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Lincoln University’s Annual Report For 2020 Is Now Available
Friday, 28 May 2021, 10:40 am | Lincoln University
The 2020 Annual Report provides information on the University’s financial and service performance and importantly the progress it has made towards its strategic goals. The University’s Strategy 2019-2028 has been particularly significant following ... More >>
Choosing Not To Have Children Because Of Climate Change
Thursday, 20 May 2021, 10:02 am | Lincoln University
New research finds people may choose not to have children because they do not want to contribute to climate change. “No future, no kids–no kids, no future? An exploration of motivations to remain childfree in times of climate change”, was co-authored ... More >>
Lincoln Graduation Returns To Town After 11 Years Away
Friday, 7 May 2021, 9:41 am | Lincoln University
The first Lincoln University Graduation at the Christchurch Town Hall since the Christchurch earthquakes also includes a celebration after last year’s COVID-19 cancellation. Lincoln graduates and graduands (those yet to graduate) will be back ... More >>
Domestic Enrolments Up 35% At Lincoln University
Wednesday, 17 March 2021, 1:03 pm | Lincoln University
The numbers of domestic students enrolled at Lincoln University for Semester 1 are substantially higher than at the same time last year. A total of 894 domestic equivalent full-time students (EFTS) are enrolled at the University, an increase of 231, or ... More >>
Conference Focuses On New Future For Pastoral Industries
Wednesday, 17 March 2021, 9:20 am | Lincoln University
An international virtual conference that focuses on cultivating a shift towards more sustainable and ethical grazing systems will involve presentations from experts all over the world. Hosted by Lincoln University, the series includes six weekly ... More >>
Future Professionals Keep Improving
Friday, 5 March 2021, 12:16 pm | Lincoln University
With former scholars such as Black Cap Kyle Jamieson securing multi-million dollar sports contracts, researchers at Lincoln have been trying to figure out why some athletes go professional and others stay in the amateur ranks. A new study* looks ... More >>
Future Professionals Keep Improving
Friday, 5 March 2021, 12:11 pm | Lincoln University
With former scholars such as Black Cap Kyle Jamieson securing multi-million dollar sports contracts, researchers at Lincoln have been trying to figure out why some athletes go professional and others stay in the amateur ranks. A new study* looks ... More >>
New Flagship Science Facility Spotlights Positive Outlook For Lincoln University
Thursday, 25 February 2021, 9:24 am | Lincoln University
Significant growth in domestic student numbers, clear Government support and a raised awareness of the importance of the agritech industry to New Zealand’s economic development have all factored into Lincoln University’s increased profile as a ... More >>
Positive Attitude Minimises Agricultural Sector COVID Losses
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 12:02 pm | Lincoln University
A new study* has found a strong ‘can do’ attitude and cooperative spirit in the agricultural industries were significant factors in minimising losses and uncertainties during the COVID restrictions last year in New Zealand and Australia. Co-authored ... More >>
Flexitarian Diet More Likely After Leaving Home
Friday, 29 January 2021, 10:38 am | Lincoln University
New research finds some young adults feel they can only embrace a meat-reduced plant-based diet, or flexitarianism, when they leave home and have more control over what they eat. The findings indicated a conscious shift away from parental eating habits when ... More >>
Lincoln University Recognises Top-performing Staff In 2020
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 10:49 am | Lincoln University
In times of crisis it takes true leaders to rise to the occasion, and those are among the qualities that Lincoln University has recognised this week in handing out their staff excellence awards. Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Bruce McKenzie said ... More >>
Prestigious Distinguished Professor Title Awarded To Caroline Saunders
Monday, 23 November 2020, 2:08 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University Professor of International Trade and the Environment, and Director of the Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit (AERU), Professor Caroline Saunders, has been awarded the University’s most prestigious title of Distinguished Professor. ... More >>
Marsden Fund Boost For Invasive Plant Research
Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 1:18 pm | Lincoln University
A research project headed by Lincoln University Plant Biosecurity Distinguished Professor Philip Hulme will focus on finding new methods for managing potentially invasive plant species. The study investigates why some non-native ornamental plants ... More >>
Funding Confirmed For A New CoRE – Bioprotection Aotearoa
Friday, 9 October 2020, 1:51 pm | Lincoln University
A new Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE), Bioprotection Aotearoa located at Lincoln University, has had its funding confirmed by TEC for 7.5 years, through to 2028. Building on the existing Bio-Protection Research Centre (BPRC), the funding allows ... More >>
Government Funding Backs Lincoln University’s Goal To Be Fossil Fuel-free By 2024
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 11:56 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and to cease the combustion of coal by 2024 has received a major boost with confirmation of a $4.576 million investment from the Government’s $200 million Clean Powered Public Service Fund, ... More >>
ClearTech® Set To Deliver Massive Water Savings For Dairy Farming
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 2:34 pm | Lincoln University
The ClearTech effluent treatment system at Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) has saved over 600,000 litres of freshwater in its first full month of operation. The quantity of freshwater saved equates to the average daily water use of about ... More >>
Lincoln University Graduation Cancelled Due To Covid-19
Wednesday, 9 September 2020, 3:43 pm | Lincoln University
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation in New Zealand, Lincoln University has decided, with much regret, to cancel its Graduation on 8 October. Lincoln University Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bruce McKenzie, said it was a decision reached with a ... More >>
Lincoln University’s Iconic New Zealand Art Collection Now Available For Viewing Online
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 9:52 am | Lincoln University
Featuring artworks by Llew Summers, Bill Hammond, Doris Luck, Toss Woollaston, Bill Sutton and many other renowned New Zealand artists, Lincoln University’s art collection is now accessible through Living Heritage Tikaka Tōku Iho – the University’s ... More >>
Kiwis Flocking To Free* Postgraduate Courses
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 11:45 am | Lincoln University
Fee waivers and innovative courses offerings are driving increased domestic student postgraduate enrolment numbers at Lincoln this semester. The university’s move to waive tuition fees on its postgraduate certificates, diplomas, and taught master’s ... More >>
Two Lincoln’s Programs Approved By CFA
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 5:29 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University marked a resounding achievement with the approval of two of its programs in the highly-acclaimed Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) University Affiliation Program. The Master of Business (Finance) program recently joins the Bachelor of ... More >>