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Today's release of the QS World University Rankings 2020 places us as number 266 in the world. An improvement of 135 places in just 6 years! Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this success.
Read more about our rankings:
#QSWUR
@worlduniranking
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This morning we welcomed Indigenous experts around the world for
#NAISA2019
!
The conference has gathered more than 1700 people to Hamilton this week. This is a historic size for not only NAISA - but for any group of Indigenous scholars or community members.
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New Zealand's
@Waikato
University confirmed as one of
@timeshighered
's World Top 50 Universities under 50
http://t.co/JOq5kiATNj
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We are excited to launch our new Bachelor of Health! This degree looks holistically at diverse aspects of health and wellbeing in our communities. Join us and help shed new light on health and wellbeing and transform our health system from the inside out.
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We're excited to hear
@PhilTwyford
's announcement that the Hamilton-Auckland commuter train will start next year! 🙌🚊
#RegionalRail
@GreaterAKL
@CouncilHamilton
#LovetheTron
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The flag is half-mast to mark death of student Abdul Azim Amzar Bin Azmi. Our thoughts are with Abdul’s family & friends at this time.
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Creating history in New Zealand.
@Waikato
University ranked in
@timeshighered
's top 50 universities under 50
http://t.co/6GViwxFqA4
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Congratulations to
@DrShariGallop
who has been awarded a 2020 L’Oréal/UNESCO For Women in Science fellowship for her research on the science of restoring estuaries and how they will stand up to climate change!
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Dr Rob Townsend has been invited to join the Virtus Academy Scientific Committee which is part of a global hub for research & education to drive the development of elite sport for athletes with intellectual impairment. Congratulations
@robtownsendPhD
! 🙌🎉
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We are proud to announce that Sir Anand Satyanand has been appointed as our Chancellor for the next four years.
The former Governor-General was elected to the role by our university council on Tuesday.
Please join us in welcoming Sir Anand to our University of Waikato whanau!
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This little guy had a close shave this morning 🐥 He was found stuck in a drain crying for help. Luckily our staff were able to rescue him & reunite with his family by the lake 💕
#FridayFeels
#DuckProblems
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We're thrilled to see our behavioral ecologist, Dr
@cpaintingnz
and her lab featured in the
@nytimes
: “Meet the giraffe
#weevil
: It’s got a secret up its long snout.” 🎉 Read more here 👉
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We are deeply saddened to hear about the unfolding incident in
#Christchurch
today. Our thoughts are with the people of Christchurch during this distressing time.
Make sure you reach out to your family and friends and look after each other.
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Married at First Sight: A flawed concept or a match made in heaven? 💍👰💐
#MAFSNZ
#Psychology
#StudyWaikato
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Congratulations to Dr Rāwiri Keenan who has been awarded the Foxley Fellowship, worth more than $200,000, to focus on his research into cultural competency and equity in primary healthcare.
Read more:
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Congratulations to our three newly appointed professors: Professor Tom Roa (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato); Professor Sandy Morrison (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Rarua, Te Arawa); and Professor Kura Paul-Burke (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Whakahemo).
#KoTeTangata
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NZ's
@Waikato
University confirmed as 44 out of 5000 universities in latest
@timeshigered
's World Under 50 rankings
http://t.co/74cHjfvPe8
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Among the many decisions we’ve made during
#COVID19
we didn't hesitate in stopping accommodation payments as our students returned home.
We will continue to support our Waikato whānau and are proud to see how you're dealing with the challenges put in front of you.
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Today, we're officially launching a new Bachelor of Climate Change degree. 🎉✨ Virtually join the launch of this world first degree from 9am - 10.30am (NZST) 👉
For more information, visit:
#climatechange
#globalwarming
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We’re so proud that Hamilton has been named New Zealand’s most beautiful large city 🥳
From our beautiful lakes and river, to the
@boonstreetart
around the city and so many amazing cafes and restaurants it’s so great to be recognised 🎊
Share in the comments why you
#lovethetron
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Congratulations to Professor Karin Bryan who was recently announced as one of the new
@royalsocietynz
Ngā Ahurei a Te Apārangi Fellows. 👏 Read more 👉
#WUResearch
#Oceanography
#CoastalScience
@KRB_CoastsRule
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Congratulations to Professor Craig Cary and his team from
#Waikato
and
@UCNZ
, who have received a nearly $1M
@MarsdenFund
research grant to study unique micro-organisms that live in the geothermal fumerols of Mt Erebus in
#Antarctica
!
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Sport expert
@mattdriller
says recovery is essential and athletes need to listen to their bodies.
@sportsciencenz
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Our researchers are using the building blocks of nature to create renewable materials & keep the worst of our waste out of landfills 🌏🌱💦
#WaikatoEnvironment
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Come along to the Engineering Design Show where we showcase the talents of our engineering students and you can find out about the exciting opportunities provided by a career in engineering!
#HelloWaikato
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New Zealand's
@Waikato
University confirmed as one of
@timeshighered
's World Top 50 Universities under 50
http://t.co/JOq5kiATNj
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Did you know that a Waikato
#CompSci
grad founded
#Google
's first engineering centre in New York?
#StudyWaikato
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Popular tourist stop
#HamiltonGardens
now boasts a clever new app! And it's been designed right here at
#WaikatoUni
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A sneak peek of our Hamilton campus for those who are starting with us for the first time on Monday 27 February. 👀🌳
#WUWellbeing
#LoveNature
#Wellbeing
#MentalHealth
#WaikatoUni
#WaikatoUniversity
#HamiltonNZ
#Waikato
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We're excited to welcome New Zealand's most powerful supercomputer dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) to our Hamilton campus. This supercomputer is the world’s most advanced system for powering universal AI workloads. 🧠💻
@abifet
@BPfahringer
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We are delighted to welcome
@Prof_Margaret
back to
#waikatouni
, where she started her tertiary education, as Dean of Science! Professor Barbour is a leading Plant Physiologist and will be an asset in leading the School of Science into the future.
Read:
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We are also the proud sponsor of the Vision Mātauranga Science Award, which was awarded to Waikato alumnus Dr Ian Kusabs of Kusabs and Associates.
Dr Kusabs’ work has enhanced understanding of key threats to kōura and revived engagement in traditional fishing practices.
🧵5/6
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The University flag is at half-mast for Associate Professor Tony McGregor, from the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, who passed away suddenly last week. Our thoughts are with Tony's friends and whanau.
#WaikatoUni
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Any students or staff who have been affected by the incident and need support please contact the Student Counselling Service:
Or you can call the Waikato crisis team on 0800505050 or phone or text 1737 for the free “Need to talk?” counselling phone line.
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@indigenouspsych
Kia ora koutou, Buck Nin's mural was originally created on a wall with a door in our Language Institute. He worked his design around the door. When the mural was moved to its current position, a faux door was put in to represent its original design.
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New Zealand's
@Waikato
University confirmed as one of
@timeshighered
's World Top 50 Universities under 50
http://t.co/T6qm5aCVrN
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Today we welcomed Prime Minister,
@jacindaardern
and Te Puhi Ariki Ngāwai hono i te po Paki, representing King Tūheitia to campus to mark the beginning of the construction of our new marae and student hub, The Pā.
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New Zealand's modern & progressive
@Waikato
University jumps in
@timeshighered
's World Under 50 rankings
http://t.co/6ypM4RRZ5m
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#Congratulations
to Senior Lecturer,
@MaebhLong
from our School of Arts
#English
programme who has been named the winner of the best article/chapter prize at the 2023 The International Flann O'Brien Society Awards.👏 Read more 👉
@FlannOBrienSoc
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On Tuesday we celebrated the official launch of Te Ipu o te Mahara, the Artificial Intelligence Institute with over 200 special guests. 🎉 Visit their new website to see how they will harness the potential of AI to bring about positive changes here:
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While
#online
scams are rife, how do you keep yourself safe? 👾💻⚠️ Our
#CyberSecurity
Head shares his top tips
#NCSAM
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Today is
#GumbootFriday
! For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.
Thanks to our University of Waikato community for coming together, wearing your gumboots and showing support to those with depression.
#GumbootUpNZ
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Ok
@ChiefsRugby
, no pressure 😉 but we're counting on you tonight 💪
#LovetheTron
. RT and pass it on 🏈
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"The kaupapa at
#NAISA2019
has been about reserving and preserving our traditions, retaining our land, retaining our sovereignty as Native peoples." - Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori, Dr Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai
read more:
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Congratulations to
#Rotorua
Boys' High on their thrilling win over
#Hamilton
Boys' High in weekend's University of Waikato
@ChiefsRugby
Cup!
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Congratulations to Professor Rangi Matamua who won the
@royalsocietynz
Prime Minister’s Science Communications Prize!✨
His research on
#Matariki
and Māori
#astronomy
has inspired best selling books and the possibility of Matariki being a public holiday💫
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Congratulations to our PhD student Megan Ranapia (Ngāti Awa, Waikato-Tainui), who presented her research on day one of the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society Conference, and the next day, she was featured in a
@Bay_Times
article. We're so proud of you! 🙌
#NZMS2021
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💥 BOON ON CAMPUS 💥
Last week we had
@boonstreetart
on campus creating awesome street art and brightening up campus with their designs!
Swipe through and check out their final works 🖌 And if you’re on campus, make sure you come and check them out ✨
#boononcampus
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Congratulations to Associate Professor Te Taka Keegan (Waikato-Maniapoto, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whakaaue) from our School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences who has been appointed Co-Chair of the
@sftichallenge
Board. 👉
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Congratulations to our researchers who were awarded research grants of $5.6m from Marsden Fund. The highly competitive Marsden Fund grants are regarded as a hallmark of excellence for researchers working in New Zealand.
Read more:
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Today's
@worlduniranking
release places
@Waikato
at 292 in the world - an improvement of 100 places in just 4 years
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Today is International Women's Day! 👩🏻👩🏼👩🏽👩🏾👩🏿🧕🏽 At
#WaikatoUni
, we have a proud history of strong women leaders, who are drivers and leaders of societal change. 💪🏽 Better the balance, better the world! ⚖
#BalanceforBetter
#InternationalWomensDay
#WomensDay
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Congratulations to the new NZ Prime Minister in waiting -
#WaikatoAlumni
and BCS grad,
@jacindaardern
🇳🇿👏👏👏
#decision17
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Our Dr
@TacianoMilfont
lead a study to investigate the attitudes of different generations of New Zealanders towards
#climatechange
. His article was published in the prestigious
@NatureComms
journal. 👏 Read more 👉
@nzavs
#psychology
#climateaction
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@indigenouspsych
Buck Nin's wife was consulted on the display of his artwork in its new location. We treasure all of our artworks, and we feel privileged to have Buck's piece on our campus.
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Have you got all of your ducks in a row for A Trimester tomorrow?
#KoTeTangata
#ForThePeople
#WUWellbeing
#LoveNature
#Ducks
#Wellbeing
#MentalHealth
#WaikatoUni
#WaikatoUniversity
#HamiltonNZ
#Waikato
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.
@tommyhigham
a
#WaikatoUni
graduate who analyses ancient religious relics for a job, including the remains of St David, St Luke and John the Baptist, will be presented with a Distinguished Alumni Award from the university this month.
Read his story here:
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University of Waikato Master of Science student Shalini Guleria has developed a new way to conduct cancer research and it could be a game-changer.
#breastcancer
#cancerresearch
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Big welcome to our 1st ever cohort of Bachelor of Nursing students! Over the next 3 years, this group of students will divide their time between our Hamilton campus and health providers across the Waikato
Find out more about all our new Nursing programmes
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Yesterday we opened our brand-new aquaculture facility in Tauranga! The 1000sqm facility is the first in New Zealand to provide infrastructure for seaweed cultivation and aims to deliver closed life-cycle aquaculture production of seaweed.
Read the story:
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#Grammarian
and
#linguist
Dr
@AndreeaCalude
has co-authored a new book named Mysteries of English
#Grammar
- A Guide to Complexities of the English Language. Read more 👉
@WaikatoLibrary
#kiwilinguistics
#wordmeaning
#englishgrammar
#linguistics
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A
#Covid
#vaccination
will be required on our campuses & sites from 14 February 2022. The requirement will apply to all staff, students & contractors accessing our campuses & sites. Read more 👉
#Kotetangata
#Forthepeople
#Covid19update
#covidvaccine
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Derek Lardelli, one of Aotearoa’s finest tā moko artists, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate at our Marae Graduation today. Derek has earned an international reputation for his knowledge of tā moko and its spiritual significance.
Read more:
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Congratulations to Prof Bruce Clarkson and Dr Bev Clarkson, Dr Adam Hartland and Greta Dromgool who were recognised at
@TheKudosAwards
last night!
These awards celebrate the world-class achievements of scientists in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Photo credit
@TheKudosAwards
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Our Dr Clare Browne has been working to free New Zealand’s waterways of
#pestfish
. 🐟 Clare & her team have managed to harness the power of our pet dogs’ noses, teaching them to detect the fishy odor of Koi Carp or Catfish in water samples.
Read more 👉
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Who else is loving the colours on our Hamilton campus at the moment?
#KoTeTangata
#ForThePeople
#WUWellbeing
#LoveNature
#Wellbeing
#MentalHealth
#WaikatoUni
#WaikatoUniversity
#HamiltonNZ
#NewZealand
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How did
#M
āori
#t
ūpuna (
#ancestors
) plan vast
#ocean
voyages by
#waka
(canoe)? 🚣 Dr Haki Tuaupiki dives into ancestral
#oceannavigation
. Read more 👉
#ancestralnavigation
#maoriresearch
#maoriwaka
@kaupapamaori
@TeAoWithMOANA
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#WaikatoUni
academics and their research are among the best in the world, placing in the top 100 universities for research impact! 🙌📚
Read more:
#QSWUR
@worlduniranking
@TopUnis
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Congratulations to Professor Tahu Kukutai and Emeritus Professor Margaret Carr (ONZM) who have been named Fellows to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi. 🥇🌍 Read more 👉
@thkukutai
@TeNgiraIPR
@royalsocietynz
#waikatouniversity
#researchers
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It’s not easy to crack Hollywood, but screenwriter
@shoshanasachi
has done exactly that. The Waikato screen and media studies graduate currently writes for TV show
@DoomPatrolDCU
in LA!
Read Shoshana's story here:
#WaikatoAlumni
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Congratulations to Dr Te Taka Keegan awarded PM’s Supreme Award for Excellence in Tertiary
#Teaching
#WaikatoUni
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Just another campus photo to help brighten your day. 🌳
#KoTeTangata
#ForThePeople
#WUWellbeing
#LoveNature
#Wellbeing
#HamiltonNZ
#MentalHealth
#WaikatoUni
#WaikatoUniversity
#HamiltonNZ
#Waikato
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We're so proud of our
#researchers
who have developed a new
#watersampling
device that will be used by
#University
researchers worldwide. 💦 Read more 👉
@wegeochem
@SebHoepker
@WaikatoLink
#PhD
#research
#caving
#fieldwork
#freshwater
#waikatouni
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Congratulations to
@NJMunn
who has been awarded this year’s Ako Aotearoa National Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award. 🏆✨ His students say his teaching delivery is "refreshingly different from conventional lectures." Keep up the great work Nick! 🙌
@ako_aotearoa
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NZ's
@Waikato
University confirmed as 44 out of 5000 universities in latest
@timeshigered
's World Under 50 rankings
http://t.co/74cHjfvPe8
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The emotions of graduating at Te Kohinga Marama Marae from our graduates and their proud whānau 🎉🎓🙌
Sound on for the full experience 📣
#waikatouni
#waikatograd
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Amazing to see team of
#WaikatoAlumni
behind world-first, gold award-winning water bike design at 2017
@bestawards
🏆👏
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Curing
#cancer
, clearing the air and changing the world. Please welcome our new senior chemistry lecturers - Dr Joel Rindelaub (left) and Dr Benjamin Dickson (right). 👨🔬👨🔬
Read more 👉
#KoTeTangata
#ForThePeople
#WUscience
@joel_rindelaub
@dr_benomycin
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Our world is going places it has never been before. Be there with
#postgraduate
#study
@waikato
in 2015
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We're incredibly proud of our Professor Devon Polaschek for leading this independent research group to support
@nzpolice
👮 in their quest to identify and address bias in policing.
@kahurangi99
#Forthepeople
#Kotetangata
#WUPsychology
#WUScience
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A huge congrats to
#WaikatoAlumni
, Komal Mistry from
@fonterra
ventures, on winning 'Young Executive of the Year' award at
@DeloitteNZ
Top 200 awards!
#DeloitteTop200
👏👏👏
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Can you name where this spot is on our Hamilton campus? 🤔🌲💚
Hint: It's a short, calming walk with lots of
#ferns
.
#wellbeing
#peace
#metime
#nature
#nzfern
#naturelover
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At Waikato, we're proud to inspire, engage & recognise women in
#science
. Every day, we're celebrating the achievements of our brightest female minds & we'd like you to meet some of them ⚗🔬🌡
#WomeninScience
@UN_Women
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Did you know that nearly half of our fleet of 150 vehicles is electric? 🚗🚙🍃🌏
@ecotricity_nz
@nz_sbc
@theNZstory
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The cherry blossoms have popped out just in time for teaching recess 🌸 we hope you enjoy your time off classes and have a well deserved break!
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Earlier this week, we announced the devastating news that Professor Craig Cary, a legend in the world of microbial biology, passed away.
We invite you to read more about his remarkable life in the form of an obituary here -
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We're celebrating International Women's Day and the achievement and contribution made by all women. This year's theme
#choosetochallenge
. We're proud to share a few of our amazing Waikato women who choose to challenge every day, and in every way.
#IWD2021
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We have an exciting opportunity for you to pay it forward while enjoying the company of a furry friend like these guys! 🐕 😍 Our hardworking scent detection dogs need some friends to take them on walks around campus each week.
Are you keen? Email dogs
@waikato
.ac.nz for more!
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One of Aotearoa’s leading demographers, our Professor Tahu Kukutai
@thkukutai
says that Covid-19 has exposed a short-sighted population approach and is calling for Māori interests to be recognised in immigration. 👉
#Forthepeople
#kotetangata
#wufass
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Congratulations to Dr Nathalie Philippe, senior lecturer in French, who has been awarded the prestigious 2023 John Dunmore
#Medal
for her "stellar work" over many years on New Zealand-French connections, particularly focused on
#NewZealanders
in France during
#WorldWarI
. 🏅
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Have you voted for
#NewZealand
’s
#BugOfTheYear2023
? 🦗 Two of the nominees are being represented by
#Waikato
's Dr Chrissie Painting (Giraffe
#Weevil
) & PhD student,
@SimonConnolly95
(Black Tunnelweb
#Spider
). Vote now 👉
@nzecology
@cpaintingnz
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We're excited that our new $1.5 million, nuclear magnetic resonance
#spectrometer
(
#NMR
) has arrived on our Hamilton campus and will boost our research capacity significantly. 👩🔬 Read more 👉
#chemistry
#science
#research
#magnet
#waikato
#waikatouni
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