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University to host Titanium Conference
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 10:04 am | University of Waikato
In partnership with the University of Waikato, the Titanium Industry Development Association (TiDA) will host the International Titanium Powder Processing, Consolidation and Metallurgy Conference in December in Hamilton. More >>
Ohiti brings good news for the kiwi
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 4:22 pm | University of Waikato
A trial in the Hamilton Gardens has proved a success for the prototype of a conservation management system designed by three third-year University of Waikato Computer Science students. More >>
Bright future for Waikato microbiology graduate
Monday, 11 November 2013, 1:23 pm | University of Waikato
While studying for a PhD at the University of Waikato graduate Ron Xavier discovered a passion for communicating complex science to the public. Thanks to the collaborative work he completed during a University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship in microbiology, ... More >>
New take on New Zealand’s classic literature
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 4:31 pm | University of Waikato
Poet and literary historian Dr John Newton has been named University of Waikato writer in residence for 2014. More >>
Rabbits a puzzle for year 10 students
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 3:27 pm | University of Waikato
Divided into groups and turned loose in a University of Waikato lab, the students were quick to find out if the hip bone was actually connected to the thigh bone as they raced to assemble more than 200 rabbit bones into a skeleton as the clock was ... More >>
Māori scholarships awarded to te reo Māori researchers
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 10:20 am | University of Waikato
Inaugural Māori scholarships awarded to te reo Māori researchers Associate Professor Leonie Pihama, Director of Te Kotahi Research Institute has this week announced the recipients of the Inaugural Te Kotahi Research Institute Postgraduate Scholarships. ... More >>
Hydraulic rescue tool set to save lives
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 10:05 am | University of Waikato
Saving lives on New Zealand roads is the goal for University of Waikato mechanical engineering student Andrew Gerbich. His hydraulic rescue tool is designed as an alternative to the commonly known ‘Jaws of Life’. More >>
Public lecture on Native American research at Waikato Uni
Friday, 1 November 2013, 3:59 pm | University of Waikato
Waikato University’s Te Kotahi Research Institute (TKRI), in conjunction with the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori office, are hosting two highly regarded Native American scholars who are giving a public lecture this month. More >>
The shame project
Friday, 1 November 2013, 2:02 pm | University of Waikato
Psychology student Samantha Brennan is undertaking New Zealand’s first study on shame and resilience for her PhD at Waikato University. Samantha is conducting a series of interviews with Pākehā New Zealanders over the age of 18 who identify ... More >>
Hospitality going back to the future
Thursday, 31 October 2013, 2:36 pm | University of Waikato
The arrival of visitors is an important moment for people of many cultures. Custom dictates they be welcomed and fed, often with the best offerings available. Failure to provide the appropriate level of hospitality can be seen as an unforgivable slight ... More >>
Librarian honoured at conference
Thursday, 31 October 2013, 11:32 am | University of Waikato
Long-serving librarian Kathryn Parsons has been presented a prestigious award for her work with the New Zealand Collection at the University of Waikato library. More >>
Rail Safety Award For Helen Clark
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 3:17 pm | University of Waikato
The inaugural Louise Cairns Award for Contribution to Rail Safety in New Zealand was presented to University of Waikato PhD student Helen Clark at the TrackSAFE launch at Parliament on October 15. More >>
Citizen Science wins 3MT Competition
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 4:30 pm | University of Waikato
From 33 contestants to 10 finalists, the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final saw the field whittled down even further as PhD students battled it out on stage to take away first prize. More >>
Familiar face to deliver Sargeson lecture
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 1:45 pm | University of Waikato
Emeritus Professor Vincent O’Sullivan, who worked at the University of Waikato for 10 years from 1968-78, will be presenting his lecture called “The beach at Stresa, the 'Wheatsheaf' in Soho. More >>
Future focus for Pacific conference
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 10:47 am | University of Waikato
A day-long Pacific Research Conference being held at the University of Waikato in November will have a firm eye on the future as it tackles three themes of increasing importance to the Pacific region. More >>
Electric van leads drive for savings
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 10:40 am | University of Waikato
A University of Waikato van will be silently making its way around campus after four fourth year mechanical engineering students removed its internal combustion engine and replaced it with an electric motor. More >>
Fellowship for dog scientist
Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 5:19 pm | University of Waikato
Dog lover, canine researcher and Waikato University PhD student Clare Browne has been awarded one of this year’s Claude McCarthy Fellowship scholarships, enabling her to travel to the Canine Science Forum in the UK next year. More >>
University of Waikato lecturer shares stage with Lorde
Friday, 18 October 2013, 3:35 pm | University of Waikato
He may not be as well known as a certain Ella Yelich-O’Connor, aka Lorde, but University of Waikato senior lecturer Te Kahautu Maxwell got to share the limelight with the chart-topping pop star during the APRA Silver Scroll Awards in Auckland on Tuesday ... More >>
Students advise on Hamilton’s sustainability direction
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 1:58 pm | University of Waikato
A group of Waikato University Environmental Planning students have had the chance to critique the Sustainability Strategy of Hamilton, and offer their thoughts on what it could include in the future. More >>
What do oil spills and farmers’ markets have in common?
Friday, 11 October 2013, 3:04 pm | University of Waikato
This year’s University of Waikato Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final will be a multi-national event with PhD students from the USA, Russia and New Zealand taking part. More >>
