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UC’s expert heading to London to address Global Summit
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 3:42 pm | University of Canterbury
One of New Zealand’s leading computer science experts will tell a Google Global Summit meeting in London next week that there is more to computer science than just learning to programme. More >>
Robot Expert Concerned About More Angry Faces on LEGO
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 1:15 pm | University of Canterbury
The number of happy faces on LEGO toy mini-figures is decreasing and the number of angry faces is increasing, a University of Canterbury (UC) robot expert says. More >>
Is work causing people stress or are people just stressed
Monday, 3 June 2013, 4:16 pm | University of Canterbury
Is work causing people stress or are people just stressed at work? UC expert asks June 3, 2013 International research on post-traumatic stress suggests that the real impact of any major event can take up to two years to materialise. While the last ... More >>
Book to help people and agencies seeking to reduce violence
Monday, 3 June 2013, 4:14 pm | University of Canterbury
New book to help people and agencies seeking to reduce violence in New Zealand June 3, 2013 Violence continues to be the driving challenge for New Zealand communities with nearly half of all homicides in New Zealand resulting from family violence, ... More >>
Rugby needs to be taken seriously as shaping NZ’s society
Sunday, 2 June 2013, 10:12 am | University of Canterbury
Rugby is just as much a religion in New Zealand today as it was 30 years ago, a University of Canterbury (UC) sociology expert says. More >>
Lessons from Christchurch will make cities more resilient
Friday, 31 May 2013, 1:43 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) geography expert believes lessons from Christchurch can make New Zealand’s coastal cities like Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin more disaster-resilient. More >>
Disaster if the Korean stalemate collapsed - UC scientist
Friday, 31 May 2013, 11:47 am | University of Canterbury
It would be a disaster if the uneasy stalemate on the Korean peninsula collapsed, a University of Canterbury (UC) political scientist says. More >>
Major UC Smoking Survey Shows Tax Rise On Cigarettes Is Work
Friday, 31 May 2013, 11:40 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) survey has released initial findings which strongly suggest the Government’s tax rise on cigarettes is effective in terms of reducing smoking. More >>
UC expert granted fellowship to study China’s polar interest
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 11:30 am | University of Canterbury
China’s bid to be more actively involved in Arctic and Antarctic polar governance interests is coming under the scrutiny of a University of Canterbury (UC) China and polar political scientist. More >>
Two years on, burnout widespread among Christchurch teachers
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 10:00 am | University of Canterbury
Burnout is widespread among Christchurch teachers more than two years after the earthquakes, a new University of Canterbury (UC) survey has found. More >>
Benefits of financial awareness from an early age
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 11:33 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) economics research is looking to establish whether children having a savings account from an early age, or talking to parents about financial matters at an early age, leads to improved financial attitudes and behaviours ... More >>
Chemistry expert: art can help deliver smart science grads
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 10:35 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) chemistry expert believes that art holds the future key to delivering smart science graduates. More >>
UC graduate wins Fellowship to Harvard
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 11:25 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) high-achieving journalism graduate has won a prestigious Nieman Fellowship to Harvard University. More >>
Christchurch’s rebuild an opportunity for new students
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 11:20 am | University of Canterbury
Christchurch’s rebuild is a once in a lifetime opportunity and challenge for students and professionals across a range of disciplines to help reshape a new city, a visiting architectural professor from the University of California, Berkeley, says. More >>
Vitally Important That Creative Computing Grows In Nz
Monday, 27 May 2013, 3:17 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) senior teacher education lecturer Wendy Fox-Turnbull says the knowledge age has arrived and New Zealand can no longer continue to rely on primary produce to boost its gross domestic product. More >>
UC Conference Highlights Valuable Lessons from Disaster
Monday, 27 May 2013, 3:14 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) is hosting a one-day conference next week to highlight some of the important things Christchurch researchers are learning from the earthquakes, creating new knowledge that they hope will help the world. More >>
UC Timber Engineering Professor Wins NZ Architect Award
Monday, 27 May 2013, 1:47 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) civil engineering professor Andy Buchanan tonight received the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) President’s Award in Auckland. More >>
UC researcher investigating cheaper power for Pacific
Sunday, 26 May 2013, 11:57 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is investigating project management issues related to development projects that provide cheaper power options for Pacific island nations. More >>
Christchurch rebuild more certain than Australian Dream
Sunday, 26 May 2013, 11:48 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealanders are realising the Australian dream is not so perfect after all with work harder to find and less lucrative, a University of Canterbury (UC) management researcher says. More >>
New Zealand poor on sustainability, UC law lecturer says
Friday, 24 May 2013, 4:05 pm | University of Canterbury
New Zealand’s reputation as a clean green beautiful country is in danger of being exposed as fraudulent, a University of Canterbury (UC) lecturer says More >>
