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.
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It's time to care about our insects (16 January 2020)
Dr Chrissie Painting, along with 70 other researchers from 21 countries, are calling for immediate action on declining insect populations.
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University education researchers receive over $822,000 in research funding (19 December 2019)
Three research projects involving Waikato researchers have received funding from the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI), totalling more than $822,000
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Professor Bryony James appointed new Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research at Waikato (12 December 2019)
Professor Bryony James has been appointed as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research at the University of Waikato, commencing in April 2020.
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Waikato academic ranked in top one per cent in the world for research citations (26 November 2019)
A University of Waikato researcher who identifies compounds in marine species which could be used for pharmaceuticals has had her work ranked among the top one per cent of research cited in the world.
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Professor named new president of the New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) (20 November 2019)
Professor Troy Baisden, who is based in School of Science at the University of Waikato, has just been named the new president of the New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS).
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Early Years Research
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Research Degrees
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