University of Waikato - Latest News [Page 35]
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 >>
Another award for top writer
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 1:53 pm | University of Waikato
Aspiring writers have the chance to learn from the very best when novelist Catherine Chidgey takes a six week creative writing course at the University of Waikato in November. More >>
New Survey to Gauge Water Fluoridation Knowledge And Opinion
Monday, 16 September 2013, 5:02 pm | University of Waikato
Among the flurry of persuasive campaigns this election season, the debate on water fluoridation has been intense and polarised; both sides are remarkably adamant about the merits of their respective positions and dismissive of their opponents. More >>
Candlelight vigil at Waikato Uni
Saturday, 14 September 2013, 2:08 pm | University of Waikato
Waikato Students will be hosting a peace performance night and candlelight vigil on the 20th of September at Namaste kitchen, Waikato Uni from 5:30 to 8 pm. More >>
Distinguished Professor receives University of Waikato Award
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 3:33 pm | University of Waikato
Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Professor Marston Conder will receive a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Waikato this month. More >>
Award-winning designer receives University of Waikato award
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 3:31 pm | University of Waikato
Singaporean criminologist-turned-designer Edmund Wee will receive a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Waikato this month. More >>
DairyNZ strong supporter of soil science research
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 5:29 pm | University of Waikato
Budding soil science students from the University of Waikato continue to benefit from DairyNZ funding, which has been provided over the past six years to increase research in the area of pastoral agriculture. More >>
Science Learning Hub wins at World Summit Awards
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 1:57 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato’s Science Learning Hub (SLH) is one of five winners in the e-learning and science category competing at the World Summit Awards. It is one of only two of the original eight New Zealand entries to have made it this far in ... More >>
Stoats make a splash
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 1:53 pm | University of Waikato
Stoats are generally considered capable of swimming up to about 1.5km, but the discovery of a stoat on Rangitoto Island (3 km offshore) in 2010, and another on Kapiti (5 km offshore) in 2011 suggested they may be able to get their little legs paddling ... More >>