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Māori And Pacific Wellbeing Focus For Health Research Council Award Winners
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 8:25 am | Waikato University
Four emerging University of Waikato researchers have received Health Research Council (HRC) Career Development Awards to build knowledge supporting Māori and Pacific wellbeing. Collectively, the four awards represent more than $960,000 in investment. ... More >>
New Bachelor of Health degree
Monday, 12 August 2019, 11:22 am | Waikato University
The University of Waikato has announced a new Bachelor of Health degree and Certificate in Health and Wellbeing that are putting wellbeing and the needs of our communities at the forefront. More >>
The importance of sleep for young minds
Monday, 13 March 2017, 10:44 am | Waikato University
Watching your baby sleep peacefully is one of the joys of becoming a parent. But have you ever wondered what is happening in this little sleepy head’s mind? More >>
Waikato academic to speak at TEDxScottBase
Monday, 12 December 2016, 3:22 pm | Waikato University
University of Waikato Professor Craig Cary is one of 10 influential people who will speak at TEDxScottBase in January 2017. Professor Cary is a microbial ecologist from the University’s School of Science . He researches bacteria that live in extreme ... More >>
Waikato law student a winner
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 12:46 pm | Waikato University
For the fifth year in a row, a Waikato University law student has won the national Kaupapa Māori Moot competition. More >>
Former Waikato participants win int'l award in Sydney
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 9:28 am | Waikato University
Five former participants of the Waikato University and Ko Awatea leadership programme have received an international award in Sydney for a youth wellness movement at one of the largest health conferences in the world - Ko Awatea’s Asia Pacific (APAC) ... More >>
First Rutherford Discovery Fellowship for Waikato University
Friday, 11 November 2016, 2:35 pm | Waikato University
The fellowship was awarded to School of Science Senior Lecturer Dr Adam Hartland who has been granted $800,000 over five years for his project “Unlocking the karst record: quantitative proxies of past climates from speleothems”. More >>
Waikato marketing students’ invention off the lead
Thursday, 13 October 2016, 4:40 pm | Waikato University
Three Waikato University students unleashed a creative invention at the Management School’s Marketing Trade Show on Friday 7 October to help motivate more Kiwi pet owners to take their dogs for a walk. More >>
First NZ uni approved to teach and award degrees in China
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 12:01 pm | Waikato University
The University of Waikato has become the first New Zealand university to be approved to teach and award its degrees in China. More >>
Academic Director to lead Tauranga CBD campus development
Monday, 4 April 2016, 1:45 pm | Waikato University
The University of Waikato has appointed Associate Professor Ken Perszyk to the position of Academic Director – Tauranga Campus Development. More >>
Waikato University Cello Student Wins Concerto Competition
Monday, 14 March 2016, 9:52 am | Waikato University
University of Waikato cello student Sam Lucas has won the 2016 National Concerto Competition, held recently in Christchurch. Mr Lucas performed Bloch's Schelomo with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. More >>
Vending Machines For All
Friday, 27 November 2015, 10:12 am | Waikato University
A Waikato University law student is working on a summer start-up project to make vending machines more accessible to people living with disabilities or impairments. More >>
Waikato University prepares for Kīngitanga Day
Monday, 7 September 2015, 12:40 pm | Waikato University
On Thursday 17 September, the University will celebrate Kīngitanga Day – an annual celebration of the University’s distinctive heritage, history and relationships. More >>
Firm chosen for Tauranga CBD campus development
Monday, 31 August 2015, 11:04 am | Waikato University
Greenstone Group, a project management company with offices in Hamilton and Tauranga, has been chosen to project-manage the design and build of the Tauranga tertiary campus development. More >>
Waikato economist appointed to support policy development
Monday, 24 August 2015, 9:45 am | Waikato University
University of Waikato economist Graeme Doole will provide training and advice to regional and central government as they develop new policies to improve the water quality of New Zealand’s rivers, lakes and streams. More >>
Dual winners at grad conference
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 10:17 am | Waikato University
Preschool Māori animation needs to be reflective of the children that are watching it says Waikato masters graduate Kristin Ross. More >>
Māori adviser journeys up north
Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 4:17 pm | Waikato University
Senior Future Student Adviser Māori Alonzo Mason will embark on a hikoi this month to promote tertiary study to Māori students. He will be working with recruitment staff from other universities to talk about tertiary study options in Northland secondary ... More >>
Conservatorium of Music Presents Lehár Spectacular
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 1:23 pm | Waikato University
Conservatorium of Music Presents Lehár Spectacular The music of Franz Lehár will be brought to life this month when the University of Waikato’s Conservatorium of Music holds its annual opera production. More >>
Waikato University welcomes Aussie students
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 10:23 am | Waikato University
Australian students are now eligible to apply for school leaver scholarships at the University of Waikato. More >>
Working for Google
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 10:22 am | Waikato University
Working for Google A University of Waikato computer science student has landed a fully-paid summer internship with Google’s Sydney office. Computer Science and Biology student Jojo Stewart will spend 12 weeks being mentored by a Google engineer ... More >>