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Passing on: learning more about death and dying
Monday, 23 August 2010, 11:14 am | University of Waikato
A University of Waikato researcher says we don’t know enough about dying, death and bereavement among Māori today, and she’s seeking participants for a study to help fill the gaps in our knowledge. More >>
Why we need nerds in a crisis
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 2:42 pm | University of Waikato
The earthquakes this year in Haiti, Chile and China, and man-made disasters like the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico are prime examples of disasters that exact a terrible toll on people around the world. More >>
New Zealand geography students win three medals
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 9:54 am | University of Waikato
New Zealand’s top geography students have picked up two silver medals and a bronze at an international competition. More >>
Honorary doctorate for Māori language pioneer
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 10:59 am | University of Waikato
A pioneer of Māori language teaching and learning is being awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Waikato. More >>
New book puts sustainability into peak performance
Monday, 16 August 2010, 10:53 am | University of Waikato
Leading global retailers such as Wal-Mart, Marks & Spencer and Tesco have made sustainability core business. Suppliers to those companies who don't do likewise risk being choice edited off the shelves – and this trend is spreading to most consumer industries. More >>
Kiwibank founder wins recognition from alma mater
Wednesday, 11 August 2010, 2:06 pm | University of Waikato
The Founding Chief Executive of Kiwibank, Sam Knowles, is to be honoured by the University of Waikato for his outstanding record of public and corporate service. More >>
Link between relationships and resilience
Tuesday, 10 August 2010, 10:14 am | University of Waikato
Research by a University of Waikato senior lecturer has shown that resilience in life is closely connected to the quality of relationships in a child’s developing years. More >>
Google expert honoured with University award
Monday, 9 August 2010, 2:16 pm | University of Waikato
One of Google’s top software engineers is to be officially recognised by the University of Waikato for his innovative research contributions to both computer science and the ICT sector, and for the way he has increased New Zealand’s profile with Google. More >>
Work placement pays off for science student
Friday, 6 August 2010, 10:10 am | University of Waikato
For Christina Strawbridge a masters research collaboration with Dow AgroSciences is the icing on the cake, following a successful work placement during her undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato. More >>
National award for tikanga teacher
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 2:08 pm | University of Waikato
A teacher of Māori language, tikanga and Māori performing arts at the University of Waikato is the winner of an inaugural Ako Aotearoa award for excellence in tertiary teaching in the Kaupapa Māori category. More >>
National awards for Waikato Mechanical students
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 9:37 am | University of Waikato
National awards for Waikato Mechanical Engineering students Waikato University Mechanical Engineering students Bayleigh Petchell and David Lynch have been presented with awards recognising excellence in engineering report writing. The awards were presented by ... More >>
Art by mistake?
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 3:43 pm | University of Waikato
A chemistry experiment with an unexpected outcome has yielded a stunning silver fern image which goes on display at a Christchurch exhibition next week. More >>
Leading businessman named Distinguished Alumnus
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 11:59 am | University of Waikato
Business leader and long-serving army officer Lt Col Tenby Powell is to be honoured by the University of Waikato for his entrepreneurial talents and leadership. More >>
Public lecture to explore what lies behind talent
Monday, 2 August 2010, 11:51 am | University of Waikato
You’ve only got to look at the front cover of any popular magazine to realise that we’re all fascinated by the life stories of exceptional achievers. But what is it about these people or their backgrounds that enables them to develop their talents ... More >>
Pacific sojourn becomes life project
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 1:01 pm | University of Waikato
A former Peace Corps volunteer who turned his 20-month posting to the tiny Pacific Island nation of Kiribati into a ten-year project is spending a year as a Fulbright Fellow at the University of Waikato. More >>
The good weed?
Thursday, 22 July 2010, 3:41 pm | University of Waikato
An innovative idea for iwi to turn waterweed into energy has won funding from the Foundation for Science, Research and Technology worth $107,500 over three years. More >>
Waikato student scoops petroleum scholarship
Thursday, 22 July 2010, 11:11 am | University of Waikato
Waikato University’s Victoria McCullough has become the first University of Waikato engineering student to receive a scholarship from the Society of Petroleum Engineers. More >>
University building 5 Green Star certified
Tuesday, 13 July 2010, 10:42 am | University of Waikato
Waikato University’s Student Centre has been awarded a prestigious 5 Green Star rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council. More >>
Weta project gets makeover from Waikato student
Monday, 5 July 2010, 2:07 pm | University of Waikato
When the Tongariro Natural History Society wanted to find out more about the weta living around Lake Rotopounamu, they called on University of Waikato biology student Kristi Bennett to make sense of their data. More >>
Accountants value work-life balance
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:58 pm | University of Waikato
A new survey shows staff in accounting firms place a high value on work-life balance, and for many employees it can make all the difference between staying or leaving. More >>
