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Fourth consecutive win for Waikato at Concerto finals
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 5:03 pm | University of Waikato
Students from the University of Waikato music programme are on a roll with young cellist Matthias Balzat taking a shared first prize at the 47th annual National Concerto finals at the weekend. More >>
Pip on track for velodrome event
Monday, 10 March 2014, 4:03 pm | University of Waikato
University of Waikato student Pip Sutton will be one of the first to compete on the new track at the Avantidrome next week. More >>
New head for School of Science at Waikato University
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 2:50 pm | University of Waikato
Professor Chad Hewitt is the University of Waikato’s new Head of the School of Science, and is looking forward to the challenge of bringing together the existing three science departments under one umbrella. More >>
Questioning the hunger number
Monday, 3 March 2014, 11:49 am | University of Waikato
The Millennium Development Goals, agreed to in 2000, will be up for review next year. Reducing extreme poverty by half was achieved in 2010, but when it comes to the number of people going hungry – the results are much less impressive. More >>
Education delivers first for University of Waikato
Friday, 28 February 2014, 4:55 pm | University of Waikato
The Faculty of Education has achieved a notable first for the University of Waikato, being ranked in the top 50 in the world in the latest QS Subject Rankings. More >>
Child poverty statistics unacceptable
Friday, 28 February 2014, 11:18 am | University of Waikato
The number of children living in poverty should be unacceptable for all New Zealanders, a leading child health researcher says. More >>
Award for research into transnational crime
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 2:28 pm | University of Waikato
A chance meeting on Robben Island, outside the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years, has led to a profitable and rewarding collaboration for Waikato law professor Neil Boister. More >>
Education leads rankings boost for University of Waikato
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 3:32 pm | University of Waikato
A good start to the year for the University of Waikato has been given a significant boost with five subject areas assessed as being among the best in the world. More >>
Fresh water - fresh thinking
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 10:19 am | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is taking six of its leading fresh water scientists and researchers to Wellington next month for a forum to discuss with stakeholders and policy makers the many and varied issues around water and the implications that different ... More >>
Best ideas can come from the public
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 1:59 pm | University of Waikato
Listening to the public can yield the best ideas, says one of the keynote speakers from a recent international symposium held at the University of Waikato. The symposium, held on 17 and 18 February, was aimed at transforming public engagement on controversial ... More >>
Bay benefits
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 1:00 pm | University of Waikato
Benefits to the Bay of Plenty from a downtown campus in Tauranga could be massive, with the University of Waikato already pumping more than $8 million and 40 jobs into the region’s economy. More >>
International study backs urban green spaces
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 11:33 am | University of Waikato
The value of green spaces in cities has been highlighted in a new study, which found that providing a diverse range of habitats in urban areas can help retain native species. The study, published in the well-respected international journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, analysed lists of plants in 110 cities and birds in 54 cities from around the world including Hamilton, New Zealand. More >>
Research symposium explores Indian Media Economy
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 11:13 am | University of Waikato
The New Zealand India Research Institute, JamiaMilliaIslamia University and the University of Waikato’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are hosting a two-day research symposium bringing together leading scholars from India and New Zealand to discuss ... More >>
Campus 5km Fun Run and Walk kicks off at Uni of Waikato
Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 4:11 pm | University of Waikato
More than 70 participants laced up and gathered at the University of Waikato to take part in the Campus 5km Fun Run and Walk on Monday 17 February. More >>
Pedal Harp Winners Announced
Monday, 17 February 2014, 12:13 pm | University of Waikato
In 2013, the University of Waikato Conservatorium of Music collaborated with the Harp Society of New Zealand to run a competition for new compositions for harp. Any New Zealand resident was eligible to enter. More >>
Waikato University and WSU orientation kicks off on 24 Feb
Friday, 14 February 2014, 11:21 am | University of Waikato
It’s that time of year again with new and returning students about to take part in the orientation programme at the University of Waikato. More >>
Data mining with Weka – another MOOC
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 3:01 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is offering its data mining with Weka MOOC for a second time. “We received such a positive response when we ran the MOOC last year that we’ve decided to offer it again,” says computer scientist Professor Ian Witten. More >>
University of Waikato launches 50th anniversary celebrations
Monday, 10 February 2014, 1:50 pm | University of Waikato
Hundreds of staff are expected to attend the launch of the University of Waikato’s 50th anniversary celebrations on 14 February at the Gallagher Academy for Performing Arts on campus. More >>
Get ready, get thru: important role for Waikato grad
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 4:14 pm | University of Waikato
When a natural disaster strikes, being prepared can make all the difference. Thanks to a degree majoring in Earth Sciences at the University of Waikato, graduate Kelly Newell understands the dynamics of natural disasters and how they affect communities. More >>
Runners lace up for Campus 5km fun run and walk series
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 3:36 pm | University of Waikato
Runners and walkers wanting to make good on their new year’s fitness resolutions can join a Monday evening 5km course on campus at the University of Waikato. More >>
