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Study Shows Cycleways Better For House Prices
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:56 pm | University of Canterbury
A UC student research team have found that across Christchurch, for the median property, cycleways located within one kilometer increased property value by $1000. More >>
The Secret Lives Of Pregnant Male Pipefish
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:51 am | University of Canterbury
Pipefish are unique because they don’t follow the usual ‘rules’ of evolution. In most species, males compete to attract females. But with pipefish, the males carry and protect the embryos. More >>
New Research Into Tackling Loneliness At Work
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:37 am | University of Canterbury
The survey included young professionals through to senior managers. 42% reported working from the office, 37% hybrid and 21% fully remote. They were then divided into three categories, highly lonely (24.9%), moderately lonely (38.3%), and minimally ... More >>
Words And Gardens Combine In Writer’s ‘Homecoming’ Project
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 9:53 pm | University of Canterbury
Acclaimed international author Sarah Quigley is returning to her alma mater next year as an Ursula Bethell Writer in Residence. More >>
‘Super-Matcher’ Study Wins $360,000 Funding Boost
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 11:19 am | University of Canterbury
This project will investigate how trained experts and untrained super-matchers use visual information as both groups are very accurate at pattern-matching tasks but they excel in very different ways. More >>
UC Challenge Helps Students Turn Waste Into Wonderful
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 7:24 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s annual ‘Redesign with Waste Challenge’ inspires students to transform waste into innovative opportunities. More >>
Scholarships Empower Future Business Leaders
Saturday, 7 December 2024, 8:37 pm | University of Canterbury
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) scholarship offering like no other in New Zealand has been awarded to three emerging Canterbury business leaders. More >>
NZ’s GeoHealth Lab: 20 Years Of Impactful Research
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 3:35 pm | University of Canterbury
Since 2004, Te Taiwhenua o te Hauora | GeoHealth Laboratory at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury has combined geospatial science and public health research to address societal health challenges across Waitaha Canterbury and Aotearoa ... More >>
Where We Grow Up May Influence Mental Health
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 2:30 pm | University of Canterbury
The study, which investigates links between geography, environment and health, was led by Susie Bingyu Deng, a PhD student in the GeoHealth Laboratory at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC). More >>
Village Experience Helps Teachers Connect With Pacific Culture
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 11:27 am | University of Canterbury
A long-running education initiative that has given hundreds of Kiwi teachers the chance to experience life in a Samoan village is now the subject of new research. More >>
UC Childhood Literacy Expert To Advise National Commission
Friday, 8 November 2024, 5:33 pm | University of Canterbury
Professor Gillon (Ngāi Tahu iwi) is Director of the Child Well-being Research Institute at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) and a world-leading expert in children’s speech, language and reading development. More >>
UC AcademicRecognised For An Enduring Impact To Engineering
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 9:52 am | University of Canterbury
Professor Milo Kral has received the title of Emeritus Professor in recognition of a significant and lasting impact on UC and the wider Engineering community. More >>
Psychological Bias Could Play Role In Civilian Casualties
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 6:23 am | University of Canterbury
Warzone bystanders are often mistaken for enemies and ‘acceptable collateral damage’, which could explain the high rate of civilian casualties according to new international research. More >>
How Much Is Social Media Controlling You?
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 11:42 am | University of Canterbury
Statistics show over half the global population spends more than 2.5 hours daily on social media, UC research has looked at the psychological drivers and concerns behind excessive social media use. More >>
New Scholarship For Those Affected By Mosque Terror Attacks
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 6:18 pm | University of Canterbury
A new scholarship initiated by Dame Jacinda Ardern offers educational opportunities to people impacted by the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings. More >>
Blooming Wild In Time For Study Week
Friday, 18 October 2024, 1:11 pm | University of Canterbury
Just in time for study break, UC’s biodiversity meadow is blooming back, building on the success of last year’s pilot project and boosting spirits on campus. More >>
UC Celebrates Pacific Milestones In The Cradle Of Polynesia
Friday, 18 October 2024, 11:34 am | University of Canterbury
Following the release of its third Pacific Strategy, the University of Canterbury is celebrating stronger ties with its Pacific neighbours. More >>
Study Into Social Media’s Impact On Premium Foods
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 1:27 pm | University of Canterbury
“New Zealand’s domestic market is small, so internationalisation is not just an opportunity, but a necessity,” Professor Morrish says. More >>
University Of Canterbury Partners With Institute Of Data With New Technology Courses
Monday, 14 October 2024, 10:34 am | University of Canterbury
New industry training courses to help solve New Zealand’s technology talent shortages More >>
Seals Are Unlocking Antarctic Secrets
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 2:19 pm | University of Canterbury
By tagging Weddell seals with specialised satellite devices, Dr Wege, & her collaborators at the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar & Marine Research in Germany & the University of Bergen in Norway are gathering invaluable data on ocean temperatures, salinity, ... More >>
