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From building sites to the classroom, Takawai McMath’s graduation from the Te Hiku teaching programme sets an example for his son and Far North whānau.
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Farming roots fuel grad’s business success
Patrick Deane’s path to a Bachelor of Business was driven by a fearless attitude. As a student, he took every opportunity to grow. Now, as he prepares to graduate, he’s ready to take on the business world.
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Rethinking managed retreat: a new vision for climate adaptation
New environmental planning research from the University of Waikato explores what happens to land after managed retreats.
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A journey home to language, identity and purpose for Te Tohu Paetahi graduand
Keimārire Tibble-Brown spent a year studying te reo Māori in Tauranga. Having strengthened her sense of identity by reclaiming the language of her tīpuna, she’s now working to pursue health equity for Māori.
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One-of-a-kind New Zealand seaweed supplement set to launch on U.S. shelves
New seaweed supplement, developed through academic-industry collaboration, heads to US health market.
Research funding to drive diabetes care impact
New Health Research Council funding will enable a University of Waikato team to start a project aimed at improving health equity.
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Waikato climbs global rankings
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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