Research & Expertise

The University of Waikato is one of New Zealand's major research organisations, playing a key role in the economy and making a significant contribution to the international innovation system.

Women’s surfing riding wave towards gender equity

The World Surfing League recently became the first US-based global sporting league to offer equal pay to male and female competitors, so what are the implications?

How antiquated legal language undermines complainants in cases of sexual assault

Dr Brenda Midson examines one of New Zealand’s most notorious sexual misconduct cases.

New Zealand’s repeal of “year and a day” rule expands liability for homicide

Dr Brenda Midson looks at the implications of the recent change to the law.

How to end Afghanistan war as longest conflict moves towards fragile peace

Professor Alexander Gillespie looks at the ongoing negotiations.

Māori loanwords in NZ English are less about meaning, more about identity

Dr Andreea Calude and Masters' graduate Katie Levendis look at the latest trends for loanwords.

Taking down the mastermind of bacteria (16 May 2019)

University of Waikato’s Dr Joanna Hicks is finding a new way to wipe out the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea.
NASA scholars have liftoff (14 May 2019)

Two University of Waikato students are off to the US for internships at NASA.
A gift for education (12 May 2019)

After 40 years in education, focusing on gifted students and having two of her own, Ann Easter is finally gaining her PhD.
New group advocates for the health of transgender people (9 May 2019)

Dr Jaimie Veale is one of those spearheading the new Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa.
Getting bang for buck from business analytics (8 May 2019)

At a free public lecture on Tuesday 21 May, Professor Rajeev Sharma of Waikato Management School will explain why analytics doesn’t always live up to its full potential, and what organisations can do to fix that situation.