Making Headlines Speech: McKelvie, Ian: Oral Questions - Questions to Ministers, Questions to Members From New Zealand Parliament Published 16:32 17/12/2015 There will be 20 students from Lincoln University undertaking summer school in Indonesia, learning about Indonesian culture and business; 15 students from Unitec, who are undertaking a student exchange to Chongqing University of Science and Technology and Wuhan University this month; and a range of individual recipients, including a University of Waikato student who will take up an internship with the Interpol Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore to continue work into cybercrime. Extremists’ views place heavy cost on farming and consumers From Rural News Published 15:53 16/12/2015 - Jacqueline Rowarth is professor of agribusiness, The University of Waikato. The Pundits - Religion From Radio New Zealand Audio Published 21:34 15/12/2015 Religious studies Prof. Douglas Pratt from University of Waikato on one's faith in God or gods... Christmas in Paris? Writer in Residence announced From SunLive Published 15:56 15/12/2015 Also from Waikato University The University of Waikato has appointed American-born poet Steven Toussaint as its Writer in Residence for 2016. ... American-born poet Steven Toussaint has been appointed as the University of Waikato's Writer in Residence for 2016. ... It is jointly funded by the University of Waikato and Creative NZ. New BOP education leadership group to champion engagement From Shine PR Published 15:07 15/12/2015 Also from SunLive News The strategy is supported by the Bay of Plenty Tertiary Education Partnership (which includes Te Whare Wnanga o Awanuirangi, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, University of Waikato and Waiariki Institute of Technology), local industry, local and central government (Tertiary Education Commission, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, SmartGrowth, Priority One, Grow Rotorua, Toi EDA and Taupo District Council). Report created by Ann Huston, University of Waikato. Powered by Fuseworks. Page 1 of 81 Making Headlines Report Jacqueline Rowarth: Waikato University Professor of Agri-business 15/12/15 From Farming Show Published 14:06 15/12/2015 Jacqueline Rowarth: Waikato University Professor of Agri-business 15/12/15 ... Jacqueline Rowarth:Â Is a Waikato University Professor of Agri-business who reckons we need to raise a glass to NZ farmers who have produced food with fewer GHG emissions, less N loss and higher animal and human welfare than any other country. Agriculture must be pulled into climate-change equations From Waikato Times Published 12:13 15/12/2015 Also from Stuff Environment, Waikato Times News, Waikato Times, Waikato Times, Stuff NZ Farmer While most emissions-heavy industries will face penalties, the fact there's none for agriculture is a problem, said Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato professor of international law. Bilingual Vignettes On Stage From The Big Idea Published 11:36 15/12/2015 Kindly supported by the New Zealand Sign Language Fund, with thanks to the University of Waikato and Edge Hill University. The Scientists - Computer Science From Radio New Zealand Audio Published 21:47 14/12/2015 Prof. Mark Apperley from University of Waikato spreads out the silicon chips to expose how computers switch us on. Doors open at Countdown Claudelands From FMCG Published 14:42 14/12/2015 "The new store is conveniently placed in the heart of the city, close to the University of Waikato and residential areas. Ambassador posting for former Gisborne woman From Gisborne Herald Published 11:15 14/12/2015 Also from Gisborne Herald This provided her with an opportunity to draw on her Masters in Chinese from the University of Waikato, she says. Report created by Ann Huston, University of Waikato. Powered by Fuseworks. Page 2 of 81 Making Headlines Report Sea lettuce clogs up BOP beaches From NZ City Published 11:57 14/12/2015 Also from Yahoo, TVNZ "In combining all of these new projects we'll be in a position to better understand how we can manage sea lettuce blooms or make better use of the blooms when they occur," said Waikato University coastal researcher Professor Chris Battershill. Climate change agreement reached in Paris From Radio Live Audio, Radio Live Published 10:33 14/12/2015 Mitch Harris talks with Al Gillespie from Waikato University about the implications of the global climate change agreement reached over the weekend in Paris. Advisory: Spotlight on sea lettuce From Bay of Plenty Regional Council Published 10:05 14/12/2015 Also from Stuff National News, Bay of Plenty Times News, SunLive News Professor Chris Battershill, Chair in Coastal Science Chair, University of Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regional Council, answering questions: ... Chris Battershill, Chair in Coastal Science Chair, University of Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regional Council, answering questions on: ... Tauranga Harbour Projects Manager, Bruce Gardner said that Regional Council is investing $210,000 a year to support research led by the University of Waikato Coastal Chair of Science and local PhD students. Jasmax land campus project From SunLive Published 08:55 14/12/2015 Design firm Jasmax have been appointed by the University of Waikato to design their Tauranga campus in the city's central business district. ... "This tertiary campus is more than a learning space in the Bay of Plenty region," says University of Waikato Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alister Jones. The rise of fitspo: Inspiration or body-bullying? From Newshub Published 12:44 13/12/2015 Dr Rebecca Olive from University of Waikato's human development and movement studies believes fitspo does promote positive messages of women being strong, independent, active and capable. Southland Conservation Board member Nick Humphries off to Antarctica From Southland Times Published 12:17 13/12/2015 Also from Stuff Environment He has just completed the first year of his Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Software Engineering at the University of Waikato. Report created by Ann Huston, University of Waikato. Powered by Fuseworks. Page 3 of 81 Making Headlines Report Major demographic shifts are coming says Natalie Jackson. 'Quality of life' and 'attractiveness of place' will be key for sustaining a regional population From Interest.co.nz Published 10:37 13/12/2015 Masters Thesis currently under examination, University of Waikato. ... Until recently she was Professor of Demography and Director of the National Institute of Demographic and Economic Analysis (NIDEA) at the University of Waikato. Antarctic Society volunteers head to Scott Base From New Zealand Herald Published 19:20 11/12/2015 As an earth sciences student at Waikato University and member of the Antarctic Society, he has a keen interest in Antarctic science research projects. Antarctic Society volunteers head to Scott Base From Jeanine Begg, Antarctica New Zealand Published 15:16 11/12/2015 Also from Yahoo, Voxy Prior to his studies in architecture Don studied Earth Sciences at Waikato University. University of Waikato cyber security ninja recognised on global stage From TechDay Published 11:47 11/12/2015 Also from Waikato University Dr Ryan Ko, from the University of Waikato, has been recognised at an international level for his work in the world of cyber security. Advisory: Oral Questions - Questions to Ministers, Questions to Members From New Zealand Parliament Published 11:20 11/12/2015 There will be 20 students from Lincoln University undertaking summer school in Indonesia, learning about Indonesian culture and business; 15 students from Unitec, who are undertaking a student exchange to Chongqing University of Science and Technology and Wuhan University this month; and a range of individual recipients, including a University of Waikato student who will take up an internship with the Interpol Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore to continue work into cybercrime. Technology, science in tree project From Hamilton News Published 11:14 11/12/2015 The New Zealand Tree Project is having its official launch today at the University of Waikato's Academy of Performing Arts. ... The project team of Catherine Kirby, a research support officer at Waikato University, Wintec's arboriculture academic Andrew Harrison, adventure photographer Steven Pearce and ecologist Jen Sanger spent a month deep in the Pureora Forest with a 40m rimu tree as their major focus. Report created by Ann Huston, University of Waikato. Powered by Fuseworks. Page 4 of 81 Making Headlines Report Seaweed key to Psa remedy From Bay of Plenty Times Published 08:30 11/12/2015 Tauranga-based University of Waikato coastal science research graduate Ashleigh Browne has taken a leading role in the work that could result in the patenting of chemicals to boost the vine's immune system. Ecology in action From Radio New Zealand Audio Published 21:46 03/12/2015 Caroline King from Waikato University has been using DNA and some historical sleuthing to find out when mice arrived here and where they came from - and she’s discovered something rather surprising. Al Gillespie: UK extends airstrikes into Syria From Newstalk ZB Audio and Video, Newstalk ZB Published 08:41 04/12/2015 Waikato University law professor Al Gillespie speaks to Larry Williams about the UK voting to extend their airstrikes on Iraq into Syria. Legal expert defends press freedom in Heather du Plessis-Allan gun stunt From Waikato Times Published 17:07 03/12/2015 Also from Stuff National News, Waikato Times International Law Professor Alexander Gillespie said the public interest of a story by TV3's Heather du Plessis-Allan outweighed the criminality of what she was doing in purchasing a gun without a licence. ... "On matters of public importance, like the running of the state, or laws which are not being implemented, we've got to be particularly strong to defend the journalists," said Gillespie, of the University of Waikato. Kaitaia Primary kids take flight From Northland Age Published 09:56 03/12/2015 Their experience began before they even set off for the airport, with a lesson from Waikato University's Professor Kathryn Pavlovich about feeding their curious minds and stretching their perspective of life.