News stories - School of Education

Inspiring the scientists of the future (28 May 2019)

House of Science now has a new branch in Hamilton, thanks to a location sponsorship from the University of Waikato. The charity aims to raise science literacy in New Zealand.
Creating a world: early childhood education (22 May 2019)

Professor Linda Mitchell has been at the forefront of early childhood education for more than 30 years and will give a free public lecture at the University on Tuesday 4 June at 5.45pm.
A gift for education (12 May 2019)

After 40 years in education, focusing on gifted students and having two of her own, Ann Easter is finally gaining her PhD.
Summer Research Scholarship wrap up (8 February 2019)

A successful summer of research was wrapped up at a function held at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts on 7 February.
Tauranga early childhood student’s heart of gold (14 January 2019)

Tauranga mother of six Charlotte Hartley, who was awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s Adult Learner’s Award and TeachNZ Scholarship last year, returns to study a Master of Teaching and Learning.
Ko wai au I te Ao, I te Poo? (10 December 2018)

Getting her Masters degree before 50 was one of many challenges this grad has met.
Meet the teachers (26 October 2018)

A highly anticipated part of the second year programme for teaching students in Tauranga is a Q&A session with recently graduated teachers.
Acknowledging Pacific achievement (24 October 2018)

Twenty-eight high-achieving Pacific students received TAPA awards at a special ceremony on Wednesday 24 October.
Setting the bar high (16 October 2018)

Tongan mother ‘Elisapesi Havea is setting the bar high for her son Jay and all the other Pasifika students at the University of Waikato.
Celebrating adult learners (8 October 2018)

The academic and personal achievements of six University of Waikato adult learners were acknowledged at a special awards ceremony last Friday.