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Fieldays scholarship to study cattle embryonic development
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 11:59 am | University of Waikato
Waikato University student Brooke Wilson has been awarded a $5000 New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays Sir Don Llewellyn Scholarship for her study into the effects of NANOG down-regulation in bovine embryos. More >>
Agreement with Indonesia opens doors
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 2:52 pm | University of Waikato
Up to 40 additional Indonesian students could be benefitting from studying at the University of Waikato following the signing of a significant agreement in Jakarta recently. More >>
Japan trip to broaden horizons, boost economy
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 1:25 pm | University of Waikato
Three Honours students and a Teaching Fellow from the University of Waikato are among 10 young New Zealand multimedia specialists heading to Japan this month for a fully funded trip aimed at raising the profile and understanding of Japan among young people. More >>
Making, shaking and breaking: Prof Pickering talks materials
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 12:15 pm | University of Waikato
From the houses we live in and the cars we drive, to the computers and smart phones we use, much of our daily activity, comfort level and to a large degree, even happiness, relies on our interaction with materials. More >>
Paying farmers not to pollute
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 1:47 pm | University of Waikato
Providing incentives to farmers not to pollute could be more effective than fining them when they do says University of Waikato economist Professor Les Oxley. More >>
University of Waikato VC announces retirement
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 12:52 pm | University of Waikato
University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Crawford will retire at the end of 2014, completing 10 years in the role. Professor Crawford announced his retirement at the University’s Council meeting on 28 May. More >>
Waikato Uni internships attract French biology students
Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 4:18 pm | University of Waikato
Research into Antarctic springtails, the ecology of tree functional traits, PSA and drought resistance of conifers has kept three visiting French students busy over the last few months. More >>
Students awarded Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia
Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 12:35 pm | University of Waikato
Four University of Waikato students have been selected to study at top education institutions in Asia in the latest round of Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia (PMSA). More >>
University of Waikato dishes up culture for Samoan Language
Monday, 26 May 2014, 5:12 pm | University of Waikato
Samoan students at the University of Waikato have been serving up free traditional dishes this week. The catch? You have to say a phrase in Samoan. More >>
Freemasons Scholarships awarded to Waikato Students
Monday, 26 May 2014, 3:12 pm | University of Waikato
Four University of Waikato students have been awarded scholarships totalling $28,000 in the latest round of Freemasons scholarships. More >>
Hamilton student enjoys uni life
Monday, 26 May 2014, 1:17 pm | University of Waikato
Being able to juggle her sport with study is one of the things that made the choice to study at the University of Waikato an easy one for footballer Sarah McLaughlin. More >>
Myths, politicians and money
Friday, 23 May 2014, 12:20 pm | University of Waikato
Many of us are increasingly puzzled and angered by the problems that government seems unable to resolve. Former UK Labour MP and former vice-chancellor of Waikato University, Dr Bryan Gould, will be giving a free public lecture at the university on what he ... More >>
Origin of a Species
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 9:48 am | University of Waikato
An Australian-based, New Zealand born academic will reveal what are being called startling revelations about the origin of the kiwi at the University of Waikato on Monday. More >>
Fieldays scholarship to study environmental compliance
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 11:37 am | University of Waikato
People might be surprised to learn how much dairy farmers are investing to protect the environment says a University of Waikato masters student. Thomas Macdonald has been awarded a $17,000 New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays Sir Don Lewellyn ... More >>
Fresh look for Fieldays partnership
Monday, 19 May 2014, 2:15 pm | University of Waikato
A mutual interest in contributing to – and growing – New Zealand’s agricultural sector is behind an enduring strategic partnership between two iconic regional organisations. More >>
Research Institute Scholarships on offer at Waikato
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 12:54 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is offering 12 highly prestigious Research Institute Scholarships for masters and doctoral students. More >>
Partnership strengthens relationship
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 10:05 am | University of Waikato
Supporting and developing Māori leadership and community engagement while promoting excellence and innovation in Māori performing arts is behind a new agreement signed by the University of Waikato. More >>
The politics of evidence assessment under the spotlight
Monday, 12 May 2014, 1:23 pm | University of Waikato
What counts as evidence of student success, for whom and for what goal – are questions all educators need to be asking in this current climate, says University of Waikato Education Professor Bronwen Cowie. More >>
Agreements and friends on agenda for Indonesia visit
Thursday, 8 May 2014, 2:45 pm | University of Waikato
A high-level, multi-disciplinary delegation from the University of Waikato will visit Indonesia next week to catch up with alumni and sign a Memorandum of Understanding with one of the country’s top universities, Airlangga University. More >>
History’s incomparable truths: Suicide in New Zealand
Friday, 2 May 2014, 10:50 am | University of Waikato
Social historians, medical historians, and specialists in suicide studies face a common challenge in investigating the issue; a shortage of authentic experience. More >>
