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September 21
A good week for a top scientist
The University of Waikato's Professor Bruce Clarkson has been awarded a top prize from the Royal Society of New Zealand and Endeavour funding of more than $2.8 million.
September 20
The Pokémon Go craze: What does it say about society?
For digital gaming experts, the success of Pokémon Go probably came as no surprise. But for the rest of us, we’ve found the appeal of the phenomenon overwhelming – strange even.
September 19
Big scholarship takes Waikato student to Europe
A University of Waikato science graduate has received a $73,000 scholarship to study a masters degree in Europe.
September 16
Science projects awarded Endeavour funding
Two University of Waikato-led science projects have been awarded nearly $4 million from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s 2016 Endeavour Fund.
September 16
New head of voice with loads of experience
The University of Waikato lured Stephanie Acraman home from Australia to take up the position of Head of Voice on the Music Programme.
September 16
New name signals new direction for Māori and indigenous studies at Waikato
The School of Māori and Pacific Development at the University of Waikato will now be known as the Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies - a name change that will bring enhanced programme offerings and pan-University teaching and research collaboration.
September 15
Second Eureka moment for Waikato engineering student
University of Waikato engineering student Shalini Guleria has been awarded second place in the 2016 Sir Paul Callaghan EUREKA! Awards for her ideas on turning wastewater into a high quality phosphate fertiliser.
September 15
Kapa haka and opera combine for new music production
Opera and kapa haka will come together for a new music drama by writer Witi Ihimaera, in a collaboration with University of Waikato staff and students.
September 14
Uni students head to Himalayas
While most people will be spending their time at the beach this summer, four University of Waikato students will be braving ice and snow at high altitudes, trekking through the Himalayas.
September 9
Discussion sheds light on Hauora Māori
There was standing room only at a panel discussion on Hauora Māori at the University of Waikato’s Kīngitanga Day on 8 September.
September 9
Transgender youth as likely to get pregnant as other adolescents
Sexually active transgender youth have pregnancy rates similar to their non-transgender peers -- new research.
September 8
King Tuheitia receives an honorary doctorate
The leadership of King Tuheitia was acknowledged with an honorary doctorate from the University of Waikato on Kīngitanga Day, held at the University’s Hamilton campus on 8 September.
September 8
Researching the honey buzz
A University of Waikato Master of Science student is researching how to improve the quality of nectar in Manuka plants, to produce better honey.
September 8
Cloud Security Alliance appoints research fellows
Head of the University of Waikato’s Cyber Security Lab Dr Ryan Ko is one of 22 people who have been made Research Fellows by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
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