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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.
University to test emergency systems today
Learn more about emergency response system tests happening on campus today.
Waikato team proud to present at National Rural Health Conference
Learn more about the University's community-engaged health programmes and research projects on show at this year's conference.
Cyclone Gabrielle inspires ‘social housing underwater’ to restore marine life in Tauranga Harbour
A pioneering artificial reef initiative blends mātauranga Māori and science to regenerate biodiversity and protect taonga in the harbour.
New seaweed supplement, developed through academic-industry collaboration, heads to US health market.
New Health Research Council funding will enable a University of Waikato team to start a project aimed at improving health equity.
The University of Waikato has climbed a further 15 places to 235 in the latest 2025 QS World University Rankings, which also places it in the top three universities in New Zealand.
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