Global ChallengesThe Global Challenges Project
Five big global challenges underpin healthier, more prosperous, safe and diverse societies. We're serious about tackling them.
University RankingsWorld University Rankings
We continue to climb in the World University Rankings. Times Higher Education (THE) now ranks us third equal in New Zealand!
Applicant DayApplicant Day 2017
Applicant Day gives prospective students, applicants, and their families and whānau the opportunity to visit our Hamilton campus.
Latest news
September 15
Four tauira win Dame Te Atairangikaahu scholarships
Four University of Waikato wāhine passionate about the taiao (environment) win Dame Te Atairangikaahu Scholarships.
September 13
From mountain to sea - studying Taranaki ecosystems
The University of Waikato and George Mason Charitable Trust have teamed up for a new and integrated study of Taranaki's land, freshwater and coast.
September 13
Taking te reo Māori home
Waikato alumna Nikki Kennedy is a businesswoman and an active advocate for te reo Māori.
September 13
Scientists, sediment and mangroves in the Mekong Delta
University of Waikato scientists are part of an international team monitoring changes in a delta vulnerable to climate change and rising sea levels.
September 12
Saving the world with online games
Could online games be the solution to the world’s biggest problems? According to University of Waikato Senior Lecturer Dianne Forbes, they might be.
September 7
Top students put to the test
From 300 wannabes, 24 students were chosen for the 2017 Top Student Awards – two from Waikato.
September 7
Election 2017: Change is on the way – ready or not
Join Dame Margaret Clark and Dr Jon Johansson in Tauranga on Thursday 14 September for the third event in the free Tauranga lecture series for discussion on New Zealand's political history, its cycles of politics and campaign performance.
September 7
Activists reunite for Kīngitanga Day
Residents from Parihaka and former members of Ngā Tamatoa activist group will be on campus for Kīngitanga Day this Thursday 14 September. It's a public event.
September 6
University of Waikato continues to climb global rankings
The University of Waikato’s rapid ascent of world university rankings was further confirmed today, with the release of the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings. The University is now ranked third equal in New Zealand.
August 31
Waikato robocars competing across the ditch
Engineering students off to Sydney for autonomous robot competition.
August 29
Let me hear your body talk
We sat down with Dr Matt Driller to discuss the importance of post-training recovery for gym-goers and athletes alike.
August 28
Medical School announcement acknowledges rural health crisis
National’s election promise to establish a School of Rural Medicine acknowledges the extent of the health crisis facing rural and vulnerable New Zealanders, says Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley.
August 27
One weekend, two world champions
Stacey Waaka and Morgan Haakma have reason to celebrate.
August 25
Six party candidates talk about the environment
MPs and party candidates are coming to campus to debate environmental issues.
