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Scholarship winner’s research likely to benefit NZ
Thursday, 28 May 2015, 11:39 am | Waikato University
This year’s Fieldays Scholarship winner, Danielle Lelievre, is conducting research that looks likely to benefit New Zealand in an increasingly competitive global industry – kiwifruit production. More >>
Agri-event to strengthen links between research and industry
Thursday, 28 May 2015, 11:10 am | Waikato University
On the eve of Fieldays, the University of Waikato will host agri-stakeholders at an event to showcase its latest research and strengthen links with the agricultural industry. It features a presentation on the importance of soils, a panel discussion ... More >>
Survey to measure stress levels in pregnancy
Thursday, 28 May 2015, 10:39 am | Waikato University
Pregnancy can be a stressful time and, with this in mind, Dr Carrie Barber from the University of Waikato has launched an online survey to find out more about stressors among pregnant women. More >>
Community initiative working with University
Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 10:23 am | Waikato University
What can we all do to tackle social issues and make our communities welcoming, compassionate and inclusive places to live, learn and work? That’s the call to action for those attending an event hosted by the University of Waikato’s Network for Community ... More >>
Tauranga CBD campus a step closer
Monday, 25 May 2015, 9:36 am | Waikato University
A tertiary campus in the centre of Tauranga is a step closer following the approval of a Heads of Agreement document. More >>
Budding leaders reap scholarship’s rewards
Monday, 11 May 2015, 2:57 pm | Waikato University
Two good friends are among six people awarded a significant $4500 New Zealand horticultural scholarship for 2015. More >>
Social justice career inspired by childhood event
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 2:25 pm | Waikato University
An event from his childhood affected Murray Riches so much, he’s spent his life studying it. More >>
Sports scholarship brings Shashank to New Zealand
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 3:15 pm | Waikato University
New Zealand, its hospitality and seafood have been given a big tick by Indian scholar Shashank Ghai, who is here for a year of study. More >>
Ten subjects ranked in top 200
Wednesday, 29 April 2015, 1:54 pm | Waikato University
Ten subjects taught at the University of Waikato have been recognised as among the best in the world. More >>
ISIS and us: NZ and the wars for the Middle East
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 10:47 am | Waikato University
Waikato University law and war specialist Professor Alexander Gillespie says by sending troops to Iraq New Zealand’s got itself stuck in the middle of a very complex ISIS problem. More >>
Deaf and hearing theatre working together on stage
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 10:10 am | Waikato University
A short piece of bilingual theatre, working with deaf and hearing actors using both New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and spoken English, is being created and developed in Hamilton. More >>
Dr Stephen O’Brien visits Tauranga Café Scientifique
Monday, 20 April 2015, 11:58 am | Waikato University
World leading molecular biologist and conservationist, Dr Stephen O’Brien, will visit the Tauranga Café Scientifique on Wednesday 29 April as part of the Allan Wilson International public lecture series. Dr O’Brien is Chief Scientific Officer ... More >>
Father and daughter graduation for Seiuli family
Friday, 27 March 2015, 11:06 am | Waikato University
Samoan father and daughter and University of Waikato students Dr Byron Malaela Sotiata Seiuli and Alisha Makerita-Nai Seiuli will graduate together in April. More >>
Waikato engineering students on track to success
Friday, 28 November 2014, 2:49 pm | Waikato University
The University of Waikato Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) team have their sights set firmly on success for the Formula SAE- Australasia competition in Melbourne next month. More >>
University’s Management School appoints new dean
Monday, 3 November 2014, 12:18 pm | Waikato University
University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Crawford is pleased to announce the appointment of Canadian economist Professor Don Ross as Dean of the University of Waikato Management School. More >>
Waikato University to host historical garden tours
Friday, 17 October 2014, 2:31 pm | Waikato University
From cow paddock to botanical gem, the University of Waikato grounds have undergone a transformation in the past 50 years. More >>
Sprint to the finish line
Thursday, 16 October 2014, 4:08 pm | Waikato University
Kristie Baillie has had a great few years at Waikato University, and will be graduating with a Bachelor of Social Sciences (majoring in Anthropology and Population Studies) at the university’s graduation ceremony at Claudelands Events Centre on October ... More >>
Chemistry Professor Alistair Wilkins awarded title
Thursday, 16 October 2014, 10:36 am | Waikato University
University of Waikato chemistry Professor Alistair Wilkins has been made an Emeritus Professor, receiving the award at a function on October 15. More >>
Nearly $400,000 dollars awarded to future leaders
Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 3:59 pm | Waikato University
Ten secondary school students are being awarded nearly $40,000 each to study at the University of Waikato. More >>
Nearly $400,000 dollars awarded to future leaders
Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 3:59 pm | Waikato University
Ten secondary school students are being awarded nearly $40,000 each to study at the University of Waikato. More >>