Announcing the University of Waikato partnership seed fund projects for 2023
We are delighted to announce the seven exciting projects selected for the inaugural round of the University of Newcastle and University of Waikato partnership seed fund.
The seed fund will support the growth of our strategic partnership. It will help staff develop collaborative research, teaching and professional services projects, focusing on the similarities of each institution and the potential for capability building.
There was a high level of engagement in the first round, with a total of 28 applications submitted. Thank you to the project teams for your interest in collaborating and supporting the partnership between our two institutions.
We hope to offer further rounds of funding in 2024.
Project | Waikato lead | Newcastle lead |
|---|---|---|
The Lab2Field RuralAI Kit - Real-time realization of hierarchical federated learning through in-field modular & portable sensor clusters | Dr Harish Devaraj | Dr Shaleeza Sohail |
Exploring Stakeholder Perceptions of the Feasibility of a Multi-Sport, Child’s Rights Sports Club: The Physical Literacy and Youth Rights Using Play (PLAY-UP) Club. | Mr Will Roberts | Associate Professor Narelle Eather |
Seeds of Growth and Healing: Exploring the Healing Properties of Indigenous Native Plants. | Dr Mitchell Head | Mrs Jenn Rumbel |
Enhancing Indigenous Cultural Capability and Student Engagement in Science and Health through Collaborative Learning and Animated Videos | Dr Joanna Hicks | Mrs Josephine Smith |
Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation: Investigating the Impact of Virtual Reality on Mental Fatigue | Dr Merel Hoskens | Dr Jodie Marquez |
Developing and Validating a Data-Driven AI Algorithm for Rugby Collision Intensity | Dr Martyn Beaven | Dr Mitch Naughton |
Modification of an existing Australian weight management training survey for use by healthcare professionals in an Aotearoa New Zealand context and trans-Tasman undergraduate healthcare professionals | Associate Professor Lynne Chepulis | Dr Kirrilly Pursey |
For more information visit the University of Waikato website.
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