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In 2019 we will open our new campus in the heart of Tauranga city, offering students a greater range of qualifications and study options.
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Come along to one of our regional information sessions and chat to our friendly staff about the study options available to you at Waikato.
Latest news
August 15
Tauranga hosts largest international coastal marine research group
Next week, Tauranga is playing host to the final INTERCOAST forum, a major international coastal marine research collaboration and exchange programme between the University of Waikato and Bremen University in Germany.
August 15
Diving into business
Waikato students Sophie Ning and Janaya Worthington are already putting their business degrees to good use, launching the Waikato Synchronised Swimming Club.
August 13
The mystery of 1000 Springs
The world's most comprehensive study of geothermal springs has provided a unique insight into their make-up.
August 10
Protecting New Zealand's plants
New Zealand’s lack of plant biodiversity will be in the spotlight next week at the New Zealand Plant Protection Conference. Bachelor of Science (Technology) student Anastazia Docherty will head to Nelson to present her research on the topic, alongside her colleagues from AgResearch.
August 10
Waikato student becomes world rowing champion
Waikato student Sam Voss won the Under 23 World Championship single sculls final in Poland last week, making her a legend in the rowing community and a serious contender for New Zealand’s 2020 Olympic Squad.
August 10
Top lawyer a Waikato distinguished alumna
Miriam Dean QC began her tertiary study with a Bachelor of Social Sciences at the University of Waikato.
August 9
10 of the best
Ten PhD students went head to head last night to find Waikato's three-minute thesis champion.
August 9
Chocolate in the bedroom
Maria-Teresa Corino is exploring the history of chocolate as part of her Master of Professional Writing.
August 9
Star Man to share family secrets at free public lecture
Off the back of his bestselling book ‘Matariki – The Star of the Year’, Māori astronomy expert Professor Rangi Matamua is giving a free public lecture in August titled ‘Te Whānau Marama – The Family of Light’.
August 8
Students virtually experience new campus at Tauranga Careers Expo
Students attending the Tauranga Careers Expo will be among the first to experience our new Tauranga Campus, thanks to the use of Virtual Reality technology.
August 7
New scholarship for Waikato-Tainui law students
Waikato-Tainui and commercial law firm Simpson Grierson have announced a new scholarship to support law students at the University of Waikato.
August 2
University’s not just for smart, rich people
Applications for the Otumoetai Trust Undergraduate Scholarship have just opened, and previous winner Victoria Gimblett encourages eligible students to apply.
August 2
Dating other people
Archaeologist Professor Tom Higham and his team have dated remains attributed to St David, St Luke, John the Baptist and many others.
August 2
Cracking down on conservation crime
From Northern California to New Zealand, Dr Justin Kurland is taking on new challenges in conservation crime.
