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Prestigious fellowship for tourism professor
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 11:33 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University’s Professor of Tourism has achieved high international acclaim this year by being elected as a Fellow of the top global organisation for tourism academia. More >>
The good news about UV
Monday, 2 November 2015, 3:51 pm | Lincoln University
“Ultraviolet radiation is not all bad news,” according to Lincoln University UV-B expert Professor Brian Jordan, whose research indicates ultraviolet radiation (UV) could be used to enhance the quality of many crops. UV-B levels vary across ... More >>
Mega-city mission for Lincoln
Monday, 2 November 2015, 12:01 pm | Lincoln University
A Lincoln delegation has been visiting one of the world’s mega-cities to strengthen the University’s ties with China. More >>
Beef about red meat means a lot at stake for exports
Monday, 2 November 2015, 9:59 am | Lincoln University
Beef about red meat means a lot at stake for exports A recent classification on red meat being probably carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) tends to mince all red meat consumption together, a Lincoln University ... More >>
Environmental research recognised by Royal Society
Friday, 23 October 2015, 4:03 pm | Lincoln University
Professor Keith Cameron of the Centre for Soil & Environmental Research at Lincoln University has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand for exceptional distinction in research. More >>
Lincoln IT aces win Jade Prize
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 1:58 pm | Lincoln University
A Lincoln University graduate who has jointly won a Jade software prize with a fellow student says Christchurch is “a hotspot for IT”. More >>
Prestigious scholarship for Māori student
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 2:35 pm | Lincoln University
A Lincoln University Master’s student has been awarded a prestigious scholarship that aims to increase Māori participation in the fisheries and aquaculture industries. Roxanne Lloyd, who is studying towards a Master of Applied Science in Environmental ... More >>
Minerality mysteries remain
Wednesday, 14 October 2015, 10:15 am | Lincoln University
Ongoing wine research by Dr Wendy Parr of Lincoln University indicates that while minerality is not a figment of tasters’ sensorial imagination, the source of the perception remains a mystery, and the description should be used with caution in ... More >>
Sobering address on state of the environment
Tuesday, 6 October 2015, 10:04 am | Lincoln University
New Zealand and the world are failing to fulfil many of the basic principles of sustainability and we must face up to our situation in order to avert serious risks, warns renowned conservationist Emetrius Professor Sir Alan Mark. More >>
More work needed to keep cyclists safe
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 4:27 pm | Lincoln University
Bus and cycle lanes may slightly reduce the risk of crashes between bicycles and motor vehicles, but they fail to adequately protect cyclists from the worst accident risk factors on our roads, new research shows. More >>
Identifying insect species crucial
Monday, 28 September 2015, 11:50 am | Lincoln University
Students at Lincoln University are covering the length and breadth of New Zealand to discover new insect species and keep ahead of potential threats to agriculture and the environment. More >>
Lincoln ticking all the boxes
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 3:01 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln ticking all the boxes There’s a lot pointing to Associate Professor Alison Bailey having made the right choice to come to New Zealand and become the new Professor of Farm Management in Lincoln University’s Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce ... More >>
Students learn importance of biodiversity
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 9:45 am | Lincoln University
A group of scientists, teachers, students and biodiversity professionals are teaming up at St Peter’s Cambridge this weekend to carry out an ecological survey known as an EcoBlitz. More >>
Making our towns better places
Monday, 21 September 2015, 12:12 pm | Lincoln University
Picnic table makeovers and mazes with native birds were among the winning ideas as Lincoln University’s student Future Leader Scholars turned to an even younger generation to help improve their world. More >>
New genetic test for vine varieties
Monday, 21 September 2015, 11:37 am | Lincoln University
A new type of genetic test being performed by a liquid-handling robot at Lincoln University is taking DNA testing to the next level with its ability to deliver five times the standard amount of data used to identify grapevine varieties. More >>
Hot topics in the paddock
Friday, 18 September 2015, 11:51 am | Lincoln University
Over 200 farmers and rural professionals turned up for a third Farm Focus Day at Owl Farm this week to take part in sessions dealing with topics relevant right now to the struggling dairy industry. More >>
Lincoln Uni’s best brew goes to town
Friday, 18 September 2015, 11:43 am | Lincoln University
A growing taste for craft beer and collaboration between Lincoln University and Thief Brewing Limited will see a student beer served on tap soon in a central city craft beer bar. More >>
Lincoln’s international standing continues to rise
Tuesday, 15 September 2015, 10:59 am | Lincoln University
New Zealand’s specialist land-based university has risen a further 42 places in the world top 500, according to international ranking figures released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for 2015-16. More >>
Vet injected into new Lincoln role
Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 3:13 pm | Lincoln University
Dr Teresa Moore will be taking the helm of the University’s agricultural, horticultural and conservation portfolio of land as Lincoln’s new Director of Farms. More >>
Ambassador builds ties with Lincoln
Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 10:18 am | Lincoln University
An ambassador from the ‘food basket of Asia’ recently visited Lincoln University to discuss agribusiness and meet a few fellow countrymen. More >>
