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Waikato oceanographer: Rena oil best washed up on beaches
Monday, 21 November 2011, 5:05 pm | Waikato University
A University of Waikato oceanographer says the Bay of Plenty has dodged a bullet with oil from stricken ship Rena washing up in the best possible places. Dr Willem de Lange from the Waikato University Coastal Marine Group says oil from Rena is far ... More >>
Celebrations for new University of Waikato Student Centre
Thursday, 10 November 2011, 12:51 pm | Waikato University
The new University of Waikato Student Centre was officially opened yesterday in a two-part celebration to mark the occasion. Governor-General Lt Gen the Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, a Waikato alumnus, officially opened the multifunctional facility ... More >>
Waikato University to host Dr Joe and NZ Chemistry Institute
Wednesday, 9 November 2011, 12:27 pm | Waikato University
Are cows more trustworthy than chemists? This question will be answered at the 2011 New Zealand Institute of Chemistry conference being held at the University of Waikato this month. More >>
Rena disaster – what does this mean for our environment?
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 10:55 am | Waikato University
A panel of Waikato University scientists will discuss the effects of the Rena oil spill on the environment at this year’s last Hamilton Café Scientifique. Scientists from the departments of Earth & Ocean Sciences, Chemistry and Biological Sciences ... More >>
A deeper look at the languages of Vanuatu
Friday, 4 November 2011, 12:50 pm | Waikato University
University of Waikato linguistics lecturer Dr Julie Barbour has received a $345,000 Marsden Grant to complete the world’s first large-scale comparative study of “mood systems” in the Vanuatu languages. More >>
Grey skies and a green lake winner at Waikato Biology conf.
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 11:58 am | Waikato University
Monitoring biological processes in Lake Rotorua following a rainstorm was the topic of the winning presentation at the University of Waikato’s Department of Biological Sciences’ 3rd Annual PhD Conference late last month. More >>
Uncharted Territory at Waikato computer graphic design show
Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 12:38 pm | Waikato University
An iPhone app that tells you how safe beauty products are and an Android app that helps preschool kids learn are two of many innovative projects on show at the University of Waikato Computer Graphic Design Show. More >>
Evolution over a billion years
Monday, 31 October 2011, 1:55 pm | Waikato University
University of Waikato researchers have managed to create a billion year old bacterial enzyme and then trace its evolution through to the modern day. Associate Professor Vic Arcus and postdoctoral research scientist Dr Jo Hobbs have used new computational ... More >>
National Geographic to follow Waikato scientists on the ice
Monday, 31 October 2011, 12:30 pm | Waikato University
A team of Waikato University scientists is heading to Antarctica this week and a team from National Geographic will be tracking them. Professor Craig Cary, Associate Professor Ian McDonald and Dr Craig Herbold are going to the most isolated geothermal ... More >>
Digitising New Zealand colonial history:new website launched
Friday, 28 October 2011, 4:37 pm | Waikato University
A significant reserve of New Zealand’s history is now available online, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the National Library and a lot of work at the University of Waikato Library. More >>
Fulbright award; Waikato academic now sporting ambassador
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 3:05 pm | Waikato University
American students are set to get a glimpse into the Kiwi passion for sport and how it’s made us who we are today, thanks to a prestigious Fulbright Visiting Scholar Award made to a University of Waikato academic. More >>
Innovative ‘Māori MBA’ an international winner
Friday, 21 October 2011, 5:19 pm | Waikato University
Innovative ‘Māori MBA’ an international winner A unique MBA programme for Māori leaders has won the inaugural MBA Innovation Award offered by the London-based Association of MBAs (AMBA). More >>
Social justice for Paraguayan University of Waikato student
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 12:41 pm | Waikato University
After spending eight years working for the Paraguayan Attorney General, Maximiliano Mendieta came to Waikato University to learn how to better his country. Max came to the University of Waikato this year to complete his Masters of Law looking at ... More >>
Organisations contribute to workplace bullying
Monday, 17 October 2011, 11:42 am | Waikato University
Poor management and avoiding responsibility may contribute to workplace bullying, leaving employees feeling sadness, shame and pain. According to research by University of Waikato PhD student Alison Thirlwall, who graduates this week, bullying is usually ... More >>
Hillary Scholar to tour with Hayley Westenra
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 12:26 pm | Waikato University
University of Waikato Sir Edmund Hillary Scholar Chase Douglas has been picked as the guest artist to perform with Hayley Westenra during her tour of New Zealand this November. More >>
University of Waikato lecturer achieves life-long dream
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 4:45 pm | Waikato University
University of Waikato lecturer Maria Kecskemeti’s advice to others is that it is never too late to follow your passion. Ms Kecskemeti recently fulfilled a life-long dream and was appointed as a lecturer. She now works at the Faculty of Education. ... More >>
Massey's oiled wildlife response team in Tauranga
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 2:04 pm | Waikato University
Massey University's Oiled Wildlife Response team is on the ground in Tauranga ready to assist Maritime New Zealand and the Department of Conservation with any birds or other wildlife affected by any oil spill from the cargo ship Rena that ran aground ... More >>
Waikato University wins $2.5 million in Marsden funding
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 2:03 pm | Waikato University
Research which aims to create a computer database that can self-correct is one of four University of Waikato projects that received support from the 2011 Marsden Fund, New Zealand's funding for ideas-driven research. Waikato University has secured nearly ... More >>
Urban forests forgetting epiphytes
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 12:34 pm | Waikato University
Two University of Waikato ecology students spent the summer in the forest canopies of Waikato and Taranaki conducting research they hope will lead to better conservation and restoration of native forests nationwide. More >>
Waikato: Young graduate off to Oxford
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 12:31 pm | Waikato University
Waikato University’s youngest ever graduate is off to study for his doctorate at Oxford University. Robert (Bobby) Turongo Brooks is now 21 years old and since graduating with his Bachelor of Science at 17, he has completed a Master of Science and part ... More >>
