University welcomes new Pro-Chancellor to Council
The Hon. Te Ururoa Flavell was appointed at the University Council meeting this week.
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The rising rate of type 2 diabetes in young New Zealanders is becoming a health crisis
New Zealand's health system is nowhere near ready for the surge in type 2 diabetes among young people, warns Dr Lynne Chepulis, Associate Professor in the School of Health Equity and Innovation.
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Funding boost for Waikato’s innovative ideas
Learn more about the two projects funded in the latest Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Endeavour Fund Smart Ideas round.
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Stoat expert’s warning for New Zealand’s pest-free future
Stoats have few natural enemies and can do a huge amount of damage to Kiwi chicks.
Research impact
Ōhiwa Harbour’s mussel restoration efforts flourishing
Professor Kura Paul-Burke reports on thriving mussel beds as numbers soar to 45 million thanks to the coming together of mātauranga Māori and marine science.
New Zealand-Japan collaboration yields healthcare insights for rural and ageing communities
An ongoing collaborative research project between the University of Waikato and Japan's Hiroshima University is identifying strengths and gaps in each country's health system, with a view to policy impact.
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