Strategy for The University of Waikato

Responsibility for the strategy rests with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Neil Quigley.

A new University Strategy, Kia haere whakamua, was adopted by Council in December 2024.

The University is committed to making progress towards the high-level strategic priorities outlined in the Strategy over the next five years.

  1. Priority 1

    A whole of institution focus on student recruitment, retention, and learner success

  2. Priority 2

    Recognising and celebrating excellence

  3. Priority 3

    Leadership in graduate-entry health programmes

  4. Priority 4

    Developing people, capability and a culture of diversity and inclusivity

  5. Priority 5

    Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

  6. Priority 6

    Research impact and relevance

  7. Priority 7

    Enhanced internationalisation

  8. Priority 8

    Development of the Tauranga campus

  9. Priority 9

    Long-term operational sustainability