News
The latest in research and achievement from the University of Waikato.
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Time-of-flight researcher awarded by Royal Society
21 October 2019
Dr Lee Streeter has solved a big problem in time-of-flight technology, improving the measurement of motion through 3D imaging. -
Distinguished Alumni Honoured
21 October 2019
Three exceptional alumni were honoured at the Distinguished Alumni Awards last Friday. -
Engineering Design Show displays innovative student work
18 October 2019
A recycled plastic bike and robotic apple picker were among the many projects featured at the annual Engineering Design Show -
University leader secures top property award
18 October 2019
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Alister Jones has been recognised at this year’s Waikato Property People Awards. -
Whakatāne High School win ChemQuest
17 October 2019
Students from Whakatāne High School took out the top prize at the University of Waikato’s ChemQuest challenge held on October 16 on campus. -
University of Waikato breaks ground for The Pā - a new marae and student hub
17 October 2019
The University of Waikato today broke ground ahead of the construction of its new marae and student hub, The Pā. -
Uni campus hosts STEM Festival in Tauranga
16 October 2019
As a main sponsor of the country's first world-class STEM Festival (STEMFest) event, the University of Waikato's Tauranga campus saw more than 3,000 visitors join in a celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics on Saturday (12 October). -
University of Waikato award recognises international PR specialist
15 October 2019
The man who co-founded international strategy and PR agency SweeneyVesty will be returning to New Zealand from New York to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Waikato. -
Robotic asparagus picker praised by US farmers
15 October 2019
Asparagus is one of the hardest crops to harvest. But an ingenious device created by mechanical engineering experts at the University of Waikato have made it an achievable task. -
World class science and engineering facilities for Tauranga
14 October 2019
The University has opened new laboratories at its Tauranga campus... -
$1.6m awarded to Waikato University’s new Rutherford Fellows
11 October 2019
Two top researchers have been awarded a highly prestigious award to carry out their research at the University of Waikato. -
Where accounting and finance at the University of Waikato can take you
11 October 2019
Vittoria Shortt is the CEO of ASB, charged with leading the bank into the future against the backdrop of rapidly evolving technologies, continual market disruption and ever-increasing customer expectations. -
Hamilton Public Lecture Series - Migration: geography, desire and inequality
10 October 2019
In his Hamilton Public Lecture, Professor Francis L. Collins will address the question of migration, the indirect route he has taken to become a migration researcher and his own discomfort with some of the core claims of the field of migration studies. -
Kiwi literary talent awarded top prize
10 October 2019
The inaugural Sargeson Prize was awarded last night – the country’s richest short story prize. -
Prolife CEO acknowledged by University of Waikato
9 October 2019
A man who completed his PhD in physics at Oxford University and then built an international business career in the grocery sector is being presented with a Distinguished Alumni Award by the University of Waikato. -
High honours for Bay of Plenty councillor
7 October 2019
A Bay of Plenty councillor has received one of the highest honours from the University of Waikato. -
University of Waikato announces new member to Council
2 October 2019
Paki Rawiri, General Manager of Ngaa Taonga Tuku Iho - Heritage and Identity for Waikato-Tainui, has been appointed to the University of Waikato Council. -
MBIE-funded University research could open up new machine-learning technology to all
1 October 2019
Project could make it far easier for a huge range of everyday technological solutions to get off the ground. -
New Chancellor officially welcomed
1 October 2019
New Chancellor of The University of Waikato was officially welcomed to the University this week. -
Tokoroa principal receives honorary University award
30 September 2019
Tokoroa High School Principal Willie Ford was presented with the University of Waikato Medal last week – one of the University’s honorary awards. -
Top students recognised for sporting and creative excellence
30 September 2019
A rower, cyclist, singer and kapa haka performer were recognised for top excellence at this year’s Wallace Corporation University of Waikato Blues Awards. -
University of Waikato and Waikato District Health Board develop nursing degree
27 September 2019
The University of Waikato and Waikato District Health Board announced today that they are working together to develop a Bachelor of Nursing programme. -
Developing sensors for Saturn’s moons all in a day’s work for NASA Intern Rosemary Swears
26 September 2019
Developing sensors to detect metals in the icy oceans of the moons which orbit Saturn, is about as far from a University of Waikato science lab as you can get. -
University students receive hefty scholarship to study at Cambridge
26 September 2019
Two University of Waikato students have landed a substantial scholarship that has opened the door to the University of Cambridge. -
Towards a Sociology of New Zealand
25 September 2019
In his Hamilton Public Lecture, Professor Curtis will start with a discussion of sociology as a problem-solving approach -
Ground-breaking New Zealand report on trans and non-binary people’s health released
24 September 2019
The report released today shows that trans and non-binary people in New Zealand experience alarmingly high levels of psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. -
Triple win for University of Waikato’s Tauranga CBD Campus at the property awards
20 September 2019
The University of Waikato’s Tauranga CBD campus was celebrated at the 2019 Bay of Plenty Property People Awards last night, winning the Best Team and Urban Design categories as well as taking out the overall Supreme Excellence Award. -
Student research opportunity with Hawke’s Bay Biodiversity – apply now!
19 September 2019
Hawke’s Bay Biodiversity and the University of Waikato are collaborating to offer a research opportunity for a student in Hawke’s Bay over the 2019/20 summer. -
New online mental health therapy tool readily available for Waikato students
18 September 2019
A new online mental health therapy tool, which makes effective mental health support easily accessible, is being promoted on campus this week. Just a Thought®, developed by the Wise Group, offers free online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy courses to support the many people experiencing challenges with anxiety and depression. -
University puts te reo and Kīngitanga at the forefront
18 September 2019
Māori markets, a three-course meal served in te reo, and a keynote speech by Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon were on the cards last week as the University of Waikato celebrated Kīngitanga Day and Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.