Research: University of Waikato

We are the Waikato's engine room for new knowledge, the centre of a network of research institutions and industry in our region. Our research supports social development, economic progress, and environmental sustainability in New Zealand and the world beyond.

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17 Oct 2021 3 min read

New research shows how Covid-19 lockdowns affected the world’s athletes

How have Covid-19 lockdowns affected the world’s athletes? It’s a question that 111 researchers from over 60 countries, including New Zealand, have sought to answer in the largest international study of its kind.

15 Oct 2021 2 min read

Nationwide survey launched to understand what the 20-minute city idea will look like in New Zealand

University of Waikato researchers have launched a nationwide survey asking New Zealanders how far they’re prepared to travel for work and other services, as the ‘20-minute city’ concept gathers momentum.

14 Oct 2021 3 min read

European Space Agency satellites used to diagnose health of Bay of Plenty lakes

Satellite images from the European Space Agency are being used to diagnose the health of Bay of Plenty lakes, researchers using images from space to hunt out algal blooms and help manage them.

11 Oct 2021 3 min read

New project ensures the benefits of Indigenous data are shared with Indigenous people

An international project between Waikato and New York-based researchers has received a $750,000 boost to expand tools protecting Indigenous communities’ rights over their own knowledge and data.

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A showcase of our world-leading research

Led by diverse teams of passionate staff from across the University, these projects demonstrate when we bring the right people together with the right blend of expertise, we can achieve incredible things.

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Choose your path

Ready to reach to the next level? Find out about postgraduate study, including higher research degrees like the MPhil and PhD.

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Support for researchers

If you're a researcher, we can advise you on public and private funding sources, developing your proposal, and navigating ethics approval. We help with your Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) evidence portfolio.

We can also support you to protect your intellectual property and commericalise your research.

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If you're looking for an expert in a particular field, use our staff search tool or contact our Research & Enterprise team and they'll put you in touch with the right person.

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Collaboration and knowledge sharing

Our strong relationships with industry and other research centres increase our power to innovate and have an impact. Our research groups are ready to collaborate on new studies so that together, we can find the answers.

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