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Significant increase in applications at Canterbury Uni
Friday, 14 December 2012, 10:55 am | University of Canterbury
Applications to enrol in the University of Canterbury’s 2013 first-year science and engineering courses are up 44 percent on this time last year. More >>
UC expert warns of annual summer crime wave
Friday, 14 December 2012, 9:23 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) criminologist says a surge in summer crime should be expected, especially between Christmas and New Year. More >>
Whole New Industry Expanding With Mobile Phone Advertising
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 9:49 am | University of Canterbury
Whole New Industry Expanding With Mobile Phone Advertising, UC marketing Researcher Says December 13, 2012 Gone are the days when a mobile phone is a voice only communication device. These days technology that goes into most mobile phones is more advanced ... More >>
$130,000 to improve NZ students’ e-learning levels
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 9:36 am | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury (UC) education experts have received a $130,000 Teaching and Learning Research Initiative grant to look at how school principals can effectively lead e-learning to improve student success. More >>
Parents feeling the pressure to buy the best presents
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 9:34 am | University of Canterbury
This time of year, more than ever, parents are feeling the pressure to make Christmas perfect for their children – and marketers know how to make parents feel guilty about not doing it right, a University of Canterbury (UC) marketing expert said today. More >>
Professor Joseph to receive the 2012 UC Research Medal
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 9:38 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) law professor, Philip Joseph, will receive the 2012 Research Medal at a UC graduation ceremony tomorrow. More >>
UC student overcomes the odds to earn a first class degree
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 9:36 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) student who never went to school until she was 16 has defied the odds to earn a Bachelor of Commerce degree with first class honours. Faith Jeremiah will graduate tomorrow at the top of her management class at UC and ... More >>
International Award For Best Global Paper in A Decade
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 9:36 am | University of Canterbury
UC Expert Receives International Award For The Best Global Paper In A Decade December 11, 2012 University of Canterbury Associate Professor Mark Billinghurst has received an international award for the best electrical engineering paper presented globally ... More >>
Noel Leeming Acquisition Will Strengthen The Warehouse
Monday, 10 December 2012, 1:32 pm | University of Canterbury
UC Academic Says Noel Leeming Acquisition Will Strengthen The Warehouse December 10, 2012 The Warehouse will strengthen its position in the New Zealand retail market of whiteware and consumer electronics following today’s announcement it has bought ... More >>
UC to research for world’s largest supplier of methanol
Monday, 10 December 2012, 9:16 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury researcher has received a $750,000 study grant from Methanex New Zealand Ltd, the country’s only methanol manufacturer and a subsidiary of Canada-based Methanex Corporation – the world’s largest methanol supplier. More >>
Christchurch dining outlets are flat-out
Monday, 10 December 2012, 9:13 am | University of Canterbury
Christchurch dining outlets are flat-out after two years of upheaval, says UC marketing expert More >>
UC researcher seeking to improve childhood speech disorder
Sunday, 9 December 2012, 12:09 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) study is looking at how best to improve the literacy and education achievements of New Zealand children who struggle with speech disorders. More >>
Second UC professor appointed to Marsden Fund Council
Friday, 7 December 2012, 11:33 am | University of Canterbury
A second University of Canterbury (UC) academic has been appointed to the Marsden Fund Council which allocates millions of dollars of research funding every year. More >>
Blisteringly fast liquid flow technique to help industry
Friday, 7 December 2012, 10:27 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) is researching a liquid flow measurement technique that is so blisteringly fast it opens up new applications for industry. UC is developing a sensor that can measure the flow of fluid using pressure waves that travel at three ... More >>
UC Expert: Auckland Tornado A Furious Image On The Radar
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 3:00 pm | University of Canterbury
UC Expert Describes Auckland Tornado As A Furious Image On The Radar December 6, 2012 A University of Canterbury weather expert today described Auckland’s fatal tornado as a furious image on the radar. UC lecturer in meteorology Dr Marwan Katurji ... More >>
Christchurch could potentially be an education magnet
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 12:25 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) expert believes the Ministry of Education wants to close or merge 39 Christchurch schools so they can create something new following the earthquakes. More >>
UC sells stake in green market car technology company
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 9:07 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) has sold its equity stake in high-tech company Arcactive Ltd to a group of existing shareholders for an undisclosed sum. More >>
UC student assisting Tait with emergency communications
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 8:57 am | University of Canterbury
In light of the Canterbury earthquakes, the importance of robust communication systems has become very clear. More >>
Law Intern Describes Life In Washington
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 9:16 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) law intern Seamus Woods who is on a trip of a lifetime working on Capitol Hill, in Washington DC, says there is one significant difference between working there and being a student in Christchurch. More >>
UC captures CBD aerial images for CERA in the rebuild
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 9:10 am | University of Canterbury
UC map for CERA December 5, 2012 The University of Canterbury (UC) has been helping the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) in Christchurch by providing aerial images of the central business district (CBD) area for future planning. UC’s ... More >>
