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Ryan Ko

November 21

Cyber Security Skills Taskforce established

University of Waikato Cybersecurity Programme Head Dr Ryan Ko is one of eight people selected by the government to be part of a Cyber Security Skills Taskforce to address the shortage of cyber professionals in New Zealand.

VC in Vietnam

November 17

Links with Vietnam strengthened

A week-long trip to Vietnam by Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley has strengthened the University’s existing links with the country.

Louis

November 16

Teachers gain insight into future science careers

High school teachers from across the Waikato have spent a day immersed in science so they can share the hands-on experience with students and help inspire them into research careers.

University of Waikato Associate Professor Dr Rachel McNae says young people are accessing leadership in different ways.

November 16

Educational leadership is changing

Schools are often seen as prime places for young people to learn about leadership. But is the way we are supporting young people into leadership experiences working?

Professor of Accounting Grant Samkin

November 16

The highs and lows of a life observing bookkeepers

Professor of Accounting Grant Samkin believes the accounting profession needs to become more open and transparent; and consider the public interest by contributing to social justice and equity - rather than being associated with tax avoidance schemes for wealthy clients.

November 16

Five former Waikato participants win international award in Sydney

Five former participants of the Waikato University and Ko Awatea leadership programme have received an international award in Sydney for a youth wellness movement at one of the largest health conferences in the world - Ko Awatea’s Asia Pacific (APAC) Forum.

University of Waikato Law lecturer Sean Goltz says we need to be cautious with the growing use of AI

November 10

The laws of Artificial Intelligence: are there any?

What was once considered science fiction has become an ordinary part of our lives. Artificial Intelligence (AI) appears in the products we buy and the services we use, making things easier and more efficient. Nothing wrong with that, right?