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12/10/2026

Students from the BIOEB200 - Behavioural Ecology and Conservation class recently took part in a field-based research project at Lake Rotoroa (Hamilton Lake).

They investigating how human activities influence the behaviour and distribution of mallards in the lake. Students collected and analysed their own data, gaining hands-on experience in behavioural ecology research while contributing information that will be shared with a local lake restoration group working to improve the ecological health and water quality of Lake Rotoroa 🦆

Through this process, students developed skills in data collection and analysis while experiencing how scientific evidence can be used to inform real-world conservation and environmental management decisions.

📸: Juli Gaviraghi Mussoi

23/09/2026

Want the chance to show-off some amazing photos you took in the lab or out in the field? Enter the photo competition for the 2026 Postgraduate Conference! The winner will receive a prize, and their photo will be featured in this year's conference booklet. Open to all postgraduate students - presenting or not! Submit by THIS FRIDAY - 25 September at 11:59pm.

Photo Competition for 2026 Postgraduate Conference – Fill out form
https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/faculties-schools/science/school-of-science-postgraduate-conference-2026/

📸: Strasha Bird, Logan Kallam

21/09/2026

Some labs just take a bit too much effort to do😂

Thank you Raphael and Amber for being amazing actors! If you would also like to be in one of our School of Science reels, fill out the volunteer sign-up form in our bio 🔗

🎥: Andrea Kosijer

18/09/2026

On Saturday 12 September, our EARTH102 students headed out on a geological adventure through the Waikato and Rotorua regions! They visited Karapiro Dam to explore ancient greywacke and argillite, then headed to Hinuera Quarryto examine the Ongatiti Ignimbrite. At Tapapa Road, they investigated layers of volcanic ash, loess and buried soils. Also exploring the RNL Pumice Quarry and learning how layers of pumiceous tephra can tell us about past volcanic eruptions.

The students then visited Tihi-o-Tonga Reserve for views across the Rotorua Caldera before finishing the day at Kuirau Park, where they saw hot pools, mud pools, steaming ground and explosion craters. 🌋

🤯 Fun fact: The Ongatiti Ignimbrite at Hinuera is around 1.2 million years old and erupted from the Mangakino caldera, about 55 km away! Today, it is quarried as Hinuera Stone and is used in Hamilton and beyond for landscaping, paving, cladding, fireplaces and sculptures. 🏡🪨

A day full of rocks, volcanoes, landscapes and hands-on geology! 🔎🌏

📸: Ava Hashemi, Marlena Prentice

16/09/2026

Registrations to present at or attend the Te Aka Mātuatua | School of Science 2026 Postgraduate Conference close THIS FRIDAY (18 September) at 11.59pm! Register now, don't miss out!

📸: Shannon Makuch

15/09/2026

The Chatham Islands students were blessed with great weather over the break!🌅

From the 29th of August to the 5th of September, some of our third-year science students went to Rēkohu/Chatham Islands as part of their capstone project. They completed a range of earth and environmental science fieldwork, including dune profiling, geological surveys, and water quality testing.
They visited some of the island's most beautiful sites, such as the famous basalt columns and encountered plenty of unique wildlife, including wild emus!
On top of the science, the students got to talk to locals and learn about the native Moriori culture and history of the island.

If you would like to see more photos from this amazing trip, check out and for a detailed photo record of each day spent on the Chatham Islands!

📸: Kirsty Vincent, Annette Rodgers, Julia Mullarney

14/09/2026

So many cool things... and sheep 🐑
All jokes aside, it was an awesome trip with a lot of cool sights. Keep an eye on our page if you want to see a better look at this Chatham Island trip soon 😉

11/09/2026

STEM Ball Invitation | Open to all Students | Limited tickets | Waikato Women in STEM

We are thrilled to announce that on October 3rd, Waikato Women in STEM will host a ball. This will be a fantastic chance to enjoy the end of the year and escape the stress and workload of school! Throughout the evening, we have some fantastic things planned for you, such as:

✨Delicious finger foods and drinks (non-alcoholic)
✨DJ Entertainment
✨Photobooth
✨Photographer

Event Details:
Date: 3rd October
Time: 5:30-9:30 pm
Venue: Pukete Neighbourhood House, 43 Church Road | Pukete | Hamilton 3200
Ticket: $35

Students pursuing any degree are welcome to attend; STEM students are not the only ones.

Tickets are limited; make sure to grab them quickly!! Please make the payment directly to our bank account and attach a screenshot of the transaction in the sign-up form.

You can sign up using the link in our bio

We hope to see you all there!!💜

09/09/2026

Te Aka Mātuatua | School of Science Postgraduate Conference 2026 - Photo Competition!

Do you have a photo from the lab or the field that you want to share? Enter the photo competition! The winner will receive a prize, and their photo will be featured in this year's conference booklet. Open to all postgraduate students - presenting or not! Submit by 25 September at 11:59pm.

Photo Competition for 2026 Postgraduate Conference – Fill out the form in our bio

📸: Natalie Prinz, Strasha Bird, Paige Matheson, Logan Kallam

07/09/2026

🌿Join the Waikato Science Club for an overnight trip to Pureora Forest on 11th and 12th September!
The event aims to help the Pirongia Restoration Society fill hundreds of bait stations across a 1,000-hectare area at the start of the kōkako breeding season.
It's a great opportunity for students to apply some of their science learning in the field, get hands-on conservation experience, and contribute to kōkako conservation.

Best part? No previous experience is needed!

The club will leave at 3:30 pm on Friday and return by Saturday evening. Transport, food and accommodation are provided, so just sign up using the link in our bio 🔗 and enjoy the weekend with amazing people who have the same interests as you!

If you have any questions, you can email [email protected]

📸: Waikato Science Club

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EF Block, University Of Waikato, Hillcrest
Hamilton
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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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