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Researcher to study sound and fury
Thursday, 9 April 2009, 3:21 pm | University of Waikato
What’s noise to some is sweet music to others, but perceptions of noise also have a lot to do with where it happens. More >>
Study to investigate ageism
Thursday, 9 April 2009, 3:14 pm | University of Waikato
A team of researchers led by Professor Ted Zorn from the University of Waikato Management School has received a grant from the Foundation for Research Science and Technology to look at ageism in the community. The $350,000 a year is for three years and the ... More >>
Getting the profit pollution balance right
Thursday, 9 April 2009, 11:24 am | University of Waikato
A detailed study of Waikato farms in the Karapiro and Arapuni lakes catchment areas shows there’s no one simple solution to improving water quality. On grazing land, the biggest contributor to water pollution is nitrogen from animal urine leaching ... More >>
Waikato Uni hosts free climate change lecture
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 4:05 pm | University of Waikato
An Australian professor who argues climate change is a natural phenomenon gives a free public lecture at the University of Waikato on April 29. More >>
New research into stroke recovery
Monday, 6 April 2009, 10:57 am | University of Waikato
New research into stroke recovery could change the way stroke victims are rehabilitated. More >>
Salad bar reaches top three in competition
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 2:08 pm | University of Waikato
A business analysis of a Wellington-based salad bar has won third place in a prestigious international competition. The Oikos Sustainability Case Writing Competition aims to promote the development of new, high-quality case studies of real-world businesses ... More >>
Waikato student’s winning idea puts culture online
Monday, 30 March 2009, 11:48 am | University of Waikato
An essay by a University of Waikato student promoting the use of social networking tools, such as Facebook, to support Dutch culture in New Zealand has won the 2008 Hanny van Roekel prize. Carine Poot, who’s Kiwi-born with a Dutch father, received ... More >>
More than pretty buildings
Thursday, 26 March 2009, 3:32 pm | University of Waikato
When some people visit Hawkes Bay’s Art Deco buildings they’re reminded of Agatha Christie novels. Others think about King Kong, or old aunties wearing furs, or more simple times. More >>
Hawaii residency for Maori artist
Thursday, 26 March 2009, 2:45 pm | University of Waikato
Artist and Waikato University lecturer Donna Campbell has been awarded a residency at the University of Hawaii. She will spend two months at the Kamakakūokalani Centre for Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawaii on Oahu where she’ll work on creating ... More >>
Prizewinning idea puts culture online
Thursday, 26 March 2009, 1:17 pm | University of Waikato
An essay by a University of Waikato student promoting the use of social networking tools, such as Facebook, to support Dutch culture in New Zealand has won the 2008 Hanny van Roekel prize. More >>
New research will help Pacific nations
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 12:55 pm | University of Waikato
A ground-breaking PhD analysis of a small Pacific island community under threat from global trade liberalisation is set to have significant policy implications for Pacific Island governments. More >>
University lecturer to look at iwi-based learning
Monday, 16 March 2009, 10:01 am | University of Waikato
A Waikato University lecturer has won a 10-year research contract to track and assess the benefits of educating Maori children in an iwi-based learning environment or puna. More >>
Waikato leads the way with online advertising
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 11:44 am | University of Waikato
Waikato University is changing the face of student recruitment in New Zealand with its innovative online campaign which “follows” visitors to its site. More >>
Hillary Scholarship for film student
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 1:13 pm | University of Waikato
A focus on finding out more about her East Coast roots has won Waikato University student Bonnie Frires a prestigious Hillary Scholarship – and it’s opened the doors to work on a new film by acclaimed Kiwi actor-director Taika Cohen. More >>
Elite BMX biker among University’s new Scholars
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 11:47 am | University of Waikato
She’s been riding BMX since she was seven, competing internationally since she was eight, and has now won an elite scholarship to the University of Waikato. More >>
University Nightglow event supports Earth Hour
Monday, 9 March 2009, 12:11 pm | University of Waikato
Waikato University is preparing to again welcome thousands of people for the annual Balloons over Waikato NightGlow event on March 28. The NightGlow is the culmination of the Balloons over Waikato event, which sees thousands of people flood onto the ... More >>
By gully – popular course returns
Monday, 9 March 2009, 12:00 pm | University of Waikato
A hugely popular free series on Hamilton gully restoration returns in April – featuring field trips, lectures, boat trips, weed walks and the chance to listen to bats. More >>
Surge in enrolments for Waikato University
Monday, 2 March 2009, 4:56 pm | University of Waikato
Enrolment numbers at Waikato University are up by 1000 on the same period last year – O-Week and the beginning of classes. More >>
Families turn out for university earth trail
Monday, 2 March 2009, 11:55 am | University of Waikato
Hundreds of Waikato families took part in this month’s Waikato University earth trail. The Earth, Ocean and Environment Trail from Hamilton to Raglan ran 10.30am-4pm on March 1, giving the public the chance to explore and learn about the region's ... More >>
Working In New Zealand Costs Dear
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 2:49 pm | University of Waikato
Our best and brightest give up almost $2,000 a week to work in New Zealand More >>
