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The latest in research and achievement from the University of Waikato.
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Sport for a better world: Theory, method, action
20 August 2019
By developing innovative sociological approaches to studying sport, Professor Holly Thorpe gets to the complexities, nuances, and richness of human lives in sport and physical culture. -
Gaming ‘Legends’ give insight into youth and gaming
16 August 2019
Some people see gaming as an unproductive pastime. But the growing phenomenon is proving to be an undeniable force that can lead to careers in professional gaming, coding, and game development. -
University of Waikato launches first Uni space for esports
15 August 2019
The University of Waikato has made New Zealand history by launching the first university-based esports facility, the OMEN Esports Arena. -
University of Waikato donates used technology to schools around the Waikato region and beyond
14 August 2019
The University of Waikato has made the largest single donation of technology equipment to Waikato schools in recent history. -
Public support for union default
13 August 2019
A new survey of nearly 1500 New Zealanders shows the majority support a union default in the workplace -
Nice work if you can get it
13 August 2019
Young Londoner needs a job, walks into Waikato and becomes a research programmer. -
University of Waikato health qualifications put wellbeing and community health needs at the forefront
13 August 2019
The University of Waikato has announced a new Bachelor of Health degree and Certificate in Health and Wellbeing that are putting wellbeing and the needs of our communities at the forefront. -
Grace-Lynn Chong takes out the 3 Minute Thesis Finals
12 August 2019
Last night Grace-Lynn Chong was judged the winner of the University of Waikato 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals, as well as the ‘People’s Choice’ Award winner... -
New funding for Kaumātua study
8 August 2019
Waikato professor to lead $2.5 million Kaumātua study with a mana motuhake focus. -
Fire and Ice: Life in Extreme Environments
8 August 2019
Extreme environments, such as those found in Antarctica, were previously thought to be devoid of life. -
Almonds don't lactate, but that's no reason to start calling almond milk juice
7 August 2019
At a conference about disruptive innovations in food production last week, dairy industry spokespeople criticised the “milk” labelling of non-dairy products such as almond or rice milks. -
Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand elected as new Chancellor
6 August 2019
The University of Waikato Council today elected Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM QSO as the next University Chancellor, effective immediately. The appointment is for a four-year term. -
Vice-Chancellor’s Adult Learners’ Awards 2019 Recipients Announced
5 August 2019
Aspiring social workers, a Māori and Indigenous studies student and mother of five and psychology/philosophy student are the four recipients of the 2019 Vice-Chancellor’s Adult Learners’ Awards for 2019. -
Significant partnerships
30 July 2019
New University Councillor Eva Collins says governance depends on effective partnership. -
Research looks into ‘belonging’ for disabled people
24 July 2019
Understanding why and where disabled people feel they belong is the focus of a joint research report launched last night between the University of Waikato, the Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) and advocacy and disability rights organisation Imagine Better. -
University of Waikato extends partnership with Genomics Aotearoa
23 July 2019
Key leaders from the University of Waikato met with representatives from Genomics Aotearoa (GA) today to discuss their ongoing partnership of collaborative research in genomics and bioinformatics. -
Waikato students perform at Himalayan Trust Gala Dinner
19 July 2019
Eight students performed at the Himalayan Trust Gala Dinner this week – an event which commemorated our greatest New Zealand hero, his remarkable achievements, his spirit of adventure, his humility, and his “can-do” attitude to helping others. -
Beware the zombie river
18 July 2019
New Zealanders are in danger of creating “zombie” rivers, because we’re locking our waterways into position between stopbanks and impounding their headwaters. -
The University of Waikato’s longest serving Chancellor is retiring
10 July 2019
The Rt Hon James Bolger’s term on the University of Waikato Council, and as Chancellor of the University, ended on 30 June 2019. -
Budding young lawyers moot their way to the top
8 July 2019
Young law potentials from New Plymouth Boys’ High School argued their way to first place over the weekend as part of the annual Waikato National Secondary Schools’ Mooting Competition. -
Ethan’s our new poster boy
8 July 2019
The research work of a first-year civil engineering student at Waikato University has earned him national accolades. -
Professor awarded $1.1m research grant for child concussion study
5 July 2019
Professor Nicola Starkey from the University of Waikato has been awarded a project grant of $1.1m by the Health Research Council to research patterns of recovery from concussion in children and adolescents. -
Learning to discriminate: Can machines learn to identify pest species from photos?
3 July 2019
University of Waikato's Professor of Computer Science Eibe Frank will discuss machine learning at a free public lecture on 16 July. -
Torutek, truly a Waikato business
2 July 2019
There’s a technology start-up based at Waikato Innovation Park whose workforce have something in common – they are all graduates of the University of Waikato. -
How toddlers communicate without words
2 July 2019
Highly commended three-minute thesis for student studying toddler communication. -
NAISA and sunshine
27 June 2019
The first day of formal sessions is on at the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association Conference. -
A call for change in voluntary unionism
27 June 2019
Academics suggest a union default, enacted in law, will help address rising income inequality. -
Historic gathering of Indigenous experts
26 June 2019
The Native American and Indigenous Studies Association has started in Hamilton, with a record number attending. -
He Tirohanga ki Tai – A view from the shore
26 June 2019
A timely art exhibition is a visual conversation critiquing the Cook invasion. -
NAISA a watershed moment for Deaf Indigenous communities
25 June 2019
The world’s biggest gathering of Indigenous studies experts in the Waikato this week will also provide a unique opportunity to Deaf communities.