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UC Research: Young Adults Who Are Also Managing Diabetes
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 9:06 am | University of Canterbury
UC Researching Difficult Times For Young Adults Who Are Also Managing Diabetes November 13, 2012 More >>
James Bonifacio is UC’s latest Rhodes Scholar
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 10:00 am | University of Canterbury
James Bonifacio Christchurch physics and maths student James Bonifacio has become the University of Canterbury’s latest Rhodes Scholar. Rhodes Scholarships are the pinnacle of achievement for university graduates wishing to pursue postgraduate study ... More >>
Widening gender pay gap disheartening, says UC professor
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 9:55 am | University of Canterbury
Statistics New Zealand’s report on an increase in the gender pay-gap was extremely disappointing to read and disheartening for young women currently sitting NCEA and tertiary qualifications, a University of Canterbury (UC) professor said today. More >>
UC researching happiness, pleasure, engagement in life
Monday, 12 November 2012, 9:14 am | University of Canterbury
Sex or making love and drinking alcohol or partying are two of the most enjoyable activities, according to a University of Canterbury (UC) research project. More >>
Plenty of student jobs in Christchurch
Sunday, 11 November 2012, 9:29 pm | University of Canterbury
Plenty of student jobs in Christchurch, says Student Job Search November 11, 2012 University of Canterbury students have plenty of opportunities for jobs in 2013 as the post-quake rebuild swings into action. Student Job Search (SJS) spokesman Dean ... More >>
UC Researching Change Of Building Method To Reduce Fire Risk
Friday, 9 November 2012, 10:32 am | University of Canterbury
UC Researching Change Of Building Method To Reduce Fire Risk November 9, 2012 The University of Canterbury (UC) is researching how high-rise buildings can cope best if a fire break out. High-rise buildings normally require fire resistance of 60 minutes ... More >>
Opportunity To Create Something Special For Christchurch
Friday, 9 November 2012, 10:25 am | University of Canterbury
Opportunity To Create Something Special For Christchurch, Says UC Music Researcher November 9, 2012 The way is open for Christchurch to create something special for its music scene, a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher said today. UC masters ... More >>
UC PhD gets a top job at NASA-funded institute
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 5:05 pm | University of Canterbury
A former University of Canterbury (UC) student and Christchurch resident Dr Graham Scott has been named the new vice president and associate director of the US National Space Biomedical Research Institute. More >>
North Korea opens its doors to UC scientist
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 10:11 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury scientist has become the first Western astronomer to visit the politically isolated state of North Korea in more than 60 years. More >>
UC academic wins outstanding paper award in Dublin
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 9:46 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury researcher has received an international award in Ireland for a paper on her research on business start-ups in the New Zealand designer fashion industry. More >>
The US elections, UC expert Scott Walker
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 9:44 am | University of Canterbury
I’ve always hated Florida. To me, it’s always been an amalgam of rednecks, loud-mouthed Yankee immigrants and virulently anti-Castro Cuban émigrés. While the state is actually more diverse than that, it has always been kind of on the wacky side: weather, ... More >>
UC’s HIT Lab NZ Making Robots Dance Gangnam Style!
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 9:16 am | University of Canterbury
UC’s HIT Lab NZ Making Robots Dance Gangnam Style! November 7, 2012 The University of Canterbury (UC) HIT Lab NZ is making robots dance: Gangnam Style! More than 650 million people worldwide have already watched South Korean Psy’s charismatic dance ... More >>
Endangered albatrosses under threat from commercial fishing
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 9:13 am | University of Canterbury
Endangered albatrosses which nest in New Zealand are under increasing threat as they compete for the same food in the same waters as major commercial fisheries, a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher said today. More >>
Diets flying out of the window and drinking increasing
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 9:11 am | University of Canterbury
Diets fly out of the window and drinking increases this time of year for a reason, because people just don’t care, a University of Canterbury (UC) consumer researcher said today. More >>
Innovation Centre for smart young entrepreneurs at UC
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 9:08 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) is setting up New Zealand’s first Student Innovation Centre next year for smart young entrepreneurs, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Town said today. More >>
UC expert delivers address in London
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 9:05 am | University of Canterbury
Post-earthquake Christchurch was now an extremely dynamic place to live and work, a University of Canterbury lecturer told a conference in London today. More >>
UC research into potential curing cardiovascular disease
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 9:03 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury student is researching key cell biology processes that may be useful in curing or slowing down the development of many diseases such as strokes and heart attacks. More >>
UC Arts Scholarship Winner Rachael Dewhirst Helping Rebuild
Monday, 5 November 2012, 10:33 am | University of Canterbury
UC Arts Scholarship Winner Rachael Dewhirst Helping In The Rebuild November 5, 2012 A University of Canterbury (UC) fine arts student will be part of the Christchurch rebuild over the summer. Fourth-year UC student Rachael Dewhirst won a Scape Public ... More >>
US presidential election hardest fought in recent memory
Sunday, 4 November 2012, 9:33 am | University of Canterbury
The US presidential election battle between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney has been one of the most interesting and hard fought in recent memory, a University of Canterbury expert said today. More >>
Reducing the impact on shellfish of vehicles on beaches
Friday, 2 November 2012, 10:48 am | University of Canterbury
As the summer approaches, more people will be driving their cars on sandy beaches for a range of activities. More >>
