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Waikato Uni cybersecurity head says new taskforce will set the country in the right direction
Cybersecurity

Waikato Uni cybersecurity head says new taskforce will set the country in the right direction

The UK government's Cyber Security Skills Taskforce is addressing the country's urgent need for action on the cybersecurity skills shortage.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Waikato law academic encourages NZ to bring legal justice online
Law

Waikato law academic encourages NZ to bring legal justice online

A Waikato University law academic proposes an online court system in New Zealand, inspired by England's move to improve access to legal representation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Waikato Uni student wins big with cyber security solution
Encryption

Waikato Uni student wins big with cyber security solution

Uni of Waikato student wins $5k for developing a more secure method for online surveys, eliminating the need for decryption of sensitive data.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
How a Waikato Uni grad scored a job with Ernst & Young
University of Waikato

How a Waikato Uni grad scored a job with Ernst & Young

A Waikato University graduate is making waves in Europe as a management consultant Ernst & Young, a long way from the humble plains of New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
University of Waikato student wins $25,000 cyber security scholarship
Cybersecurity

University of Waikato student wins $25,000 cyber security scholarship

A University of Waikato student has paved the way for cyber security success after winning the 2016 Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarship.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Roboshops: Unlocking curious minds in NZ
Ministry of Business & Innovation

Roboshops: Unlocking curious minds in NZ

Kiwi kids code with robots as Waikato academics boost digital skillsets in schools, courtesy of 'Unlocking Curious Minds' grant.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
World on the brink of collapse - NZ Cyber security challenge to the rescue
Cybersecurity

World on the brink of collapse - NZ Cyber security challenge to the rescue

Their only chance of survival now is to try and turn the tables by launching an offensive manoeuvre on the bounty hunter systems.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge 2016 registrations open
Cybersecurity

New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge 2016 registrations open

The hunt for cyber hackers is the focus for the New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge 2016, to be held online and at the University of Waikato in July.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Waikato University takes on Kiwi cyber security
Cybersecurity

Waikato University takes on Kiwi cyber security

Kiwi organisations need more support with cyber security, says the University of Waikato. 7 cyber attacks detected monthly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
University of Waikato launches new initiative for Kiwi students
Entrepreneur

University of Waikato launches new initiative for Kiwi students

The University of Waikato and Waikato Students' Union (WSU) have launched a new initiative with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Kiwi student lands Google internship, hopes to raise awareness of women in tech
Google

Kiwi student lands Google internship, hopes to raise awareness of women in tech

Waikato University computer science student lands fully-paid internship at Google's Sydney office to enhance coding capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
Kiwi student investigates: Can an app help you quit smoking?
University of Waikato

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

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Waikato of University hosts free coding workshops for girls
EduTech

Waikato of University hosts free coding workshops for girls

The University of Waikato is hosting computing workshops for girls, with the aim of encouraging female students to consider a career in IT.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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