University of Waikato

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University of Waikato
University of WaikatoTe Whare Wananga o WaikatoGate 1
Knighton RoadHamilton 3240
139 days ago

New Zealand's Bug of the Year 2023

Alastair McLae from University of Waikato

Have you voted for New Zealandโ€™s bug of the year yet? ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฆ—

The Entomological Society of New Zealand has identified 24 strong contenders.

Two of the nominees are being represented by our very own scientists, Dr Chrissie Painting (Tuwhaipapa - Giraffe Weevil) and PhD student, Simon … View more
Have you voted for New Zealandโ€™s bug of the year yet? ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฆ—

The Entomological Society of New Zealand has identified 24 strong contenders.

Two of the nominees are being represented by our very own scientists, Dr Chrissie Painting (Tuwhaipapa - Giraffe Weevil) and PhD student, Simon Connolly (Kahuwai - Black Tunnelweb Spider). ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ

โ€œConservation tends to focus on charismatic species such as endangered birds, but invertebrates and their global decline are often overlooked,โ€ says Chrissie.

Vote for your favourite bug now ๐Ÿ‘‰ bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz...

#KoTeTangata #ForThePeople

#BugOfTheYear2023 #BugOfTheYear #NZConservation #Conservation #NZInsects #Insects #InsectBiodiversity #Aotearoa #NewZealand

156 days ago

Celebrating 50 years of Computing at Waikato

Alastair McLae from University of Waikato

Celebrating 50 years of Computing at Waikato: A Showcase ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿค–

Join us in celebrating 50 years of computing excellence at the University of Waikato!๐ŸŽ‰

Explore our journey from inception to present day achievements, connect with past, present, and future innovators in the field, and … View more
Celebrating 50 years of Computing at Waikato: A Showcase ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿค–

Join us in celebrating 50 years of computing excellence at the University of Waikato!๐ŸŽ‰

Explore our journey from inception to present day achievements, connect with past, present, and future innovators in the field, and have fun with coding, games, and robots.

๐Ÿ“… Thursday, 23 November 2023
โฐ 3.30pm - 5.30pm
๐Ÿ“ University of Waikato, Hamilton campus, The Pฤ

Admission Cost: FREE
Register your attendance here ๐Ÿ‘‰ events.waikato.ac.nz...

See you there! ๐Ÿ˜„
#KoTeTangata #ForThePeople
#WUcomputing #Computing50

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392 days ago

Discover Engineering

Alastair McLae from University of Waikato

Are you, or do you know someone who's interested in studying engineering?

If so, check out our Experience Engineering day coming up on Friday 21 April from 9am - 3pm. It's free for high school students, parents and teachers.

This is exclusive opportunity to meet some of our leading … View more
Are you, or do you know someone who's interested in studying engineering?

If so, check out our Experience Engineering day coming up on Friday 21 April from 9am - 3pm. It's free for high school students, parents and teachers.

This is exclusive opportunity to meet some of our leading engineers, and get hands-on with robotics, structural design, materials and more!

Find out more about the event and register here: eng.waikato.ac.nz...

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491 days ago

Engineering students win the 2022 Formula SAE-A competition!

Alastair McLae from University of Waikato

A big congratulations to our team of engineering students who placed first overall for an internal combustion vehicle in the Formula SAE-A competition held in Australia last week. ๐ŸŽ๏ธ

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590 days ago

Union at The Don

Alastair McLae from University of Waikato

Have you checked out 'Union at The Don' on our University campus (by the field)? Thanks to WSU, they're now open to the public weekly from Wednesday to Friday 3pm-9pm. We hope to see you there!

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