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Early Years Research Centre: He Kōhanga Toi Tangata

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Early Years Research Centre

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Who we are

Our scholars focus on early years research, exploring pedagogy, policy, and community connections in childhood centres and schools for children aged 0 to 8.

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News

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    New Zealand scientists develop world-first framework to detect extreme underwater darkness events

    The study shows that short-lived but intense darkness events can be highly damaging to marine ecosystems

    News 13 Jan 2026
  • L R  University of Waikato Master of Information Technology students Sam, Sucharitha Biradavolu and Sam He.

    Work placements for Waikato IT students

    Waikato students got hands-on IT experience at Enform, applying classroom learning to real software projects, gaining industry experience, confidence, and job-ready skills.

    Work-Integrated Learning 12 Jan 2026
  • Professor Tom Roa, Photo Credit: Waikato Times

    University of Waikato celebrates 2026 New Year Honours

    The University of Waikato is celebrating a professor and several alumni recognised in this year’s New Year Honours.

    News 07 Jan 2026
  • Madeline Sharpe and Cetogenix marketing team

    Building workforce capability through industry experience

    By Professor Alister Jones, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Waikato

    Work-Integrated Learning 07 Jan 2026

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07 858 5171
wmier@waikato.ac.nz
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