New partnership for University of Waikato and Volunteer Service Abroad
The collaboration will utilise the University of Waikato's research and provide opportunities for students in the Pacific.
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Latest news
New Chancellor appointed as Waikato enters next chapter
Read more about the University of Waikato's newly appointed Chancellor.
Popular period-tracking apps can hold years of personal data – new NZ research finds mixed awareness of risk
Period-tracking apps offer health benefits but users face hidden privacy risks that could threaten reproductive rights and data safety. Learn more in this article for The Conversation by PhD Candidate Anna Friedlander, Senior Lecturer Charlotte Greenhalgh, Professor Holly Thorpe and Teaching Fellow Johanna Schmidt.
NZ has a vast sea territory but lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean
New Zealand faces growing pressure to meet global ocean protection goals. In this article for The Conversation, Associate Professor of Marine Science Joanne Ellis reflects on New Zealand’s role and obligations to contribute.
Research impact
One-of-a-kind New Zealand seaweed supplement set to launch on U.S. shelves
New seaweed supplement, developed through academic-industry collaboration, heads to US health market.
Research funding to drive diabetes care impact
New Health Research Council funding will enable a University of Waikato team to start a project aimed at improving health equity.
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The support, kindness and encouragement the Poutama Pounamu tutors gave me was absolutely critical in my decision to continue with my study and enrol in the Masters of Education.Carma MaiseyGraduate Diploma in Teaching, Master of Education
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