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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 >>
Sisters receive inaugural scholarships
Friday, 24 January 2014, 12:25 pm | University of Waikato
Two Northland sisters are the recipients of the inaugural Centre for Indigenous and Maori Governance PhD scholarships. More >>
$5k scholarship for reproductive technologies research
Friday, 24 January 2014, 12:04 pm | University of Waikato
University of Waikato science student Zach McLean has been awarded a $5000 Patrick Shannon Scholarship from Lifestock Improvement Corporation (LIC). More >>
Flash Hawaii job for Waikato science graduate
Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 4:14 pm | University of Waikato
Just three weeks after handing in his masters thesis, University of Waikato chemistry graduate Simon Williams was on a plane to Hawaii. More >>
Charlotte awarded Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 1:35 pm | University of Waikato
Charlotte Sheppard is in for a crash course in all things Korean as she heads to Seoul mid-year to begin a six-week summer school programme at Yonsei University. More >>
Global group holds first New Zealand meeting in Hamilton
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 1:20 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato will in February host several world experts on human computer interaction. They will be in Hamilton for a three-day meeting of the human-computer interaction technical committee of the International Federation for Information Processing. More >>
Hillary Medal recipients announced
Tuesday, 14 January 2014, 2:35 pm | University of Waikato
A badminton player and a pianist, who both attended Hillcrest High School, are the latest University of Waikato students to receive Sir Edmund Hillary medals. More >>
Google internship in New York for Waikato uni student
Monday, 13 January 2014, 9:50 am | University of Waikato
Boris Pfahringer is embracing Googlism as he begins an internship with web-giant Google in New York City. More >>
48 hours of fun at Global Game Jam
Friday, 10 January 2014, 2:55 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato’s Computer Science Department is hosting a site for the world’s 6th Global Game Jam - GGJ 2014 from 24-26 January. More >>
