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Behind the bars: Prison Violence

How are our clinical psychology researchers, led by Dr Armon Tamatea, seeking to understand and prevent violence in New Zealand prisons with a holistic, kaupapa Māori approach?

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How have Covid-19 lockdowns affected the world’s athletes? It’s a question that 111 researchers from over 60 countries, including New Zealand, have sought to answer in the largest international study of its kind.

15 Oct 2021 3 min read

Hard work and dedication a winning combo for alumnus and Olympian

Fresh from winning an Olympic Gold medal, Shaun Kirkham is using his experience as a professional athlete and his university learnings to teach and inspire others.

15 Oct 2021 2 min read

Nationwide survey launched to understand what the 20-minute city idea will look like in New Zealand

University of Waikato researchers have launched a nationwide survey asking New Zealanders how far they’re prepared to travel for work and other services, as the ‘20-minute city’ concept gathers momentum.

15 Oct 2021 3 min read

Internationally renowned soprano named Chair in Opera at the University of Waikato

Opera singer Madeleine Pierard has been named the inaugural Dame Malvina Major Chair in Opera at the University of Waikato.

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Behind the bars: Prison Violence

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New research shows how Covid-19 lockdowns affected the world’s athletes

Hard work and dedication a winning combo for alumnus and Olympian

Nationwide survey launched to understand what the 20-minute city idea will look like in New Zealand

Internationally renowned soprano named Chair in Opera at the University of Waikato