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Waikato-Bay of Plenty Soils meeting proves a hit
Friday, 29 November 2013, 2:49 pm | University of Waikato
The second one-day regional conference of Waikato-Bay of Plenty-based soil scientists “Wai-BoP Soils 2013” is being held on Thursday 5 December - World Soils Day - at the University of Waikato. More >>
Engineering innovator recognised
Friday, 29 November 2013, 12:06 pm | University of Waikato
Electrical Engineering Senior Lecturer Nihal Kularatna from the University of Waikato was named New Zealand Innovator of the Year at the New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards at a gala dinner at Te Papa on 27 November. More >>
Damage of National Standards outweigh benefits
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 11:13 am | University of Waikato
National Standards in schools have had several beneficial outcomes but those are outweighed by the damage being done. More >>
(RAINS) Project - First Report
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 9:27 am | University of Waikato
Researching Schools’ Enactments of New Zealand’s National Standards Policy Martin Thrupp & Ann Easter February 2012 More >>
The RAINS research on National Standards
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 9:20 am | University of Waikato
The Research, Analysis and Insight into National Standards (RAINS) project is a three year study being funded by the education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa in recognition of the need for high quality research into the effects of the Government’s National ... More >>
Grant to explore ownership of geothermal minerals
Monday, 25 November 2013, 1:50 pm | University of Waikato
University of Waikato law professor Barry Barton has received a $69,000 grant to carry out a study of the ownership of rights to minerals found in geothermal fluids. Geothermal water and steam produced for electricity generation and heating contain ... More >>
Waikato music students compete for $50,000 prize
Monday, 18 November 2013, 4:01 pm | University of Waikato
Talented young musicians from the University of Waikato Music Programme are set to compete at the Pettman/Royal Overseas League Arts International Chamber Music competition this week. More >>
Dr Shaun Barker wins Waldemar Lindgren Award
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 12:41 pm | University of Waikato
University of Waikato Senior Lecturer Dr Shaun Barker, who joined the University’s Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences in November 2012, has been awarded an international young scientist award by the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG). The Waldemar Lindgren ... More >>
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 >>
