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Cave tour a highlight at Science Summer School
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 12:25 pm | University of Waikato
A group of students took a leap back in time last week to explore the science and engineering marvels on show at Ruakuri Cave. More >>
Waikato research quality rewarded at soil science conference
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 11:44 am | University of Waikato
Staff and graduates of the University of Waikato’s School of Science earth sciences programme featured prominently in the awards presented at the New Zealand Society of Soil Science (NZSSS) national conference held in Hamilton in early December. More >>
Te Reo Māori research receives boost from scholarship
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 11:09 am | University of Waikato
Being a guardian of Te Reo Māori is in the blood for University of Waikato Masters student Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes. “My Koro (grandfather) campaigned for Te Reo, as did my father. My mother, who is Pakeha, also speaks Te Reo Māori. More >>
Future looks bright after scholarship win
Friday, 5 December 2014, 11:47 am | University of Waikato
He lives and breathes software development and with a Golden Jubilee Scholarship from the University of Waikato, Nicholas Humphries is soon to start a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) specialising in software engineering. More >>
Golden Jubilee Scholarship a life-changer for Anna
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 3:33 pm | University of Waikato
Anna Caudwell describes being awarded a Golden Jubilee Scholarship from the University of Waikato as a life-changing experience. “I was over the moon when I heard I’d got the scholarship,” she says. “It’s probably the happiest I’d ever been. ... More >>
New Vice-Chancellor to take reins at University of Waikato
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 12:10 pm | University of Waikato
A new Vice-Chancellor has been appointed at the University of Waikato – Professor Neil Quigley will lead the organisation from February next year. Professor Quigley replaces the current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Roy Crawford, who retires from the ... More >>
Sustainable cultural tourism focus for doctoral student
Monday, 1 December 2014, 3:14 pm | University of Waikato
Research highlighting the significance of sustainable cultural tourism is the objective for University of Waikato PhD candidate Mei Cooper. The distinction between tourism alone and sustainable cultural tourism – which prioritises the wellbeing of indigenous ... More >>
Waikato Student Accepted to Aust. National Academy of Music
Monday, 1 December 2014, 9:17 am | University of Waikato
Accomplished pianist and University of Waikato music student Andrew Leathwick is soon to make his mark across the ditch having just been accepted into the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM). More >>
Waikato students given Prime Minister Scholarships for Asia
Friday, 28 November 2014, 12:23 pm | University of Waikato
Seven University of Waikato students and two groups have been selected to study at top education institutions in Asia in the latest round of Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia (PMSA). More >>
Shining a light on the creation of bio-plastic
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 2:37 pm | University of Waikato
University of Waikato engineering graduate Jim Bier is feeling enlightened, following a recent trip to Japan to attend the 2014 Cheiron School. The school gave Dr Bier the chance to learn more about a type of radiation light which can be useful in the ... More >>
Electric van heading south for eRally
Tuesday, 25 November 2014, 5:17 pm | University of Waikato
A team of University of Waikato engineering students will travel to Christchurch this week to showcase their electric van at New Zealand’s first electric vehicle efficiency rally. More >>
STRATUS project can put New Zealand on global IT map
Tuesday, 25 November 2014, 1:23 pm | University of Waikato
A University of Waikato cyber security research project has the potential to define New Zealand’s ICT industry and have a worldwide impact, a visiting expert says. More >>
Four Claude McCarthy Fellowships for Waikato post-grads
Friday, 21 November 2014, 2:17 pm | University of Waikato
The Waikato fellowships are all in Category A, which enables graduates who are registered and enrolled for a doctoral degree at a New Zealand university to travel overseas for short periods to present research work at conferences, and/or conduct research ... More >>
High performance squad selection for Nicole
Friday, 21 November 2014, 12:36 pm | University of Waikato
University of Waikato Hillary scholar Nicole van der Kaay is one of nine athletes selected for Triathlon New Zealand’s 2015 High Performance Squad. More >>
Mental health and Pasifika students’ intimate relatinships
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 5:31 pm | University of Waikato
The mental health of young Pasifika tertiary students will be focus of a new study by University of Waikato psychology researcher Byron Seiuli. More >>
Scholarship paves the way to Antarctica
Wednesday, 19 November 2014, 5:18 pm | University of Waikato
Thanks to a Research Institute Scholarship, Clare Beet is off on her first trip to Antarctica to study the effects of climate change on invertebrates. More >>
Conference dishes the dirt
Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 4:06 pm | University of Waikato
Researchers will be digging the dirt on soils next month when the University of Waikato hosts the New Zealand Society of Soil Science (NZSSS) Conference. More >>
Waikato IT girls leading the way
Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 1:33 pm | University of Waikato
A group of students from Waikato Diocesan School for Girls have taken their interest in computer science to the next level, by creating an IT Girls Club as part of an ongoing partnership with the University of Waikato’s Faculty of Computing & Mathematical ... More >>
Café Scientifique in search of new planets with astronomer
Monday, 17 November 2014, 11:36 am | University of Waikato
November’s Tauranga’s Café Scientifique will host Dr Grant Christie, astronomer at Auckland’s Stardome Observatory and Planetarium. Dr Christie will provide an overview of new observational techniques that may allow the atmospheres of extra-solar ... More >>
Top scholarship for former Kaitaia College student
Friday, 14 November 2014, 10:24 am | University of Waikato
A late night phone call can be a worrying thing for any parent. But John Bell’s folks Allan and Amanda had nothing to worry about when he rang them at about 11.30pm recently. More >>
