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University of Waikato launches bold new campaign

28 July 2020
The University of Waikato has just launched a new advertising campaign for student recruitment, highlighting the institution as a welcoming and friendly university of national and international standing, with a wide range of quality programmes on offer.

Building begins for landmark University of Waikato development ‘The Pā’

27 July 2020
$85m boost to the Waikato region and 500 jobs over the next two years

It’s Armageddon for University Esports

23 July 2020
This weekend (25 & 26 July), the University of Waikato is keen to show esports enthusiasts attending Tauranga’s Armageddon Expo how to turn their passion into a career.

Cyber security buffs tackle toughest online issues of our time

15 July 2020
Last week, 146 budding cyber security specialists from across New Zealand went head to head in a series of tough tasks as part of the New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge.

Backseat drivers are more helpful than you think

14 July 2020
Having a passenger in the car can make a trip safer and more enjoyable, compared to driving alone, according to research by University of Waikato psychology professors Samuel Charlton and Nicola Starkey.

Māori astronomer receives Prime Minister's award

30 June 2020
University of Waikato Professor Rangi Matamua (Tūhoe), has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Science Communications Prize from the Royal Society of New Zealand.

Historic step made towards counting all rainbow communities

30 June 2020
The University of Waikato Transgender Health Research Lab strongly welcomes the announcement that the 2023 Census will collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Rare giant squid caught in the Bay of Plenty will assist MPI research

23 June 2020
A giant squid caught off Whakaari/White Island, will be used by University of Waikato marine scientists to look into the effects of the Whakaari emissions after the December 2019 eruptions.

University of Waikato Tauranga Campus wins top Australasian award

17 June 2020
The University of Waikato Tauranga Campus scooped a top award for its innovative learning environment design at an Australasian awards ceremony last week.

The future of learning lies in a blended approach

16 June 2020
With the approach of B Trimester, the University of Waikato is taking the opportunity to apply the advantages of the Covid-19 lockdown shift to online teaching and learning and revisit traditional ways of delivering lecture content.

University of Waikato offers fast-track to engineering

11 June 2020
Engineering hopefuls, and those looking for a career change, may get an early foot in the door with a new Fast Track graduate programme on offer at the University of Waikato.

New era for Waikato Management School with appointment of Matt Bolger

10 June 2020
The University of Waikato Management School is heading into a new era with the appointment of business executive Matt Bolger as Pro Vice-Chancellor.

Waikato students engineer the perfect flatting set up and study bubble

9 June 2020
When almost the entire first-year engineering cohort from the University of Waikato Tauranga campus moved to continue their studies in Hamilton, the decision to flat together proved to be a good one. Along with their design student mate, the group had the perfect study bubble set up during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Alumnus donates expertise to NZ COVID Tracer

8 June 2020
Like so many during lockdown, alumnus Alan Chew wanted to help. He put his talents towards developing a contact tracing app, the ideas of which now form the basis of the Government's official contact tracing app, NZ Covid Tracer.

University celebrates Queen's Birthday Honours recipients

2 June 2020
A University Council member, an author beloved by her young readers and the composer of a world-famous haka are among members of the University of Waikato community recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

University of Waikato shows how large organisations can tackle contact tracing

29 May 2020
While many businesses across the Waikato have adopted some form of contact tracing as part of Alert Level 2 guidelines, one of the region’s largest organisations has stepped up to the challenge, developing a solution that has spurred interest from other organisations looking to adopt a similar approach.

University of Waikato Masters student wins international chemistry scholarship

28 May 2020
University of Waikato Masters student Nyssa Hewitt has been awarded the 2020 Harvey W. Wiley Scholarship for analytical science.

University IT Services team takes a bow

25 May 2020
The University of Waikato's ITS team overcame a series of unexpected setbacks to keep staff and students online during lockdown.

Sociology student creating meaningful experiences for disabled youth

25 May 2020
Emma Dalton's new role with Recreate NZ, a provider of social and recreational services to the disability community, is good fit for the Tauranga sociology student who wants to make a difference in the lives of others.

Help at hand for students feeling financial effects of Covid-19

22 May 2020
During New Zealand’s coronavirus lockdown many Waikato students have been facing hardship. The Waikato Student Union and Foundation have come together to encourage our community to contribute to the Student Hardship Fund to support those students in need.

University of Waikato collaborates on global project to secure Antarctica’s future

20 May 2020
The University of Waikato, along with other New Zealand universities, has been named as a collaborator on a significant Australian research programme.

Esports tournament kicks off this week at the University of Waikato

19 May 2020
High school gamers from around the country are getting ready for the New Zealand High School League of Legends Championships esports event that kicks off this week.