October (including School Holidays)

The University of Waikato's October professional development tours offer educators and prospective students a valuable opportunity to experience one of New Zealand's leading tertiary institutions firsthand. Based in Hamilton with a presence in Tauranga, the University of Waikato is renowned for its School of Education, which conducts research and delivers professional learning programmes that have shaped teaching practice across Aotearoa New Zealand. Campus tours run regularly from the Te Manawa Student Centre and can be arranged at flexible times through the Future Students team, providing visitors with insight into the university's facilities, research centres, and learning environments. For educators specifically, the University's School of Education facilitators conduct workshops nationwide covering diverse topics through programmes such as Poutama Pounamu and Te Whai Toi Tangata, which focus on culturally responsive practice and building teaching capability. These October tours are particularly well-timed for educators planning professional learning pathways or considering postgraduate study in education for the following academic year.