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August 18
One week in Bangkok...
A week-long international leadership symposium in Thailand proved educational, informative and entertaining for Communications student Crystal Tawhai.
August 17
The science of light: University of Waikato 3MT 2017
The Thesis in Three (3MT) challenges doctoral students to present their research in no more than three minutes. This year’s winner was Harpreet Kaur, from the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
August 16
Digital citizenship - empowerment v control in the classroom
The University of Waikato is working with BOYD school Hillcrest High to ensure students are aware of online safety.
August 10
A sound argument
Professor Jonathan Scott has received seed funding from the SfTI National Science Challenge to investigate new and faster methods to measure sound.
August 10
Potential in the blockchain
The decentralised and secure database we call the blockchain is ripe for development, according to computer scientist Steve Reeves.
August 9
A top award for an excellent teacher
Waikato computer scientist Dr Te Taka Keegan wins New Zealand's supreme award for excellence in tertiary teaching.
August 9
Europe in crisis and the rise of populism
The University’s new Tauranga public lecture series continues on Thursday 17 August with Dr Simona Soare from the European Parliament and the Université of Saint Louis in Belgium discussing ‘Europe in crisis: the impact of migration, terrorism and populism' at Trinity Wharf.
August 8
Annual Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture
Join award-winning writer Adam Dudding for HEARTS AND LETTERS at the 15th Annual Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture, Tuesday 19 September.
August 8
Determined tenor wins singing comp after major ear surgery
Rising opera star and University of Waikato alumnus Filipe Manu took out top prize at the Australian Singing Competition, beating four Australian singers to do so.
August 8
Students get a hand with tuition fees
Waikato postgraduate students from India have received Excellence Awards worth $5000.
August 4
Browne goes Blue2Green with Psa research
Ashleigh Browne, University of Waikato MSc(Research) graduate, will present her research alongside local, national and international speakers at the Blue2Green Marine Biotechnology Convention in Tauranga next week.
August 2
Law and management students off to Latin America
Adiós New Zealand! Student Angus Macdonald is packing his bags for Mexico thanks to a Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Latin America.
August 2
Have skateboard, will travel
PhD student Neftalie Williams is in Cambodia this week raising awareness about skateboarding.
July 28
Northland Future Leaders Scholarship the perfect surprise
University of Waikato student and Northland Future Leaders Scholarship recipient Tennille Nisbet loves a good do-it-yourself community project.
