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Prestigious University of Waikato Medal awarded to kaumātua Tamati Tata
The University of Waikato has presented an honourary award to Tamati Tata (Ngāi Tamarāwaho) recognising his service to the University.
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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.
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Accolades continue for The Pā with New Zealand Architecture Award
The University of Waikato is proud to announce its landmark Hamilton campus complex, The Pā, has won the Ted McCoy Award for Education at the 2024 New Zealand Architecture Award.
Marsden funding for ten groundbreaking projects
University of Waikato researchers received Marsden funding for projects ranging from climate science to Indigenous studies.
University of Waikato celebrates 60 years
University of Waikato staff have celebrated 60 years since the University was launched.
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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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