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Innovative Technology Empowers Farmers
Dr Harish Devaraj from the School of Engineering Teaching and Research at the University of Waikato and Dr Shaleeza Sohail from the School of Information and Physical Sciences at the University of Newcastle are working together to combine artificial intelligence (AI) and federated learning to empower farmers to enhance productivity and sustainability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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