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17 Nov 2023 1 min read

Research leader and Antarctica expert to join Waikato as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research

The University of Waikato has announced the appointment of Professor Gary Wilson to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research from early next year.

02 Nov 2023 6 min read

University of Waikato researchers receive record-level Marsden funding to explore bold ideas for the future

The University of Waikato is celebrating its most successful Marsden funding round yet.

Dr Rebecca Lawton Rutherford Discovery Fellow

27 Oct 2023 2 min read

Prestigious Rutherford Discovery Fellowship awarded to Dr Rebecca Lawton for marine kelp research

Dr Rebecca Lawton, Senior Lecturer in Marine Science and Aquaculture at the University of Waikato is looking to reverse the tide on kelp loss with her newly awarded Rutherford Discovery Fellowship from the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

15 Sep 2023 5 min read

Significant funding boost for University of Waikato research

The University of Waikato has achieved significant results in the latest funding round from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Endeavour Fund. One research programme, and six Smart Ideas projects have been awarded grants through the highly contested fund.

Dr Haki Tuaupiki and Associate Professor Maui Hudson

14 Sep 2023 2 min read

Waikato researchers tapped for US$30m Centre for braiding Indigenous knowledge and science

Two University of Waikato researchers have been shoulder-tapped as investigators within the newly launched NSF Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (CBIKS) based at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) in the United States.

16 Aug 2023 2 min read

Newly refurbished Waikato IDI Lab a catalyst for fostering academic-industry collaboration

The University of Waikato re-opened its newly refurbished Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) Lab; a catalyst for fostering academic-industry collaboration and innovation in research within the Waikato.

16 Aug 2023 4 min read

Captive kiwi management researcher takes out tight competition

Te Aka Mātuatua School of Science animal behaviour researcher Rebecca Connor won the University's 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Doctoral competition.

14 Aug 2023 4 min read

Renowned scientist honoured for dedication to marine conservation

World-renowned marine scientist Professor Chris Battershill has been honoured for his significant contributions to marine science with a prestigious New Zealand Marine Science Society Life Achievement Award.

18 Jul 2023 2 min read

Reimagining fields of play to grow the future of women in sport through world-class research

Waikato hosts global symposium to tackle issues from building gender-inclusive sporting environments to menstrual health and sport.

28 Jun 2023 3 min read

Kava based therapy for psychological trauma reaches clinical trial milestone

Waikato Pacific health researcher Dr Apo Aporosa has been awarded a Health Research Council grant to advance kava research to clinical trials.

27 Jun 2023 2 min read

Te Kāhui a Kiwa - driving awareness and dialogue on Indigenous trade

Indigenous and international speakers meet this week at the University of Waikato to share their knowledge and expertise on the importance of Indigenous trade in gaining benefits from the free trade agreement, the Comprehensive and Progressive agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

10 May 2023 4 min read

Exploring and embracing diversity

Research at the University of Waikato is helping to underpin policy development and decisions designed to improve diversity and inclusion and create more gender-responsive practices across New Zealand organisations.

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