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UC research into attitudes to defence work

Monday, 26 November 2012, 9:45 am | University of Canterbury

A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher has recommended to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) that the Navy offer summer employment to engineering students. More >>

Christmas shopping – can be done online, but still stressful

Sunday, 25 November 2012, 10:55 am | University of Canterbury

As Christmas approaches, more people are turning to online shopping when it comes to buying gifts but not in all purchase areas, University of Canterbury (UC) Associate Professor Paul Ballantine said today. More >>

UC research being used in Sky sports cricket coverage

Friday, 23 November 2012, 9:27 am | University of Canterbury

It has long been the bane of cricket fans to be asked in the middle of a game who is winning. More >>

A danger lurking in wait for the holiday season

Friday, 23 November 2012, 9:26 am | University of Canterbury

There's a danger lurking in wait for us this holiday season, a University of Canterbury (UC) senior economics lecturer Dr Eric Crampton said today. More >>

Brilliant chance for Christchurch to become a smarter city

Thursday, 22 November 2012, 10:08 am | University of Canterbury

A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher says Christchurch has a brilliant opportunity of turning adversity into opportunity with the rebuild by becoming a smart city. More >>

Humanoid robots can be controlled by body gesture

Thursday, 22 November 2012, 9:56 am | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury (UC) research has found people can control a humanoid robot, interacting without holding a device, just by using body gestures. More >>

Response group from UC to observe Tongariro eruption

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 3:53 pm | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury (UC) is this afternoon sending an initial response group to observe the latest volcanic eruption on Tongariro. UC response team co-ordinator Dr Sam Hampton said they would also map eruption deposits, ash collection and analysis, ... More >>

Psychological treatment for sexual offenders is effective

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 9:27 am | University of Canterbury

Research by University of Canterbury (UC) students has found that psychological treatment for sexual offenders is effective and offenders who show more improvement in treatment are less likely to re-offend, UC Professor Randolph Grace said today. More >>

Micronutrients could reduce psychological disorders

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 9:26 am | University of Canterbury

A University of Canterbury (UC) lecturer believes research into changing diets might help treat mental illness and psychological disorders. More >>

Researcher to study Indian scientific history

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 9:40 am | University of Canterbury

UC researcher and Rutherford Fellow to study Indian scientific history November 20, 2012 Among the many exotic images India invokes, mathematics isn't usually one of them. Yet India developed sophisticated and foundational mathematical concepts, ... More >>

UC Research Into Ultraviolet Radiation Wins Rutherford Grant

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 9:07 am | University of Canterbury

UC Research Into Ultraviolet Radiation Wins Rutherford Grant November 20, 2012 A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher has received $800,000 over five years in a Rutherford Discovery Fellowship grant looking into harnessing the ultraviolet spectrum ... More >>

Malaysia NZ Chamber of Commerce donates $100,000 to UC

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 9:00 am | University of Canterbury

Malaysia NZ Chamber of Commerce donates $100,000 to UC November 20, 2012 The Malaysia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce today donated $100,000 to the University of Canterbury from the chamber’s Christchurch earthquake appeal. The donation will provide $50,000 ... More >>

New UC Student Volunteer Army Head Undaunted By Task Ahead

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 8:58 am | University of Canterbury

New UC Student Volunteer Army Head Undaunted By Task Ahead in 2013 November 20, 2012 The new president of the University of Canterbury’s Student Volunteer Army (SVA) is undaunted about her task ahead for 2013. UC law student Bridget Williams ... More >>

UC Student In Top 20 Of 20,000 Chemistry Students

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 8:56 am | University of Canterbury

A University of Canterbury student has made it to the top 20 out of 20,000 entries worldwide in an international science competition in the United Kingdom. More >>

New Approach To Helping Prisoners Stop Re-Offending

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 8:54 am | University of Canterbury

UC Researcher Looks At New Approach To Helping Prisoners Stop Re-Offending November 20, 2012 New Zealand has the second highest rate of imprisonment out of 29 countries in the western world and about 25 percent of all offenders return to prison in the ... More >>

UC ocean research into blubbery buddies and toothy terrors

Monday, 19 November 2012, 11:24 am | University of Canterbury

UC ocean research into blubbery buddies and toothy terrors November 19, 2012 Many people will not have had any real-life contact with marine creatures like dolphins, whales, and sharks, other than via the media, despite the increase in marine-fauna ... More >>