Writing to his own beat: David Coventry to take up residence at University of Waikato
Dr David Coventry will spend 2026 at Waikato writing short stories set during the 1981 Springbok Tour, exploring the psychology of a divided nation.
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Studying Computer Science at the University of Waikato, you'll learn about software systems and how people and computers interact. You’ll also learn how to create new software, and ensure it's easy for people to use.
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Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering spans different groups and a central research center, with considerable overlap in activities.
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There are more than 4.6 million food posts on TikTok alone. Why, then, do we still love cookbooks?
Today’s cookbook audiences can be divided into three major groups: aspirational readers, everyday cooks and escapists.
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Big choices, real consequences
Waikato Management School Pro Vice-Chancellor Jennifer Kerr shares key insights and reflects on standout conversations from the 2026 New Zealand Economics Forum.
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Digital storytelling is reshaping how children read, write and imagine, Waikato PhD student finds
Gisela de Castro, a PhD candidate at the University, has transformed children’s letters from across NZ into animated digital stories, exploring place, creativity and how technology is shaping modern literacy.
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