Writing to his own beat: David Coventry to take up residence at University of Waikato
Dr David Coventry will spend 2026 at Waikato writing short stories set during the 1981 Springbok Tour, exploring the psychology of a divided nation.
News and events
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There are more than 4.6 million food posts on TikTok alone. Why, then, do we still love cookbooks?
Today’s cookbook audiences can be divided into three major groups: aspirational readers, everyday cooks and escapists.
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Big choices, real consequences
Waikato Management School Pro Vice-Chancellor Jennifer Kerr shares key insights and reflects on standout conversations from the 2026 New Zealand Economics Forum.
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Digital storytelling is reshaping how children read, write and imagine, Waikato PhD student finds
Gisela de Castro, a PhD candidate at the University, has transformed children’s letters from across NZ into animated digital stories, exploring place, creativity and how technology is shaping modern literacy.
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TEDx UoWaikato
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.
Venues and Event Services
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Emergencies at Waikato
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