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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Advanced energy symposium showcases decarbonisation software to improve industry processes
The event showcased the Ahuora Centre for Smart Energy Systems and the transformative work being undertaken at the University to decarbonise industrial processes.
Researchers contribute to groundbreaking climate change report in the Pacific
The Pacific Ocean Climate Crisis Assessment (POCCA) project brought together over 100 researchers and community experts from across 16 Pacific countries and territories to document the region’s resilience and adaptation strategies in the face of escalating climate challenges.
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.
New seaweed supplement, developed through academic-industry collaboration, heads to US health market.
New Health Research Council funding will enable a University of Waikato team to start a project aimed at improving health equity.
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.
