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Waikato climbs global rankings
The University of Waikato has climbed a further 15 places to 235 in the latest 2025 QS World University Rankings, which also places it in the top three universities in New Zealand.
Research with impact
A love of New Zealand’s indigenous biodiversity inspires ecologist Professor Bruce Clarkson from Te Aka Mātuatua - School of Science at the University of Waikato.
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