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University Researchers Receive Marsden Funding For Ten Groundbreaking Projects
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 1:52 pm | University of Waikato
The University secured its second-highest allocation to date from the Marsden Fund, administered by the Royal Society Te Apārangi, receiving $7.4 million to support ten groundbreaking research projects. More >>
MoU Signed To Tackle Primary Care Workforce Shortages
Monday, 4 November 2024, 3:47 pm | University of Waikato
The agreement is set to drive collaboration in health education between the University, Pinnacle Incorporated, Hauraki PHO and National Hauora Coalition, drawing on each party’s expertise in teaching, research and innovation in primary care. More >>
University Of Waikato Welcomes Step Towards Third Medical School
Saturday, 28 September 2024, 3:43 pm | University of Waikato
The proposed new medical school would be New Zealand’s first graduate entry medical school. It would provide a new model of medical education for New Zealand with entry pathways that will attract a more diverse range of students. More >>
HIKO Hub Launches: New Co-working Precinct Opens At The University Of Waikato
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 10:50 am | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato has officially opened HIKO hub, its innovative co-working precinct for businesses at its Hamilton campus. More >>
University Develops New Programme To Become A Midwife
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 1:40 pm | University of Waikato
The programme was initiated in response to chronic midwifery workforce shortages. More >>
Your Shot At Literary Fame: 2024 Sargeson Prize Opens
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 9:16 am | University of Waikato
Entries for the 2024 competition close on 30 June. Last year there were over 830 entries in the Open Division and 230 in the Secondary Schools Division. More >>
2024 Writer In Residence Reconnects With Heritage At Waikato
Monday, 25 March 2024, 10:30 am | University of Waikato
Dedicating the year to writing his first novel isn’t the only positive thing about being named the Kaipukahu University of Waikato Writer in Residence for 2024. Award-winning children’s author, poet and writer, Ben Brown (Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, ... More >>
Ongoing Commitment To Reduce Health Inequities For Māori Supported With More HRC Funding
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 9:42 am | University of Waikato
22 February 2024: University of Waikato health researchers have scored additional funding to advance their commitment to reducing inequities in the treatment and care of Māori with Type-2 diabetes (T2D). The Health Research Council have awarded $1.4 ... More >>
Waikato Medical School Moves A Step Closer
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 1:33 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a third New Zealand medical school in the Waikato region. Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley says the MoU, signed with the Ministry of Health, is a significant ... More >>
Economics Forum To Push Boundaries On NZ’s Big Issues
Monday, 12 February 2024, 9:46 am | University of Waikato
The New Zealand Economics Forum 2024 provides a critical opportunity to discuss some of New Zealand’s most pressing socio-economic challenges and opportunities, amidst a significant shift in our country’s political landscape. Proudly hosted ... More >>
Waikato Ranked In Top 100 Universities Globally For Sustainability
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 11:39 am | University of Waikato
6 December 2023: The University of Waikato has been recognised in the top 100 universities worldwide in the 2024 QS Sustainability rankings, released today. The University is ranked 99 out of 1,403 participating institutions. The rankings, now in their ... More >>
Designing An Inclusive Citizenship Model Guided By Te Tiriti O Waitangi
Monday, 27 November 2023, 11:12 am | University of Waikato
Rapidly growing ethnic communities are projected to be about 30% of the population of Aotearoa New Zealand by 2043. So, how can we engage with these communities to be part of a new pluralistic citizenship model? A trans-disciplinary research project ... More >>
Help For Kelp In A Warming World
Friday, 27 October 2023, 3:36 pm | University of Waikato
Many people rely on kelp in their everyday lives – it’s added to shampoo, face cream and food products such as yoghurt. Kelp forests also provide habitat, food, and shelter for some of our favourite kaimoana and taonga species. And all this is ... More >>
Waikato’s Class Of 2023 To Graduate On Campus For The First Time
Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 11:49 am | University of Waikato
Wednesday 11 October 2023: The University of Waikato will mark a historic moment next Monday (16 October) as it welcomes its first cohort of students who will graduate at The Pā, the landmark new building at the heart of the University’s Hamilton ... More >>
Pharmacy To Add To Waikato’s Health Offering
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 1:10 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato intends to accept its first students in a new graduate-entry Master of Pharmacy Practice degree in early 2025, as it responds to the chronic shortage of pharmacists in the health workforce. Te Huataki Waiora School of Health Dean, ... More >>
Waikato Bolsters Health Leadership Team
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 3:58 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato has announced three key appointments to Te Huataki Waiora School of Health, as it focuses on delivering academic programmes that help meet the current and future workforce needs in Aotearoa New Zealand. Last month it was ... More >>
Renowned Scientist Honoured For Dedication To Marine Conservation
Monday, 14 August 2023, 11:05 am | University of Waikato
Professor Chris Battershill has discovered new sea sponge species, led environmental recovery research around major ocean oil spills, spearheaded international initiatives for marine drug discovery, and taught hundreds of students amongst many other achievements. ... More >>
Seeking Solutions To Health Outcome Disparities For Māori With Culturally Relevant Educational Resources
Thursday, 27 July 2023, 3:11 pm | University of Waikato
Māori are disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes with significantly poorer outcomes and higher mortality rates. But emerging health academic Rebekah Crosswell (Whakatōhea) is determined to help even the odds for Māori patients with the aid ... More >>
New Research To Make Geographic Profiling For Police Investigations Faster And More Accurate
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 1:42 pm | University of Waikato
26 July 2023 - Geographic investigative analysis for crime cases can be manual and time-consuming, but new research can make the process faster. New research, by University of Waikato Honorary Research Associate Dr Sophie Curtis-Ham, could help police resources ... More >>
University Of Waikato Medical School Funding Backed By Momentum Waikato
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 10:37 am | University of Waikato
Funding for a Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Waikato will be supported by community foundation Momentum Waikato if the proposal is implemented after this year’s general election. Momentum will partner with the University ... More >>
