Data scientists at the University of Waikato have been awarded $13 million from the Government.
23 October 2019
A four-year MBIE-funded research programme led by the University’s Environmental Research Institute and School of Science comes to an end…
6 September 2019
New Zealanders are in danger of creating “zombie” rivers, because we’re locking our waterways into position between stopbanks and impounding…
18 July 2019
University students win scholarships to study green-lipped mussel habitats nd nutrient concentrations in Bay of Plenty harbours.
20 March 2019
Through the lens of isotopes
Dr Adam Hartland is planning to establish what the environmental impact of the heavy metal…
27 November 2018
Nature in the city
University of Waikato and EIT, working together to improve ecological restoration, particularly in urban areas.
12 October 2018
Saving kōkako in Pureora Forest
Last weekend, the Waikato Science Club kicked off Conservation Week with a volunteering trip at…
21 September 2018
Our city as a living laboratory
Research Officer Dr Kiri Wallace will talk about effective methods for kick-starting native tree regeneration…
21 September 2018
Lakes seen from space
Waikato researchers produce the first New Zealand wide assessment of lake colours from space.
23 August 2018
Tauranga hosts largest international coastal marine research group
Next week, Tauranga is playing host to the final INTERCOAST forum, a major international coastal…
15 August 2018
New research project set to invest $13 million in the Bay of Plenty
A new University of Waikato research project will bring together a world-class team of researchers…
23 May 2018
From palaeontology to spongiology: mastering the dinosaur of the ocean
Fenna Beets always wanted to be a scientist. This Friday, she fulfils that long-held goal,…
19 April 2018
Six ways to improve water quality in New Zealand's lakes and rivers
Professor Troy Baisden asks if the approach recommended by the Havelock North inquiry to prevent…
18 April 2018
Freshwater management in NZ: Whose problem is it anyway?
From acid rain in the US, to algae blooms in New Zealand lakes, freshwater scientist…
5 April 2018
Restoring indigenous nature in urban centres
A new and exciting programme, led by University of Waikato Professor Bruce Clarkson, aims to…
19 December 2017
New Chair for Lakes and Freshwater Science
The University of Waikato has appointed Dr Troy Baisden to the position of Bay of…
13 November 2017
Katikati couple support new doctoral scholarship
There's a new scholarship available to PhD students who are studying environmental issues.
13 November 2017
Four scientists, four winners
University of Waikato scientists were well represented at this year's KuDos Awards for science excellence.
4 October 2017
Scientists, sediment and mangroves in the Mekong Delta
University of Waikato scientists are part of an international team monitoring changes in a delta…
13 September 2017
From mountain to sea - studying Taranaki ecosystems
The University of Waikato and George Mason Charitable Trust have teamed up for a new…
13 September 2017
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