University of Waikato - Latest News [Page 9]
King to receive a Waikato alumni award
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 12:01 pm | University of Waikato
Long-serving MP to receive a Waikato University distinguished alumni award Long-serving Labour politician Dame Annette King will receive a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Waikato next month (August 24). More >>
Fieldays scholarship to investigate neonatal calf diarrhoea
Monday, 11 June 2018, 10:04 am | University of Waikato
This year’s National Agricultural Fieldays Sir Don Llewellyn Scholarship winner is Waikato University doctoral student Gemma Lowe. More >>
Vietnam PM to make landmark visit to University of Waikato
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 11:56 am | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is strengthening its international ties with Vietnam, welcoming Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to its Hamilton campus. More >>
New position tackles the frontiers of cyber security
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 4:37 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is breaking new ground in cyber security, establishing a new Professorial role that will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, in partnership with a leading Australasian company. More >>
University of Waikato to live-stream public shark dissection
Friday, 2 March 2018, 11:31 am | University of Waikato
Sharks inspire both fascination and fear. This weekend University of Waikato scientists will give people an ‘inside view’ of a shark dissection, dispelling some of the myths surrounding the top predator while also contributing to knowledge of shark ... More >>
University of Waikato’s rise in international standing
Thursday, 1 March 2018, 9:04 am | University of Waikato
With the latest data release from QS World University Rankings the University of Waikato now has 13 disciplines ranked in the top 300 delivered around the world, confirming its growing international reputation. More >>
Matariki – the People Making It Happen…
Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 2:29 pm | University of Waikato
A move to Hawke’s Bay 13 years ago, with a PhD in Plant Pathology in hand, hasn’t stopped Christchurch-born Belinda Sleight from pursuing a career focused on innovation around the country. More >>
Keeping It in the Family - Another Ritchie Graduate
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 9:25 am | University of Waikato
Isa Ritchie’s family is rich with academic tradition. Two of her grandparents, James and Jane Ritchie, were professors at the University of Waikato and her mother Jenny lectured at Waikato for 17 years too. Isa’s great grandparents Pearl and ... More >>
Accolade for one of te reo Māori's leading advocates
Saturday, 25 November 2017, 11:31 am | University of Waikato
Embargoed until 10pm, 24 November 2017 Te reo Māori version of release will also be available after the event. More >>
Diamond polishes her skills to better serve BOP community
Friday, 24 November 2017, 3:41 pm | University of Waikato
Living up to her name, Danielle Jade Diamond is shining bright in the area of community psychology in the Bay of Plenty. More >>
New appointment for lake and freshwater science
Monday, 13 November 2017, 12:42 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato has appointed a new Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair in Lake and Freshwater Science. More >>
Artist Max Gimblett Awarded Honorary Doctorate
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 11:51 am | University of Waikato
One of New Zealand’s most successful artists, Max Gimblett, will be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Waikato next week. More >>
Activists reunite for Kīngitanga Day
Friday, 8 September 2017, 2:36 pm | University of Waikato
Kīngitanga Day, the University of Waikato's annual celebration of Kīngitanga is being held on Thursday 14 September and is open to the public. This year the event features two special guest panels; residents from Parihaka and past members of activist ... More >>
University of Waikato Continues to Climb Global Rankings
Wednesday, 6 September 2017, 8:57 am | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato’s rapid ascent of the world university rankings was further confirmed today, with the release of the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings. The University is now ranked third equal in New Zealand. More >>
Medical School acknowledges scale of rural health crisis
Monday, 28 August 2017, 11:26 am | University of Waikato
National’s election promise to establish a School of Rural Medicine acknowledges the extent of the health crisis facing rural and vulnerable New Zealanders, says University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley. More >>
New Tauranga lecture series looks at survival of the EU
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 4:13 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato’s new Tauranga public lecture series began in July with hundreds braving the wild weather to hear Professor Devon Polaschek discuss psychopathy. For the second lecture of the series on Thursday 17 August, Dr Simona Soare from ... More >>
Astrobiology & Milestone Moments for Life on Ancient Earth
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 10:35 am | University of Waikato
Windows to other worlds: Antarctic lakes, astrobiology and milestone moments for life on ancient earth More >>
More young talent needed for NZ’s primary industries
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 4:26 pm | University of Waikato
More young talent needed for NZ’s primary industries Growing up, Jack Keeys couldn’t decide whether he wanted to be a scientist or accountant – so he’s forging a unique career path in New Zealand’s primary industries which combines both. This ... More >>
A wild start planned for new Tauranga public lecture series
Sunday, 9 July 2017, 8:41 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is hosting a new public lecture series in Tauranga, kicking off on 20 July with Professor of Psychology and Crime Science, Devon Polaschek , who will explore psychopathy in the wild and in prison. More >>
Firm chosen to build Tauranga CBD tertiary campus
Tuesday, 4 July 2017, 1:31 pm | University of Waikato
The University of Waikato has chosen Hawkins Construction to build the new Tauranga CBD tertiary campus development . Activity on the Durham Street site in central Tauranga will commence towards the end of July and the campus will open in 2019. More >>
