Early Years Research Centre: He Kōhanga Toi Tangata

How do we adapt marae?

As climate change becomes part of our day-to-day reality, we must also consider what it means for some of our most significant places, where mātauranga Māori is guiding decisions about the future of marae.

Even if Hamas disarms, the challenge in Gaza will be accountability

If the guns eventually fall silent, what happens to the allegations of war crimes under international law, and how can peace be built between communities carrying profound trauma?

Will a new ‘Good Samaritan’ law really reduce drug overdose fatalities?

If passed, the bill will align domestic legislation with common international practice.

One grain to rule them all: the history of rice as a global food

The importance of rice in many cultures is embedded in the daily life, cultural practices, rites and rituals.

Waikato law students win International Negotiation Competition

Marnie Gielen and Cara Blom went head-to-head against teams from Northern Ireland, Wales, England, and Japan before claiming the title.

Foundation laid as Waikato medical school reaches major construction milestone

The University’s new medical school has reached a significant construction milestone, with the foundation now complete and the four-storey Health Precinct beginning to emerge at the centre of our Hamilton campus.

A brief history of popcorn – and its cinema snack sidekicks

The familiar cinema snack has a surprisingly long history, stretching back thousands of years before it became synonymous with the big screen.

Investing in future generations

The University of Waikato is committed to the future of the Bay of Plenty community

Nature's hidden connections: Waikato University study reveals what keeps ecosystems healthy

New international research has found that healthy ecosystems depend on more than just having lots of species – they rely on the complex relationships between plants, prey and predators.