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The latest in research and achievement from the University of Waikato.
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Former Hillary Scholar in charge at Sport Waitaki
27 October 2020
Sport Waitaki's newest regional coordinator is University of Waikato alumna, former Sir Edmund Hillary Scholar, and champion cyclist Pip Sutton. -
University of Waikato marine scientist awarded women’s global fellowship in climate change
27 October 2020
Dr Shari Gallop, a marine environmental scientist and University of Waikato Senior Lecturer based in Tauranga, has been awarded the New Zealand 2020 L’Oréal/UNESCO For Women in Science fellowship for her research on the science of restoring estuaries and how they will stand up to climate change. -
Fast track to a career in demand
23 October 2020
The economic impact of Covid-19 has urged many New Zealanders to turn the pandemic into a catalyst for a career change, and in the case of Pukekohe-born Dean Morris, an opportunity to upskill and establish himself as a leader in a field with huge potential. -
Chemistry knowledge put to the test
22 October 2020
Students from Tauranga Boys’ College took out the top prize at the University of Waikato’s ChemQuest challenge held on 21 October at the Hamilton campus. -
Top Waikato researchers receive prestigious Rutherford Fellowship grants
22 October 2020
Two top researchers at the University of Waikato have received $800,000 each as part of a 2020 Rutherford Fellowship from Royal Society Te Apārangi. -
Discover AI and help shape New Zealand's future
20 October 2020
Do you ever wonder how Siri or Alexa pull information from the web, turn on home appliances and perform everyday tasks for us? It’s all down to Artificial Intelligence (AI) – the ability of machines to seemingly think for themselves. -
Honorary Fellowship for Waikato Health expert
20 October 2020
Ross Lawrenson, Professor of Population Health at the University of Waikato, has been awarded Honorary Fellowship of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. -
Engineering students set to shine
19 October 2020
The annual Waikato Engineering Design Show kicks off this week (21-23 October), with students from the School of Engineering showcasing their research and design projects to the public. -
Auckland Secondary Schools and University of Waikato launch new postgraduate teacher education graduate qualification
14 October 2020
The University of Waikato and a group of 12 Auckland Secondary Schools are launching an exciting and innovative way of educating student teachers for secondary school teachers in 2021. -
Tauranga academic joins prestigious taskforce of the American Psychological Association
13 October 2020
Associate Professor Taciano Milfont from the School of Psychology - Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Climate Change Task Force of the American Psychological Association (APA). -
Transgender people who experience discrimination and stigma are more likely to have poor mental health outcomes
13 October 2020
A University of Waikato study has found that transgender people who have experienced stigma, including harassment, violence, and discrimination because of their identity are much more likely to have poor mental health outcomes. -
Making the most of Study Abroad in lockdown
6 October 2020
When Mason Ashford arrived at the University of Waikato from Florida for her Study Abroad semester, she probably wasn't expecting a global pandemic and a country-wide lockdown part way through her studies. -
Major funding boost for circular economy research programme
6 October 2020
Engineering Professor Kim Pickering has been awarded $10.9m in Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Endeavour funding to explore a circular economy concept created for the Aotearoa New Zealand context, shaped by the philosophies and values of both founding cultures, Māori and European. -
University recognised for ‘game-changing’ learner success innovation
5 October 2020
The University of Waikato has outshone Australian universities to receive a 2020 CAUDIT Award. -
Linguistics academics celebrate double book launch
2 October 2020
Two University of Waikato senior linguistics lecturers recently celebrated book launches. -
Grades show University of Waikato students fared well through Covid-19 lockdown
30 September 2020
An analysis of the grades of University of Waikato students has shown that overall, students have fared well despite the disruption to their learning over the Alert Level 4 lockdown. -
Aotearoa Star Man continues winning streak
29 September 2020
The Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies has added another Ngā Whetū o Matariki award to its trophy cabinet after Professor Rangi Matamua (Ngāi Tūhoe) was awarded Te Ururangi Award for Education. -
Info Evening encourages more social work students to become sought-after graduates
29 September 2020
With added pressure on social services in the wake of the Covid-19 disruption, the sector is crying out for more social work graduates and the University of Waikato in Tauranga is keen to keep up with the demand. -
New Zealand writing thrives in Covid-19 lockdown
29 September 2020
New Zealand’s richest short story competition has thrived despite challenging circumstances for writers. -
New research seeks to transform data ecosystems to benefit indigenous peoples
29 September 2020
A team of University of Waikato researchers have successfully secured $6m funding over four years in the latest Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Endeavour Fund round. -
Findings of the independent review into public claims of racism at the University of Waikato released today
25 September 2020
The reviewers commissioned to assess public claims of racism at the University of Waikato have presented their final report to the University Council. -
Four leading academics awarded the title of Emeritus Professor
24 September 2020
The University of Waikato has proudly awarded four academics, the Hon. Margaret Wilon, Peter Kamp, Ernie Kalnins and Anne McKim, with the title of Emeritus Professor for their exemplary work in their respective fields, as well as their outstanding contributions to the community. -
Working to end racial oppression supported by $10m MBIE grant
24 September 2020
Researchers at the University of Waikato are leading a project that will investigate racial oppression across society. -
New study into mānuka leaf surface could help maximise high-grade honey production
22 September 2020
University of Waikato researchers have found a unique group of microorganisms on the surface of mānuka leaves, which could help explain wide variation in the antibacterial properties of mānuka honey. -
Spotlight on Inclusive Theatre for NZSL Week 2020
22 September 2020
A University of Waikato academic’s research programme is continually adding to a body of theatre works that are fully accessible to New Zealand’s Deaf community. -
A new approach to mental health in nursing
21 September 2020
With mental health needs rising sharply and services already stretched, the University of Waikato is responding to the challenge with the launch of the new Bachelor of Nursing in 2021, integrating a focus on mental health and addictions throughout the three-year degree. -
Waikato researchers receive $26.9m in MBIE Endeavour funding
17 September 2020
The University of Waikato has successfully secured funding for three projects, worth a total of $26.9m, in the latest MBIE Endeavour Fund round. -
$12.5m project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions using ‘digital twin’ technology
16 September 2020
University of Waikato School of Engineering Professor Michael Walmsley will lead a seven-year research programme to reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, thanks to $12.5m in funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. -
Kīngitanga Day celebrations go virtual
14 September 2020
The University of Waikato commemorated its special relationship with the Kīngitanga in a new way this year, with Kīngitanga Day celebrations live streamed to a worldwide audience, as well as being hosted in person on both its Hamilton and Tauranga campuses. -
Waitaha/Waikato Scholarship sets Shayla up for success
11 September 2020
Former Te Puke High School head girl and 2020 Waitaha-A-Hei/University of Waikato Scholarship recipient, Shayla Thompson, wants to see more Waitaha rangatahi aim high and apply.