"Efforts to prevent depression [in children] might ultimately need to demand less of teachers and kids, and focus more on poverty, violence, homelessness, food insecurity & other structural problems that affect children’s mental health". nature.com/articles/d4158…

My paper with Daniel Gilbert is out today in Nature: people believe that people are less kind than they used to be, they're probably wrong about that, and we have an idea where this illusion comes from. nature.com/articles/s4158…

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5 (five) new, open-rank, academic positions in #psychology at our beautiful, friendly, research intensive, QS top 250, University of Waikato at Tauranga 🇳🇿 timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listin…

A wonderful dawn service to open our spectacular new University Pā The University of Waikato 🎓

Enjoy highlights from the opening ceremonies for The Pā. Under the guidance of the Kīngitanga and Waikato-Tainui, it was the University's honour to have The Pā unveiled by Kīngi Tūheitia through a dawn karakia ceremony.

Double appointment at Waikato a “landmark moment” for New Zealand as a Pacific nation waikato.ac.nz/news-opinion/m…

Australian Singing Competition 2023: University of Waikato opera student crowned winner nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/n…

We are planning to launch some exciting new fan jerseys in celebration of us recently reaching a 100k fan following on this platform. They will have a unique flavour of Iceland appearance, and no that does not mean fermented shark. More news soon!

Thrilled to be on the Washington Post's 12 Best Thrillers of 2023! Europa Editions Europa Editions UK Te Herenga Waka University Press washingtonpost.com/books/2023/11/…

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Congratulations to celebrated novelist and senior lecturer Catherine Chidgey, the winner of this year’s Vice-Chancellor's Medal. 🏅 Read more about Catherine and nine other University staff award winners 👉 brnw.ch/21wFoO3 Catherine Chidgey

Dear international students and talents from around the world, note that German universities welcome foreign students, are tuition free and many subjects are taught in English. Germany has become an open and liberal society in contrast to what the UK government is implementing.

That's right! The 2024 Sargeson Prize is now open for entries. All the details are on our webpage: waikato.ac.nz/about/facultie… Don't forget, there's $10,000 up for grabs! All you need to do is write one short story.

Don't miss this one! You can submit a short story today to be in to win. Entries close 30 June 2024. More details regarding the prize, including the writing residency for the winner of the Secondary Schools Division, are on our webpage: waikato.ac.nz/about/facultie… The University of Waikato 🎓

Londoners, come along! Tama Magpie may still make a surprise appearance (or at least squawk profanities from the back).

We are delighted to announce that the University of Waikato has upheld its position among the world’s top 250 universities in the latest QS World University Rankings and is among the top three universities in New Zealand. Find out more 👉 brnw.ch/21wKrBV

Wow. This video is truly eye-opening. Take a couple minutes to watch this. A mind-boggling visual representation of wealth inequality in America. This sh*t ain’t workin’, folks. #TaxBillionaires #UnionsForAll

Like it or not: Germany’s energy system is fully operational, with more than 50% renewables. And we are shutting down – not building – coal & nuclear plants. Coal will be off the grid by 2038 at the latest. PS: We also don’t eat cats and dogs. #Debate2024