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Paid to Indulge – military historian acknowledged
Wednesday, 3 August 2011, 10:03 am | University of Waikato
New Zealand’s foremost military historian will be awarded a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Waikato. More >>
Waikato University’s performing arts venue renamed
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 2:57 pm | University of Waikato
The Academy of Performing Arts at the University of Waikato will be known as the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts for at least the next 10 years. More >>
Prestigious innovation award for university-based website
Monday, 25 July 2011, 4:50 pm | University of Waikato
An innovative University of Waikato website connecting scientists with schools has won a prestigious telecommunications award. The Science Learning Hub won the Education category at the Telecommunications Users Association NZ (TUANZ) 2011 Innovation Awards ... More >>
Sir Robin Irvine Scholarship to study human impact on ice
Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 3:51 pm | University of Waikato
Waikato University PhD student Stephen Archer has been awarded this year’s Sir Robin Irvine Antarctica New Zealand doctoral scholarship. He was presented with the scholarship last night at this year’s annual Antarctica conference being held at ... More >>
University of Waikato selected for Transfer Voucher Prog"
Friday, 1 July 2011, 12:42 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato has been selected by the Ministry of Science and Innovation to be an accredited partner in the government’s Technology Transfer Voucher programme. More >>
Understanding life on the ice
Friday, 1 July 2011, 11:20 am | University of Waikato
The value and relevance of Antarctic science to New Zealand is the focus of a conference being held at Waikato University starting Monday. The 2011 annual Antarctic Conference is for students and scientists involved in Antarctic-related research and one of ... More >>
Blokarting world champ scores job at Microsoft HQ
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 4:35 pm | University of Waikato
World lightweight blokart champion and Waikato University computer science student Gabe Young has landed a job at Microsoft headquarters in Seattle. More >>
Farmer spending barometer: set fair or stormy weather ahead?
Monday, 13 June 2011, 2:19 pm | University of Waikato
On the eve of the 2011 National Agricultural Fieldays, the country is holding its collective breath to see what spending signals the nation’s farmers will be giving. More >>
What’s goat milk got?
Monday, 13 June 2011, 12:21 pm | University of Waikato
What’s goat milk got? More people around the world drink goat milk than milk from any other animal, and 98% of New Zealand’s goat milk production goes offshore – mostly in the form of milk powder. More >>
Celebrating Waikato University’s work placement partnerships
Friday, 10 June 2011, 1:46 pm | University of Waikato
Three exceptional companies have recently been awarded Outstanding Employer Awards for their support of the work placement programme run by the Faculty of Science & Engineering’s Cooperative Education Unit at the University of Waikato. More >>
ECE Taskforce funding proposal will undermine 20 hours ECE
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 9:57 am | University of Waikato
Five academics from the Universities of Waikato, Victoria, Canterbury and Otago have said they welcome the strong message of the ECE taskforce about the importance of prioritising early childhood education. More >>
Killing koi could be key to saving lake
Monday, 16 May 2011, 12:34 pm | University of Waikato
A new barrier designed by a University of Waikato researcher may prove that removing pest fish from lakes and waterways can improve water quality, without forcing farmers to minimise profits. More >>
Low levels of vitamin D linked to pneumonia deaths
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 12:42 pm | University of Waikato
A New Zealand study looking at vitamin D levels in patients admitted to hospital with pneumonia has shown that patients with severe vitamin D deficiency are more likely to die from the disease. More >>
First Student Editors for Waikato Law Review
Monday, 9 May 2011, 11:27 am | University of Waikato
For the first time since its inception in 1993, the annual Waikato Law Review has two student editors. More >>
Passion for outdoors keeps action man inside
Monday, 2 May 2011, 12:40 pm | University of Waikato
As a three-year-old Jeremy Cronin was found on the roof of his house by his mother, looking towards the hills. Twenty years later he was running up and over them, completing his first Coast to Coast in what has become an obsession for endurance sport. More >>
Mr Moa now Doctor of Science
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 12:46 pm | University of Waikato
The New Zealander known as ‘Mr Moa’ is being awarded a Doctor of Science at Waikato University’s graduation on Monday. More >>
More doctoral students graduating at Waikato University
Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 2:04 pm | University of Waikato
Waikato University has had a 30% increase in the number of higher degree completions. In May 2010, 18 students graduated either in person or in absentia with a PhD and this year there are 33. Students are graduating ceremonies in Tauranga and Hamilton ... More >>
“Brain drain” no drag on development
Monday, 18 April 2011, 10:53 am | University of Waikato
With fierce competition across the globe for talented workers, does the “brain drain” hurt developing countries? Or is it the case that having a diaspora of highly skilled emigrants helps poor economies grow faster through trade, investment and ... More >>
“Reasonably knowledgeable” scientist made emeritus professor
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 12:41 pm | University of Waikato
Media Release 14 April, 2011 “Reasonably knowledgeable” scientist made emeritus professor A Waikato University professor who’s worked tirelessly to preserve New Zealand’s flora, fauna, forests, wetlands and waterways has been made an Emeritus ... More >>
Skating success for Waikato University Student
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 9:34 am | University of Waikato
Waikato University student and New Zealand Ice Fern Anjali Thakker is finding sport is helping her see the world and become a gold medallist. More >>
