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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
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Exhibitions
Ki te kapu o taku ringa | In the palm of my hand
Monday 30 Jun - Friday 07 Nov 2025 Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts || Main Gallery -
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
Nerdfest 2025
Thursday 30 Oct 2025 The Pā, University of Waikato, Hamilton Campus -
Movember 2025
Saturday 01 Nov - Sunday 30 Nov 2025 Village Green, Hamilton Cmapus -
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
NZ Amateur Pole Performer Hamilton Heat
Saturday 01 Nov 2025 Gallagher Academy | Playhouse Theatre
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