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Working To End Racial Oppression Supported By $10m MBIE Grant

Wednesday, 23 September 2020, 1:56 pm | University of Waikato

Researchers at the University of Waikato are leading a project that will investigate racial oppression across society. Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki, Dr Arama Rata and Professor Francis Collins say that racism is a social structure that underpins forms of interpersonal ... More >>

New Study Into Mānuka Leaf Surface Could Help Maximise High-grade Honey Production

Tuesday, 22 September 2020, 9:20 am | University of Waikato

University of Waikato researchers have found a unique group of microorganisms on the surface of mānuka leaves, which could help explain wide variation in the antibacterial properties of mānuka honey. The microbiome—a complex community of bacteria—was ... More >>

A New Approach To Mental Health In Nursing

Monday, 21 September 2020, 2:48 pm | University of Waikato

With mental health needs rising sharply and services already stretched, the University of Waikato is responding to the challenge with the launch of the new Bachelor of Nursing in 2021, integrating a focus on mental health and addictions throughout the ... More >>

$12.5m Project To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Using ‘digital Twin’ Technology

Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 4:19 pm | University of Waikato

University of Waikato School of Engineering Professor Michael Walmsley will lead a seven-year research programme to reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, thanks to $12.5m in funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. ... More >>

New study uncovers more causes of coral bleaching

Monday, 24 August 2020, 11:41 am | University of Waikato

Increased nutrients in the ocean can accelerate coral bleaching caused by high sea temperatures, according to new research from University of Waikato Marine Scientist Joanne Ellis. More >>

University Of Waikato Study Finds Inequities In Bowel Cancer Treatment

Friday, 21 August 2020, 2:40 pm | University of Waikato

A University of Waikato study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal looking at the treatment and timeliness of chemotherapy for bowel cancer patients in New Zealand has found there are inequities in the treatment of Pacific, Māori and Asian ... More >>

Māori Astronomer Receives Prime Minister’s Award

Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 4:51 pm | University of Waikato

Professor Rangi Matamua (Tūhoe) University of Waikato Professor Rangi Matamua (Tūhoe), has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Science Communications Prize from the Royal Society of New Zealand. The prize, worth $100,000, is awarded to a practicing scientist ... More >>

University Of Waikato Tauranga Campus Wins Top Australasian Award

Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 1:41 pm | University of Waikato

The University of Waikato Tauranga Campus scooped a top award for its innovative learning environment design at an Australasian awards ceremony last week. The Tauranga Campus, designed by Aotearoa New Zealand leading architecture practice, Jasmax, working ... More >>

Research To Address Inequities In Maternal Health Services For Māori Receives NSC Funding

Wednesday, 20 May 2020, 10:07 am | University of Waikato

New research by the University of Waikato aims to address inequities in maternal health services for Māori by using Māori knowledge and tikanga to empower Māori families. Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki is leading the research project funded by ‘A ... More >>

Covid-19 Mental Health Survey Shows Participants Are ‘stressed But Resilient’

Thursday, 14 May 2020, 10:25 am | University of Waikato

Psychologists at the University of Waikato have released preliminary results of their survey looking into New Zealanders’ mental health during the Covid-19 crisis, and the findings show Kiwis are feeling stressed but resilient. The online survey, ... More >>

Mother Of Three Becomes First Person From Village To Graduate With Masters

Friday, 8 May 2020, 8:13 am | University of Waikato

Leonora Houma wants to use her experience to encourage other young Solomon Islanders. Leonora Houma has overcome more than most to complete her Master of Education at the University of Waikato, and she hopes it shows other young Solomon Islanders what ... More >>

Research Investigating How Invasive Predator Control Impacts Insects

Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 9:36 am | University of Waikato

A University of Waikato researcher says New Zealand’s successful predator control measures which are helping our native birds thrive, may be having an unexpected impact on our native insect populations. Dr Andrew Barnes and PhD student Nigel Banks have ... More >>

Covid-19 Could Force New Way Of Working According To Business

Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 10:34 am | University of Waikato

Big changes could be on the horizon for traditional employment models as New Zealand businesses navigate Covid-19, says professional director and University of Waikato MBA graduate, Tina Jennen. Jennen, who sits on the boards of six New Zealand organisations ... More >>

Covid-19: Research Fellow Uses Distilling Skills To Develop Sanitiser Amid Shortage

Monday, 4 May 2020, 9:42 am | University of Waikato

It’s no surprise the current situation has forced companies to rethink their business models, and how they deliver products and services to customers. But an academic at the University of Waikato, who is also a distillery owner, is using the situation ... More >>

University Of Waikato Students Celebrate Virtual Graduation

Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 1:48 pm | University of Waikato

This month, more than 1000 University of Waikato students graduated, and while none could be part of a traditional ceremony, many have taken it upon themselves to celebrate graduation in a more unique way. Last week, students took to social media, sharing ... More >>

University Of Waikato Academic Shortlisted In International Short Story Competition

Thursday, 23 April 2020, 12:27 pm | University of Waikato

University of Waikato lecturer and eminent New Zealand writer Catherine Chidgey has been named this week as a shortlisted author for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The Prize is awarded annually for the best piece of unpublished short fiction ... More >>

University Of Waikato Ranked Top World-wide For Accounting

Thursday, 23 April 2020, 12:22 pm | University of Waikato

The University of Waikato has recently been ranked as one of the top institutions in the world for accounting, according to the latest BYU Accounting Research Rankings . The Waikato Management School’s accounting programme has been ranked first in ... More >>

Sleep One Of The Keys To Productivity And Positive Emotions

Wednesday, 15 April 2020, 1:35 pm | University of Waikato

Right now, many of us are struggling with keeping our work and home lives separate, and keeping to a routine to look after our physical and mental wellbeing. While working from home is new to many of us, entrepreneurs have been known for working irregular ... More >>

Native Plants May Hold Answers For Chronic Illnesses Like Diabetes

Wednesday, 8 April 2020, 11:02 am | University of Waikato

University of Waikato researchers say native plant extracts may hold the answers to treating complications in patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, after discovering people with the diseases also present with high levels of a protein that ... More >>

Professor Yifan Chen receives Engineering New Zealand Fello

Monday, 30 March 2020, 10:30 am | University of Waikato

University of Waikato Professor Dr Yifan Chen has been awarded a prestigious Engineering New Zealand Fellows Award. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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