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Personal characteristics crucial to paying back farm debt
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 11:59 am | Lincoln University
Banks need to take a different approach to lending to farmers, new Lincoln University research says. More >>
Agricultural nanotechnology project wins research grant
Monday, 14 October 2019, 2:22 pm | Lincoln University
Applying nanotechnology to agriculture to increase productivity and reduce environmental impacts has secured a Lincoln University team a million dollar grant from MBIE’s Endeavour Fund. More >>
Lincoln backs call to arms on climate change
Friday, 30 August 2019, 11:17 am | Lincoln University
Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Bruce McKenzie has received a letter from Lincoln University Students’ Association (LUSA) President Kristy Havill, asking that he enable staff and students to attend the School Strike 4 Climate NZ on 27 September. More >>
Facing the future of food
Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 9:32 am | Lincoln University
The world of food is changing rapidly. The planet is under pressure, with consumers demanding more ethically-produced, affordable foods than ever before. More >>
Health boards past their use-by date
Tuesday, 16 July 2019, 3:38 pm | Lincoln University
An article* published this month in the Journal of Health Organization and Management raises questions over the way health board members are elected and whether the boards are even needed. More >>
E-scooter users and pedestrians on collision course
Friday, 12 July 2019, 11:22 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University post-doctoral researcher, Dr Helen Fitt, says tensions between e-scooter users and pedestrians are problematic and “not likely to go away”. Dr Fitt and colleague Dr Angela Curl of the University of Otago recently conducted ... More >>
Lincoln honoured to host speech contest
Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 1:55 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University will be hosting 61 speakers from 28 Canterbury and West Coast high schools and colleges competing in the Waitaha Regional Ngā Manu Korero Speech competition on June 28. More >>
PhD research to enhance future livestock production systems
Monday, 17 June 2019, 3:06 pm | Lincoln University
Seven Lincoln University PhD students are looking at using benefits from the natural environment to enhance future livestock production systems. More >>
Insurance settlement launches campus rebuild
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 12:11 pm | Lincoln University
A $45 million earthquake insurance settlement allowing work on significant campus improvements to begin is a key highlight of Lincoln University’s 2018 Annual Report. More >>
Lincoln supporting Climate Change Bill
Thursday, 23 May 2019, 1:29 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University Associate Professor Anita Wreford says many of Lincoln’s activities are at the forefront of the push to address climate change. Dr Wreford recently became the programme lead for the Impacts and Implications Programme in the Deep South National ... More >>
Future of food and farming examined in public lecture
Tuesday, 14 May 2019, 11:04 am | Lincoln University
Newly-honoured Lincoln University Distinguished Professor Steve Wratten will be giving a free public lecture on the future of food and farming on May 30. More >>
PBRF results highlight Lincoln’s research focus
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 10:35 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University has again come out on top in one of the leading national research quality measures. More >>
Graduation a celebration of achievement
Monday, 29 April 2019, 3:20 pm | Lincoln University
Honorary doctorates for Synlait co-founder John Penno and naturalist Hugh Wilson will be among nearly 600 awards presented at the 2019 Lincoln University Graduation on May 3. The ceremonies will also feature posthumous awards to two victims of the ... More >>
Student numbers back to pre-earthquake levels
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 10:23 am | Lincoln University
The effects of the Canterbury earthquakes on student numbers at Lincoln University may finally be over. More >>
‘We are one whānau’ – Lincoln student president
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 4:49 pm | Lincoln University
The Lincoln University community is reeling from last Friday’s devastating terror attacks in Christchurch and offering as much support and solace as possible to students, staff, alumni, partners and friends. More >>
Lincoln on board for climate change strike
Friday, 15 March 2019, 1:50 pm | Lincoln University
Environmental sustainability is a particularly hot topic at Lincoln University today, as students and staff take part in the School Strike 4 Climate. More >>
Long-term effects of ‘youthquake’ in spotlight
Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 2:19 pm | Lincoln University
As the 10-year anniversary of the Canterbury earthquakes draws near, a Lincoln University academic is conducting the first in-depth study of the legacies of the spontaneous collective student action that took place in the aftermath of the disasters. More >>
Kiwi start-up bowls the Australians over
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 12:55 pm | Lincoln University
Cutting-edge technology aimed at minimising waste in the food processing industry has received major recognition at Australia’s largest agricultural technology event. More >>
Mahika kai central focus of mātauraka Māori at Lincoln
Monday, 4 February 2019, 3:02 pm | Lincoln University
The importance of mahika kai is emphasised in a new course being delivered this semester at Lincoln University. More >>
Farmers financially prepared for setbacks
Monday, 21 January 2019, 3:14 pm | Lincoln University
Farmers are well-placed to survive any potential financial uncertainty from major setbacks such as global warming, new Lincoln University research has found. More >>