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Global refugee crisis brought to life in a new opera (13 April 2021)

The global refugee crisis is being brought to life for New Zealand audiences in a new opera co-written by a former Afghani refugee, which promises to give a voice to the inhumane treatment of refugees worldwide.
Sustainability focus for new Assistant Vice-Chancellor (12 April 2021)

The University of Waikato has appointed Professor Lynda Johnston in the new role of Assistant Vice-Chancellor Sustainability.
New Zealand’s richest short story prize launches with acclaimed writer Patricia Grace as Chief Judge for 2021 (1 April 2021)

The Sargeson Prize launched on 1 April, offering New Zealand’s richest short story prize to local writers, with more than $8000 in prize money available across two categories.
University of Waikato partners with six international universities to launch Cyber Diplomacy Network (25 March 2021)

Dr Joe Burton from the University of Waikato is participating in the launch of an international cyber diplomacy network involving seven universities from around the world, launching today (25 March).