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The latest in research and achievement from the University of Waikato.
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Waikato ranked top 60 in the world for research that impacts economic growth and reducing inequality
21 April 2021
The University of Waikato has been ranked in the top 60 universities in the world for research that supports economic growth and reducing inequality, as measured against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. -
Top students from University of Waikato take science learning back to their community
20 April 2021
Sisters Hayley and Melanie Walker, have been recognised by an international academic honours’ society for their excellence in science and are taking what they have learned at the University of Waikato back to their local community. -
University of Waikato installs the world’s most advanced AI System
19 April 2021
New Zealand’s most powerful supercomputer for artificial intelligence applications has been installed at the University of Waikato as part of its commitment positioning New Zealand as a world leader in AI research and development. -
Waikato scientist part of team awarded prestigious Human Frontier grant
14 April 2021
Professor Craig Cary has travelled to volcanic vents at the bottom of the ocean and to Antarctic dry valleys in his life-long quest to research how some of the smallest living organisms - bacteria - work. His passion for flagellum - the molecular motor that bacteria use to propel themselves around - has seen Professor Cary and a team of international scientists from the United Kingdom, France and Germany awarded a prestigious $1.8 million (US$1.3 million) Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) research grant. -
Teachers get boost into Masters study thanks to University of Waikato Programme
13 April 2021
Matamata Primary School teacher Carma Maisey credits the University of Waikato’s Poutama Pounamu Blended Learning for encouraging her into Masters level study. -
Global refugee crisis brought to life in a new opera
13 April 2021
The global refugee crisis is being brought to life for New Zealand audiences in a new opera co-written by a former Afghani refugee, which promises to give a voice to the inhumane treatment of refugees worldwide. -
Sustainability focus for new Assistant Vice-Chancellor
12 April 2021
The University of Waikato has appointed Professor Lynda Johnston in the new role of Assistant Vice-Chancellor Sustainability. -
“It’s a race against time”: Tauranga marine science expert advocates for sustainable approach to protect our ocean biodiversity
1 April 2021
World-leading Tauranga marine scientist, Professor Chris Battershill, will be speaking about the importance of ocean biodiversity and the sustainable management of this important natural resource in a Tauranga Public Lecture Series on April 12. -
New Zealand’s richest short story prize launches with acclaimed writer Patricia Grace as Chief Judge for 2021
1 April 2021
The Sargeson Prize launched on 1 April, offering New Zealand’s richest short story prize to local writers, with more than $8000 in prize money available across two categories. -
Artificial intelligence used to tackle environmental challenges
30 March 2021
Scientists and researchers from across New Zealand are being encouraged to use a new software platform that brings together massive amounts of environmental data to solve issues from predator control to identifying communities at risk of flooding. -
University conducting lockdown drill
30 March 2021
The University of Waikato is conducting an emergency lockdown drill today. -
Introducing University of Waikato College - Te Kura Huanui
29 March 2021
Waikato Pathways College, which delivers foundation, university preparation and English language programmes for the University of Waikato, is being renamed. -
Chancellor welcomed to Waikato by Pacific community
26 March 2021
An official Pacific welcome for the University of Waikato’s first Pacific Chancellor has taken place after being delayed in 2020 by lockdown and our response to the Covid-19 pandemic. -
University of Waikato partners with six international universities to launch Cyber Diplomacy Network
25 March 2021
Dr Joe Burton from the University of Waikato is participating in the launch of an international cyber diplomacy network involving seven universities from around the world, launching today (25 March). -
Novel high temperature heat pumps to slash carbon emissions in industrial drying
25 March 2021
A University of Waikato Masters of Engineering student is developing a simulated digital twin prototype of a novel high temperature heat pump that could produce heat at above 200°C and slash carbon emissions from dairy processing if successful. -
Waikato psychologists receive international honours
23 March 2021
Two University of Waikato academics have been recognised by the Association for Psychological Science (APS), one of the world’s leading international bodies for psychology. -
Economics Professor says housing announcement lacking detail and doesn’t go far enough
21 March 2021
University of Waikato Professor of Economics, Frank Scrimgeour, says the Government’s housing announcement today does not address the fundamental issue driving up house prices which is a lack of supply. -
2021 enrolment data: University of Waikato community larger and more diverse
18 March 2021
The University of Waikato has seen a 9.7% increase in student numbers compared to this time last year, equivalent to 736 full-time students. -
Students win medal for extensive service, leadership and academic achievement
18 March 2021
Two University of Waikato students have won the Sir Edmund Hillary Medal for their significant contribution to their community, while upholding a high level of academic achievement and accomplishment in sports and the arts. -
National research institute focused on understanding New Zealand’s population turns 10
18 March 2021
A national research institute based at the University of Waikato responsible for understanding New Zealand’s population and helping to shape our society’s future through its research has celebrated its 10th anniversary. -
Health offerings at Waikato receive a boost thanks to Braemar Charitable Trust
18 March 2021
Students studying health at the University of Waikato will be able to apply for several new scholarships from this year, thanks to significant support from Braemar Charitable Trust. -
Covid-19 and the impact on our wellbeing - 48 countries compared
16 March 2021
A University of Waikato academic has played a key role in an international study researching human experience, behaviour and attitudes towards the Covid-19 pandemic. -
New scholarship to support ground-breaking research on female athletes' use of menstrual tracking apps
9 March 2021
A new doctoral scholarship will support research into female athletes' use of menstrual tracking apps to better understand their influence on athletes' health knowledge and behaviour. -
Researchers investigate links between the Morrinsville fault and faulting in the Hamilton Basin
8 March 2021
University of Waikato researchers who have been investigating newly-discovered faults in the Hamilton Basin say the fault uncovered near Morrinsville this week may have also impacted the Hamilton area. -
Engineering beyond straight lines - new Design Studio for civil engineering at Waikato
5 March 2021
Testing scale models of real structures, collaborating to solve real-life problems and using augmented reality to visualise what projects might look like is the future of engineering at the University of Waikato’s new Design Studio. -
Waikato University research identifies crucial role of primary care in improving outcomes for cancer patients
5 March 2021
The findings of two University of Waikato health research projects have identified the critical role of primary care in improving outcomes for New Zealanders with cancer. -
Tumultuous Times: National economics forum to ask the big questions
4 March 2021
The University of Waikato is set to host a national economics conference on 3 and 4 March to ask the big questions about the future of New Zealand’s economy. -
University of Waikato partners with local iwi to build leadership support in schools
1 March 2021
Dr Rachel McNae's award-winning expertise placed her in perfect stead to win a national grant working with Waikato-Tainui and the Ministry of Education on her latest project which explores culturally aligned leadership and relationship building amongst schools, iwi and communities as they design local curriculum. -
New Pro Vice-Chancellor focused on bringing a human dimension to tackle some of the big problems of our time
25 February 2021
Professor Patrick Leman has been appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor to the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences (ALPSS) at the University of Waikato, joining from senior roles at King’s College London. -
Modelling international trade regulations reveals hidden impacts
24 February 2021
New Zealand recently signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), an historic trade agreement between fifteen economies in the Asia Pacific region covering almost a third of the world’s population.