Waikato Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory

The Waikato Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory is based in Hamilton, New Zealand. We are part of Te Aka Mātuatua - the School of Science at the University of Waikato. Our researchers have been at the forefront of research that is redefining how radiocarbon contributes to understanding the past.

Our latest research:

• Dating of the Māori past using marine shell. Funder: Royal Society Te Apārangi.
• Desert People. Funder: Australian Research Council
  • At the limit: ¹⁴C dating the Aboriginal occupation of Australia - PhD opportunity
  • For more PhD opportunities visit the Desert People web pages

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