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Adversity brings improvement says ex-New York trader
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 9:50 am | University of Canterbury
Former New York equities trader Doug Hastie said today the University of Canterbury (UC) had a strong future and he wanted to be part of the Christchurch rebuild. More >>
Danger Christchurch’s past will be forgotten
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 9:38 am | University of Canterbury
There is a danger that most ongoing memories about Christchurch will just be about the city’s earthquakes and not the great things that once stood in the 162 years beforehand, a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher said today. More >>
UC Graphic Design Lecturer Wins NZ Designers Institute Award
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 10:18 am | University of Canterbury
UC Graphic Design Lecturer Wins NZ Designers Institute Award October 10, 2012 University of Canterbury graphic design lecturer Luke Wood has won the New Zealand Designers Institute’s editorial and books top award. His UC project that won the award is ... More >>
How will Richie McCaw cope away for six months ?
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 9:18 am | University of Canterbury
How will Richie McCaw cope away for six months and how will he slip back in, UC expert asks More >>
UC students Moore and Harding win annual entre $75,000
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 11:19 pm | University of Canterbury
UC students Moore and Harding win annual entre $75,000 Challenge University of Canterbury (UC) students Thomas Harding and James Moore have won UC’s student-run organisation entre $75,000 business challenge on campus in Christchurch tonight. The entre business ... More >>
Too many different types of eco-labels says UC researcher
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 9:48 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury researcher is slamming consumer goods companies for green-washing supermarket shelf items with a flood of eco-labels. More >>
UC research to help feed the world
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 9:46 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) researchers are helping Canterbury seed producers potentially help with the world’s growing food problem. More >>
Bridge building judgement day at UC postponed
Monday, 8 October 2012, 3:06 pm | University of Canterbury
Due to poor weather conditions the iconic bridge-building day over Okeover stream for civil engineering students at UC has been postponed. It will now take place from 2 to 5pm on Wednesday 10 October 2012. More >>
English classes being offered on UC campus
Friday, 5 October 2012, 4:33 pm | University of Canterbury
English classes being offered on UC campus October 5, 2012 English classes to prepare students for academic studies at the University of Canterbury (UC) are now being offered by CCEL, the English language school partner located on the UC campus, Assistant ... More >>
Excessive eating and drinking linked to breast cancer
Friday, 5 October 2012, 10:59 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury research has found excessive eating and drinking is linked to breast cancer in New Zealand women. More >>
Iconic bridge building judgement day at UC next week
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 1:23 pm | University of Canterbury
Iconic bridge building judgement day at UC next week October 5, 2012 Bridge building has have been one of the litmus tests for second year University of Canterbury (UC) civil engineering students in Christchurch for nearly 20 years. Next Monday will ... More >>
UC student gains award in Australasian business final
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 11:30 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury student Pip Widdon won the creativity and innovation award representing New Zealand in the $100,000 CPA Big Break Dragon’s Den style tertiary business competition final in Melbourne last night. More >>
Creative computer scientist to receive UC Innovation Medal
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 9:33 am | University of Canterbury
Computer scientist Tim Bell will receive the University of Canterbury’s Innovation Medal at a special event on campus in Christchurch tonight. More >>
Democracy and poverty critical issues in Pacific region
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 9:31 am | University of Canterbury
Tonga’s former Chief Justice Nigel Hampton QC believes democracy and the rule of law are pivotal to the Pacific, but related issues of poverty also need addressing. More >>
UC researching how cancer survivors feel better about life
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 9:29 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury is looking into what helps cancer survivors in remission improve their sense of well-being and quality of life. More >>
UC research into cancer issues
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 9:46 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) has begun researching whether breast cancer may be caused by a virus, whether colorectal cancer risk may be influenced by changes in diet, and whether people with head and neck cancer in Canterbury have access to appropriate ... More >>
UC expert looking at effective way of treating drug abuse
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 9:45 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) expert is researching extra ways of treating drug abuse in New Zealand. More >>
UC magazine Canta wins 11 national press awards
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 3:03 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury’s magazine Canta has taken out 11 awards at the national Aotearoa Student Press Association awards in Wellington. More >>
Loss of Christchurch’s Cranmer Courts a disaster
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 10:36 am | University of Canterbury
The loss of the historic Cranmer Courts would be an unmitigated disaster for Christchurch, a University of Canterbury (UC) expert said today. More >>
Pacific issues under microscope in UC conference this month
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 10:15 am | University of Canterbury
As the University of Canterbury’s conference on democracy on the Pacific approaches, former Commonwealth Secretary-General Sir Don McKinnon says Fiji continues to worry a lot of people. More >>
