Kickstart your university year with the essential guide for students new to Waikato. From campus navigation to resources, we've compiled everything you need to flourish in your academic journey from day one.
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Leakage is a risk with carbon storage projects – NZ’s new framework must be clear on how to deal with this liability
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage is a way of enabling the world to meet climate targets, but New Zealand needs to consider the risks of putting it in place, says Senior Lecturer Andrew La Croix in this piece for The Conversation.
Discovery lights the way for in-utero research innovation
A new Waikato study lays the foundation for a brand-new field of science.
Trans and non-binary lives at risk: new report highlights healthcare gaps and high levels of violence in New Zealand
The second Counting Ourselves survey highlights the urgent need to address discrimination and violence against trans and non-binary people.
New programme to help ease pharmacy workforce stress
The first cohort of students was welcomed to the University's new graduate-entry pharmacy programme this week.
A new study explores the experiences, values and priorities New Zealand dairy farmers have for their land and the implications for native biodiversity on farms.
Kaupapa Māori research shows whānau involvement in kōhanga reo contributes to a child's development.
Watch our captivating TEDx talks from the University's 60th anniversary celebrations—now on YouTube.
Discover these transformative talks—watch Dr Marie Magnusson describe how seaweed has the potential to revolutionise global food production.
The University of Waikato has climbed a further 15 places to 235 in the latest 2025 QS World University Rankings, which also places it in the top three universities in New Zealand.
Prospective students, and their families and whānau, can talk to us about study options, get support with the enrolment process, and learn more about scholarships, accommodation, student support and other services.
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