Explore impactful research at University of Waikato tackling global challenges. From business to climate, our brightest minds drive sustainable innovation.
Committed to sustainable innovation, our research at the University of Waikato fuels business, environmental, and global societal support.
With eight institutes and numerous centers, we strive to generate breakthrough knowledge.
New Zealand-Japan collaboration yields healthcare insights for rural and ageing communities
An ongoing collaborative research project between the University of Waikato and Japan's Hiroshima University is identifying strengths and gaps in each country's health system, with a view to policy impact.
Cyclone Gabrielle inspires ‘social housing underwater’ to restore marine life in Tauranga Harbour
A pioneering artificial reef initiative blends mātauranga Māori and science to regenerate biodiversity and protect taonga in the harbour.
Rethinking managed retreat: a new vision for climate adaptation
New environmental planning research from the University of Waikato explores what happens to land after managed retreats.
Ōhiwa Harbour’s mussel restoration efforts flourishing
Professor Kura Paul-Burke reports on thriving mussel beds as numbers soar to 45 million thanks to the coming together of mātauranga Māori and marine science.
Waikato Management School works with research centres to deliver a wealth of knowledge in areas ranging from economic impact analysis, strategy and leadership, to marketing, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Learn how our research is bringing indigenous nature back into New Zealand cities and suburbs.
Professor Bruce Clarkson leads a multidisciplinary, collaborative project - People, Cities and Nature - impacting biodiversity and communities.
Research by the University of Waikato and Northern Arizona University indicates that Earth's plant-based carbon absorption may halve within two decades due to rising temperatures, posing significant implications for our planet's climate.
TAIAO, a $13 million, seven-year data science initiative funded by MBIE, aims to enhance environmental data science. Focused on New Zealand, it pioneers machine learning methods for real-time processing of large time series and data streams.
Āmiomio Aotearoa: Merging Mātauranga Māori and western science, it pioneers a regenerative economic model, breaking from the linear extract-produce-use-dispose norm. Emphasizing cycling to preserve peak value, it promotes sustainability.
Waikato team proud to present at National Rural Health Conference
Learn more about the University's community-engaged health programmes and research projects on show at this year's conference.
Discovery lights the way for in-utero research innovation
A new Waikato study lays the foundation for a brand-new field of science.
New programme to help ease pharmacy workforce stress
The first cohort of students was welcomed to the University's new graduate-entry pharmacy programme this week.
Aspiring midwives welcomed to Waikato
Waikato's new graduate-entry midwifery programme is the first of its kind in New Zealand.
Cyclone Gabrielle inspires ‘social housing underwater’ to restore marine life in Tauranga Harbour
A pioneering artificial reef initiative blends mātauranga Māori and science to regenerate biodiversity and protect taonga in the harbour.
As more communities have to consider relocation, we explore what happens to the land after people leave
New research from Dr Christina Hanna and her colleagues in environmental planning brings a new perspective to managed retreat - what happens to the places we retreat from. They explore this idea in this piece for The Conversation.
Ōhiwa Harbour’s mussel restoration efforts flourishing
Professor Kura Paul-Burke reports on thriving mussel beds as numbers soar to 45 million thanks to the coming together of mātauranga Māori and marine science.
Researchers contribute to groundbreaking climate change report in the Pacific
The Pacific Ocean Climate Crisis Assessment (POCCA) project brought together over 100 researchers and community experts from across 16 Pacific countries and territories to document the region’s resilience and adaptation strategies in the face of escalating climate challenges.
Advanced energy symposium showcases decarbonisation software to improve industry processes
The event showcased the Ahuora Centre for Smart Energy Systems and the transformative work being undertaken at the University to decarbonise industrial processes.
One-of-a-kind New Zealand seaweed supplement set to launch on U.S. shelves
New seaweed supplement, developed through academic-industry collaboration, heads to US health market.
Move over mānuka – here are 5 other delicious native NZ honeys to try this summer
Megan Grainger, Senior Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry, explores alternatives to mānuka honey.
NZ’s government may ask the public to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration – this could be unlawful
Helping corporations potentially exploit new fossil fuel resources may be contrary to the government’s obligations under international human rights law. Read more on this from Associate Professor of Law Nathan Cooper in this article for The Conversation.
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