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.

Latest research news

21 Nov 2020 2 min read

Study exposes discrimination against Māori LGBTQI+ peoples

New Zealand’s first study on the health and wellbeing of Takatāpui and Māori LGBTQI+ peoples shows more must be done to reduce discrimination in health services and in public places.

19 Nov 2020 6 min read

New Tauranga aquaculture facility set to harness seaweed's potential

A brand-new aquaculture facility is now operating in Tauranga thanks to a $13 million algal biotechnology research project, funded by the Tertiary Education Commission’s Entrepreneurial Universities programme and the University of Waikato.

12 Nov 2020 2 min read

Early career researcher awarded Rutherford Fellowship to investigate blooming Didymo

Does the dreaded Didymo bloom because of climate change, new environments or a genetic variant? The University of Waikato’s Dr Alexis Marshall will investigate these questions thanks to a 2020 Rutherford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship from Royal Society Te Apārangi.

10 Nov 2020 3 min read

University of Waikato celebrates 13 Marsden Fund winners

University of Waikato researchers will lead 13 new programmes supported by the Marsden Fund covering topics from the whole disciplinary spectrum.

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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