4 March 2020
Respected psychologist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett accepts Honorary Doctorate from the University of Waikato
Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett, one of the world’s most respected scientists in the field of human emotion, was awarded an…
24 January 2020
University of Waikato announces two new senior health appointments
The University of Waikato has today announced two senior appointments which will boost the University’s teaching and learning capability in…
11 December 2019
Former PM and Chancellor accepts an honorary doctorate
The University of Waikato’s longest-serving Chancellor, the Rt Honourable James Bolger ONZ, accepted an honorary doctorate yesterday.
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1 April 2020
The challenges and benefits of outdoor recreation during NZ's coronavirus lockdown
New Zealanders are likely to cope better with the coronavirus lockdown if they spend time exercising and playing outdoors, while…
25 March 2020
As NZ goes into lockdown, authorities have new powers to make sure people obey the rules
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24 March 2020
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