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2degrees ICT Scholarships a hit with students
Wednesday, 6 August 2014, 12:44 pm | University of Waikato
Four University of Waikato students are the recipients of 2degrees ICT Scholarships worth $5000 each. Christopher Beckham and Matti Thorley-Symes (Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences), and Alena Choong and Steven Crake (Bachelor of Engineering ... More >>
Tauranga Careers Expo to showcase Waikato’s marine research
Monday, 4 August 2014, 11:04 am | University of Waikato
Live sea creatures in aquariums and research displays focused on the grounding of the Rena are just a few of the things to be on show next week on the University of Waikato’s Coastal Science stand at the Tauranga Careers and Business Expo. More >>
Extending the Kīngitanga music tradition
Friday, 1 August 2014, 11:24 am | University of Waikato
Waikato PhD candidate Te Manaaroha Rollo has discovered a way to integrate waiata, taonga pūoro and New Zealand electroacoustic music to make a new form of indigenous hybrid music – one that narrates the history and stories about the Kīngitanga ... More >>
Soloist opportunity for young violinist
Friday, 1 August 2014, 11:21 am | University of Waikato
Second year music student Brigitte Balzat is the first violinist to win first prize at the annual Waikato University Concerto Competition final last Friday night. More >>
Summer Research Scholarships open for student applications
Thursday, 31 July 2014, 2:00 pm | University of Waikato
What do the recovery strategies of elite netballers and the co-digestion of sewage sludge have in common? They’re two of 60 topics confirmed in the University of Waikato’s next round of Summer Research Scholarships. During the 10-week programme, ... More >>
New law internship is one of a kind
Thursday, 31 July 2014, 12:10 pm | University of Waikato
Law students at the University of Waikato will have the chance to work on real cases as part of a new law internship programme – the first of its kind in New Zealand – established between the University’s Te Piringa – Faculty of Law, and the ... More >>
Ten scholarships on offer worth $40,000 each
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 11:45 am | University of Waikato
Students wanting to apply for a scholarship worth up to $40,000 at the University of Waikato have only a month left to do so. As part of this year’s 50th celebrations, the University of Waikato is offering ten Golden Jubilee School Leaver Scholarships ... More >>
Future of cyber security featured in Winter Lecture Series
Monday, 28 July 2014, 3:13 pm | University of Waikato
With the cyber security market expected to grow to US$94 billion by 2017, the University of Waikato will take a look at the future of online security at this year’s Winter Lecture Winter Lecture Series More >>
Café Scientifique to discuss how to protect kiwifruit
Monday, 21 July 2014, 2:19 pm | University of Waikato
Tauranga’s August Café Scientifique in Tauranga will look at the plans put in place to help overcome the impacts of Psa-V, including the research into more tolerant new kiwifruit varieties and implementation of orchard management practices. More >>
Scholarships make PhD possible
Monday, 21 July 2014, 2:16 pm | University of Waikato
Thanks to several scholarships, University of Waikato student Blaise Forrester-Gauntlett has her PhD underway. More >>
Winter Lecture Series to explore the future of business
Monday, 21 July 2014, 10:46 am | University of Waikato
If Steve Crowhurst’s successful online retail venture is anything to go by, it’s easy to understand why so many businesses head online to trade. Mr Crowhurst’s business, Fallenfront.co.nz, is an online men’s streetwear store. More >>
Toolkit 4 Tamariki: Spotlight on pre-schooler obesity
Friday, 18 July 2014, 1:01 pm | University of Waikato
Waikato University clinical psychology student Julie Chatwin wants to talk to parents who have concerns that their pre-schooler may be an unhealthy weight. More >>
Healthy career for Waikato University statistics graduate
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 11:47 am | University of Waikato
Sparked by a passion for numbers, a career in the health industry was just what the doctor ordered for University of Waikato statistics graduate Claire Forsythe. More >>
Varsity crews confirmed for the 2014 Gallagher Great Race
Monday, 14 July 2014, 3:13 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato rowing crews are back to defend their titles in The Gallagher Great Race this September. More >>
Waikato Science and Engineering Open Days
Friday, 11 July 2014, 5:21 pm | University of Waikato
Sorting different sized lollies without touching them by hand was just one of the tasks encountered by school students at the University of Waikato’s Science & Engineering Open Days this week. More >>
University supports Hamilton Science Excellence Awards
Thursday, 10 July 2014, 5:14 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is again supporting the KuDos – Hamilton Science Excellence Awards – as a gold partner of the event. More >>
PhD student wins Fulbright Travel Award
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 12:25 pm | University of Waikato
University of Waikato second-year PhD student Monica Peters has won a $3000 Fulbright New Zealand Travel Award. With her scholarship, Monica will attend the 34th International North American Lake Management Society Symposium in Tampa, Florida in November where ... More >>
Organisations working together to build stronger communities
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 2:12 pm | University of Waikato
Community organisations will come face to face with influential business leaders in a bid to raise awareness around current social issues within the Waikato at an exclusive function this month. More >>
Te reo celebrated on campus
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 11:35 am | University of Waikato
Can you kōrero Māori? If not, July is the month to start as the nation celebrates Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week. As part of the celebrations, the University of Waikato is showing full support by running a number of activities for ... More >>
Waikato science grad making every drop count
Monday, 7 July 2014, 3:53 pm | University of Waikato
Monitoring water allocation in the Waikato is an important job, especially after the hot, dry summers of recent years. More >>
