Latest News
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26 October 2021Scholarships a springboard to a brighter future for Sam
Sam Fellows received several scholarships during his studies at Waikato, which he credits with helping him fast-track into his dream career as a lawyer and a variety of volunteer roles.
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26 October 2021Scholarships enable Te Riria to make a difference to the environment faster
As the recipient of several scholarships at the University of Waikato, Te Riria Potiki (Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāi Tahu, Tuhoe) is fast-tracking towards her goal of helping iwi mitigate negative impacts on the environment as a result of increased development.
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15 October 2021Internationally renowned soprano named Chair in Opera at the University of Waikato
Opera singer Madeleine Pierard has been named the inaugural Dame Malvina Major Chair in Opera at the University of Waikato.
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22 September 2021New mature student scholarship launches in Tauranga
A new scholarship has been developed to meet the needs of older students in the Bay of Plenty who would like to access education but face challenges in doing so due to their age and stage of life.
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9 September 2021Rhodes Scholar, Distinguished Alumnus and CEO supports students at the University of Waikato
Distinguished alumnus Dr Andrew Smith is funding an annual medal in excellence and kicking off a Distinguished Alumni scholarship, both to recognise outstanding student achievements.
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8 September 2021Industry CEO proud to support opportunities for female STEM students
A new scholarship has been established to support female students studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects at the University of Waikato.
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18 August 2021Six University of Waikato Environmental Science students receive Sparling Travel Award
Six masters and doctoral students have been given the opportunity to travel throughout New Zealand to present their research findings at conferences, and gain valuable insight into the research economy, thanks to the generosity of Dr Graham and Ruth Sparling.
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5 August 2021Fund set up to remember alumnus Luke O'Dwyer
A fund has been set up at the University of Waikato so friends, family and colleagues of Luke O'Dwyer can make donations to a scholarship or prize in his name.
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23 July 2021Enhancing decades of clinical experience with a health degree
Bachelor of Health student Karen Turanga (Ngāi Tahu) has embarked on tertiary study to complement 30 years of clinical experience in dentistry.