School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
Rorohiko Me Ngā Pūtaiao Pāngarau
There’s never been a better time to study in Computer Science, Design, Data Analytics or Mathematics. Our students are inspired by some of the sharpest minds, who are leading cutting-edge research on some of the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities of our times. Our aim here at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences is to prepare you for a wide variety of careers, equipping you with the skills for academic and professional success.
Our Departments
The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences is made up of the following departments.
Departments of Computer Science & Software Engineering
Department of Design
Department of Mathematics
Our Research
Find out more about the research groups in the School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, including Cyber Security Researchers of Waikato (CROW) and the WAND: The Waikato Applied Network Dynamics Group
Te Ipu o te Mahara: The Artificial Intelligence Institute
Our research groups
Lillian Balfour
Ecology and Biodiversity
Zac Isaac
Economics, Mathematics
Cameron Pearce
Data Analytics, Mathematics, Physics
Chao Qin
Mathematics
Dale Townsend
Data Analytics, Statistics
Rory Mitchell
Computer Science
Jarrod Broughton
Computer Science, Mathematics
Ragavan Rajan
Computer Science
Jesse Read
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Dylan Exton
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Jianhao Zhou
Computer Science
Youyou Gao
Computer Graphic Design
Becky Dawson-Smith
Computer Science
Jon Allitt
Computer Graphic Design, Computer Science
Gian Perrone
Computer Science
Steven McTainsh
Computer Science
Sjoerd de Feijter
Computer Science
Simon Campbell
Software Engineering
Sam Thompson
Computer Graphic Design
Kerry Arts
Computer Science
Kelly Wilson
Computer Graphic Design
Gage Hall
Computer Graphic Design
Gabe Young
Computer Science
Claudia Wu
Computer Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics
Carlin St Pierre
Computer Science
Laura Bocock
Computer Science
Giri Selvanathan
Computer Science
Katie Trigg
Music
Harpreet Singh
Computer Science
Brandon Hutcheson
Computer Science
Kiran Kaur
Economics, Mathematics
Study Computer Science
Student, Jojo Stewart, explains why she chose the UoW to study Computer Science and explains some of the highlights of her study including an internship with Google!
News
Golden jubilee: 50 years of Computing at University of Waikato
15 May 2023
This year, the University of Waikato is celebrating 50 years of Computing, marking a significant milestone in the history of the institution.
Waikato pays tribute to open-source data mining trailblazer
9 May 2023
The University of Waikato is mourning the passing of computer software and digital technology trailblazer, Emeritus Professor Ian Witten.
New app allows easy identification of all NZ plants, animals and fungi
10 Jan 2023
Imagine being able to readily identify every plant and bird in your garden, on a hike or when showing off our beautiful country to visiting family and friends.
University of Waikato signs new joint programme with Hainan University
11 Nov 2022
University of Waikato is pleased to announce a new agreement with Hainan University in China to deliver a joint programme in Computer Science.
Upcoming Events
Celebrating 50 Years of Computing - Human-Centred Computing Month: 'Humans in the Loop: Human-Centred Computing for the Internet of Things'
1 Jun 2023
This is the second of a sequence of monthly public talks that celebrate 50 Years of Computing at Waikato. Traditionally,…
Forder Lecture: Clueless voting
20 Jul 2023
Our starting point is the following obviously absurd question. Suppose that a large group are set to vote on a…
