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: bit.ly/2INh0Gc
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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.
- New Zealand's @Waikato University confirmed as one of @timeshighered's World Top 50 Universities under 50 bit.ly/TrtUi1
- 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. bit.ly/2YXUCnw
- We're excited to hear @PhilTwyford's announcement that the Hamilton-Auckland commuter train will start next year! 🙌🚊 bit.ly/2hvblHo #RegionalRail @GreaterAKL @CouncilHamilton #LovetheTron
- 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.
- Creating history in New Zealand. @Waikato University ranked in @timeshighered's top 50 universities under 50 bit.ly/1tgEh4D
- 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! bit.ly/3dZCXRr
- 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! 🙌🎉 bit.ly/3ipOgGQ
- 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!
- 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
00:00 - 5 new sports will feature at @Tokyo2020 #Olympics thanks in part to two Waikato researchers bit.ly/2aDEqvN
- 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 👉 nyti.ms/2WcOVCk
- 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.














