News and events

Waikato researcher working on miracle vitamin that could lower Covid mortality

A University of Waikato researcher is working on a type of Vitamin K that could reduce the mortality rate among Covid-19 patients.

Waikato University keeps young minds engaged in science during pandemic

Waikato University’s Science Learning Hub, with nearly 10,000 resources, gained popularity during the pandemic, aiding teachers in delivering engaging lessons amid classroom restrictions.

Waikato ranked in top 100 universities globally for sustainability

University of Waikato ranks in the top 100 globally in the 2024 QS Sustainability rankings, securing the 99th spot out of 1,403 participating institutions.

Waikato celebrates first nursing graduates

First cohort of registered nurses stepping out into the workforce.

The government is basing its school truancy response on data – but by-the-numbers solutions aren’t enough

School truancy has been a concern across the political spectrum for years. But proposed solutions have largely failed to address the core reasons for unexplained school absences.

Genesis Te Kuru-White: championing Māori education and cultural legacy

Genesis Te Kuru-White earned a Bachelor of Arts in Māori Language and Indigenous Studies at Waikato, driven by a commitment to his people's future.

Family footsteps to engineering excellence: Shermi Perera graduates with honours

Bachelor of Engineering graduate, Shermi Perera, is working at Beca in Dunedin, engaging in diverse engineering projects aimed at enhancing water resource management.