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Some sheep are fussier eaters than others
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 11:48 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University honours students have shown some sheep are more fussy about what they eat than others. More >>
FORST sows financial support for seed industry
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 9:20 am | Lincoln University
New Zealand’s seed production industry - ranked 13th in the world for exports - is poised to make a major new contribution to the New Zealand economy through a research project funded today (14 July) in the latest round of grants announced by the Foundation ... More >>
Prestigious China Scholarship for Lincoln Student
Friday, 6 June 2008, 3:42 pm | Lincoln University
A Lincoln University PhD student has received a prestigious China Council Scholarship for Chinese students studying abroad - the first for a student in New Zealand since the award was established in 2003. More >>
Honours recognise years of research endeavour
Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 10:38 am | Lincoln University
A “breakthrough based on many years of endeavour” is how Lincoln University soil scientists Professor Keith Cameron and Professor Hong Di describe the research process and invention which has contributed to their appointment as Officers of the New Zealand ... More >>
Carbon Calculator Now Available to NZ Farmers
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 2:25 pm | Lincoln University
New Zealand farmers will be able to calculate and monitor their carbon footprints from today [May 29], following the launch of an industry-specific carbon calculator. More >>
Computing Specialist Produces Top Selling Database
Monday, 19 May 2008, 4:16 pm | Lincoln University
A Lincoln University computing lecturer is topping the sales charts with a new publication on the design of databases. More >>
Expertise on show for Singapore President
Thursday, 24 April 2008, 5:31 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University acknowledged expertise in sustainability issues and its research strengths in the biological sciences will see Singaporean President SR Nathan visit the campus on Sunday (27 April) on the opening day of his first state visit to New ... More >>
Ecology Programme for Schools Wins 3-Year Funding
Friday, 11 April 2008, 11:25 am | Lincoln University
A stream water quality and ecology programme for schools has received a welcome boost through a three-year funding allocation from the Canterbury Community Trust. More >>
Urban participation urged in land-based industries
Thursday, 10 April 2008, 4:19 pm | Lincoln University
An appeal for greater urban participation and interest in the scientific and commercial drive to extract further sophistication and opportunity from New Zealand’s land-based industries was made by Lincoln University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Roger Field ... More >>
NZ’s ‘unique research’ impresses Key
Tuesday, 11 March 2008, 9:32 am | Lincoln University
The National caucus takes science and research in New Zealand “very seriously”, said Opposition Leader John Key at Lincoln University today (10 March). There was some “unique research” that had to take place in New Zealand related to the country’s ... More >>
Spotlight on wool quality at Lincoln University
Thursday, 6 March 2008, 3:44 pm | Lincoln University
“New Zealand farmers produce good quality wool but there is still room for considerable improvement before our entire wool clip will receive the highest prices internationally,” said Dr Theopoline Itenge-Mwneza of Lincoln University More >>
Does less mean more when it comes to wine quality?
Friday, 15 February 2008, 1:28 pm | Lincoln University
Removal of leaves from grapevines during fruit ripening is a common management practice in New Zealand vineyards. More >>
Lincoln and Poland´s largest agri uni begin talks
Friday, 1 February 2008, 5:30 pm | Lincoln University
Connections between Lincoln University and Poland´s oldest and largest agricultural university, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, will be revived on Monday (4 Feb.) with a campus visit by a high level academic delegation from the Polish capital. More >>
Environmental Planning Graduates in Big Demand
Friday, 25 January 2008, 4:50 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University specialists say a chronic shortage of urban and environmental planners is becoming a real challenge, with bright students turned off by frequent criticism and debate within the property and land development sectors. More >>
Biodiversity Project Attracts Japanese Funding
Thursday, 24 January 2008, 9:44 am | Lincoln University
An ecological restoration programme in North Canterbury has attracted significant financial support from a Japanese company which promotes socially and environmentally responsible business. More >>
Teaching excellence at Lincoln Uni acknowledged
Friday, 21 December 2007, 4:13 pm | Lincoln University
Teaching excellence in Lincoln University’s Commerce Division has seen two academics honoured with awards for the second and third times respectively. More >>
New Biosecurity and Bioprotection Major
Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 1:59 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University has introduced a new science major for 2008 which will prepare graduates to move directly into careers in Bioprotection and Biosecurity, areas identified by the Government as a priority for research. More >>
Professor to Drive Sustainability Project
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 12:17 am | Lincoln University
One of New Zealand’s most senior tourism academics has been appointed to head a national sustainability research project in Australia. More >>
Adaptation of Dutch farm practice wins top title
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 5:25 pm | Lincoln University
Winton-based farmers Abe and Anita de Wolde have won the 2007 Lincoln University Foundation Farmer of the Year title. The couple operate three Southland farms set to produce over one million kilograms of milk solids this season on 1320 hectares ... More >>
Uruguayan President confirms spirit of cooperation
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 10:13 am | Lincoln University
Future cooperation in agricultural education and research between Lincoln University and Uruguay was backed today (13 Nov.) with expressions of goodwill by Uruguayan President Dr Tabare Vazquez. More >>
