Strategy for The University of Waikato

The University's vision and key priorities for the future, guiding our path towards academic excellence and societal impact.

The University of Waikato Strategy, Kia haere whakamua, was adopted by Council in December 2024.

The University is committed to making progress towards the high-level strategic priorities outlined in the Strategy over the next five years.

Responsibility for the Strategy rests with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Neil Quigley.

  1. Priority 1

    A whole of institution focus on student recruitment, retention, and learner success

  2. Priority 2

    Recognising and celebrating excellence

  3. Priority 3

    Leadership in graduate-entry health programmes

  4. Priority 4

    Developing people, capability and a culture of diversity and inclusivity

  5. Priority 5

    Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

  6. Priority 6

    Research impact and relevance

  7. Priority 7

    Enhanced internationalisation

  8. Priority 8

    Development of the Tauranga campus

  9. Priority 9

    Long-term operational sustainability