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Kiwi student investigates: Can an app help you quit smoking?
Apps

Kiwi student investigates: Can an app help you quit smoking?

University of Waikato student Satvir Singh wants to find out how effective smartphone apps are when it comes to giving up smoking.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2015
NZ's second annual Cyber Security Challenge targets students
Cybersecurity

NZ's second annual Cyber Security Challenge targets students

The University of Waikato is organising the second New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge, which will be a two day event taking place in September.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
The next phase of digital technologies is here
AR, VR & Metaverse

The next phase of digital technologies is here

Touch, gesture and away-from-the-screen features are the future of digital technologies, says Professor Mark Apperley.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
Scholarship makes good use of summer study break
Apps

Scholarship makes good use of summer study break

Waikato Uni student seizes summer scholarship, creating impactful apps and gaining firsthand research experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2014
Kiwi student mixing it with IT giants
Microsoft

Kiwi student mixing it with IT giants

A University of Waikato PhD student will take part in a global computer coding exercise backed by some of the biggest technology names in the world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2013
Science hub wins at World Summit Awards
Cloud Services

Science hub wins at World Summit Awards

NZ's Science Learning Hub triumphs at World Summit Awards, highlighting its vital role in global e-learning and science education.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2013
University of Waikato launches MOOC
Massive Open Online Courses

University of Waikato launches MOOC

The first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to come out of a New Zealand university has been launched by the University of Waikato this week.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013

Global Stories

University of Waikato cyber security expert to be honoured
Cybersecurity

University of Waikato cyber security expert to be honoured

Dr Ryan Ko of Univ. of Waikato gains international honour for his pioneering work and leadership in cyber security education.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
Computer Science and Information Systems among top subjects in the world
EduTech

Computer Science and Information Systems among top subjects in the world

The University of Waikato has announced ten of its subjects have been recognised as some of the best in the world.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 4th May 2015
Air NZ and Canada's Aimia buy Waikato University's 11Ants
Air New Zealand

Air NZ and Canada's Aimia buy Waikato University's 11Ants

Air New Zealand and Canadian marketing and loyalty analytics company Aimia have bought Waikato University spinoff 11Ants Analytics for an undisclosed.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Kiwi cyber security degree to be promoted throughout Asia
EduTech

Kiwi cyber security degree to be promoted throughout Asia

The University of Waikato's masters degree in cyber security will be promoted throughout ASEAN markets with the help of a $33,000 Education New Zealand grant.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015
STRATUS project to help put New Zealand on global IT map
Cloud Security

STRATUS project to help put New Zealand on global IT map

Waikato University's STRATUS project aims to revolutionize global IT, potentially positioning New Zealand as a key player in cyber security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
The IT Girls Club, for girls who want to code
EduTech

The IT Girls Club, for girls who want to code

The extra-curricular club provides girls opportunities to learn about coding, computer science and possible career opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014
Cyber security project puts NZ on the map
Cybersecurity

Cyber security project puts NZ on the map

$12m project aims to create new software niche for NZ, says Dr Ryan Ko, head of the country's only cyber security lab.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014
Cyber security a challenge for students...
Cybersecurity

Cyber security a challenge for students...

Students gear up for a 'zombie apocalypse' cyber challenge at the University of Waikato to hone their skills and connect with industry experts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014
Microsoft triggers hi-tech rat trap build among students
Microsoft

Microsoft triggers hi-tech rat trap build among students

Waikato students craft innovative rat trap system, 'Ohiti', using Microsoft tech, aiding kiwi conservation efforts in a successful trial.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2013
Cyber Security lab launch marks NZ first
Cybersecurity

Cyber Security lab launch marks NZ first

NZ launches its first cyber security lab and a Master's degree at Waikato Uni, aiming to become a leading hub in the Asia/Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Waikato teams win at Microsoft Imagine Cup
Microsoft

Waikato teams win at Microsoft Imagine Cup

Two University of Waikato teams win categories in Microsoft Imagine Cup, developing software to solve real-world problems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2013