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Latest news
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Waikato to work with regional health education experts to shape med school curriculum
A newly signed MOU will see the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine team collaborate with programme staff from the University of Wollongong to develop the medical school's curriculum.
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Passing of former Chancellor, the Rt Hon. Jim Bolger
Jim Bolger was the University's longest-serving Chancellor to date.
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Waikato honours former Chancellor and Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand
A strong champion of the University, Sir Anand has actively promoted major University initiatives.
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From shattered to shining: Becky Manawatu wins Sargeson Prize for story of a broken vase
New Zealand’s biggest short story competition drew a strong field of entries.
News 13 Oct 2025
Research impact
Nectar study offers sweet gains for beekeepers and conservation
There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to native nectar production across the country.
A voice for the future: the first AI-generated Waikato-Maniapoto voice
The model produces speech so realistic that it's difficult to distinguish from the original speaker.
What's on?
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School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
Design Degree Show 2025
Tuesday 21 Oct 2025 The Pā, University of Waikato, Hamilton Campus -
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
Nerdfest 2025
Thursday 30 Oct 2025 The Pā, University of Waikato, Hamilton Campus -
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
Dances of the Heart
Sunday 09 Nov 2025 Gallagher Academy || Concert Chamber -
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
Hamilton Public Lecture by Professor Fei Yang
Tuesday 11 Nov 2025 Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
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