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NZ Pharmaceutical Expert to Collaborate with UC Researchers
Friday, 24 May 2013, 3:57 pm | University of Canterbury
Dr Peter Surman, the research and development manager at Douglas Pharmaceuticals, has been discussing with key UC staff where they could collaborate with Douglas in new product developments. More >>
NZ’s Clean Green Image a Lure For Chinese Visitors
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 3:37 pm | University of Canterbury
New Zealand’s clean, green image is a key reason why a record number of Chinese tourists are flocking to New Zealand, a University of Canterbury (UC) Chinese language lecturer says. More >>
Collection of Earthquake Stories to Go Live On UC Archive
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 2:54 pm | University of Canterbury
The first release of Christchurch residents’ earthquake stories collected by the University of Canterbury’s QuakeBox recording studio will become available from tomorrow on the CEISMIC Canterbury earthquake digital archive. More >>
UC Researchers Meeting Challenges of the Marine Environment
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 1:33 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) marine expert Professor David Schiel is investigating human-induced and natural long-term changes in ocean forces and sea temperatures around the country. More >>
Ban Smoking In Public Places, UC Researcher Says
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 10:56 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) health sciences researcher has called for public places such as bus stops, train stations, ferry terminals, streets, urban centres and beaches to be declared smoke-free. More >>
UC Chemistry Student Selected to Attend Prestigious Event
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 12:05 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) PhD chemistry student Sandra Atkinson is to join an elite group of international young scientists. More >>
Ecstasy and Alcohol Cause Serious Problems During Pregnancy
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:56 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) psychology researcher has identified the first direct evidence that combined use of ecstasy and alcohol during pregnancy causes brain damage. More >>
Former UC student made a Fellow of the Royal Society
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:48 am | University of Canterbury
A former University of Canterbury (UC) student, Cambridge University astronomy professor Gerry Gilmore has become a Fellow of the Royal Society (UK). More >>
UC Investigating If Native Forests Can Be Restored
Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:30 pm | University of Canterbury
New Zealand has suffered a dramatic decline in native biodiversity which a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher has called the most pervasive environmental issue facing the country. More >>
Computing Expert Wants More Women Learning Computer Science
Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:27 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) computer scientist Professor Tim Bell wants more women studying computer science. More >>
UC researcher investigating developing role of forensics
Sunday, 19 May 2013, 11:17 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is investigating forensics and their developing role in the justice system. More >>
Popular movies with subtitles helping children learn
Friday, 17 May 2013, 11:56 am | University of Canterbury
Potentially at-risk children from the some of the lowest decile schools in the country have benefitted from University of Canterbury (UC) research that has had them watching popular movies with English subtitles. More >>
UC researches hearing and speaking of ageing population
Friday, 17 May 2013, 9:32 am | University of Canterbury
As the Baby Boomers start to reach retirement age the number of those over 65 is quickly rising. More >>
Leading UK businesswoman delivering key addresses
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 9:05 am | University of Canterbury
A leading businesswoman in the United Kingdom who studied at the University of Canterbury (UC) will speak at key events in Christchurch next week. More >>
UC’s Roy Kerr heads to Europe to receive the Einstein Medal
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 9:04 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) Emeritus Professor Roy Kerr heads to Europe next week to become the first New Zealander to receive the Einstein Medal from the Albert Einstein Society in Switzerland. More >>
Three UC graduates in New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards finals
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 10:52 am | University of Canterbury
Three University of Canterbury (UC) graduates - James Robertson, Sam Davies Talwar and Guy Horrocks - are in the finals of the New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards which will be presented in Auckland on Friday night. More >>
A compelling need to help severely difficult school children
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 10:47 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand is facing a compelling need to address the needs of students with serious behavioural problems so they can become productive members of society, an education professor visiting the University of Canterbury (UC) says. Professor Bill Evans, ... More >>
Phillipstown School hopeful of staying open
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 9:35 am | University of Canterbury
A judicial review of the future of Christchurch’s Phillipstown Primary School is still a possibility but it depends on a final decision to be made at the end of the month, says the Dean of University of Canterbury’s School of Law, Associate Professor ... More >>
Christchurch homes sold by auction almost doubled since 2010
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 9:31 am | University of Canterbury
The number of houses sold by auction in Christchurch has almost doubled since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, University of Canterbury (UC) research has found. More >>
Small particles require big computers
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 9:27 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury's (UC) powerful BlueGene supercomputer which is part of a national e-science project (NeSI) has been helping to solve complex nanocluster problems relating to LEDs commonly found in car and bike lights. More >>
