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Erin the Engineer rocking the world of robotics (13 September 2018)

Alumna Erin Sims is taking on a traditionally male dominated industry.

Geologist, mum, volunteer, author – four seasons of career (12 September 2018)

Since graduating with a Bachelor of Science followed by a Master of Science in the mid '90s, Nicola McGunnigle has worked the full gambit of geologist roles, while juggling motherhood and volunteer work, and has now written her first book: Four Seasons in Nepal.

Waikato alumni doing their bit (10 September 2018)

Three University of Waikato graduates are the driving force behind an innovative project to provide every Waikato Year 7 student with a micro:bit computer.

Top lawyer a Waikato distinguished alumna (10 August 2018)

Miriam Dean QC began her tertiary study with a Bachelor of Social Sciences at the University of Waikato.

University’s not just for smart, rich people (2 August 2018)

Applications for the Otumoetai Trust Undergraduate Scholarship have just opened, and previous winner Victoria Gimblett encourages eligible students to apply.

English, art and education – Helen’s mastering them all (27 July 2018)

With a career in education and a passion for art, Helen English is studying toward a Master of Education in Arts Education and is a dual recipient of the 2018 Waikato Alumni Scholarship.

Media savvy single mum immersed in te reo Māori (27 July 2018)

Joanne O’Brien was enjoying a successful media career when a long-held yearning to speak te reo Māori saw her return to university.

2018 Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture (26 July 2018)

The 16th Annual Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture will see award-winning poet and former University of Waikato Writer in Residence, Kate Camp, reflect on her move from poetry to memoir.