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Hughes-Hutton wins UC business and economics scholarship
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 5:11 pm | University of Canterbury
Hagley College’s Jacob Hughes-Hutton has been awarded the University of Canterbury’s College of Business and Economics Young Enterprise Student of the year $5000 annual scholarship. More >>
UC scientific research into possibilities of NZ seaweed
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 9:55 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is looking to see if New Zealand coastline seaweed could be used as inspiration to design a commercial wet-resistant glue. More >>
UC research into Kiwiana important to retain traditional NZ
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 9:50 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher believes Kiwiana is pivotal to New Zealanders’ pride and sense of belonging in changing times. More >>
Applications to UC halls up almost 30 percent
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 9:47 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) is seeing a significant increase in applications to halls of residence accommodation for 2013. More >>
Food labels should say how long people have to run
Monday, 22 October 2012, 1:44 pm | University of Canterbury
Food labels should say how long people have to run to burn off the calories -- UC research October 22, 2012 A new University of Canterbury (UC) study has shown people want food labels to tell them how long they need to exercise to burn off the calories ... More >>
Stress, anxiety and depression common in quake hit areas
Monday, 22 October 2012, 1:42 pm | University of Canterbury
October 22, 2012 A University of Canterbury research survey has found acute stress, anxiety and depression especially in the worst affected areas, after last February’s earthquake in Christchurch. More >>
UC student wins a 2012 Sir Peter Blake Trust award
Friday, 19 October 2012, 9:40 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury engineering student Charlie Wilkinson from Auckland has won the 2012 Sir Peter Blake Trust’s Antarctic Youth Ambassador Engineering Award. More >>
UC Professor Juliet Gerrard honoured by NZ Royal Society
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 11:28 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s Professor Juliet Gerrard has been made a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand. More >>
Positive attitudes from the earthquakes – UC researcher
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 11:01 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher has found positive and changed attitudes from survivors of the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. Fourth year UC marketing student Meagan Parker spent four months researching post-quake outlooks and said ... More >>
Dr Chris Gallavin appointed new Dean of Law at UC
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 10:56 am | University of Canterbury
Dr Chris Gallavin appointed new Dean of Law at UC October 16, 2012 The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canterbury (UC) Dr Rod Carr today announced the appointment of Dr Chris Gallavin as the new Dean of Law and Head of School for a five year period. ... More >>
Green tea and endometrial cancer research at UC
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 9:14 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) science student in collaboration with the Christchurch School of Medicine has been researching to see if extracts from green tea could help treat the later stages of endometrial cancer. More >>
Geothermal research seminar at UC next month
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 9:12 am | University of Canterbury
Mighty River Power and the University of Canterbury (UC) will hold a geothermal research seminar at UC’s NZi3 centre on November 1. More >>
Christchurch best place in the world to be a civil engineer
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 9:10 am | University of Canterbury
A leading University of Canterbury (UC) engineer says there is no better time to study engineering at UC than the present following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. More >>
Promising signs in UC research into treating ovarian cancer
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 9:09 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) research project in collaboration with the Christchurch School of Medicine has shown some promising signs in the treatment of ovarian cancer. More >>
UC and museum making Christchurch’s heritage available
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 10:36 am | University of Canterbury
Canterbury earthquakes changed more than the physical landscape of Christchurch; they also changed its heritage landscape. Before the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, the University of Canterbury (UC) and Canterbury Museum had planned a joint exhibition ... More >>
Thomas Yang – UC’s man in Beijing
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 10:34 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) has a new China programme officer, based in the well-known trendy Jian Wai SOHO district of Beijing, to increase the number of Chinese students studying in UC next year. More >>
Three UC students win scholarships to study in China
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 10:33 am | University of Canterbury
Three University of Canterbury (UC) students have received all-expenses paid scholarships to study in China for a year. More >>
Sponsorship fact of life says UC lecturer
Monday, 15 October 2012, 9:19 am | University of Canterbury
NZ public angry about new ABs logo – but sponsorship fact of life says UC lecturer More >>
UC researcher is having to mix Bovril with Vegemite
Sunday, 14 October 2012, 11:19 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury researcher is having to mix Bovril with Vegemite to bait whitebait until Marmite returns to the supermarket shelves next year. More >>
Another NZ team in the NRL or an NZ competition needed
Friday, 12 October 2012, 8:30 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) lecturer says another New Zealand franchise needs to be entered into the NRL rugby league competition or start a New Zealand competition to provide greater opportunities for Maori players. More >>
