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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 >>
Fluoridation in Hamilton – Waikato University Q+A Panel
Friday, 11 October 2013, 12:40 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is hosting a Google Hangout Q&A session on Monday (14 October) where the public can direct questions to a university panel of experts on the topic “Fluoridation in Hamilton”. More >>
Judge to graduate
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 1:31 pm | University of Waikato
Today ( October 8) Stephen Clark graduates with a Bachelor of Arts that he began 30 years ago. What started as a BA majoring in English in 1983, has now become a BA, majoring in te reo Māori. More >>
Uni students use Sir Ed film to raise funds
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 4:26 pm | University of Waikato
Sharee Hamilton and Luke Coxhead are organising an exclusive screening of the movie Beyond the Edge to raise money for the Himalayan Trust – a not-for-profit organisation that assists in health, education, culture and restoration projects in Nepal as well ... More >>
Low temperatures and lichens lead to graduation
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 3:02 pm | University of Waikato
It will be the third time she’s graduated from the University of Waikato, but PhD student Tracey Burgess-Jones wouldn’t miss it for the world. More >>
Sir Patrick Hogan to be awarded University honour
Monday, 30 September 2013, 12:30 pm | University of Waikato
Thoroughbred pioneer Sir Patrick Hogan’s contribution to the New Zealand bloodstock industry will be recognised next month by a University of Waikato Honorary Doctorate – the highest award the university can bestow. More >>
Ecological Restoration 2013: The Waikato Story
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 10:18 am | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is taking the Waikato ecological restoration story to the world and New Zealanders will get a chance to hear it before they do. More >>
Scholarship opens doors to interesting future
Monday, 23 September 2013, 3:30 pm | University of Waikato
He used to work valeting cars. Then he held down a job at The Warehouse. Now Elye Parata has a law degree and is off to Saudi Arabia on a five-year scholarship from King Saud University. More >>
Waikato work placement supervisors recognised for excellence
Monday, 23 September 2013, 10:37 am | University of Waikato
Three individuals have been recognised for their contribution to the University of Waikato’s science and engineering work placement programme, through awards presented by the University’s Cooperative Education Unit. More >>
Outstanding scientific career earns Emeritus Professor title
Thursday, 19 September 2013, 1:28 pm | University of Waikato
Pioneering discoveries in the field of biochemical science including research on the deterioration of Scott and Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition huts has seen the University of Waikato award the title of Emeritus Professor to Professor Roberta ... More >>
Academic science & technology leader named Honorary Fellow
Thursday, 19 September 2013, 11:08 am | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato has awarded the title of Honorary Fellow to Associate Professor Alan Langdon, a leader in the development of the University’s science and technology programmes and a pioneer in forging links between academic research and local and ... More >>
Pioneering biochemistry researcher awarded Emeritus Professo
Thursday, 19 September 2013, 10:57 am | University of Waikato
A long career in enzyme properties has been recognised with the University of Waikato awarding Professor Roy Daniel the title Emeritus Professor for his outstanding academic leadership and research contribution in the field of biochemistry. More >>
2013 Three Minute Thesis Competition Final In Australia
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 4:01 pm | University of Waikato
October is Postgraduate Month at the University of Waikato and that means doctoral students across campus are preparing for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) 2013 competition. More >>
