News
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Whānau was the ‘why’ for Waikato University social work graduate (19 June 2021)
Taranaki-born Khey-Jhyn Martin (Ngā Rauru) left school without University Entrance but a last-minute bus trip and the desire to follow in her uncle's footsteps saw her enrol at the University of Waikato. On 11 June 2021, she graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from the Tauranga campus.
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Immigration debate: Lack of planning catching up to us (15 June 2021)
Leading demographer says Covid-19 has exposed short-sighted population approach; calls for Māori interests to be recognised in immigration
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Catching up with Distinguished Alumnus Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, KStJ (9 June 2021)
For nearly 50 years spent in public service, Sir Jerry Mateparae has deservedly received many awards and accolades. But among the military honours, national distinctions, and a knighthood, stands a person who simply wants to help improve the lives of New Zealanders.
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The real challenge to COVID-19 vaccination rates isn’t hesitancy — it’s equal access for Māori and Pacific people (2 June 2021)
Reports of potentially higher rates of vaccine hesitancy among Māori and Pacific populations have seen the government target COVID-19 vaccine and information campaigns at those communities.
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Inspiring others is motivation enough for Kristie (21 May 2021)
By studying what she was interested in, Kristie Baillie developed a genuine interest in people and helping them be the best they can be.
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Psychology student shares her passion for rural mental health (14 May 2021)
Cathleen Schriber grew up on a dairy farm between Waihou and Te Aroha in heartland Waikato. The struggles of people in rural communities sparked a passion for studying psychology at the University of Waikato.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).