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.
Digital storytelling is reshaping how children read, write and imagine, Waikato PhD student finds
Gisela de Castro, a PhD candidate at the University, has transformed children’s letters from across NZ into animated digital stories, exploring place, creativity and how technology is shaping modern literacy.
CT scans help uncover Waikato’s earthquake activity on hidden faults
Scientists from the University of Waikato have made a world-first breakthrough by using medical CT scanners to uncover the earthquake faults under Hamilton and Hauraki are capable of generating large earthquakes.
Study calls for tougher laws to protect children from alcohol advertising
University of Waikato researchers are calling for stronger Government-led laws to protect children from alcohol advertising, warning current self-regulation is failing to prevent harm.
Meet the University of Waikato dogs joining the battle against gold clams
The pooches are being trained to help combat invasive pests in Lake Karapiro.
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.
Researchers are giving a voice to our planet by using the language of science to reveal the critical role that Antarctica plays in shaping our climate.
Climate change impacts all facets of the way society interacts with the environment, especially how and when to use space and resources wisely.
The University of Waikato is at the forefront of creating transformation that serves people, businesses and the environment.
Globally, chronic health conditions have placed resourcing demands upon already strained healthcare systems, thereby further exacerbating inequities.
The University of Waikato is a leader in marine conservation research, committed to protecting and restoring the health of our oceans and coastlines.
Our world is facing a range of deeply interconnected challenges that pit profit against our planet.
Study calls for tougher laws to protect children from alcohol advertising
University of Waikato researchers are calling for stronger Government-led laws to protect children from alcohol advertising, warning current self-regulation is failing to prevent harm.
Diabetes care in NZ: thousands of patient records reveal who’s being left behind
Diabetes health targets remain out of reach for many Māori, Pacific, rural, and disadvantaged New Zealanders.
Year 12 results are being released. What if you don’t want to share your ATAR with friends and family?
This can be a tough time for students who are disappointed in their rank, or who simply see this as private information and don’t want to share.
University breaks ground on new medical school
The groundbreaking ceremony is a significant step towards the establishment of the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine.
Satellite imaging is now vital for disaster management. But there are dangerous gaps in our systems
The systems provide a reliable, real-time picture of ground conditions, especially when severe weather renders traditional monitoring impossible.
4 lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disasters
It serves as a reminder that few countries face as many natural hazards as New Zealand does.
Planting the future: a lifetime love of nature lives on at Waikato
The University received $5 million from the George Mason Charitable Trust, ensuring Waikato students continue to be supported through scholarships and research projects.
Trump’s Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higher
Greenland sits at the crossroads of two fast-shifting frontiers: a warming Arctic and an increasingly militarised outer space.
Big choices, real consequences
Waikato Management School Pro Vice-Chancellor Jennifer Kerr shares key insights and reflects on standout conversations from the 2026 New Zealand Economics Forum.
Satellite imaging is now vital for disaster management. But there are dangerous gaps in our systems
The systems provide a reliable, real-time picture of ground conditions, especially when severe weather renders traditional monitoring impossible.
CT scans help uncover Waikato’s earthquake activity on hidden faults
Scientists from the University of Waikato have made a world-first breakthrough by using medical CT scanners to uncover the earthquake faults under Hamilton and Hauraki are capable of generating large earthquakes.
New Zealand’s biggest challenges take centre stage at the 2026 Economics Forum
The annual forum will bring together leading economists, business leaders, and public sector officials to explore and debate the economic priorities and choices that will shape the future.
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