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Injection of talent for New Zealand economy

Thursday, 19 April 2012, 10:29 am | Lincoln University

New Zealand’s land-based economy gets its annual boost of new blood on Friday (20 April) when Lincoln University produces its latest batch of graduates. More >>

New Vice-Chancellor Welcomed To Lincoln University

Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 3:41 pm | Lincoln University

Dr Andrew West was officially welcomed as Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University on a beautiful and sunny Canterbury autumn day, in front of Lincoln University’s historic Ivey Hall. More >>

Landscape Architecture Students Design For A 'Tranquil' Chch

Thursday, 5 April 2012, 3:26 pm | Lincoln University

Over the past year Lincoln University landscape architect students have played a valuable role in the earthquake recovery. Students have been involved in community projects such as the Re:START mall project and Greening the Rubble sites. More >>

Hot Debate served up tasty evening of ideas & entertainment

Thursday, 5 April 2012, 10:55 am | Lincoln University

A mixed menu of views and opinions about the Future of Food in Canterbury was served up at the Kim Hill Hot Debate on the topic at Lincoln University on Thursday 29 March. More >>

Animal pests are destroying New Zealand’s biodiversity

Monday, 2 April 2012, 1:10 pm | Lincoln University

Each day stoats kill an average of 40 North Island brown kiwi chicks. and possums destroy forests and reduce native birdlife numbers. More >>

University welcomes Govt boost for international education

Friday, 30 March 2012, 12:42 pm | Lincoln University

Lincoln University has welcomed the announcement by Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Hon Steven Joyce as he outlined a support package for the international education sector in Christchurch. More >>

Farmers To Gain Benefit From High-Tech Soil Moisture System

Monday, 19 March 2012, 12:40 pm | Lincoln University

19 March 2012 The bringing together of the Ministry of Science and Innovation’s (MSI) undergraduate internship scheme and Frizzell Agricultural Electronics Hydrotec system is reaping benefits for farmers. Matt Almutairi, a recent graduate, and Dr ... More >>

Lincoln University appoints Dr Andrew West Vice-Chancellor

Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 11:30 am | Lincoln University

Lincoln University Chancellor, Tom Lambie, today announced the appointment of Dr Andrew West – former Chief Executive of AgResearch Ltd and current Adjunct Professor of AgriBusiness at the University of Waikato – as the new Vice-Chancellor of New ... More >>

Australian Governor-General hosted at Lincoln University

Friday, 2 March 2012, 3:09 pm | Lincoln University

Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, visited Lincoln University this week and was given an overview of Lincoln University and the collaborations the University has with Australia. More >>

Your mother is right; it’s good to eat rhubarb with custard

Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 12:48 pm | Lincoln University

NEWS FROM THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES, LINCOLN UNIVERSITY By Janette Busch Your mother is right; it’s good to eat rhubarb with custard Rhubarb is easy to grow, is found in many home gardens throughout New Zealand and is enjoyed begin ... More >>

Demand for 180,000 SQm of Office Space in Chch CBD Rebuild

Monday, 27 February 2012, 1:26 pm | Lincoln University

The latest survey of commercial office owners and occupiers in Christchurch shows that demand for office space could reach around 180,000 sqm in the rebuilt CBD. This is based on 32% of the survey’s respondents indicating that they are planning to ... More >>

Up & coming sport & future leader scholars welcome on campus

Monday, 20 February 2012, 3:47 pm | Lincoln University

A new beginning is now underway for Lincoln University’s new batch of sport and future leader scholars as they were officially welcomed to the University by Vice-Chancellor Professor Roger Field. More >>

Reducing cadmium’s threat to the New Zealand economy

Friday, 3 February 2012, 2:02 pm | Lincoln University

Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal that can accumulate in agricultural soil and cannot be broken down by natural processes. Some fertilisers contain cadmium as an impurity and this is difficult to remove before application. More >>

Want to learn how to charm a worm?

Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 1:36 pm | Lincoln University

Have your children asked you what that bug is called that is hanging around the garden shed or how do you charm a worm, and you don’t know? To find out the answers and get the children involved in outdoor fun while learning about nature, join Lincoln ... More >>

New Zealand ‘ideally positioned’ for food science leadership

Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 3:38 pm | Lincoln University

New Zealand is uniquely positioned to show the world the economic and lifestyle benefits of a nutritional pathway to disease prevention and good health, says Lincoln University’s first Professor of Food Science, Charles Brennan who has come to the position from ... More >>

Inaugural Distinguished Professor of Plant Pathology

Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 2:53 pm | Lincoln University

Professor Alison Stewart has been named Lincoln University’s inaugural Distinguished Professor of Plant Pathology. Announcing the new title Lincoln University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Roger Field, thanked Professor Stewart for her excellent and focused leadership ... More >>

Christchurch Office Businesses As Effective In Half of Space

Friday, 16 December 2011, 9:57 am | Lincoln University

A number of Christchurch businesses now occupy half the office space they did before the earthquakes but turnover has remained stable and businesses intend to expand, says an in-depth survey of the impact of the earthquakes on office property requirements, ... More >>

Captains of industry and sport receive Lincoln Uni awards

Thursday, 15 December 2011, 12:21 pm | Lincoln University

Distinction in environmental advocacy, equine science, the export meat industry, international commodity production and sports leadership are recognised by Lincoln University with its top achievement awards announced today. More >>

Lincoln Uni takes proactive steps on building management

Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 3:24 pm | Lincoln University

Lincoln University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Roger Field today addressed the campus to notify staff and students that, after reviewing structural assessments, he has made the decision to move staff out of two of the University’s buildings. More >>

Lincoln University: It’s about securing a future...

Tuesday, 29 November 2011, 10:59 am | Lincoln University

On Thursday 1st December 2011 prospective students, parents, schools, industry and the wider community are invited to Lincoln University to talk about the future. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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