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Major law award for Waikato professor
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 2:07 pm | University of Waikato
A University of Waikato professor and an alumnus were presented with two major awards at the New Zealand Law Foundation 2015 Annual Awards in Wellington on 4 December. More >>
2015 Academic Audit of the University of Waikato Executive
Friday, 4 December 2015, 11:01 am | University of Waikato
Established in 1964, the University of Waikato is located in Hamilton, in the rohe of Waikato Tainui. The University also has a base in Tauranga, where it has offered papers since 1998, and teaches some papers online. The University’s motto Ko te ... More >>
When being told to p-off is good
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 4:02 pm | University of Waikato
Being told to p-off isn’t usually a good thing, but at a lecture later this week celebrating World Soil Day, a soil expert will explain when it is. More >>
Sustainability – the total package
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 10:26 am | University of Waikato
Professor Priya Kurian says sustainability is too important an issue to dismiss or ignore. It might be complicated, but she says it cannot be abandoned. More >>
Local boy makes good with move back home
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 10:25 am | University of Waikato
Raised in Hamilton and a Waikato graduate, Mr Mellsop is the University of Waikato’s newly-appointed associate director of external engagement, responsible for coordinating the university’s externally-focused programmes, which include employer engagement, ... More >>
Top marine ecologist named science communicator of the year
Friday, 20 November 2015, 9:39 am | University of Waikato
Professor Chris Battershill, Chair of Coastal Science and Head of the Coastal Marine Group at the University of Waikato, has been awarded Science Communicator of the Year by the New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS). More >>
Ties strengthened with Vietnam universities
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 12:14 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato has further strengthened international links by signing two MOUs with partners in Vietnam this week. More >>
World’s fastest Kiwi in India?
Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 2:51 pm | University of Waikato
He’s cycled the length of New Zealand and the width of Australia, and in February 2016, Tim Chittock will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for cycling the Indian Golden Quadrilateral. More >>
Waikato initiative aims to spur student innovation
Friday, 13 November 2015, 11:02 am | University of Waikato
A new initiative developed by the University and Waikato Students’ Union (WSU) will offer University of Waikato students the opportunity to experience what it takes to be an entrepreneur and to build an idea into a new venture. More >>
Marsden grant to study sophisticated cameras
Monday, 9 November 2015, 4:07 pm | University of Waikato
When Dr Lee Streeter heard he’d won a Marsden grant to continue his time-of-flight photography research, he took a day’s leave to celebrate. More >>
Cloud security topic of Wellington forum
Friday, 6 November 2015, 11:50 am | University of Waikato
It’s never been more important to gain control of cloud-based data. At a free forum in Wellington later this month, the STRATUS research group will demonstrate cloud security tools and techniques that will protect data in the cloud and help put New ... More >>
Young researchers acknowledged with Marsden grants
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 3:41 pm | University of Waikato
Sports in sites of war and disaster, time-of-flight photography, tree-based learning algorithms, and ancient aquaculture are University of Waikato projects that have received Marsden funding for 2015. More >>
Māori birthing the subject of award-winning thesis
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 2:51 pm | University of Waikato
The New Zealand Geographical Society (NZGS) has awarded a University of Waikato academic its 2015 President’s Award for Best Doctoral Thesis. More >>
Restorative practice a huge win for the Faculty of Education
Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 9:45 am | University of Waikato
Caption: (L-R) University of Waikato Institute of Professional Learning Manager Tammy Tauroa, Associate Professor Wendy Drewery and Director Jan Martin. More >>
Climate change put to expert panel
Monday, 2 November 2015, 2:37 pm | University of Waikato
University of Waikato academics, a climate scientist and a former Green Party co-leader will take part in a panel discussion as part of “The Greatest Climate Show on Earth” next week. More >>
Māori flourishing in a fast changing world
Monday, 2 November 2015, 1:50 pm | University of Waikato
“A strong sense of who one is and that one’s life matters is vital to health and wellbeing,” says Professor Linda Waimarie Nikora, who will deliver her inaugural professorial lecture this month. More >>
New Dean for School of Māori and Pacific Development
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 5:06 pm | University of Waikato
A leading Māori academic who has spent the past three and a half years in Canada has been appointed Dean of the University of Waikato’s School of Māori and Pacific Development (SMPD). More >>
Waikato students win inaugural Kupe Scholarships
Tuesday, 27 October 2015, 10:42 am | University of Waikato
Seven Māori and Pasifika student teachers from the University of Waikato were awarded Kupe Scholarships by the Education Minister Hekia Parata last week. More >>
New book on colonisation provides insight into past
Friday, 23 October 2015, 11:35 am | University of Waikato
Ian Pool’s new book Colonisation and Development in New Zealand between 1769 and 1900: The Seeds of Rangiatea has just been published. More >>
Iranian artist wins 3MT competition
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 3:16 pm | University of Waikato
Broccoli, Iranian art, natural disasters and rotting fruit were among the topics presented by 10 finalists who took to the stage at the University of Waikato’s Three Minute Thesis competition this week. More >>
