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University of Waikato - Latest News [Page 57]

Waikato Uni goes bush at Fieldays

Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 10:38 am | University of Waikato

Waikato University spends $12 million a year on environmental research and teaching, but the real stars are Waikato landowners and community groups. More >>

One fish, two fish, pest fish, shoo fish

Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 10:37 am | University of Waikato

The Waikato basin is “pest fish central”, with the invasive koi carp making up nearly 80% of the biomass of the fish living here, say University of Waikato researchers. More >>

Software engineering brings success for student

Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 10:25 am | University of Waikato

As a young child in Baghdad, Nadin Janan Wadi remembers hearing the windows rattle as the bombs fell during the 1991 US bombardment of that city in the first Gulf War. Today, she’s poised to become one of the first female software engineering graduates ... More >>

Research to receive millions in German funding

Monday, 18 May 2009, 2:21 pm | University of Waikato

A major centre of research excellence is being established in Tauranga involving the University of Waikato and Germany’s University of Bremen. Called INTERCOAST, interdisciplinary researchers from the two universities will work together on projects ... More >>

Farmer-turned-humanitarian engineer to warzone

Monday, 18 May 2009, 1:47 pm | University of Waikato

Raglan drystock farmer Michael Carter knows a lot more about deserts than most Kiwi farmers – thanks to a chance encounter at Fieldays. Carter, who farms 100 hectares with two of his sons, has spent much of the last three years helping establish water ... More >>

Waikato University worth nearly $1bn nationally

Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 12:44 pm | University of Waikato

The University of Waikato is a major driver of the region’s prosperity, generating 3% of the Waikato’s total regional revenue and nearly one billion dollars for the New Zealand economy as a whole, according to a new study. More >>

University panel discusses economic crisis

Monday, 4 May 2009, 2:33 pm | University of Waikato

The Business Roundtable’s Roger Kerr speaks at Waikato University on May 13 alongside the former Speaker of the House, Law School Professor Margaret Wilson. They are part of a panel called Responding to the Economic Crisis – a question of law, policy ... More >>

Helen Clark raises profile of train accidents

Monday, 4 May 2009, 11:51 am | University of Waikato

When Helen Clark says we need more research to understand why there are so many railway level crossing accidents in New Zealand, you might expect people to sit up and take notice. “Well, the name stands out,” admits Clark’s student namesake, who graduates ... More >>

Safer driving brochure targets young drivers

Friday, 1 May 2009, 10:42 am | University of Waikato

Inexperienced drivers on their restricted licence can have other road users diving for cover, but an initiative by Associate Professor Sam Charlton of the Traffic and Road Safety (TARS) Research Group at the University of Waikato and the AA Driver ... More >>

Software engineering degree proves just the ticket

Friday, 1 May 2009, 10:41 am | University of Waikato

A degree in software engineering has proved just the ticket for University of Waikato student Jonathon Stichbury. The former Fraser High School student has secured a job with Hamilton-based company SmarTrak, which makes GPS vehicle tracking systems. More >>

Computer science graduate aims to make life easier

Friday, 1 May 2009, 10:29 am | University of Waikato

Waikato computer science graduand Gian Perrone has his sights set on making all our lives easier. He’s interested in developing mathematical proofs to guarantee the software that drives everything from mobile phones to jumbo jets. More >>

Putting education first

Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 1:28 pm | University of Waikato

When Amrita Nandini Sahay graduates from the University of Waikato next week, her proud grandparents will be in the audience. Sahay is continuing with her honours year studies at Waikato, but will emerge after the May 4 ceremony as a newly-minted ... More >>

Bringing a bit of NZ to contemporary music

Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 12:52 pm | University of Waikato

University of Waikato composition student Lizzie Dobson has won the chance to rub shoulders with an international who’s who of contemporary classical music – if she can raise $5,000 in time. More >>

Allrounder Waikato student picked for Eco-Minds

Monday, 27 April 2009, 1:04 pm | University of Waikato

Management and science isn’t the most typical mix of subjects for a university degree, but for University of Waikato student Rebecca Williamson it’s opened the way to a place at a top youth forum on sustainable development. More >>

Honey producers win in new testing method

Friday, 24 April 2009, 10:53 am | University of Waikato

Consumers buying manuka honey for its medicinal purposes will soon find it easier to identify the best products. More >>

Waikato Uni wins large literacy, numeracy contract

Thursday, 23 April 2009, 5:04 pm | University of Waikato

The University of Waikato has won a three-year contract to lead and deliver professional development in adult literacy and numeracy. The multimillion-dollar contract just announced by Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley will see Waikato University ... More >>