University of Waikato – Evening Report

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University of Waikato launches taskforce to address racism

September 26, 2020

By Katie Todd, RNZ News Reporter Academics who made allegations of racism at the University of Waikato are welcoming the outcome of an independent review. While individual claims have been dismissed as “inaccurate”, “incorrect” and “reflective of differing perspectives”, it is hoped the findings could lead to nationwide action on racism at tertiary institutions. Six ... <a title="University of Waikato launches taskforce to address racism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/09/26/university-of-waikato-launches-taskforce-to-address-racism/" aria-label="Read more about University of Waikato launches taskforce to address racism">Read more</a>

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Academics call for action over ‘racism’ allegations at University of Waikato

September 3, 2020

By Te Aniwa Hurihanganui, RNZ News Te Manu Korihi reporter Allegations of casual and structural racism within the University of Waikato have been met with resounding silence from the university’s leaders, Professor of Indigenous Education Linda Tuhiwai Smith says. She is one of six academics who have written a 13-page letter to the Ministry of ... <a title="Academics call for action over ‘racism’ allegations at University of Waikato" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/09/03/academics-call-for-action-over-racism-allegations-at-university-of-waikato/" aria-label="Read more about Academics call for action over ‘racism’ allegations at University of Waikato">Read more</a>