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The latest in research and achievement from the University of Waikato.
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Waikato researcher re-writing history of ancient human movement across the Pacific
18 February 2020
A University of Waikato researcher is re-writing the history of ancient human movement across the Pacific, by changing the way radiocarbon dates are interpreted. -
Waikato Professor’s link to Oscar-winning Skateistan documentary
13 February 2020
The story of Skateistan, a non profit non-government organisation (NGO) that uses skateboarding to empower disadvantaged youth in Afghanistan, has just won the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject). -
University of Waikato to host High School League of Legends Championship
13 February 2020
The University of Waikato has announced they will be hosting one of the biggest esports tournaments to hit the country – the New Zealand High School League of Legends Championship. -
Te Piringa Faculty of Law prize-giving
11 February 2020
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law 2018 Academic Year Prize Giving took place recently, celebrating and acknowledging the academic achievements of these students and graduates. -
Mr G’s final ‘HOME’ artwork “Kotahitanga” embodies the essence of Waitangi Day
6 February 2020
World-renowned street artist Mr G has spent Waitangi Day working on the final artwork in his first solo exhibition, 'HOME'. The only large-scale outdoor mural of the exhibition, “Kotahitanga” takes pride of place on a building owned by the University of Waikato in Tauranga that sits directly opposite the campus entrance on Durham Lane. -
University of Waikato announces new professorial appointments
3 February 2020
Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley has recently acknowledged new Professors and Associate Professors of the University. -
Funding for bilingual wetland education project
28 January 2020
A research project focusing on repo (wetland) education, awareness and kaitiakitanga recently received funding worth $127,000 from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Unlocking Curious Minds fund. -
Waikato commuters committed to their travel mode of choice - cars
24 January 2020
Waikato people are wedded to their cars and although they want to use more sustainable travel choices, they believe it’s too hard. -
Indigenous genomics under the microscope at SING conference
24 January 2020
The University of Waikato is hosted the first ever SING Indigenous Genomics Conference as international scientists gather to discuss how they can work together. -
University of Waikato announces two new senior health appointments
24 January 2020
The University of Waikato has today announced two senior appointments which will boost the University’s teaching and learning capability in the health sector. -
Corruption Perceptions Index ‘biased’ and ‘flawed’
24 January 2020
A University of Waikato researcher has called Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, released this week, a biased survey based on flawed methodology. -
New bursary gives assistance to aspiring teachers
20 January 2020
A new bursary has been announced that aims to support teacher education students looking to teach in secondary schools. -
Imagimation and the University working together to provide practical education opportunities
16 January 2020
Imagimation, a social enterprise based in Hamilton, has created a learning working environment for interns from the University of Waikato. -
It's time to care about our insects
16 January 2020
Dr Chrissie Painting, along with 70 other researchers from 21 countries, are calling for immediate action on declining insect populations. -
New Waikato scholarship for recent school leavers offering ‘new path’ to study
10 January 2020
A new scholarship, named Te Ara Hou, is being offered by the University of Waikato for the first time this year. -
Waikato Alumni and former staff recognised in 2020 New Year Honours
6 January 2020
Six University of Waikato alumni and former academic staff members have been recognised for their achievements in the 2020 New Year Honours list. -
Eight University of Waikato students receive Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia
20 December 2019
Eight University of Waikato students are off to Asia next year, after being awarded the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia (PMSA). -
University education researchers receive over $822,000 in research funding
19 December 2019
Three research projects involving Waikato researchers have received funding from the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI), totalling more than $822,000 -
Student-owned agri-tech startup gains business boost from Microsoft
19 December 2019
A student-based agri-tech startup company that has developed an inventive way to measure moisture, salinity and fertiliser content in soil has been accepted into a startup programme run by tech giant Microsoft. -
Vice-Chancellor reappointed as Reserve Bank Chair
19 December 2019
University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor, Professor Neil Quigley, has been reappointed as the Chair of the Board of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. -
Gold for three Hillary Scholars in Hong Kong
19 December 2019
Three Sir Edmund Hillary Scholars from the University have won gold at the Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Hong Kong. -
Student gains international business experience via University trip to Vietnam
19 December 2019
The reality of entering an international market and the impact innovation has on economies was brought home to Accounting Major, Sidney-Rei Te Maungarongo Stoneham, on a recent trip to Vietnam. -
Waikato researchers aim to find out what happens to life as the world heats up
17 December 2019
A large research project that seeks to understand how biology responds to increasing temperature could give insight into what may really happen to life if our planet heats up. -
Contracting Online – did you read the fine print?
16 December 2019
Have you or anyone you know considered ordering a genetic test online? How many online contracts or privacy policies have you read? -
Tertiary organisations collaborate to deliver sport and health degree in the Bay
16 December 2019
Last week, the University of Waikato and Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology finalised an agreement to collaborate and deliver education focused on sport in the Bay of Plenty. This will include jointly delivering a Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance from both the University of Waikato in Tauranga, and the Toi Ohomai Windermere campus from 2020. -
Passing of Dr Norman Kingsbury
13 December 2019
The University’s first Registrar, Dr Norman Kingsbury, passed away on Thursday. He was 87. -
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law to host New Zealand Law Foundation National Family Law Moot Competition in 2020
13 December 2019
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law at the University of Waikato is delighted to have received a grant from the New Zealand Law Foundation to host the New Zealand Law Foundation National Family Law Moot competition for a second consecutive year in 2020. -
Professor Bryony James appointed new Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research at Waikato
12 December 2019
Professor Bryony James has been appointed as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research at the University of Waikato, commencing in April 2020. -
Former PM and Chancellor accepts an honorary doctorate
11 December 2019
The University of Waikato’s longest-serving Chancellor, the Rt Honourable James Bolger ONZ, accepted an honorary doctorate yesterday. -
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law Research Awards 2019
10 December 2019
As a celebration of the staff research achievements for 2018/2019, The University of Waikato’s Te Piringa - Faculty of Law Research Awards took place during November 2019.