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Waikato University scientist links ancient mural
Thursday, 9 January 2014, 4:45 pm | Waikato University
A University of Waikato Earth scientist has played a significant role in a study which suggests a ~8600 year old excavated Turkish wall painting is the world’s earliest representation of an active volcano. More >>
Waikato student mixing it with IT giants
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 3:30 pm | Waikato University
A University of Waikato PhD student will take part in a global computer coding exercise backed by some of the biggest technology names in the world. More >>
(RAINS) Final Report: National Standards and the Damage Done
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 3:10 pm | Waikato University
This is the final report of the Research Analysis and Insight into National Standards (RAINS) project, a three-year study of the enactment of the National Standards policy in six diverse primary and intermediate schools. More >>
Computer Science team off to Russia
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 12:18 pm | Waikato University
Success at solving computer programming problems has guaranteed a team from the University of Waikato’s Computer Science department a trip to Russia. The University team, Trigraph, consists of second-year students Tom Levy, Matthew Law and Ryan Smith. More >>
University of Waikato strengthening Pacific bonds
Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:18 pm | Waikato University
A high level delegation from the University of Waikato will touch down in Samoa next week to re-establish ties with university alumni, build relationships with government officials and take part in a public lecture on climate change at the National University ... More >>
Inaugural conference success
Monday, 15 July 2013, 1:12 pm | Waikato University
An inaugural indigenous research conference held at Claudelands in Hamilton has been hailed a success. More >>
Speaking about The Orator
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 4:06 pm | Waikato University
Samoan New Zealand film maker Tusi Tamasese is to give a free talk at the University of Waikato next week.Tusi is the acclaimed director of The Orator (O Le Tulafale), the first feature length movie shot in Samoa, in Samoan and with a Samoan cast and ... More >>
Discovering DNA at Waikato Biology Days
Friday, 7 June 2013, 2:12 pm | Waikato University
More than 650 Kiwi kids examined the contents of around 100 kiwifruit this week during the University of Waikato’s annual Waikato Experience Biology (WEB) Days. More >>
Creative and Integrated Learning in the Classroom
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 12:16 pm | Waikato University
A group of University of Waikato academics say rather than narrowing the New Zealand curriculum through assessment driven teaching and reporting to standards, schools should be focussing on engaging, challenging and inspiring their students; do that ... More >>
First Batch Of Environmental Planning Students Graduate
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 11:44 am | Waikato University
After being introduced as a new qualification at the Faculty of Arts and Social Science at Waikato University in 2011, the first group of students have graduated from the Bachelor of Environmental Planning degree. More >>
University a Major Player in the Region
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 2:36 pm | Waikato University
The University of Waikato and its students generated $791 million in the Waikato economy last year – slightly up on the previous year - and contributed 4.5% of the region’s annual revenue. More >>
Cellist King Returns
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 12:13 pm | Waikato University
Cellist King Returns Top Waikato University music graduate and Hillary Medalist Edward King returns from cello studies in Germany to perform at the lunchtime recital series on Wednesday 20 March. More >>
Waikato Management School initiates Executive in Residence
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 12:19 pm | Waikato University
20 February 2013 Waikato Management School initiates Executive in Residence role Former Hamilton International Airport CEO Chris Doak has been appointed to the position of Executive In Residence at the University of Waikato Management School. Management ... More >>
New partnership to boost sporting excellence
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 12:53 pm | Waikato University
New partnership to boost sporting excellence at University of Waikato The University of Waikato has announced it will partner with the Home of Cycling Charitable Trust to develop a range of research and consultancy services around community and high-performance ... More >>
Waikato takes the campus to the city with new finance course
Thursday, 2 August 2012, 3:05 pm | Waikato University
In a move to ‘meet the market’, the Finance Department at The University of Waikato Management School is offering a graduate qualification in finance for city-based professionals, managers and executives at a convenient inner-city location. More >>
New doctorate creates Waikato University history
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 11:49 am | Waikato University
News that Māori Television is increasing its broadcast hours to focus on language revitalisation has been welcomed by Māori academic Korohere Ngāpō from the University of Waikato. The former school teacher who’s worked for six years in the Faculty ... More >>
From opera to rugby – Waikato Winter Lecture Series
Monday, 9 July 2012, 2:35 pm | Waikato University
Topics as diverse as rugby and opera will feature in this year’s University of Waikato Winter Lecture Series. Dame Malvina Major will open the month-long series on August 1 with a mini master class on how to improve vocal technique. More >>
Waikato University Student Named Fulbright Scholar
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 11:12 am | Waikato University
University of Waikato Master of Management Studies student Kenny Bell has been awarded a US$25,000 Fulbright Ministry of Science and Innovation Graduate Award to study at the University of California, Berkeley. More >>
National Agricultural Fieldays Scholarship winners announced
Friday, 22 June 2012, 1:01 pm | Waikato University
Two University of Waikato science and engineering students have been awarded the inaugural National Agricultural Fieldays Scholarships. Mark Benseman and Max Arrowsmith were awarded the scholarships by Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Crawford at Fieldays ... More >>
Waikato scholarships for student leaders in Northland
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 11:30 am | Waikato University
Strong leadership and good citizenship among Northland students is being recognised in a new scholarship launched by the University of Waikato. The university, which has a long-standing relationship with Northland, has announced the launch of 10 scholarships ... More >>