News + Events: Press Releases

Top Chinese university boosts environmental research links with Waikato A top-level science and technology delegation from Shanghai has spent two days in Hamilton finding out more about the University of Waikato’s research into lake restoration and ecocity initiatives.

International recognition for Waikato thesis on young women leaders (9 February 2012)
A PhD thesis inspired by young women leaders has resulted in a prestigious international award for University of Waikato Faculty of Education senior lecturer Dr Rachel McNae.

Waikato professor awarded honorary doctorate from US (9 February 2012)
A Waikato University education professor has been awarded an honorary doctorate from SUNY’s Empire State College for his services to community education. Professor Michael Peters has long been an advocate of open education and social justice.

Waikato University professor predicts climate change effects (9 February 2012)
An international team of Antarctic researchers, including Waikato University's Craig Cary, think climate change in Antarctica’s Dry Valleys may affect the area more rapidly than previously expected.

Waikato University’s mobile web puts the campus at your fingertips (7 February 2012)
As the new crop of uni students gears up for the 2012 academic year, they’ll find the University of Waikato ready and waiting for them – on the small screen.

Mario Kart insipration favourite at Global Game Jam (3 February 2012)
A game created by three University of Waikato graduates was voted site favourite at the Waikato leg of the 48 hour Global Game Jam.

Waikato researcher says rethink needed on water allocation in New Zealand (3 February 2012)
A Waikato University academic warns that New Zealand needs to rethink its water allocation system, or risk stifling economic and cultural development.

KiwiNet launches online innovation database (1 February 2012)
The Kiwi Innovation Network (KiwiNet) launched its online innovation database on February 1, enabling businesses, entrepreneurs and investors worldwide to view a diverse range of technologies and expertise in New Zealand’s research organisations.