Waikato University - Latest News [Page 16]
NZ software finalist in Stockholm Challenge
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 4:38 pm | Waikato University
Greenstone digital library software, developed by the New Zealand Digital Library group at Waikato University, has been announced as a finalist in the 2006 Stockholm Challenge. More >>
Waikato Research Has International Impact
Friday, 31 March 2006, 11:38 am | Waikato University
University of Waikato researchers have been invited to participate in a prestigious international research meeting from April 7-11 in San Francisco. More >>
Top-ranking economist joins Management School
Thursday, 23 March 2006, 1:08 pm | Waikato University
Dr John Gibson has been appointed professor of economics at the University of Waikato Management School. He returns to the School after a year at the University of Canterbury. More >>
Purple Shoes And Social Justice
Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 2:12 pm | Waikato University
If you happen to see 300 purple shoes lying about the University of Waikato grounds this week – don’t be alarmed – purple aliens have not landed. More >>
Dexcel, Waikato educators collaborate on resource
Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 12:24 am | Waikato University
How do robots milk cows? For school students, answering such a question could be tricky, but a new web-based portal aims to make this task easier. More >>
Sir Howard to be awarded honorary doctorate
Thursday, 9 March 2006, 10:24 am | Waikato University
The University of Waikato will be awarding an honorary doctorate to Sir Howard Morrison at an April graduation ceremony this year. More >>
Former Environ.Bay of Plenty CEO awarded doctorate
Friday, 3 March 2006, 11:36 am | Waikato University
Former Environment Bay of Plenty CEO awarded honorary doctorate Jeff Jones, the former Chief Executive of Environment Bay of Plenty who retired in February after 17 years at the helm, will be awarded an honorary doctorate by Waikato University at a graduation ... More >>
European Delegation In Waikato
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 4:37 pm | Waikato University
A European parliament delegation will meet with University of Waikato School of Education staff on Monday February 27 to hear about Maori education. More >>
CAB opening on campus a NZ first
Tuesday, 21 February 2006, 11:42 am | Waikato University
A ground breaking partnership between the Citizens Advice Bureaux and Waikato University has resulted in New Zealand's first CAB office operating from a University campus. More >>
Educational Leader Overcomes Odds
Monday, 19 December 2005, 4:44 pm | Waikato University
From survivor Vanuatu to survivor Waikato - Johnny Marango surely wins the prize for overcoming adversity. The University of Waikato School of Education graduate is from Lelepa (Efate) the same island that the television show, “Survivor Vanuatu” ... More >>
Two new professors for Waikato Management School
Monday, 5 December 2005, 2:05 pm | Waikato University
Two senior academics have joined the University of Waikato Management School as professors in organisational strategy and in economics. More >>
A Celebration of Màori Academic Excellence
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 12:53 am | Waikato University
The University of Waikato is will again host the National Màori Academic Excellence Awards, to be held on Friday 2nd December at the Kingsgate Hotel, Te Rapa - Hamilton. More >>
Conference opens the door to Asia
Thursday, 10 November 2005, 1:41 pm | Waikato University
The 16th New Zealand Asian Studies Society (NZASIA) International Conference will kick off in Hamilton on Monday 21 November, featuring a special welcoming event and concert open to the public. More >>
Earth science postgraduate students top again
Thursday, 10 November 2005, 11:34 am | Waikato University
Two postgraduate students from the Waikato University’s Department of Earth Sciences, Dr Haydon Jones and Ms Rachael Standish, have been awarded elite prizes by the New Zealand Society of Soil Science for their research. More >>
Science Talk Wins Award
Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 4:03 pm | Waikato University
Dr Alison Campbell and Dr Penelope Cooke love to talk science. The University of Waikato biological sciences lecturer and earth sciences post-doctoral fellow have just been awarded the New Zealand Association of Scientists' (NZAS) Science Communicator ... More >>
Business Rescue
Friday, 28 October 2005, 2:55 pm | Waikato University
Justice Peter Blanchard of the Supreme Court recently gave the Harkness Henry Lecture at the Waikato law School. His theme was ‘Approaches to Business Rehabilitation.’ He reviewed US chapter XI, the UK Enterprise Act and the Australian Voluntary Administration ... More >>
Waikato University Appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Thursday, 27 October 2005, 9:17 am | Waikato University
Renowned author, archaeologist and academic leader Professor Doug Sutton will join Waikato University as Deputy Vice-Chancellor in January. More >>
New senior appointment for Waikato University
Friday, 21 October 2005, 8:48 am | Waikato University
The University of Waikato is pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond McNickle as Head of Corporate Services, a new senior position created to help enable the University to bring its new vision to reality. More >>
Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme
Monday, 10 October 2005, 10:21 am | Waikato University
The call is out for New Zealand’s up-and-coming sports and arts stars to apply for the 2006 Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme at the University of Waikato. More >>
World Champion tops Waikato Blues Awards
Monday, 10 October 2005, 10:16 am | Waikato University
World Champion women’s coxless pairs rower, Nicky Coles, has been named Sportswoman of the Year at the Waikato University Blues Awards last night (Friday 7 October), while NZ Golf Gold Elite Squad member and NZ Universities Golf Champion, James Gill, ... More >>