http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/ News from the University of Waikato en-nz http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02waikato-university-study-predicts-climate-change-effects.shtml http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02waikato-university-study-predicts-climate-change-effects.shtml 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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200 unipr@waikato.ac.nz (Communications) http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02international-recognition-for-waikato-thesis-on-young-women-leaders.shtml http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02international-recognition-for-waikato-thesis-on-young-women-leaders.shtml 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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200 unipr@waikato.ac.nz (Communications) http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02waikato-professor-awarded-honorary-doctorate-from-us.shtml http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02waikato-professor-awarded-honorary-doctorate-from-us.shtml 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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200 unipr@waikato.ac.nz (Communications) http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02waikato-universitys-mobile-web-puts-the-campus-at-your-fingertips.shtml http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02waikato-universitys-mobile-web-puts-the-campus-at-your-fingertips.shtml 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. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200 unipr@waikato.ac.nz (Communications) http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02mario-kart-insipration-favourite-at-global-game-jam.shtml http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02mario-kart-insipration-favourite-at-global-game-jam.shtml A game created by three University of Waikato graduates was voted site favourite at the Waikato leg of the 48 hour Global Game Jam. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200 unipr@waikato.ac.nz (Communications) http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02top-chinese-university-boosts-environmental-research-links-with-waikato.shtml http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02top-chinese-university-boosts-environmental-research-links-with-waikato.shtml 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. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200 unipr@waikato.ac.nz (Communications) http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02waikato-researcher-says-rethink-needed-on-water-allocation-in-new-zealand.shtml http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02waikato-researcher-says-rethink-needed-on-water-allocation-in-new-zealand.shtml A Waikato University academic warns that New Zealand needs to rethink its water allocation system, or risk stifling economic and cultural development. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200 unipr@waikato.ac.nz (Communications) http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02kiwinet-launches-online-innovation-database.shtml http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02kiwinet-launches-online-innovation-database.shtml 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. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200 unipr@waikato.ac.nz (Communications) http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02waikato-composers-off-to-italy's-volcanic-lakes-festival.shtml http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/02waikato-composers-off-to-italy's-volcanic-lakes-festival.shtml University of Waikato composers David Griffiths and Michael Williams will represent Oceania at the international Volcanic Lakes Festival in Italy this February, the only performers from the South Pacific. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200 unipr@waikato.ac.nz (Communications) http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/01study-to-find-solutions-to-population-decline.shtml http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2012/01study-to-find-solutions-to-population-decline.shtml Professor Natalie Jackson from Waikato University’s National Institute of Demographic and Economic Analysis (NIDEA) has been working with a summer research scholarship student Dave Greenslade to examine the triggers for population decline. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1200 unipr@waikato.ac.nz (Communications)