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Sorry seems to be the most interesting word
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 3:28 pm | University of Waikato
An analysis of last year’s public apologies by MPs Hone Harawira and Rodney Hide seems an unlikely research topic for a psychologist used to working with children and at-risk youth, but University of Waikato student Aaron Harman says the outcry ... More >>
Waikato University set for Kīngitanga Day
Monday, 29 March 2010, 3:23 pm | University of Waikato
On Wednesday April 21 the University of Waikato celebrates Kīngitanga Day – an annual celebration of the relationship between the University and the Kīngitanga. More >>
More awareness will reduce child driveway deaths
Monday, 29 March 2010, 11:48 am | University of Waikato
While child driveway runovers have declined in Auckland, there’s been no reduction in the number of children run over in driveway accidents in the Waikato – mainly because of a lack of public awareness and education. More >>
National Māori awards for academic excellence
Monday, 29 March 2010, 10:24 am | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is again honoured to host the Te Amorangi National Māori Academic Excellence Awards, to be held on Friday April 9 at Tūrangawaeawae Marae, Ngāruawahia. More >>
Getting down and dirty with shellfish
Thursday, 25 March 2010, 10:36 am | University of Waikato
Summer conjures up images of sun-soaked beach holidays, but for two University of Waikato biology students it was a chance to get stuck into some serious mud. More >>
International premiere for student's composition
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 11:35 am | University of Waikato
A new composition on Parihaka by a University of Waikato student has had its premiere in Perth – thanks to a chance meeting of musicians at a prestigious US summer school. More >>
First the walking bus, now the cycling train?
Monday, 22 March 2010, 12:42 pm | University of Waikato
New research out of the University of Waikato suggests one way to keep children safe but active on their way to school is to introduce supervised ‘cycling trains’ like the successful ‘walking bus’ initiatives already in place in several Hamilton ... More >>
Māori Battalion scholarship for tangi researcher
Monday, 22 March 2010, 10:02 am | University of Waikato
A brush with mortality set University of Waikato student Ēnoka Murphy on the path of delving into the history of tangihanga, and he’s now won a Māori Battalion scholarship worth $50,000 to support his doctoral studies over the next two years. More >>
Have you seen this man?
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 2:24 pm | University of Waikato
The mystery man is second from the right on the back row, “the one with the flat haircut”, More >>
Student's first academic paper wins US award
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 2:33 pm | University of Waikato
A University of Waikato engineering student has taken out best paper award at an international conference for his first-ever scholarly publication. More >>
Men and pregnancy – showing the symptoms
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 12:27 pm | University of Waikato
Pregnancy can be a stressful time and often the partner of a pregnant woman gets symptoms that mirror pregnancy – food cravings and weight gain, constipation, labour pains, headaches and toothache, to name a few. It’s known as Couvade Syndrome. More >>
New study of Maori dying, death, bereavement
Monday, 15 March 2010, 1:53 pm | University of Waikato
University of Waikato researchers are embarking on a three-year study of dying, death and bereavement among contemporary Māori. The Kia Ngawari study aims to increase knowledge and understanding of Māori palliative needs, both within the healthcare ... More >>
Hillary Scholar programme welcomes first surfer
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 1:47 pm | University of Waikato
Alexis Poulter of Raglan is looking to add a law degree to her impressive surfing achievements, and to do so she’s become the first competitive surfer ever to win a prestigious Hillary Scholarship at the University of Waikato. More >>
Small business challenges: from the horse’s mouth
Monday, 8 March 2010, 1:44 pm | University of Waikato
There’s plenty of research out there analysing the drivers for small business, but not a lot that includes insights from small business operators themselves. More >>
Students’ wildlife webcam makes Imagine Cup Final
Thursday, 4 March 2010, 10:15 am | University of Waikato
A team of computer science students from the University of Waikato have made it into the finals of the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2010. More >>
Youngest Magic player a Waikato Uni Scholar
Wednesday, 3 March 2010, 10:14 am | University of Waikato
At just over six foot tall, Amy Christophers towers over most of the other new students at the University of Waikato. But as the newest – and youngest -- member of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic line-up she’s way down the line for height. More >>
University Library Collection Becomes a Legacy
Monday, 22 February 2010, 11:41 am | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato Library is the first New Zealand library to list a collection on Legacy Libraries. The University’s Pei te Hurinui Jones book collection has been listed on Legacy Libraries, an online index system that records the personal ... More >>
Environment Bay Of Plenty To Fund University Role
Friday, 12 February 2010, 2:10 pm | University of Waikato
Marine research in the Bay of Plenty has been given a huge boost with the announcement that the regional council will fund an important University of Waikato role. More >>
Brain injury study to focus on the Waikato
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 2:48 pm | University of Waikato
It’s called the invisible injury, but traumatic brain injury (TBI) is very common and can happen to anyone at any time – in a car crash or while playing sports, as well as through assaults and falls. More >>
New Year honour for Waikato Uni activist academic
Monday, 11 January 2010, 3:16 pm | University of Waikato
Distinguished Maori academic Professor Ngahuia Te Awekotuku has been named Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2010 New Year’s honours list. Her MNZM award is for services to Maori culture. “I’m humbled and honoured by the award,” ... More >>
