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Teaching excellence recognised
Thursday, 10 May 2012, 5:15 pm | University of Canterbury
Well-respected political commentator Dr Therese Arseneau (Social and Political Sciences) is one of six University of Canterbury lecturers recognised in the 2011 UC Teaching Awards presented last night by Hon. Steven Joyce, Minister of Tertiary Education, ... More >>
UC start-up companies up for awards
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 8:07 pm | University of Canterbury
Two innovative start-up companies aligned to the University of Canterbury are finalists this Thursday at the 2012 Hi-Tech Awards in Auckland. More >>
NASA interest in UC industrial coating research
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:52 pm | University of Canterbury
Breakthrough research at the University of Canterbury has created an industrial process that applies a protective ceramic coating to metal machine parts, which could be used by NASA. More >>
Anonymous security threat at University of Canterbury
Tuesday, 24 April 2012, 2:30 pm | University of Canterbury
Following an anonymous security threat, the Police have asked the University of Canterbury to evacuate the James Hight building. Students and staff currently in the building are being asked to leave and take all personal belongings with them. More >>
Autumn graduation for more than 1200 UC students
Monday, 23 April 2012, 1:01 pm | University of Canterbury
More than 1200 students will graduate from the University of Canterbury this week at four ceremonies in the CBS Canterbury Arena in Addington. The ceremonies will be held on Tuesday 23 and Friday 27 April with 1227 graduands receiving their degrees, ... More >>
UC QuakeBox opens to record earthquake experiences
Friday, 20 April 2012, 2:06 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s QuakeBox recording studio will open in Cashel Mall tomorrow (April 21) as a part of Re:Start and will remain there until May 19, after which it is planned to move the recording booth around the city. More >>
Handbags, Shoes And Sex In The City
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 4:24 pm | University of Canterbury
Handbags, Shoes And Sex In The City Women who are more threatened by idealised images of females in media tend to own more shoes and handbags, but not trousers, according to research being led by University of Canterbury PhD student, Jessica Boyce. Studies ... More >>
Major funding boost for quake research
Friday, 13 April 2012, 5:03 pm | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury academics are among researchers from around the country to receive almost $7 million for 19 new projects under the Natural Hazards Research Platform (NHRP). More >>
UC Welcomes Govt. Announcement
Thursday, 29 March 2012, 4:21 pm | University of Canterbury
The Government’s announcement today that it is committing $5 million in funding over the next four years to help the international education sector in Christchurch achieve sustainable growth is being welcomed by the University of Canterbury, with ... More >>
Twenty talented students named as inaugural UC Arts Scholars
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 2:17 pm | University of Canterbury
Twenty talented students have been named as inaugural Arts Scholars as part of a new scholarship programme in the University of Canterbury’s College of Arts designed to provide an enhanced learning experience for high achieving arts students. More >>
UC enrolments show University is worthy of support
Friday, 16 March 2012, 12:49 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has achieved its current 2012 full year budget for domestic enrolments with 11,293 equivalent full time students (EFTs) enrolled at the end of its first semester enrolment period. More >>
Honorary degrees for five alumni
Monday, 12 March 2012, 3:18 pm | University of Canterbury
Five University of Canterbury alumni, among them a former MP and a media law expert, will receive honorary doctorates from their alma mater in April. Law Commissioner Emeritus Professor John Burrows QC, former MP David Caygill, chemist Dr Richard Garland, ... More >>
Canterbury students first to US Congress
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 4:54 pm | University of Canterbury
Announcement made on one-year anniversary of Christchurch earthquake: US - NZ Business Council establishes internship programme in US Congress - first students to participate will be from the School of Law, University of Canterbury. More >>
Insurance claim proceeds provide short-term boost to UC
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 10:08 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has released its annual financial results for 2011. The results show that UC has performed well in trying circumstances, however Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr said reduced income and increased spending because of the earthquakes ... More >>
From the Edge to Ilam Apartments - Student Winners
Monday, 27 February 2012, 3:01 pm | University of Canterbury
From the Edge to Ilam Apartments - Student Winners Claim Their Prize The lucky winners of UC Accommodation Student Village’s (UCA) Living on the Edge promotion are loving their on-campus Ilam Apartment prize. More >>
Eco-my-flat turns five and opens its doors to the public
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 5:17 pm | University of Canterbury
Eco-my-flat the competition where students eco their lives is packing its (organic, home-grown) lunch in its (second-hand) back pack, pulling up its socks and getting ready for the next big adventure – a new era of the competition. More >>
International Student of the Year wins four-year scholarship
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 4:23 pm | University of Canterbury
2011 Education NZ high school International Student of the Year wins four-year scholarship to study at UC Education New Zealand’s high school International Student of the Year for 2011, Japanese student Ryo Hosoma, will begin his studies towards a BA in ... More >>
University of Canterbury's carbon footprint certification
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 1:36 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has become the first university outside the UK to be certified under the CEMARS scheme by carboNZero Holdings Limited. CEMARS (Certified Emissions Management And Reduction Scheme) is the world’s first internationally ... More >>
UC/powerHouse could create 50 global businesses
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 10:44 am | University of Canterbury
UC/powerHouse collaboration could create fifty global businesses by 2020 Venture capital investment company powerHouse has been ‘hot housing’ young entrepreneurial talent at the University of Canterbury during its first ever summer programme. The ... More >>
It’s not too late to enrol at UC
Monday, 30 January 2012, 12:53 pm | University of Canterbury
Campus tours and course advice will be available for anyone still thinking about enrolling at UC in 2012, at a special information session this Thursday (2 February). More >>
