Lincoln University - Latest News [Page 23]
Rural Leadership Consortium General Manager appointed
Monday, 16 December 2013, 3:03 pm | Lincoln University
Anne Hindson has been appointed as General Manager of the Rural Leadership Consortium, a new joint venture between the Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust and the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme. More >>
First Year Biology Educators Colloquium - Lincoln University
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 11:37 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University is hosting this year’s First Year Biology Educators Colloquium, an annual conference for first year undergraduate biology lecturers and tutors, on 25 and 26 November 2013. More >>
Lincoln University and Canterbury Hockey join forces
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 3:39 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Canterbury Hockey that provides English language tuition for international students who also wish to undertake intensive hockey training and skills development. More >>
Lincoln University joins open education partnership
Monday, 21 October 2013, 12:10 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University has today (21 October) announced its membership of the Open Education Resource university network (OERu) as a gold-level anchor partner. More >>
New Graham Bennett sculpture to be unveiled at Lincoln Uni
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 2:11 pm | Lincoln University
A sculpture by internationally-recognised, award-winning Christchurch artist and Lincoln University’s current sculptor-in-residence, Graham Bennett, will be unveiled on the campus on Wednesday 9 October at 1.30pm. More >>
It all depends on the brew - Lincoln University
Friday, 4 October 2013, 3:36 pm | Lincoln University
In research at Lincoln University, a team of scientists from the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences assessed the numbers and viability of micro-organisms found in four locally-sourced probiotic feed supplements used on New Zealand dairy farms. More >>
Kellogg and Nuffield combine resources
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 4:58 pm | Lincoln University
The Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust and Lincoln University are combining their efforts to improve leadership capability within the rural and primary sectors in New Zealand. The two organisations have agreed to establish a rural leadership consortium ... More >>
Governor-General visits Lincoln University
Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 2:29 pm | Lincoln University
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, visited Lincoln University and the Lincoln University Dairy Research Farm on Friday 23 August 2013. More >>
Employing migrant workers in the primary sector
Friday, 23 August 2013, 4:00 pm | Lincoln University
With the rapid expansion of the primary sector, particularly in dairy farming, an international farm advisor specialising in labour management from the University of California, Professor Gregorio Billikopf, is visiting New Zealand to discuss labour ... More >>
Building careers in land for people of the land
Wednesday, 21 August 2013, 4:56 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University has launched a new initiative designed to encourage Māori secondary school leavers in the Canterbury and West Coast regions to consider training for careers in land-based industries, and also provides support services should they ... More >>
Lincoln University signs new MOU with Papua New Guinea
Monday, 19 August 2013, 1:26 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University has expanded its involvement in providing educational outcomes to the people of Papua New Guinea by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sohe electorate of Papua New Guinea’s Northern Province. More >>
New Director for Bio-Protection Research Centre
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 1:16 pm | Lincoln University
The South Island’s only national Centre for Research Excellence – located at Lincoln University – has today announced the appointment of Professor Travis Glare to the position of Director. More >>
Lincoln University opens up access to research outputs
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 3:19 pm | Lincoln University
In a first for a New Zealand university, Lincoln University has implemented an open access policy, allowing staff and postgraduate students to make their research outputs including research data, teaching materials and public records, openly and freely ... More >>
Lincoln University rural leader programme addresses shortage
Monday, 29 July 2013, 3:05 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University’s Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme is helping to shape the future of agribusiness and rural affairs in New Zealand, with applications opening 1 August for aspiring leaders to complete the course in 2014. More >>
Student develops time and money saving device for farmers
Friday, 28 June 2013, 11:46 am | Lincoln University
Second year Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) student Brendan Herries has developed a dual vaccination gun that will have many benefits for farmers; a device which has earned him the 2013 Fieldays Innovation Grassroots merit award. More >>
Lincoln University to host agri-business forum
Monday, 24 June 2013, 12:12 pm | Lincoln University
On Wednesday 3 July Lincoln University will be hosting on campus the AgriTech Exec Forum 2013, an intense, one-day, case study-based programme of learning where participants are immersed in debates about what defines success and failure for real New Zealand ... More >>
Lincoln University Selwyn Campus Master Plan
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 4:35 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University has today (18 June) made public the building development plan for the Selwyn campus for the next 25 years. More >>
Lincoln University joins ‘Sevens’ forces
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 2:19 pm | Lincoln University
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Canterbury Rugby Football Union, the Crusaders and Lincoln University, giving the opportunity for international student athletes to undertake intensive rugby development in the Sevens code in conjunction ... More >>
Farm succession and governance – discovering practices
Monday, 10 June 2013, 4:57 pm | Lincoln University
Currently little is known about farmer practices in succession and governance, resulting in a knowledge gap that needs filling. With the average farm size growing steadily upwards, it is important that farmers have farm succession and governance systems ... More >>
Lincoln scholar stirred it up on the cooking scene
Monday, 3 June 2013, 4:25 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University scholar stirred it up on the cooking scene Lincoln University Future Leader scholar and third year Bachelor of Commerce student Ella Krauts competed in the latest television series of Masterchef NZ. “Ella is one of our Future Leader ... More >>