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Recognition for unselfish Fellow
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 9:49 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University Professor of Systems Biology Don Kulasiri has had international recognition of his work, being made a Fellow of the Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand (MSSANZ). More >>
Lincoln scholars intent on educating young minds
Friday, 29 May 2015, 3:06 pm | Lincoln University
A group of first-year Lincoln University students have ended their semester by coming up with ideas on how to educate Kiwi high school pupils about pressing world issues. The 58 students are Lincoln’s first Global Challenges Scholars, acting as ambassadors ... More >>
Growing knowledge through collaboration
Thursday, 28 May 2015, 11:06 am | Lincoln University
Growing knowledge through collaboration A collaborative workshop to help food producers gain specialist knowledge and skills was held at Lincoln University yesterday. Entitled “Growing You”, it is part of a series covering topics such as sustainable weed ... More >>
New Zealand ‘brand’ not being seen
Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 12:46 pm | Lincoln University
Many overseas consumers are unaware their food originates in New Zealand, undermining attempts to promote our “clean and green” and premium brand image, a new study finds. More >>
Wine, tourism industries should keep eye on China
Monday, 25 May 2015, 3:49 pm | Lincoln University
Wine, tourism industries should keep eye on China As Chinese tourists flock to our shores, the New Zealand wine industry could help enhance their visits by catering more specifically to their needs and tastes, Lincoln University research suggests. ... More >>
New role focuses on University’s Māori development
Monday, 25 May 2015, 11:06 am | Lincoln University
Ben Matthews is passionate about Māori development and helping Māori reach greater heights in the education and agribusiness worlds. A descendant of Ngāpuhi, Tauranga Moana and Ngāti Porou, he is the new Māori Development Coordinator for Lincoln ... More >>
Budget funding boost welcomed
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 4:44 pm | Lincoln University
Budget funding boost welcomed A 20 per cent increase in tertiary funding for agriculture announced in today’s budget is being welcomed by Lincoln University Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and Business Development Jeremy Baker. The increase is part of an $85.8 ... More >>
New research explores nature of wellbeing
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 12:39 pm | Lincoln University
The natural environment is essential to our wellbeing, yet its role in this regard is often underappreciated, says Lincoln University researcher Dr Lin Roberts. The Department of Conservation has commissioned Dr Roberts and a group of her colleagues ... More >>
Appointment affirms Lincoln’s food science credentials
Friday, 15 May 2015, 1:42 pm | Lincoln University
Professor’s appointment affirms Lincoln’s food science credentials Lincoln University Professor of Food Science Charles Brennan has been named incoming Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation . He will share the role with ... More >>
Wildlife losses drive global change
Monday, 11 May 2015, 2:33 pm | Lincoln University
Wildlife losses drive global change Lincoln University senior ecology lecturer Dr James Ross has just returned from Sweden, where he attended a conference aimed at identifying crucial questions for future wildlife research. The conference was part ... More >>
Does energy efficiency lead to energy savings?
Monday, 11 May 2015, 12:15 pm | Lincoln University
11 May 2015 - for immediate release Does energy efficiency lead to energy savings? Do you leave the lights on longer than you used to now you are using energy efficient bulbs? Improvements in energy efficiency are meant to curtail energy use rather than ... More >>
Lincoln bridges accounting gap in schools
Friday, 8 May 2015, 1:47 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln bridges accounting gap in schools Lincoln experts have been bridging a gap in the school syllabus by lending some of their financial know-how to the next generation of Rod Drury’s. Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce lecturers were coaching scholarship ... More >>
Lincoln first to set programme price
Friday, 8 May 2015, 12:17 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln first to set programme price In a move that will provide more financial certainty for domestic students, Lincoln University is dramatically changing its approach to fee-setting, says Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and Business Development Jeremy ... More >>
New Director of Postgraduate Studies appointed
Friday, 8 May 2015, 9:56 am | Lincoln University
Professor of Food Science Charles Brennan has been appointed Lincoln University Director of Postgraduate Studies. He replaces Professor of Environmental Management Ken Hughey, who had held the role for 10 years. Professor Brennan has been with Lincoln ... More >>
New Zealand’s bioprotection continues to be a priority
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 1:10 pm | Lincoln University
The Bio-Protection Research Centre – a Centre of Research Excellence located at Lincoln University – has had its funding confirmed for another five years, by the Hon Steven Joyce, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, today. ... More >>
Ecoman shares his story with students
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 3:25 pm | Lincoln University
“People are sick of information, people always like stories — but they have to be authentic. Stories from your own life,” he says. More >>
Stronger bonds formed with tragedy-struck Chinese province
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 1:16 pm | Lincoln University
Education officials from a Chinese province which has suffered tragedy on a massive scale were visiting Lincoln University last month. More >>
Clearing the way for big future
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 12:32 pm | Lincoln University
Clearing the way for big future It might look ominous to the passing motorist, but the fenced-off construction site at Lincoln University is the next chapter in an exciting range of ongoing developments for both the campus and region. The Hilgendorf ... More >>
Lincoln stands firm in QS ag rankings
Monday, 4 May 2015, 10:54 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln stands firm in QS ag rankings Acknowledgment of Lincoln University’s position as a world-leading provider of academic programmes in agriculture was further solidified with the latest round of world university subject rankings from Quacquarelli Symonds ... More >>
Lincoln’s Fellowship Honours a World Leader
Friday, 1 May 2015, 12:20 pm | Lincoln University
Founder and Chairman of ANZCO Foods, Sir Graeme Harrison, has continued his support for Lincoln University through the establishment of a Research Fellowship to work alongside the recently appointed Sir Graeme Harrison Professorial Chair in Global ... More >>