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Latest news
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University celebrates recipients of 2025 New Year Honours
Waikato is celebrating a bumper list of people associated with the University who were recognised in this year’s New Year Honours.
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West African military leaders prepare to exit Ecowas regional bloc, raising concerns for stability
Research Fellow Francis Okpaleke works alongside colleagues from the Universities of London and Nigeria to examine concerns for stability in West Africa as Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso prepare to leave regional grouping Ecowas.
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NZ report card 2024: how the country fared in 25 key global and domestic rankings
Professor Al Gillespie presents New Zealand's 2024 report card.
Research impact
Most NZ dairy farmers put profitability first – but some are planting native trees anyway
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.
New research highlights the critical role of whānau in child development at kōhanga reo
Kaupapa Māori research shows whānau involvement in kōhanga reo contributes to a child's development.
TEDx UoWaikato
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.
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Waikato climbs global rankings
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.
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