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Latest news
July 27
Windows to other worlds: Antarctic lakes, astrobiology and milestone moments for life on ancient earth
As our ability to extend observations beyond earth improves, planetary scientists are looking anew to the potential for life on other planets – astrobiology.
July 26
Second chance learner wants to give offenders a second chance
After 20 years of service with the Department of Corrections, Tauranga man Nick Powell felt an overwhelming need to do more to help the prisoners he worked with.
July 26
Learning more about explosion science
Waikato alumnus Dr Aaron Low has been awarded a travel fellowship to go offshore to learn more about explosion science and safety.
July 26
Kava study delivers unexpected results
A Waikato University researcher was surprised by the results of his study into the effects of kava on driver ability and road safety.
July 25
Waikato alumna completes Cambridge PhD
University of Waikato alumna and Woolf Fisher Scholarship recipient Katie de Lange celebrates the completion of her PhD at the University of Cambridge, UK.
July 24
Cleaning up on court
Waikato University women are volleyball champions.
July 24
A helping hand for dedicated students
Four students and a Waikato alumna are this year's recipients of Kupe Scholarships.
July 20
US Air Force funds Waikato tech project
US Air Force awards nearly $250,000 to Waikato's Dr Fei Yang for hi-tech research.
July 19
Making cyber space a safer place
Good skills: The New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge tests participants' ability to fend off cyber attacks.
July 18
TEDxRuakura has a Waikato flavour
Set to take place on Saturday 20 August, TEDxRuakura’s speaker line-up includes two University staff members and two alumna who will explore the movement or transition from one state of being to another.
July 17
Blue2Green next month
The BoP's growing reputation as the centre for blue innovation will see Tauranga host the International Marine Biotechnology Convention from 8-10 August, the first time it will be held in New Zealand.
July 14
A smile the best reward for Volunteer of the Year
Just seeing a smile from those he has helped is enough recognition for 2017 Youth Volunteer of the Year Gary Ho.
July 14
More young talent needed for NZ’s primary industries
Growing up, Jack Keeys couldn’t decide whether he wanted to be a scientist or accountant – so he’s forging a unique career path in New Zealand’s primary industries which combines both.
July 12
An internship to SING about
University of Waikato student Nauvoo Begman is beyond excited to be in Arizona, USA this week attending the summer internship for Indigenous peoples in Genomics.
