Massey University is proud to announce four new Emeritus Professors conferred by the Honorary Awards Committee this week. Distinguished Professors’ Paul Spoonley, Sally Morgan and Anne Noble and Professor Ravi Ravindran are awarded emeritus titles in recognition of their service to the university. The title “Professor Emeritus” is conferred upon retirement to select nominees who are recognised nationally as having been outstanding in their discipline; and who have made an outstanding contribution to scholarship or the university or both; as well as being held in the respect and esteem of colleagues. Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley , who retired in April 2021, is recognised for his extensive contribution to both academia and Massey University.