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No surprise in unaffordable housing market survey
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 4:54 pm | University of Canterbury
The annual Demographia housing survey has confirmed what Christchurch and Auckland residents already knew – that housing has become increasingly unaffordable, a University of Canterbury (UC) economics lecturer said today. More >>
UC education specialists helping with growth in e-learning
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 9:32 am | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury (UC) education specialists are this year researching in uncharted territory to see how they can improve New Zealand students’ e-learning achievements as new ultra-fast broadband sweeps the country. More >>
Most Kiwis living in Australia proud of NZ heritage
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 9:30 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealanders living in Australia strongly display their national loyalties when it comes to sport but some change their accents because they are sick of being picked on, a University of Canterbury researcher said today. More >>
UC confirms status as world-leading academic institution
Monday, 21 January 2013, 9:22 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) has confirmed its reputation as one of the world’s leading academic institution in earthquake engineering, structural design and strengthening research by securing parts of two of Christchurch’s most iconic buildings for stringent ... More >>
UC researcher looking at how life began on Earth
Sunday, 20 January 2013, 7:36 pm | University of Canterbury
The question of how life began on a molecular level 3.5 to 4 billion years ago has been a longstanding problem in science. More >>
UC experts support new technology for children
Friday, 18 January 2013, 12:09 pm | University of Canterbury
Video games and IT gadgets were among the most popular presents handed out to children under the Christmas tree last month but are they good for children? More >>
Astronomers from UC to study the universe through ALMA
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 11:47 am | University of Canterbury
Two New Zealand astronomers from the University of Canterbury (UC) have been successful in applying to research the universe through the world's biggest astronomical project. More >>
Reducing error in high-risk automated environments
Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 10:12 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) psychology professor is this year looking into improving worker performance in potentially dangerous high risk environments. More >>
New Zealanders need to learn more about caring for the envir
Saturday, 22 December 2012, 1:03 pm | University of Canterbury
New Zealanders need to learn more about caring for the environment When New Zealand holidaymakers head to the hills and beaches, many do not really know how to care for the environment, a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher says. UC researcher ... More >>
No surprise in rise of annual road toll, UC transport expert
Saturday, 22 December 2012, 1:02 pm | University of Canterbury
New Zealanders should not be surprised by the rise in the annual road toll this year, a University of Canterbury transport researcher says. More >>
Bach or crib, movies or pictures, wagging or bunking?
Friday, 21 December 2012, 4:43 pm | University of Canterbury
Bach or crib? Movies or pictures? Wagging or bunking? A University of Canterbury (UC) linguistics lecturer has analysed a UC survey of 1000 people on commonly used Kiwi words and how different age groups use different words. More >>
Think before you barbeque this summer, UC food expert warns
Friday, 21 December 2012, 4:42 pm | University of Canterbury
Before people get down to some serious barbequing, University of Canterbury food safety expert Professor Ian Shaw says they should think about avoiding exposure to risky food. More >>
UC trialling a powered exoskeleton device
Friday, 21 December 2012, 12:18 pm | University of Canterbury
UC trialling a powered exoskeleton device to help people with knee joint issues The University of Canterbury (UC) is fine tuning a high-tech powered exoskeleton lower-limb device which will assist patients recovering from injury and help the ... More >>
Danish expert at UC for two years to study climate change
Friday, 21 December 2012, 12:15 pm | University of Canterbury
Danish expert at UC for two years to study climate change impact on NZ ecosystems In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that human activities are driving global environmental changes, including increasing temperatures. The changes have ... More >>
UC takes lead in clean energy
Friday, 21 December 2012, 12:14 pm | University of Canterbury
UC takes lead in clean energy What is the largest source by far of affordable, low-carbon energy available for development? If people think the answer is wind or solar or even hydro, University of Canterbury (UC) mechanical engineering professor Susan ... More >>
Organisations That Are Into Caring And Sharing Will Flourish
Friday, 21 December 2012, 10:17 am | University of Canterbury
Organisations That Are Into Caring And Sharing Will Flourish In 2013, UC Experts Says Management that are into controlling and hoarding resources, including information, are likely to under-perform while organisations that are into caring and sharing ... More >>
UC's Roy Kerr awarded Einstein Medal
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 9:28 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) Emeritus Professor Roy Kerr has become the first New Zealander to be awarded the Einstein Medal by the Albert Einstein Society in Switzerland. More >>
Christmas shopping – setting the mood and atmosphere
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 9:48 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand retailers set a mood and atmosphere in their shops each year to make it attractive and alluring to Christmas shoppers, a University of Canterbury expert said today. More >>
Last views of a fallen city – a virtual tour of Christchurch
Monday, 17 December 2012, 9:29 am | University of Canterbury
Last views of a fallen city – a virtual tour of Christchurch’s Red Zone December 16, 2012 Some of the last panoramic views of Christchurch’s Red Zone have been preserved in the University of Canterbury (UC) QuakeStudies digital archive. A virtual ... More >>
Sir Graham Henry receives his UC Honorary Doctorate
Friday, 14 December 2012, 1:18 pm | University of Canterbury
Sir Graham Henry receives his UC Honorary Doctorate December 14, 2012 World Cup-winning rugby coach Sir Graham Henry was today awarded his University of Canterbury (UC) Honorary Doctorate in education. Sir Graham also delivered the graduation address ... More >>
