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Phillipstown School a good case for judicial review
Friday, 22 March 2013, 3:36 pm | University of Canterbury
Christchurch’s Phillipstown School has a good case for a judicial review of the decision to merge with Woolston School, the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Canterbury (UC), Associate Professor Chris Gallavin, said today. More >>
Gangs Attractive To Young Rebellious People
Friday, 22 March 2013, 3:14 pm | University of Canterbury
MEDIA RELEASE – Friday March 22 Gangs Attractive To Young Rebellious People Who Feel They Have Little Chance In Life March 22, 2013 Gangs are extremely attractive to young rebellious people who feel they have little chance of gaining status through ... More >>
Somali Refugees Struggling To Integrate in NZ
Friday, 22 March 2013, 2:14 pm | University of Canterbury
Somali Refugees Struggling To Integrate in NZ Because Of Civil War Trauma, UC Researcher Says March 22, 2013 Many Somali refugees who suffered major trauma during their country’s civil war and subsequent refugee flight have struggled to integrate into New Zealand ... More >>
UC Quake Centre launched at the Westpac Hub
Friday, 22 March 2013, 10:30 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) last night launched its new Quake Centre (UCQC) to work with industry on joint venture earthquake engineering research projects. More >>
Human-Elephant Conflict In SE Asian Elephant Conference
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 11:10 am | University of Canterbury
Human-Elephant Conflict To Feature In Southeast Asian Elephant Conference At UC March 21, 2013 The heightening conflict between people and elephants will be a feature in many of the talks at the south and southeast Asian elephant symposium at the University ... More >>
World Economic Forum: UC Graduate A 2013 Young Global Leader
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 10:47 am | University of Canterbury
UC Graduate Named A 2013 Young Global Leader By The World Economic Forum March 21, 2013 A University of Canterbury (UC) graduate, who is assistant to the King of Bhutan, has been selected as a 2013 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Nima ... More >>
Public Lecture At UC On Plans For Chch Following Research
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 10:43 am | University of Canterbury
Public Lecture At UC On Plans For Christchurch Following Research Project March 21, 2013 A University of Canterbury mechanical engineering professor will present results of a research project into a development plan for Christchurch that meets ... More >>
NZ’s Reputation Regarding Discrimination Is Contradictory
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 11:18 am | University of Canterbury
NZ’s International Reputation Regarding Discrimination Is Contradictory And Filled With Anomalies March 20, 2013 The levels of discrimination in New Zealand will always appear to be better than they actually are, UC researcher Jim Anglem said on the ... More >>
UC Transport Expert Calls For Reduced Traffic Speeds In Chch
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 10:26 am | University of Canterbury
UC Transport Expert Calls For Reduced Traffic Speeds In Rebuilt City March 19, 2013 A University of Canterbury (UC) transport expert today appealed to the planners of the Christchurch rebuild to consider more widespread use of 30kmh speed limits beyond ... More >>
UC Expert Helping Google With Its Glass Project
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 10:21 am | University of Canterbury
UC Expert Helping Google With Its Glass Project March 19, 2013 University of Canterbury (UC) computer science professor Mark Billinghurst is on sabbatical at Google in the United States contributing to its international Google Glass project. Google Glass ... More >>
UC Investigating How First Year School Entrants Are Settling
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 10:19 am | University of Canterbury
UC Investigating How First Year School Entrants Are Settling Into Primary School Post-Earthquake March 19, 2013 A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is investigating how first year school entrants are settling into primary school in post-earthquake ... More >>
Global Outlook For New UC Quake Centre
Monday, 18 March 2013, 11:06 am | University of Canterbury
Global Outlook For New UC Quake Centre March 18, 2013 The University of Canterbury (UC) will next week launch its new Quake Centre (UCQC) which will become the national hub working with industry on joint venture earthquake engineering research projects. ... More >>
UC Student Second In Competition Has Music Degree By 18
Monday, 18 March 2013, 11:05 am | University of Canterbury
UC Student Second In National Competition Has Music Degree By The Age Of 18 March 18, 2013 A University of Canterbury (UC) student, who has just finished runner-up in the national concerto piano competition, has earned a Bachelor of Music degree ... More >>
UC Scientists Discover A New Way Of Assembling Atoms
Monday, 18 March 2013, 11:02 am | University of Canterbury
UC Scientists Discover A New Way Of Assembling Atoms March 18, 2013 University of Canterbury (UC) scientists have discovered a new way of assembling atoms that could lead to increases in the power of cellphones, computer tablets and memory sticks. ... More >>
UC Experts Looking To Help Find Cheaper Electricity System
Monday, 18 March 2013, 11:01 am | University of Canterbury
UC Experts Looking To Help Find Cheaper Electricity System For Stewart Island March 18, 2013 University of Canterbury (UC) energy and natural resources engineers are assisting the Stewart Island community in selecting a renewable electricity system ... More >>
Christchurch at risk of losing pre-quake memories
Sunday, 17 March 2013, 6:07 pm | University of Canterbury
Christchurch people are at risk of pre-quake memories of the city being forgotten, a University of Canterbury (UC) historian says. More >>
Understanding Alpine Fault Will Help Preparation For Future
Friday, 15 March 2013, 11:06 am | University of Canterbury
Understanding The Alpine Fault Will Help Preparation For Future Quakes, UC Researcher Says March 15, 2013 Understanding the Alpine Fault, which forms the Australian-Pacific plate boundary on the South Island, will help lifeline and emergency management organisations ... More >>
Visiting Oxford Physicist Researching Cancer & Other Disease
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 12:02 pm | University of Canterbury
Visiting Oxford Physicist Researching Into Cancer And Other Diseases At UC March 14, 2013 A visiting University of Oxford lecturer is researching medical imaging at University of Canterbury (UC) to help in the treatment of cancer and other diseases. ... More >>
Risk Factors Of Diabetes, Obesity And High Blood Pressure
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 10:06 am | University of Canterbury
UC To Investigate Risk Factors Of Diabetes, Obesity And High Blood Pressure March 13, 2013 The University of Canterbury (UC) is this year looking to investigate the risk factors of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure to understand the relationship ... More >>
UC Researcher Leading Global Surveys To Help Young People
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 10:02 am | University of Canterbury
UC Researcher Leading Global Surveys To Help Young People In Changing Times March 13, 2013 Today over half the world’s population is under 25 years old and by 2050, 70 percent of people will live in cities. A University of Canterbury (UC) political ... More >>
