Research

The University of Waikato is one of New Zealand's major research organisations, playing a key role in the local economy and making a significant contribution to national innovation. We are at the centre of a network of research institutions and industry in the Waikato that is responsible for 25 percent of New Zealand's research output - an engine room for our country's social and economic growth.

Research is also our University's lifeblood with research-related activities providing a quarter of our revenue. It informs our teaching and advances the knowledge we share with our communities.

Research is painstaking; it takes time and is expensive to do. However, investment in research is critical if New Zealand is to be well-equipped to take advantage of emerging technologies and to step into the top ranks of equivalent OECD countries. Research is also key to attracting and retaining the best and brightest minds.

There are many ways in which you can invest in our research programmes - endowing a Chair, supporting postgraduate or summer research scholarships, funding existing or new research projects, or helping to fund equipment or other resources. Funding for visiting fellowships, academic exchanges and attendances at conferences are also worthwhile ways to give support, providing valuable opportunities for networking and exchanging knowledge.

Click here for more information: http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research.

Support research at Waikato now by downloading a Donation Form or Donate Online.