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Exchange student walks 1470km to Lincoln
Monday, 12 February 2018, 11:52 am | Lincoln University
A US exchange student is bringing new meaning to the notion of walking to school. More >>
Emerging aliens threaten New Zealand’s environment
Friday, 9 February 2018, 9:31 am | Lincoln University
New Zealand’s environment and primary industries are under threat from pests we don’t even know about yet. More >>
Environment and agriculture can both benefit from CPTTP
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 3:11 pm | Lincoln University
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership ( CPTTP ) trade agreement has the potential to transform the agricultural sector and at the same time benefit the environment, agribusiness expert Dr Nic Lees of Lincoln University ... More >>
Altitude training could benefit non-athletes
Monday, 29 January 2018, 1:42 pm | Lincoln University
Simulated altitude training is well known for improving athletes’ physical performance, but studies suggest that non-exercisers could benefit from the technique as well. More >>
Singing of anthem proud moment for cricket scholar
Friday, 26 January 2018, 3:31 pm | Lincoln University
Despite New Zealand tumbling out of the U19 Cricket World Cup after a loss to Afghanistan, and an early injury, Lincoln University cricket scholar Connor Sullivan has happy memories of the event. More >>
Importance of intuition in farm decisions revealed
Tuesday, 16 January 2018, 3:47 pm | Lincoln University
Two Lincoln University researchers have been examining how farmers make their decisions, the role intuition plays, and how it can be improved. More >>
Student combating tuberculosis with algorithms
Monday, 18 December 2017, 3:03 pm | Lincoln University
A Lincoln student is hunting for a universal vaccine for over 140 strains of tuberculosis (TB) which kill 1.4 million people every year worldwide, in a computer lab. More >>
Scholarship to attract Māori and Pasifika young leaders
Monday, 18 December 2017, 1:59 pm | Lincoln University
A new Lincoln scholarship is hoping to draw young Māori and Pasifika leaders into tertiary study by reducing some of the costs of living on campus. More >>
Research Shows Kauri Dieback Older Than We Thought
Monday, 18 December 2017, 10:09 am | Lincoln University
Phytophthora agathidicida (PTA), the fungus-like organism that causes kauri dieback, has been in New Zealand much longer than previously thought, a study led by Bio-Protection Research Centre researchers based at Massey University suggests. More >>
Dairy not all about milking it
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 12:35 pm | Lincoln University
A Lincoln University pilot study is backing the importance of environmental and social responsibility, as well as the bottom line, to dairy farmers. More >>
Focus on NZ brands needed in face of trade uncertainty
Monday, 4 December 2017, 2:13 pm | Lincoln University
Uncertainty over Brexit means New Zealand needs to urgently focus on developing brands and differentiating our agricultural exports. More >>
Public invited to Lincoln University Dairy Farm
Monday, 4 December 2017, 12:11 pm | Lincoln University
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) its opening its gates, along with a number of others, on December 10 to show off its environmental management. More >>
Workforce robots on the horizon
Monday, 27 November 2017, 9:36 am | Lincoln University
Primary sector and manufacturing employees may find themselves with some interesting new colleagues in the next few years as researchers develop robots that can be trained to work alongside people in factories and the great outdoors. More >>
Lincoln University transformation report sets bold vision
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 6:34 pm | Lincoln University
Lincoln University today welcomes publication of the Transformation Board Report, which sets out a bold and achievable vision for the institution to become a globally ranked top five university in agriculture, and a top five New Zealand university. More >>
Earthquake emotions captured in tweet research
Friday, 10 November 2017, 9:11 am | Lincoln University
New Lincoln University research will be using Twitter to gauge the emotions of earthquake struck Christchurch residents and help distressed people be supported. More >>
Sheep dairy better match for clean green image
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 2:38 pm | Lincoln University
New Lincoln research points to sheep dairy better fulfilling the green credentials New Zealand uses to differentiate its produce in the global market than its cow counterparts. More >>
High honour for pioneering scientist
Tuesday, 17 October 2017, 9:57 am | Lincoln University
A Lincoln Agritech Ltd scientist known for his pioneering work in electronic engineering was honoured by the Royal Society Te Apārangi last week. More >>
Lincoln brings New Zealand’s national park legacy to China
Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 1:32 pm | Lincoln University
A major exhibition on the development of New Zealand’s National Parks has just opened in Beijing. More >>
Is White Bread Toast?
Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 10:48 am | Lincoln University
New Lincoln University research shows the demise of the white slice may be looming, with concerns around its healthiness in the minds of many purchasers. More >>
Lincoln a global leader in sport science
Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 10:46 am | Lincoln University
Lincoln University’s sport science expertise has received international recognition, thanks to the work of one academic. More >>