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Lincoln University Foundation Sth Island Farmer of the year

Saturday, 5 November 2011, 11:33 am | Lincoln University

5 November 2011 Innovative South Canterbury farmers win the 2011 Lincoln University Foundation South Island Farmer of the Year competition Last night Ray and Adrianne Bowan of South Canterbury won the Lincoln University Foundation’s showcase event ... More >>

Cold temperatures are all part of the job

Friday, 28 October 2011, 10:00 am | Lincoln University

Working in temperatures considerably colder than any she had ever experienced in New Zealand became routine for Dr Victoria Metcalf when she spent several summers outdoors undertaking research in the frigid conditions of the Antarctic. More >>

Lincoln University acknowledges the passing of Doig

Thursday, 13 October 2011, 4:46 pm | Lincoln University

Lincoln University acknowledges the passing of Christopher Doig CNZM, OBE, MA (Hons), a man who had exhibited that distinctive Kiwi versatility and ‘can do’ attitude in two separate realms – the arts and sport. Throughout his career Christopher ... More >>

Lincoln University’s 2011 Sports Person of the Year

Thursday, 13 October 2011, 10:06 am | Lincoln University

Sporting achievements, outstanding contributions to the cultural life of the University and teaching and support excellence have been acknowledged at the annual presentation of Lincoln University and the Lincoln University Students’ Association Blue, Gold ... More >>

Lincoln University scientists awarded Marsden Fund grants

Thursday, 6 October 2011, 9:15 am | Lincoln University

Two Lincoln University scientists, Dr Suzanne Vallance and Dr Jo Steyaert, have been named among the country’s best researchers through the award of Marsden Fund Fast-Start grants, administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand on the behalf ... More >>

NZ's environment perceived to be in ‘good’ state

Thursday, 29 September 2011, 1:23 pm | Lincoln University

Lincoln University has released the findings of its 6th biennial survey of ‘Peoples’ Perceptions of the State of the New Zealand Environment’ with New Zealanders continuing to consider the state and management of the environment to be ‘good and better ... More >>

Lincoln University welcomes Government’s support for 2012

Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 4:38 pm | Lincoln University

Lincoln University welcomes today’s announcement by Hon Steven Joyce, Minister for Tertiary Education, outlining the funding for Canterbury’s tertiary education providers for 2012. More >>

Students’ Learning Goes International

Thursday, 4 August 2011, 3:44 pm | Lincoln University

A dozen Lincoln University students will head to Sydney at the end of the month to five-star hotels, top events venues and sports stadia, and some of Sydney’s top attractions … in the name of study. More >>

How good is your sense of identity?

Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 3:17 pm | Lincoln University

Elizabeth Tomasino, a PhD student in the Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences Department at Lincoln University has recently completed a study of the sensory characteristics of New Zealand Pinot noir wines produced in different regions. More >>

Tourism report: Formula for beating industry ‘turbulence'

Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 5:48 pm | Lincoln University

“Turbulence” currently characterising New Zealand’s $22.4 billion tourism sector can be calmed by greater unity, education, leadership, expanded partnerships, and a more proactive approach to change, all of which, taken together, will deliver a ... More >>

Merged institutions will aid up-skilling

Friday, 8 July 2011, 8:10 pm | Lincoln University

Merged institutions will aid up-skilling of young ready for economic growth says Deputy PM at Telford ceremony More >>

It's all coming up clover

Monday, 4 July 2011, 12:18 pm | Lincoln University

Recent research by scientists at Lincoln University has shown pasture growth increased when subterranean clover, an annual species of clover, was over-drilled into grass-dominant dryland pastures in drought prone areas. More >>

“Lincoln University Students ready to Celebrate”

Friday, 6 May 2011, 10:44 am | Lincoln University

Lincoln University students will take to the streets today as they prepare to graduate in the new and recently dedicated Lincoln Events Centre. The Centre will be the venue for the 2011 Lincoln University Graduation following the damage to the Christchurch ... More >>

Possible win-win situation for two industries

Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 11:21 am | Lincoln University

Buying meat for dinner and then discovering after cooking it that it is tough is both disappointing and costly for the public. More >>

New Joint Venture to Lift Farm Business Management Standards

Friday, 25 March 2011, 5:29 pm | Lincoln University

A new venture aimed at improving the quality of farm business management in New Zealand is being launched today (March 25). The Centre of Excellence in Farm Business Management is a joint venture by Lincoln and Massey universities, with the support of DairyNZ ... More >>

Eden Park kick-off for Lincoln University rugby celebrations

Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 4:18 pm | Lincoln University

Lincoln University launches eight months of celebrations marking 130 years of contribution to New Zealand rugby with a high profile function at Eden Park, Auckland, tonight. (16 February) The University, which fielded its first rugby team in 1881, the season ... More >>

Vintage visit for Lincoln Professor

Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 9:25 am | Lincoln University

For Lincoln University’s Professor of Biotechnology, Brian Jordan, February will see ‘the last of the summer wine’ as he leaves for the Northern Hemisphere winter to start five months at a prestigious wine research institute in Bordeaux, France. More >>

NZ loses its first soil science professor

Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 10:47 am | Lincoln University

A father figure in modern New Zealand soil science, Emeritus Professor Thomas William Walker, popularly known through his television appearances as “The Prof”, died in Christchurch on 8 November, aged 94. More >>

Japanese links with Christchurch commemorated

Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 1:54 pm | Lincoln University

The patron of Christchurch’s Festival of Japan and the first Japanese student to study at Lincoln University, the late Dr Isamu Kawase, is having his life and work commemorated with the unveiling of a plaque on his old campus today (Wednesday 20 ... More >>

Black Ferns halfback SportsPerson of the Year

Thursday, 30 September 2010, 11:32 am | Lincoln University

A galaxy of national and provincial sporting talent among the students at Lincoln University was honoured last night (Wednesday 29 Sept.) in the annual presentation on campus of University Sports Blues and Sports Scholarship Awards. Black Ferns halfback ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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