University of Waikato - Latest News [Page 27]
New apps from Summer Research Scholarship
Monday, 7 July 2014, 2:40 pm | University of Waikato
From landscape design to developing apps, Jemma Konig has taken a leap in her learning thanks to a Summer Research Scholarship at the University of Waikato. More >>
Doctorate tackles hush-hush subject
Monday, 7 July 2014, 2:29 pm | University of Waikato
A University of Waikato doctoral student wants to talk to Indian women who are or have been victims of domestic violence in New Zealand. More >>
First INTERCOAST law student receives PhD
Monday, 7 July 2014, 10:24 am | University of Waikato
The first law and social science student to go through the INTERCOAST programme – a collaboration between the University of Waikato and Bremen University in Germany – has received her PhD. More >>
Music is science: The first DMA at Waikato
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 1:10 pm | University of Waikato
Beverley Pullon has found a way to bring her love for music and background in science together. More >>
Hot time for Fulbright recipient
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 12:18 pm | University of Waikato
From a Waikato winter to the desert heat in Tucson is the journey Sharon Toi will be taking next month when she embarks on a year-long stint at the University of Arizona. More >>
"Echolalia" - Edinburgh Festival Fundraiser
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 11:45 am | University of Waikato
Jen McArthur is currently touring the country playing in theatres and private houses in order to raise funding to go to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August this year with her unique and extraordinary show, Echolalia . As part of that tour she is visiting ... More >>
Award recognises lifetime immersed in education
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 10:39 am | University of Waikato
It should come as no surprise that Enoka Murphy was last night presented one of the highest awards available for tertiary teaching. More >>
Open Lecture: My Father was a Race Alien
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 1:32 pm | University of Waikato
Living in multi-cultural New Zealand today, it’s hard to imagine what life was like for those who came here from non-European countries during the 20th century and were classified as ‘race aliens’. More >>
Future focus at research conference
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 12:10 pm | University of Waikato
About 120 delegates, mostly from Universities and research institutes from around Australasia, are attending the fifth eResearch New Zealand Conference being held this week at the University of Waikato. More >>
Prestigious Emerging Artist Awards for Waikato music student
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 10:51 am | University of Waikato
The Freemasons Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artist Internships have been announced for 2014 and Waikato University music voice students make up three of the five recipients. More >>
The prodigy returns
Monday, 30 June 2014, 2:57 pm | University of Waikato
Waikato graduate, Hillary medallist and gifted cellist Santiago Cañón Valencia returns from Colombia and the USA and is putting on a special concert with Katherine Austin, senior lecturer in Piano at Waikato. More >>
University of Waikato Law Dean to return home to Canada
Monday, 30 June 2014, 1:33 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato’s Law Dean is returning home to Canada after five years at the helm of Te Piringa – Faculty of Law. Professor Brad Morse says he’s immensely enjoyed his time at the University of Waikato, but can no longer deny the pull of ... More >>
Funding hopes from award victory
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 2:04 pm | University of Waikato
A national titanium technology grouping, based at the University of Waikato, has won a major award at the second annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. More >>
Waikato engineering students win Beca Awards
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 4:33 pm | University of Waikato
Three University of Waikato students have received Beca Awards for academic excellence and potential as a promising engineer. The annual awards of $2500 are granted to students in their third year of study towards a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) ... More >>
Businesses Benefit from Online Hub
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 1:54 pm | University of Waikato
Recognising the importance of small businesses to New Zealand’s economic growth, employment and productivity, University of Waikato’s Professor Delwyn Clark has been involved with the development of an online research Hub on small and medium ... More >>
Hamilton plans up for discussion at Winter Lecture Series
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 1:03 pm | University of Waikato
As Hamilton City Council explores plans to better connect the city with its natural resources, the University of Waikato will consider whether the city can also learn from the revitalisation of its Canadian namesake, Hamilton, Ontario, at its annual ... More >>
University leads the way with cyber security
Monday, 23 June 2014, 11:55 am | University of Waikato
One of the world’s leading cyber security academics says the University of Waikato is “leading the way” in helping fill an ever-growing shortage of cyber security professionals. More >>
Win for Hamilton Boys’ High at Waikato chemistry challenge
Friday, 20 June 2014, 10:19 am | University of Waikato
Hamilton Boys’ High School teams were awarded first and second place at the annual NZIC Analytical Chemistry Competition yesterday. The University of Waikato event challenged 96 enthusiastic Year 13 students to spend a day in the University’s ... More >>
“Promise and Promiscuity” - Breeches, Bonnets and Balls
Thursday, 19 June 2014, 4:29 pm | University of Waikato
Penny Ashton on tour with Arts on Tour New Zealand Playhouse Theatre, Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato, Hamilton More >>
‘A materials girl in a materials world’
Thursday, 19 June 2014, 12:35 pm | University of Waikato
A quip on a famous lyric from the queen of pop proved a good fit for Professor Kim Pickering during her Inaugural Professorial Lecture at the University of Waikato this week. More >>