnect with the Massey whānau, hear about the latest developments from across our university, and meet members of the leadership team.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Pierre Venter, who took up the role in February, will share a few words with guests during the morning tea. You’ll also hear from Professor Paul Kenyon, who will provide an update on Massey’s latest research and innovation.

Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Venue: Hosting Room, Mystery Creek Events Centre, 125 Mystery Creek Road, Hamilton

Please note: Guests will need to use the standard public car parks and walk to the venue. As the Hosting Room is located outside the Event Zone, a Fieldays ticket is not required to access the space.

Spaces are limited, please RSVP here to secure your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/fieldays-2026-massey-alumni-morning-tea-tickets-1990359861926?aff=oddtdtcreator

27/05/2026

When Fadiyha Fareen Khan moved from Fiji to New Zealand in 2017, it was with the hope of building a better future for her and her family.

“My family have seen every part of this journey. The hard moments and the good ones, so graduating means a lot to all of us.”

She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in Psychology.

Fadiyha has always been interested in healthcare and as she grew older, began to realise just how much mental health affects people’s lives. Coming to university straight from high school and studying psychology was a big adjustment and felt overwhelming at first but she soon found her confidence.

“I’ve learned so much from every part of this degree. I especially enjoyed my classes on campus and working with other students.”

Alongside her studies, Fadiyha was also involved in the student representative community - an experience she describes as incredibly rewarding.

Looking ahead, Fadiyha hopes to work in the mental health field, possibly as a social worker. Ultimately, she hopes to use her degree to support communities both in New Zealand and across the Pacific, including her home country of Fiji.

Congratulations Fadiyha!

25/05/2026

Roll call for Massey communication graduates 🙋 hands up in the comments.

2026 marks 50 years of teaching communication at Massey!

This photo is a throwback to campus in 1976, half a century ago, when studying for a career in communication looked very different. Students were learning to craft media releases, understand audiences and deliver clear messages in a world shaped by print, radio and television. Campaigns were slower, more linear and often built around one-way communication.

Today, those same foundations extend across social media, digital storytelling, real-time analytics and platform-first content creation.

Associate Professor Doug Ashwell, who has taught communication since 2000, says while technology has changed dramatically, the core purpose of communication has not.

“How to relate to people and talk to one another, that's what employers still look for. That's what we teach: how to connect to other people.”

Professor Elspeth Tilley adds that communication has become an essential capability across all sectors. Organisations now expect their people to be able to communicate clearly, quickly and effectively.

“As Massey marks 50 years of communication, our programme’s evolution reflects a simple truth. While the ways people communicate may continue to change, the need to connect, inform and engage, human to human, has never been more important.”

Cheers to 50 years of communication at Massey University.

22/05/2026

When graduate Harrye Fredericksen crossed the stage to receive his Bachelor of Information Sciences in Data Science, there was someone in the crowd who understood exactly how special the moment was. His dad, Clayton.

Clayton travelled from Australia for the ceremony, bringing along the academic regalia he wore when graduating with a PhD from Australian National University in 1997. Nearly three decades later, father and son found themselves side by side in academic regalia, this time celebrating Harrye’s achievement.

While their academic paths took them into completely different fields, Harrye says having his dad’s support has been incredibly special.

Harrye completed his degree online while balancing part-time work and study, saying the flexibility of distance learning made it possible to pursue his goals in a way that worked for him. He’s now considering continuing his study journey with a master’s in geospatial data science.

Congratulations, Harrye!

22/05/2026

Sound on. Our students have something to tell you and that last piece of advice hits different 🥹

21/05/2026

📸 More graduation photos! Welcome to our Massey University Alumni 🥰

21/05/2026

What a week! 🎓 Congratulations to our graduates!

21/05/2026

✍️ You may have turned up to uni today but Stream took a short break!

Stream, the Student Portal and some other services were down momentarily but our team believe they have solved the issue. It will take some time for the services to reload so if you are still having issues, try refreshing your browser or restarting your computer to encourage it along.

Happy studying.