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Former VC to be Awarded Degree of Honorary Doctor
Monday, 25 September 2006, 4:37 pm | University of Waikato
Former Waikato University Vice-Chancellor, Bryan Gould, will be awarded the degree of Honorary Doctor of the University of Waikato at the Law School Graduation Ceremony at the Founders Theatre on 19 October. More >>
Secondary Students and the School of the Future
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 3:22 pm | University of Waikato
Learning centres, a curriculum that includes peace studies and education in a microchip were some of the thoughts to emerge at the recent inaugural “Our School of the Future Challenge.” More >>
Anthropologist awarded Fulbright Lectureship in US
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 1:32 pm | University of Waikato
Dr Tom Ryan, a senior lecturer in anthropology in the Department of Societies and Cultures, is one of two New Zealand academics who will teach courses in New Zealand Studies at Georgetown University in Washington DC. He will be based in the University’s ... More >>
Schools In The 21st Century
Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 11:11 am | University of Waikato
In the future will schools have robotic teachers? Will classrooms only exist in the virtual world? What will the school of the future look like? These are some of the possible questions that teams from four secondary schools hope to raise at the inaugural ... More >>
Researchers receive support from the Marsden Fund
Friday, 8 September 2006, 4:43 pm | University of Waikato
An examination of homelessness in New Zealand and an inquiry into why young people enjoy violent videogames are among seven projects by University of Waikato researchers to receive support from the Marsden Fund, New Zealand’s funding for ideas-driven ... More >>
Adult Learners' Awards
Friday, 1 September 2006, 2:12 pm | University of Waikato
Six University of Waikato students will receive Adult Learners’ Awards of $1,000 each from Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Crawford at a ceremony on 6 September. The Vice-Chancellor’s Adult Learners’ Awards are presented each year during Adult ... More >>
Schools in the 21st Century
Wednesday, 30 August 2006, 12:35 am | University of Waikato
In the future will schools have robotic teachers? Will classrooms only exist in the virtual world? What will the school of the future look like? These are some of the possible questions that teams from four secondary schools hope to raise at the inaugural ... More >>
Rugby – Pain, Fear, Pleasure And Masculinity
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 4:06 pm | University of Waikato
School of Education lecturer Dr Richard Pringle has been named winner of the ANZALS Thesis of the Year Award (2005). More >>
Waikato Leadership Centre Builds Reputation
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 10:00 am | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato Educational Leadership Centre's international reputation for transformation and leadership in education has been further enhanced. Recently, the Centre organised a national institute, in both Hamilton and Christchurch, at ... More >>
Management School economist wins Excellence Award
Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 11:24 am | University of Waikato
Waikato Management School economist Dr Steven Lim has won a national award for excellence in teaching. More >>
