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The latest in research and achievement from the University of Waikato.
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Calling all short story writers in lockdown: Sargeson Prize open
31 March 2020
New Zealand’s richest short story competition, the Sargeson Prize, is open for entries. Sponsored by the University of Waikato, the 2020 competition will be judged by celebrated master of the form Owen Marshall. -
Waikato researcher helps bridge gap for Māori students in NCEA
31 March 2020
A University of Waikato academic who has become a pioneer for te reo Māori in technology is part of a project that aims to normalise te reo Māori in NCEA learning. -
Professor Yifan Chen receives Engineering New Zealand Fellows Award
30 March 2020
University of Waikato Professor Dr Yifan Chen has been awarded a prestigious Engineering New Zealand Fellows Award. -
Leading Professor heading up University’s School of Psychology
24 March 2020
Noted developmental psychologist, Professor Vincent Reid, is heading up the University of Waikato’s School of Psychology, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a desire to take the school to new heights. -
New Dean of Law at the University of Waikato
18 March 2020
Professor Alpana Roy has joined the University of Waikato as Dean, Te Piringa Faculty of Law. -
Emerging climate policies to affect the producers of oil, gas, and coal
16 March 2020
A University of Waikato expert in energy law and mining says countries producing fossil fuels have no guarantee of a market for their products as the world addresses climate change. -
Cambridge’s history reimagined thanks to mobile app
16 March 2020
One of Waikato University’s computer science experts has created an app that’s helping to reimagine the history of Cambridge, New Zealand. -
University lecturer receives Ordre des Palmes académiques from French government
13 March 2020
Senior lecturer in French at the University of Waikato, William Jennings has been made a knight of the Ordre des Palmes académiques. -
Pacific student becomes University’s first Toloa scholar
13 March 2020
A University of Waikato Engineering student is one of 13 Pacific Island students to receive a Toloa Tertiary Scholarship, designed to encourage more Pacific Island students into the fields of science and technology. -
Teaching grad lands her dream job
11 March 2020
Having a daughter who is vision impaired led former teacher aide Anna Stevens to pursue a career in teaching, and has seen her land her dream job as a Resource Teacher Vision (RTV). -
Learning through making as an education game changer
9 March 2020
Learning to code, programming Lego robots and using 3-D printers are some hands-on activities that could change the way young kids learn, and it’s the focus of a collaborative research project between the University of Waikato and Hamilton City Libraries. -
Student takes once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan with JENESYS
6 March 2020
A cultural exchange to Japan through the JENSEYS programme was a once in a lifetime opportunity for Davin Franks who returned to New Zealand with a new way of looking at the world. -
University welcomes this year’s high achieving scholars
6 March 2020
Waikato University’s newest recipients of the 2020 Sir Edmund Hillary, Te Paewai o te Rangi, Te Ara Whānui and Pacific Excellence scholarships were officially welcomed this week. -
International student excellence recognised
6 March 2020
More than 60 international students have been given a big head-start to their academic year thanks to scholarships and bursaries from the University of Waikato. -
Hillary Medalists announced for 2020
4 March 2020
A former dentistry student who followed her passion for theatre and an elite endurance swimmer who is now giving back to the sport through coaching are the Sir Edmund Hillary Medallists for 2020. -
Respected psychologist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett accepts Honorary Doctorate from the University of Waikato
4 March 2020
Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett, one of the world’s most respected scientists in the field of human emotion, was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Waikato last night. -
Waikato professor accepts two new international appointments
2 March 2020
University of Waikato Professor of Economics, Anna Strutt, joins some of the world’s best academic researchers working in the field of international trade policy after accepting two new international appointments. -
100% climate resilient?
2 March 2020
New research asks how prepared is Aotearoa’s highly valuable tourism sector for the coming impacts of climate change? -
University of Waikato study puts Nike shoes under the spotlight
2 March 2020
As World Athletics clarifies the rules on shoe technology in the face of the Nike Vaporfly controversy, a new University of Waikato study cautions the Vaporfly shoe may not actually benefit all runners. -
Fully-funded business trip opens doors for management student
28 February 2020
An all-expenses paid trip to Southeast Asia, which involved interning at Fonterra’s Malaysia branch and rubbing shoulders with key business leaders, has given University of Waikato student Garth Tunnicliffe invaluable insights to the region’s business landscape, and a potential foot in the door. -
Two Engineering student groups named Callaghan Innovation C-Prize finalists
27 February 2020
Two teams of Engineering students from the University of Waikato have been named as finalists in the Callaghan Innovation C-Prize, winning $10,000 towards their projects. -
Orientation Week kicks off at Waikato
27 February 2020
Hundreds of new students were welcomed at the start of University of Waikato Orientation Week on Monday 24 February. -
Research on climate change aims to give voice to Pacific people
27 February 2020
A University of Waikato researcher says some of the current colonial representations of climate change in the Pacific are obscuring Pacific voices and failing to recognise the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the fight against our changing climate. -
Triple scholarship success for Gisborne teenager to study law in Tauranga
27 February 2020
Born and raised in Gisborne, Britney Moore is the first in her family to attend university and starts her law studies at the University of Waikato's Tauranga campus with $12,000 worth of scholarships to help her on her way. -
University of Waikato engineering student placements: in demand and in the Bay
26 February 2020
Three mechanical engineering students spending the summer in Hawke’s Bay have enhanced their skills while contributing extra expertise to local businesses. -
Scholarship celebration for University of Waikato Tauranga campus students
24 February 2020
On 20 February, a group of new and returning University of Waikato students gathered at the Tauranga campus to receive scholarships generously donated by the Tauranga Tertiary Campus Charitable Trust (TTCCT) and Acorn Foundation. -
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. -
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. -
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). -
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.