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Waikato ranked in top 100 universities globally for sustainability

University of Waikato ranks in the top 100 globally in the 2024 QS Sustainability rankings, securing the 99th spot out of 1,403 participating institutions.

Waikato researcher working on miracle vitamin that could lower Covid mortality

A University of Waikato researcher is working on a type of Vitamin K that could reduce the mortality rate among Covid-19 patients.

Waikato University keeps young minds engaged in science during pandemic

Waikato University’s Science Learning Hub, with nearly 10,000 resources, gained popularity during the pandemic, aiding teachers in delivering engaging lessons amid classroom restrictions.

Students help divert over 750kg of clothing from landfill, raise $2,500 for community organisation

A $1 second-hand clothing sale run by Waikato students and Envirohub has diverted over 750kg of clothing from landfill.

Research awarded $11.4m to study seaweed’s potential to protect primary sector

The solution to protecting plants from disease and the impacts of climate change could be found within New Zealand seaweed.

Pacific nations want ecocide to become a crime – here’s why NZ should support the proposal

The recent proposal by Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa to recognise ecocide as a crime against humanity is timely and could provide a global framework of accountability for environmental damage.

Seaweed to sustainable packaging: Waikato researchers secure major funding boost

The University of Waikato has achieved significant results in the latest funding round from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund.