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.
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.
Ready to reach to the next level? Find out about postgraduate study, including higher research degrees like the MPhil and PhD.
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.
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.
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.
Looking for Waikato-led studies on a specific topic? Find research articles and student theses in either the Research Commons or through the University of Waikato Library search.
Health, Sport and Human Performance
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Biological Sciences
Economics, Marketing
Political Science, Public Relations
Accounting
Biological Sciences
Engineering
Engineering
Public Policy
Psychology
Economics
Software Engineering
Human Performance Science
Environmental Sciences
Psychology
Marketing
Digital Business
Accounting
Accounting
English, Writing Studies
Education, Primary
Education
Education
Management
Ecology and Biodiversity
Earth Sciences
