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.
Research showcase
Explore impactful research at University of Waikato tackling global challenges. From business to climate, our brightest minds drive sustainable innovation.
Connecting our brightest minds to the world’s toughest challenges
Committed to sustainable innovation, our research at the University of Waikato fuels business, environmental, and global societal support.
With eight institutes and numerous centers, we strive to generate breakthrough knowledge.
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Impact of childhood development support unlocked by Marsden funding boost
A study aimed at supporting language development and self-regulation in early learning settings can now track its impact from early childhood education through to primary school, thanks to a multi-million-dollar boost from the Marsden Fund.
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University researchers receive Marsden funding for ten groundbreaking projects
University of Waikato researchers have secured significant funding from the prestigious Marsden Fund to advance research projects ranging from climate science and ecology to Indigenous cultural studies and human rights.
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New research makes urgent call to improve cultural safety in psychology
Racism, bullying and oppression in psychology: a new report from the WERO (Working to End Racial Oppression) project calls for change.
Business research
Waikato Management School works with research centres to deliver a wealth of knowledge in areas ranging from economic impact analysis, strategy and leadership, to marketing, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Professor Bruce Clarkson and urban ecology
Learn how our research is bringing indigenous nature back into New Zealand cities and suburbs.
Professor Bruce Clarkson leads a multidisciplinary, collaborative project - People, Cities and Nature - impacting biodiversity and communities.
What is Earth's temperature tipping point?
Research by the University of Waikato and Northern Arizona University indicates that Earth's plant-based carbon absorption may halve within two decades due to rising temperatures, posing significant implications for our planet's climate.
Understanding our environment like never before
TAIAO, a $13 million, seven-year data science initiative funded by MBIE, aims to enhance environmental data science. Focused on New Zealand, it pioneers machine learning methods for real-time processing of large time series and data streams.
A circular economy for Aotearoa
Āmiomio Aotearoa: Merging Mātauranga Māori and western science, it pioneers a regenerative economic model, breaking from the linear extract-produce-use-dispose norm. Emphasizing cycling to preserve peak value, it promotes sustainability.
Research to support wellbeing
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MoU signed to tackle primary care workforce shortages
The University's newly signed MoU is a step towards tackling New Zealand’s health workforce shortages.
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Glucose monitors for diabetes have finally been funded – but a chronic workforce shortage will limit the benefits
Pharmac’s decision to fund continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin delivery systems for the approximately 18,000 people who currently live with type 1 diabetes in Aotearoa New Zealand is good news.
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University of Waikato partners with Bay Venues to support sports growth in the Bay
The University has partnered with Bay Venues across its sport and recreation facilities.
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Access to a GP can make all the difference in surviving lung cancer – and that is a problem for Māori
New research examines the outcomes for patients who are diagnosed through their GP versus those diagnosed at the emergency department.
Research to help the environment
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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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NZ is encouraging the use of AI – but it’s largely outsourcing the risks and societal costs
As investment in generative AI continues to grow globally, New Zealand’s government has been implementing its use across the public sector and encouraging businesses to embrace the technology’s potential.
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Manawanui sinking: an expert explains why a speedy cleanup will be crucial – and the main challenges ahead
Professor Christopher Battershill explains why speed will be of the essence as salvage crews attempt to stop fuel leaking from the sunken New Zealand naval ship off the coast of Samoa in this piece for The Conversation.
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Lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle: 5 key health priorities for future disaster response
Health and wellbeing are greatly affected by extreme weather events. New research into how people and systems responded after Cyclone Gabrielle shows how we can react better to future emergencies.
Research to build the economy
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NZ’s government may ask the public to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration – this could be unlawful
Helping corporations potentially exploit new fossil fuel resources may be contrary to the government’s obligations under international human rights law. Read more on this from Associate Professor of Law Nathan Cooper in this article for The Conversation.
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University of Waikato creating impact with new Company-X partnership
A new partnership with Hamilton-based software experts Company-X will open pathways for researchers to have impact in industry.
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Research awarded $11.4m to study seaweed’s potential to protect primary sector
The solution to protecting plants from disease and the impacts of climate change could be found within New Zealand seaweed.
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Seaweed to sustainable packaging: Waikato researchers secure major funding boost
The University of Waikato has achieved significant results in the latest funding round from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund.