University Of Waikato News

The latest in research and achievement from the University of Waikato. Provided below are some of the schools published news



University of Waikato study finds inequities in bowel cancer treatment
A University of Waikato study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal looking at the treatment and timeliness of chemotherapy for bowel cancer patients in New Zealand has found there are inequities in the treatment of Pacific, Māori and Asian patients.

Catching up with: Theresa Gattung, CNZM
In 2007, BMS alumna Theresa Gattung received one of the first Distinguished Alumni Awards. We caught up with her to see what she’s been up to and her advice for women considering a career in business.

Student, teaching fellow and promising multimedia producer
Ashton Ledger, a postgraduate student, teaching fellow and promising multimedia producer moulded his own path to success from a young age, with the help of his family, teachers and careers advisors at Rotorua Boys High School.

Understanding risks and uncertainty key to protecting our oceans
A University of Waikato researcher is part of a $70 million 10-year Government programme to understand and characterise uncertainty, including the effects multiple industries have on our marine ecology, in order to prioritise interventions which support marine health.

Connection the key to teaching excellence
A University of Waikato academic says the award-winning way she shares her passion for English literature with students is grounded in how she perceived the world as a child.

Sir Edmund Hillary Scholar, Michaela Kerr, fueled by competition
Sir Edmund Hillary Scholar, Michaela Kerr, explains her life as a road cyclist, University student and scholarship recipient.

University of Waikato scientist helps New Zealand move towards 100% renewable energy
The Government will invest $30 million into investigating a proposed hydro storage scheme at Lake Onslow in the South Island, a concept developed by Associate Professor Earl Bardsley from the University of Waikato.

University of Waikato launches bold new campaign
The University of Waikato has just launched a new advertising campaign for student recruitment, highlighting the institution as a welcoming and friendly university of national and international standing, with a wide range of quality programmes on offer.



Building begins for landmark University of Waikato development ‘The Pā’
$85m boost to the Waikato region and 500 jobs over the next two years

It’s Armageddon for University Esports
This weekend (25 & 26 July), the University of Waikato is keen to show esports enthusiasts attending Tauranga’s Armageddon Expo how to turn their passion into a career.

Cyber security buffs tackle toughest online issues of our time
Last week, 146 budding cyber security specialists from across New Zealand went head to head in a series of tough tasks as part of the New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge.

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