Historic marae relocations can support climate responses today
PhD graduate Dr Akuhata Bailey-Winiata has worked alongside iwi and hapū to support climate adaptation decision-making.
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Dr Lisa Tompson
Why denominators matter in policing bias
Lisa shares the dangerous potential of numbers, with denominators holding the key to our perception of pressing societal issues.
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Waikato grad protects cricket’s most sensitive spot
Dr Keegan Hall spent months developing and testing the new cricket box.
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Waikato names experienced GP leader as Deputy Dean of Medicine
One of New Zealand’s most respected and well-known general practitioners, Dr Samantha Murton MNZM, has been appointed Deputy Dean of the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine.
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Waikato academics recognised with top research honours and funding
Three University of Waikato academics have been recognised as this year’s Royal Society Fellows Te Apārangi honours and with Rangapū Rangahau research funding respectively.
Research impact
Rising temperatures test survival of New Zealand’s giraffe weevils
Giraffe weevils play important ecological roles, making it vital to understand how they can withstand the impacts of climate change. This is the focus of research led by Dr Chrissie Painting.
New alloy research aims to reduce infection and extend implant lifespan
University of Waikato researcher Dr Leandro Bolzoni has been exploring a combination of various metals to make alternative implants.
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