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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
New Chief Skinny Officer - Paul Taylor
Unified Communications

New Chief Skinny Officer - Paul Taylor

Skinny appoints Paul Taylor as chief skinny officer, bringing 16 years of telecom expertise, including roles at BT, Virgin Media, and head of marketing at O2.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012

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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
Waikato team make Microsoft Imagine Cup final
Microsoft

Waikato team make Microsoft Imagine Cup final

Students make the final of the 2013 New Zealand Microsoft Imagine Cup by developing an app to help absentee-parents maintain relationships with their children.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013
M?ori language added to Google Translator Toolkit
Unified Communications

M?ori language added to Google Translator Toolkit

Google Translator Toolkit now supports M?ori, enhancing efforts to revitalise the language among New Zealanders.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2009