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Pacific coup for University of Waikato scholars
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 10:11 am | University of Waikato
Two former University of Waikato classmates are the only New Zealanders selected to take part in a programme aimed at addressing new and emerging threats to the Pacific region. More >>
First-year student takes top prize for year
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 11:23 am | University of Waikato
Shirralee Hohaia has won the University of Waikato Alumni Association Prize for Excellence as the top first-year student in the Faculty of Education for 2012. Shirralee is studying for a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) at the University’s Tauranga campus. More >>
Students bring Mozart to the stage
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 12:07 pm | University of Waikato
One of New Zealand’s finest singing voices will have a speaking role when the University of Waikato’s Conservatorium of Music stages its annual opera performance in August. More >>
Kiwis to face the Brits & the Aussies: Gallagher Great Race
Monday, 29 July 2013, 1:23 pm | University of Waikato
Cambridge and Sydney Universities have been selected to compete against The University of Waikato in the Gallagher Great Race this year. Returning for the seventh time is Cambridge University, who are looking to take their fourth win in what is one ... More >>
Marine scientists gather at University of Waikato
Monday, 29 July 2013, 11:54 am | University of Waikato
Around 500 experts in aquatic sciences will gather in Hamilton in August for one of the biggest conferences of its type to be held in the region. The conference – Aquatic Science at the Interface - will bring together members of the New Zealand ... More >>
Winter Lecture Series gets underway
Monday, 29 July 2013, 11:36 am | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato’s popular Winter Lecture Series gets underway on August 7 with “An Unexpected Result: The Business of Hobbits”. Tourism heads and researchers discuss the benefits to the region of having parts of the Lord of the Rings and The ... More >>
Students Score Sexy Success
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 4:08 pm | University of Waikato
A group of Waikato University students have taken out two categories at the national Rialto Channel 48HOURS filmmaking competition with their short film called The Empath. More >>
Technology could be future boon for kiwifruit growers
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 10:14 am | University of Waikato
A new online system is being developed that might one day help kiwifruit growers make decisions on when to spray orchards for pests and diseases. The system is in the early stages of development in a joint project between the University of Waikato ... More >>
Beauty is in the eye of the researcher
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 5:26 pm | University of Waikato
Rosemarie Fili wanted to study how Tongan perspectives of beauty differed from western views so she entered a beauty pageant in the Pacific Kingdom, and won. More >>
New professional degree – Master of Professional Management
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 2:30 pm | University of Waikato
Career professionals, seeking a change or wanting to upskill, can now study for a career-specific masters degree at the University of Waikato Management School. The school is offering year-long Master of Professional Management degrees in Agribusiness, ... More >>
Waikato Welcomes New Dean of Arts And Social Sciences
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 1:20 pm | University of Waikato
Waikato University has welcomed Professor Robert Hannah as the new Dean of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, having officially taken up the appointment on July 1. More >>
Kim Dotcom: What’s going on?
Monday, 15 July 2013, 11:27 am | University of Waikato
The Kim Dotcom case has highlighted the need for New Zealand to review its extradition laws and improve aspects of its policing. More >>
New York state of mind
Monday, 15 July 2013, 10:34 am | University of Waikato
New York City will be home to two former University of Waikato students who have received Fulbright Awards to continue their studies in the United States. More >>
Secrecy ends for Uni of Waikato alumnus with Xbox One Unveil
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 4:11 pm | University of Waikato
A Canadian student who completed his Masters degree at the University of Waikato was recently able to tell his friends and family what he’s been doing for the last year and a half. More >>
Winter Lecture Series line up confirmed
Monday, 8 July 2013, 4:09 pm | University of Waikato
From Hobbits to mental health, the arts and education, there’s something for everyone at this year’s University of Waikato Winter Lecture Series. More >>
New Zealand waste policies stuck in the past
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 10:15 am | University of Waikato
New Zealand’s waste policies are stuck in the 19th Century as ever-rising levels of rubbish are dumped to landfill instead of a system fit for the 21st Century of more and better recycling and possibly waste incineration, a leading environmental ... More >>
Help for first time cheats keep re-offending rate down
Monday, 24 June 2013, 2:26 pm | University of Waikato
Processes to help people who find themselves in front of the University’s Discipline Committee go a long way to ensuring people found guilty of academic misconduct don’t commit the same offence twice, Committee chair Lucy Campbell says. More >>
Hague trip perfect finale for PhD
Monday, 24 June 2013, 1:18 pm | University of Waikato
Last Monday Marie Brown handed in her PhD. Then on Tuesday the University of Waikato student learned she had been selected to attend the World Justice Forum IV in the Netherlands. More >>
Tikanga and te reo training offered for senior managers
Friday, 21 June 2013, 1:40 pm | University of Waikato
A new course aimed at giving senior managers the skills and confidence to take a meaningful part in Māori functions, ceremonies or rituals has been launched at the University of Waikato. More >>
University of Waikato ranked in Top 50 worldwide
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 1:46 pm | University of Waikato
In less than 50 years the University of Waikato has grown into a world leading institution with the potential to become a future global leader. That’s the view of Phil Baty, the editor of the Times Higher Education (THE) university ranking publication, which ... More >>