Science & Engineering News
Waikato scientists hit the road to show how to save lakes 17th February 2012A team of scientists from the University of Waikato is heading on a nationwide road show to highlight what they can do to save the country's lakes.
Waikato student wins Regional Council Water Prize 14th February 2012University of Waikato student Gabrielle Batenburg has been awarded the Waikato Regional Council Prize in Water Science for 2011 for achieving top marks in the subject.
Waikato student wins scholarship for carbon study 14th February 2012University of Waikato MSc student Emma Chibnall has been awarded the 2011 Dr Stella Frances Scholarship for her research on carbon draining on a working dairy farm.
University scientists creating smart water meter 13th February 2012University of Waikato scientists are hoping to create a smart water meter, completely powered by the water running through it.
Mummified seals reveal effects of climate change in Antarctica 9th February 2012A team of Antarctic researchers led by Waikato University's Professor Craig Cary have found that climate change in Antarctica's Dry Valleys may affect the area more rapidly than previously expected.
Top Chinese university boosts environmental research links with Waikato 3rd February 2012A top-level science and technology delegation from Shanghai has spent two days in Hamilton finding out more about the University of Waikato’s research into lake restoration and ecocity initiatives.
Waikato researchers and Ngāti Awa find hope for contaminated land 17th January 2012University of Waikato researchers have found fungi and plants that can reduce dioxins in contaminated land by up to 85%.
National award for Waikato University hydrologist 13th January 2012The work of Waikato University hydrologist Associate Professor Earl Bardsley has been acknowledged by the New Zealand Hydrological Society. He was awarded the society’s Outstanding Achievement Award at their annual symposium held late last year for contributions to New Zealand hydrological science and education.
Science & Engineering launch Facebook Page 12th January 2012The Faculty of Science & Engineering have launched a Facebook page. 'Like' us to keep up-to-date.
Waikato River focus for Science Summer School 16th December 2011Investigating the past and present condition of the Waikato River was the task for 39 top Year 12 students last week at the University of Waikato.
Little car completes big journey 14th December 2011Waikato University engineering students successfully drove the electric car they’d built from Auckland to Bluff. It took less than two weeks to cover the 1700kms and apart from a bit of a glitch with one belt not running straight as they headed into Wellington, the car didn’t give them any major problems.
University brings together scientists for coastal forum 13th December 2011The University of Waikato is bringing together renowned coastal and marine scientists and Bay of Plenty iwi for a day-long public symposium in Tauranga in January.
University of Waikato opens new coastal research field station 9th December 2011An afternoon launch marked the official opening of the University of Waikato’s new coastal research field station at Sulphur Point on 07 December.
Waikato University students clean up in Coastal Society scholarships 7th December 2011Waikato University students won three of the four top honours in the 2011 Coastal Society scholarships.
Waikato engineering students TV3 News update 7th December 2011Two teams - one from Germany's Bochum University - the other from Waikato University - have been racing their solar-powered cars down the country since Thursday. Watch the students on TV3 News.
