2016 Stories from the University of Waikato
There are 228 news stories from 2016 - showing page 3 of 10.
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Waikato students invent handy pet product (13 October 2016)
A group of three Waikato University students unleashed a creative invention at the Management School’s Marketing Trade Show to help motivate more Kiwi pet owners to take their dogs for a walk.
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The stories in old bones (12 October 2016)
University of Waikato research has helped international scientists make new discoveries about historic Pacific migration.
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Recognition for service to Royal Society (12 October 2016)
At her inaugural professorial lecture last night, Professor Carolyn (Kim) King was awarded a certificate of recognition by the Royal Society of New Zealand.
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Freshwater management to benefit from new institute (11 October 2016)
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has announced the creation of a freshwater institute between NIWA and the University of Waikato.
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High flyer Fletcher (10 October 2016)
University of Waikato engineering graduate Fletcher Jackson loves flying. Lucky really, because he’s got a job building designer aircrafts.
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New Tauranga CBD campus design concept confirmed (10 October 2016)
A proposed design concept for the tertiary campus development in Tauranga’s CBD has been approved by its three regional funders – Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, and Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust.
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University of Waikato international partnership first of its kind (6 October 2016)
The University of Waikato has become the first New Zealand university to be approved to teach and award its degrees in China.
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World Vision for Waikato grad (6 October 2016)
For University of Waikato graduate Alex Hitchmough, getting a job with World Vision New Zealand was the perfect fit.
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University of Waikato and MBIE launch new-look Science Learning Hub website (4 October 2016)
The University of Waikato, together with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, will launch the new and improved Science Learning Hub website at an event at Te Papa tonight.
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Small mustelids in New Zealand: Predator invasion ecology down-under (3 October 2016)
To manage populations of invasive pests effectively, we must first understand what controls them naturally, says Waikato University’s Professor Carolyn King.
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New guidelines provide a framework for biomedical research with Māori (3 October 2016)
As biomedical research practices become more sophisticated, protecting the cultural and ethical interests of those who donate tissue or take part in genomic research has become more important than ever before.
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The challenges facing indigenous academics (30 September 2016)
Two high-profile indigenous Australian academics will be talking about their academic experiences and their research at the University of Waikato this week.
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Tightening New Zealand gun laws (29 September 2016)
University of Waikato Law Professor Al Gillespie has been advising MPs on the need for stricter gun laws in New Zealand.
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Discussing fiction with Elizabeth Knox (28 September 2016)
Fiction as blender and centrifuge, as the weather inside the house, as maelstrom and wormhole – what we hope it can do to and for us and where it can take us, forms the theme behind this year’s Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture at the University of Waikato.
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Waikato grad takes on EY in UK (28 September 2016)
University of Waikato alumnus Stuart Barrass is working with some of Europe’s most innovative companies. He’s a Management Consultant for Ernst & Young (EY) based at their global headquarters in London.
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University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor elected Chair of Reserve Bank (27 September 2016)
University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley has been elected Chair of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Board of Directors.
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A good week for a top scientist (21 September 2016)
The University of Waikato's Professor Bruce Clarkson has been awarded a top prize from the Royal Society of New Zealand and Endeavour funding of more than $2.8 million.
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The Pokémon Go craze: What does it say about society? (20 September 2016)
For digital gaming experts, the success of Pokémon Go probably came as no surprise. But for the rest of us, we’ve found the appeal of the phenomenon overwhelming – strange even.
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Big scholarship takes Waikato student to Europe (19 September 2016)
A University of Waikato science graduate has received a $73,000 scholarship to study a masters degree in Europe.
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New head of voice with loads of experience (16 September 2016)
The University of Waikato lured Stephanie Acraman home from Australia to take up the position of Head of Voice on the Music Programme.
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Science projects awarded Endeavour funding (16 September 2016)
Two University of Waikato-led science projects have been awarded nearly $4 million from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s 2016 Endeavour Fund.
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New name signals new direction for Māori and indigenous studies at Waikato (16 September 2016)
The School of Māori and Pacific Development at the University of Waikato will now be known as the Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies - a name change that will bring enhanced programme offerings and pan-University teaching and research collaboration.
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Kapa haka and opera combine for new music production (15 September 2016)
Opera and kapa haka will come together for a new music drama by writer Witi Ihimaera, in a collaboration with University of Waikato staff and students.
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Second Eureka moment for Waikato engineering student (15 September 2016)
University of Waikato engineering student Shalini Guleria has been awarded second place in the 2016 Sir Paul Callaghan EUREKA! Awards for her ideas on turning wastewater into a high quality phosphate fertiliser.
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Uni students head to Himalayas (14 September 2016)
While most people will be spending their time at the beach this summer, four University of Waikato students will be braving ice and snow at high altitudes, trekking through the Himalayas.