Discover updates on events and news at the University of Waikato, keeping you connected with campus life and academic developments.
The secret life of words: Mikee Donato’s North Island road trip takes 2026 Sargeson Prize
Mikee Donato has won the 2026 Sargeson Prize and $15,000 for ‘Wilding Pines’, with a record 1,519 entries highlighting the strength of short story writing in New Zealand.
GPs can now prescribe ADHD medication – but big barriers to treatment remain
GPs can now prescribe ADHD medication in New Zealand, improving access to treatment, but significant barriers to diagnosis, affordability and ongoing care remain.
Waikato University and Fonterra develop future primary sector leaders
Waikato Management School and Fonterra are partnering to develop future governance leaders through practical learning, industry expertise, coaching and mentoring from 2027.
Brainwaves: Targeting a new weak spot in drug-resistant gonorrhoea
The bacterium that causes gonorrhoea has developed resistance to almost every antibiotic used against it. University of Waikato postdoctoral fellow, Dr Keely Oldham is looking for new ways to fight back.
Where should NZ stand on global AI risk? 3 principles to guide a stronger strategy
New Zealand needs a stronger AI strategy that balances innovation with global risks, guided by international cooperation, responsible governance and long-term resilience.
Fit, thin, curvy and toned: the contradictory body ideals young NZ women face online
Young women in a new study described feeling unable to escape online pressure to improve their appearance and their lives, even when they recognised its harm.
“Tīmatangia Te Puea:” Kīngitanga Day brings mātauranga, culture and connection to Waikato campuses
Kīngitanga Day brought tauira, kaimahi and communities together in Hamilton and Tauranga for a day of connection, learning and shared experiences, guided by the legacy of Te Puea Hērangi.
Brainwaves: It isn’t just New Zealand’s students struggling with maths – our teachers need support, too
As digitisation in the classroom advances, maths teachers have an opportunity to address New Zealand’s failing maths literacy – but what motivates a teacher to use these technologies?
Why is returning colonial loot so difficult? New University of Waikato research has the clues
University of Waikato research reveals how identity and attitudes to colonial history may help explain resistance to returning looted cultural artefacts.
Watch our captivating TEDx talks from the University's 60th anniversary celebrations—now on YouTube.
Discover these transformative talks—watch Dr Marie Magnusson describe how seaweed has the potential to revolutionise global food production.
Discover the wide range of conference and event facilities available for hire at the University of Waikato.
Information about what to do in case of an emergency on campus. Includes safety tips and contact info.
Our Future Student Advisors at the University of Waikato host various info sessions and events to assist with degree selection, application, and student life inquiries. Get tailored advice and support.
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