The University of Newcastle and the University of Waikato

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Our partnership

The University of Waikato and the University of Newcastle have a long-standing relationship. Building on academic and research collaboration, the two universities progressed their relationship establishing a Student Exchange Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. To create additional opportunities for collaboration in research, teaching, and professional services, Waikato and Newcastle progressed discussions about a strategic partnership agreement, which was formalised in 2024.

The strategic partnership agreement between The University of Waikato and The University of Newcastle focuses on research collaboration, exchange programmes, joint programmes, and partnerships with industry in New Zealand and Australia. These activities aim to promote academic and professional excellence through innovative collaboration and cooperation.

Partnership seed fund

The University of Waikato and The University of Newcastle invite all staff members to take advantage of our partnership seed fund. The fund is intended to support collaborative research, teaching, and/or professional services projects between our two institutions. Applicants will need to clearly demonstrate measurable outcomes of their projects and how their collaboration will develop going forward.

 

 

 

2025
Applications open 17 January 2025
Applications close 10 March 2025 (midnight AEST)
Review/funding panel March/April
Applicants notified 5 May 2025
Project time June-December 2025
Reports due 28 February 2026

 

If you are interested in being involved as a peer reviewer, please contact global@waikato.ac.nz.

Student mobility

Our student exchange agreement with the University of Newcastle allows Waikato students to spend a semester or year studying in Newcastle and Newcastle students to do the same in Hamilton.

To find out more, please visit the Waikato Global Experiences website.

University of Newcastle Trimester Exchange Scholarship

Studying at the University of Newcastle gives students the chance to open up their world, expand their academic horizons, and connect with people from around the globe.

To celebrate the strategic partnership that exists between The University of Newcastle and the University of Waikato we are offering two (2) students the opportunity to receive a $2,500 Trimester Exchange scholarship for a B Trimester 2025 exchange.

Find out more on the Waikato Global Experiences website.

Contact the Global Engagement and Partnerships team