Lincoln University - Latest News [Page 32]
PM excited by Lincoln dairy farm research
Monday, 29 October 2007, 11:43 am | Lincoln University
It is important for New Zealand to stay ahead of the trends in food, beverage and agricultural production, preserving the New Zealand brand and its markets through science and innovation, said Prime Minister Helen Clark at Lincoln University. More >>
Native Plant Supporters Call for Education Centre
Wednesday, 24 October 2007, 9:49 am | Lincoln University
Conservation groups are advocating for the establishment of a regional plant education centre to help mobilise native plantings and habitat restoration throughout Canterbury. More >>
Major new dryland farming research project
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 1:52 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University research that will "push the boundaries" of productivity and profitability in dryland farming will be launched with a public field day at Silverwood Farm, Hororata, on Wednesday 24 October. More >>
Lincoln University Sports Trials This Week
Monday, 15 October 2007, 4:31 pm | Lincoln University
Press release, 15 October 2007, Lincoln University, Christchurch: Students in Auckland, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Christchurch and Invercargill will be lining up to test their fitness and sporting skills at the trials being held by Lincoln University ... More >>
Lincoln Uni. Computing Staff Celebrate New Degree
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 10:13 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University Professor of Software and Information Technology Alan McKinnon (left) with Applied Computing Group leader, Keith Unsworth pictured with a Lego Robotable in a Lincoln computer lab. More >>
Keep your eyes on the ball
Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 10:10 am | Lincoln University
Matthew Muir, from the Agricultural and Life Sciences Division at Lincoln University knows all about keeping his eyes on the ball. He spends his weekends on the rugby field as an Associate Member of the National Referee Squad, while during the week ... More >>
Lincoln calling up next class of rural leaders
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 2:05 pm | Lincoln University
Applications are open now for Lincoln University’s 2008 Kellogg Rural Leadership Course, the country’s top professional development programme for aspiring rural sector leaders and those already on the rungs of leadership. More >>
Minister applauds inhibitor development at Lincoln
Friday, 17 August 2007, 5:11 pm | Lincoln University
A "once in a lifetime" breakthrough is how the Minister Responsible for Climate Change Issues, David Parker, describes the development of eco-n nitrification inhibitor technology at Lincoln University. More >>
Health benefits from drinking coffee?
Friday, 17 August 2007, 1:45 pm | Lincoln University
Would your opinion about coffee change if you knew it actually contained health enhancing compounds along with the caffeine? Read on to find out more. More >>
University Announces New Elite Sports Scholarship
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 11:28 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln's sporting scholarships programme has been extended to include students of exceptional ability in sports other than the six codes already covered by the programme. More >>
Lincoln Sports Scholars at World University Games
Thursday, 2 August 2007, 5:34 pm | Lincoln University
Canterbury based golfers Rodney Yee and Dean Cameron, and soccer player Georgia Goulding will be part of the 115 member New Zealand team leaving for the 24th World University Games in Bangkok next week. More >>
NZ dairying more efficient than UK, C02 included
Friday, 27 July 2007, 5:22 pm | Lincoln University
The "food miles" efficiency of the New Zealand dairy industry in producing and delivering products for the British market has received new confirmation from a Lincoln University report released today. (27 July) The report shows that in the production of New Zealand ... More >>
Andy´s All Black success delights his University
Monday, 23 July 2007, 1:19 pm | Lincoln University
The return of halfback Andy Ellis to the All Blacks - named yesterday (22 July) in the squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup - has delighted Lincoln University´s Sports Scholarship Programme administrators. More >>
FoRST backs Lincoln University researchers
Thursday, 19 July 2007, 10:47 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University´s commitment to the agricultural industry´s battle to reduce nitrate leaching and the associated problems of water contamination and greenhouse gas emissions has received a Government funding boost of $5.5 million from the Foundation ... More >>
New FoRST funding a `go forward´ delivery
Thursday, 19 July 2007, 10:42 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University research teams are set to lead the way on smart seeds, tourism policy and controlling nitrate pollution thanks to new funding of $13.2 million announced on 18 July by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology. More >>
`Smart seeds´ research plants export hope
Thursday, 19 July 2007, 10:13 am | Lincoln University
Revolutionary Lincoln University research to develop "smart seeds" for forage and vegetable brassica crops capable of naturally resisting pests and diseases without recourse to genetic modification or chemical interference has received Government ... More >>
Lincoln University Welcomes Double Success
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 2:00 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University’s tourism research centre is one of the big winners in the latest allocation of funding from the Foundation for Research Science Technology, with funding approved for two major programmes designed to improve the industry’s long term ... More >>
Good news – there’s less gas!
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 9:27 am | Lincoln University
Countries participating in the Kyoto Protocol are required to either reduce or take responsibility for their excess greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to 1990 levels. More >>
Take aspirin for a longer life – if you are a pear
Monday, 18 June 2007, 9:31 am | Lincoln University
Have you ever wished that your pears would keep fresh for longer? Well, scientists from Lincoln University have been trialling the use of aspirin, and, surprisingly it is showing potential to help with this problem. More >>
Uni Scholarships
Wednesday, 13 June 2007, 3:54 pm | Lincoln University
Despite the impression that many students and parents may have about scholarships, the awarding of academic scholarships is not solely determined by getting 'Excellence' NCEA grades or by excelling in sports. More >>