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Waikato University strengthens ties with China

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 3:59 pm | University of Waikato

The University of Waikato has further strengthened its ground-breaking partnership with Zhejiang University City College (ZUCC) in Hangzhou, China this month, with the launch of a new joint institute that will see Waikato’s world-class degrees ... More >>

Psychopathy in the wild and in prison

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 11:11 am | University of Waikato

When people are asked to define a psychopath, examples from popular culture such as Psycho’s Norman Bates, Silence of the Lambs’ Hannibal Lecter or the Saw series’ John Kramer might spring to mind. But psychopathy is a widely misunderstood form ... More >>

Gov't of Tonga & Waikato to collaborate on cyber security

Monday, 22 May 2017, 3:07 pm | University of Waikato

The University of Waikato and the Government of the Tonga have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out a framework to work collaboratively on cyber security issues. More >>

Students spread safety message about preventing child falls

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 10:52 am | University of Waikato

Kids falling off the monkey bars at school is often seen as part of growing up. But some child falls can lead to serious head or spinal injuries, or even be fatal. More >>

New trail brings maths to life

Tuesday, 16 May 2017, 12:02 pm | University of Waikato

A new trail designed to help people appreciate maths in their daily lives will be launched on the University of Waikato’s Hamilton campus on 26 May. More >>

University of Waikato Aria Competition

Monday, 15 May 2017, 4:40 pm | University of Waikato

Saturday 20th May, 7pm - University of Waikato Aria Competition 2017 Join the Waikato Conservatorium of Music for the finals of our annual Opera Aria Competition this weekend, an operatic version of “The Voice”. More >>

University of Waikato hosts environmental film evening

Thursday, 11 May 2017, 3:25 pm | University of Waikato

As part of a larger commitment to waste reduction, the University of Waikato’s Eco Emporium will be running events to promote tangible, positive solutions for environmental issues. More >>

Fulbright scholar’s film selected for prestigious festival

Friday, 5 May 2017, 10:07 am | University of Waikato

Young American film-maker Nick Homler, a visiting Fulbright scholar with Waikato’s Screen & Media programme in 2015, has had his first full-length documentary selected for the 2017 Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival. More >>

Mum, I’m going to university!

Thursday, 4 May 2017, 12:59 pm | University of Waikato

In 2013 Maryjane Pulham took a deep breath and made the decision to tackle a Bachelor of Arts degree, a decision made just two weeks before the semester began. On Friday, she celebrates her graduation – and triumph over clinical depression – at the ... More >>

Inclusive NZ Deaf and hearing theatre to tour overseas

Monday, 24 April 2017, 4:45 pm | University of Waikato

A new multi-lingual devised theatre production, Salonica, by Equal Voices Arts Company has been invited overseas to perform and tour in the UK, Serbia and Montenegro. More >>

Waikato to host NZ’s first UN tourism monitoring observatory

Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 1:19 pm | University of Waikato

The University of Waikato’s Management School will host New Zealand’s first Tourism Monitoring Observatory, which reports to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). More >>

Waikato scores high in Global MBA Rankings 2017

Thursday, 6 April 2017, 3:52 pm | University of Waikato

Not all MBA degrees are created equal. Waikato Management School is thrilled to have achieved Tier One status in CEO Magazine ’s Global MBA Rankings 2017, announced in London earlier today. More >>

Robotics in primary industries - the revolution begins!

Thursday, 6 April 2017, 2:39 pm | University of Waikato

The robots are coming, and Professor Mike Duke from the University of Waikato’s School of Engineering will explain how humans can embrace their arrival in his Inaugural Professorial Lecture next week. More >>

Students urged to combat cybercrime

Thursday, 30 March 2017, 11:24 am | University of Waikato

The career options for students who want to combat cybercrime are expanding so rapidly into fields like law, research, teaching and insurance that a leading Hamilton based cyber security research centre is urging secondary school students to get serious ... More >>

New School of Rural Health not the solution

Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 3:46 pm | University of Waikato

New Zealand’s health workforce crisis cannot be solved through the creation of the proposed new national School of Rural Health says University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley. More >>

NZ retailers urged to follow Japan’s online success story

Thursday, 9 March 2017, 10:46 am | University of Waikato

New Zealand retailers should look to the e-commerce success story of Japan, where retail stores are saying goodbye to the high street and hello to the online marketplace, says a digital marketing expert from the University of Waikato's Management School. More >>

Waikato student grand winner at National Concerto

Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 12:26 pm | University of Waikato

University of Waikato music student Matthias Balzat was awarded the top instrumental place and overall grand winner at this year’s New Zealand National Concerto Competition – meaning a fifth consecutive win for Waikato cellists. More >>

Top results for Samoan student

Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 2:14 pm | University of Waikato

University of Waikato student Foa Samuelu (18) received the top result in New Zealand for her NCEA Samoan scholarship exam last year. More >>

Waikato students off to Asia on PM's scholarships

Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 3:14 pm | University of Waikato

Caption: Mark Will is one of four University of Waikato to be awarded a Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia. More >>

Social perception in mild cognitive impairment

Monday, 20 February 2017, 10:20 am | University of Waikato

As the population of older people increases, so too does the prevalence of dementia. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a relatively new concept which identifies people who are at a risk of developing dementia. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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