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Flex your brain – learn Māori to delay Alzheimer’s
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 3:25 pm | University of Canterbury
Flex your brain – learn Māori to delay Alzheimer’s Learning te reo Māori could help aging New Zealanders keep Alzheimer’s at bay for up to five years, according to international research. That’s just one of many good reasons to become bilingual, ... More >>
What if we lived in plastic houses?
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 10:08 am | University of Canterbury
Living in chemical-free homes made from sawdust and recycled plastic is a giant step closer thanks to some clever research carried out at the University of Canterbury. More >>
What if we accept robots as our equals?
Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 11:41 am | University of Canterbury
Feeling reluctant to smash a robot to pieces and refusing to undress in front of one suggest we perceive robots as being “somewhat alive”. That’s the view of Dr Christoph Bartneck, a University of Canterbury computer scientist at the forefront ... More >>
Methane And Hydrogen Could Be The Key To Life On Mars
Friday, 22 June 2012, 11:24 am | University of Canterbury
Finding out if there is life on Mars could only be two simple measurements away. More >>
Maths experts question key ecological theory
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 3:09 pm | University of Canterbury
Mathematicians at the University of Canterbury and the University of York in the UK say they have disproved a widely accepted theory underpinning the operation of complex networks of interactions in the natural world. More >>
Poems give insight into earthquake experiences
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 9:56 am | University of Canterbury
The earthquake experiences of an acclaimed Christchurch writer have inspired a new collection of poetry, published this month by Canterbury University Press. Shaken Down 6.3 is the latest collection from Dr Jeffrey Paparoa Holman, who says the poems ... More >>
Augmented Reality to help get the mail through
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 9:26 am | University of Canterbury
Mobile Augmented Reality software that will enhance the ability of courier and postal companies to make more 'first time' deliveries is being developed by the University of Canterbury’s HIT Lab NZ (Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand) ... More >>
Native parrots under threat from viral disease
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 3:49 pm | University of Canterbury
Researchers at the University of Canterbury have found two threatened native parrot species are at risk from Beak and Feather Disease Virus (BFDV), which has been discovered in the South Island for the first time. More >>
US Congress beckons to University of Canterbury law students
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 3:42 pm | University of Canterbury
A United States Congressional Staff delegation visited Christchurch today to meet with student representatives of the University of Canterbury's School of Law and the Student Volunteer Army. More >>
Development of infants at risk of hypoglycaemia - study
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 12:35 pm | University of Canterbury
Researchers from the University of Canterbury’s Bioengineering Mechatronics Programme are part of a large, collaborative project looking at the development of young children who were at risk of hypoglycaemia, or low blood sugar, in their early neonatal period. More >>
University of Canterbury Not Re-Opening Today
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:25 am | University of Canterbury
Due to treacherous conditions on campus this morning after last night's freezing temperatures, ongoing safety issues created by snow-damaged trees and challenging driving conditions, the University of Canterbury will remain closed for the rest ... More >>
UC Re-opening Midday Thursday
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 4:33 pm | University of Canterbury
Following today's closure due to snow, and the prospect of sub-zero air temperatures overnight, it has been decided that the University of Canterbury will not re-open until midday tomorrow (Thursday). More >>
Searching for the link between earthquakes and health
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 2:03 pm | University of Canterbury
The impact the recent Christchurch earthquakes has had on people’s health in different parts of the city is being undertaken by researchers at the University of Canterbury. More >>
Renewal and Resilience – UC Earthquake Research Forum
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 6:58 pm | University of Canterbury
Renewal and Resilience – UC Earthquake Research Forum Tuesday 5 June, Central Lecture Theatre Programme 8:30 Registration 9am Welcome and opening of Forum 9:15am Key Note - Rod Carr “Opportunities from the Earthquakes” 9:35am Plenary - Jarg ... More >>
University Council Decision On Change Proposals
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 12:03 pm | University of Canterbury
This afternoon the University of Canterbury Council decided that UC would discontinue its American Studies programme and a number of courses in Management Sciences focused on Operations Research with the potential for disestablishment of up to six roles. ... More >>
Quake simulator to help overcome post-traumatic stress
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 11:01 am | University of Canterbury
Researchers are creating an earthquake simulator at the University of Canterbury to investigate ways to help Cantabrians overcome post-traumatic stress disorders caused by ongoing seismic activity. More >>
University of Canterbury's 2013 student recruitment drive
Friday, 25 May 2012, 2:21 pm | University of Canterbury
This weekend the University of Canterbury will officially launch a bold new marketing campaign as part of its 2013 student recruitment drive, which will include national television advertising and a new red and black visual identity. More >>
Solar Powered Systems for Tongan Schools
Monday, 21 May 2012, 3:35 pm | University of Canterbury
Installing solar power systems into Tongan high schools allowing computers to be used in classrooms, is an initiative about to be launched by University of Canterbury’s Mr Russell Taylor. More >>
Smart meters get the safety nod
Thursday, 17 May 2012, 3:27 pm | University of Canterbury
New research dispels concerns that electromagnetic radiation emitted by wireless smart meters poses a health threat. Researchers at the University of Canterbury have found that wireless radiation from smart meters falls well within the New Zealand ... More >>
Antarctic research links forged with Korea
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 12:16 pm | University of Canterbury
New Zealand and Korea are poised to start a new collaborative research effort in the Antarctic following plans for a $90 million state-of-the-art station being built on the frozen continent at Terra Nova Bay. More >>
