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UC students’ grade point average improved post-earthquakes
Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 2:02 pm | University of Canterbury
New research from the University of Canterbury’s Psychology department has shown that UC students’ grade point average in semester one of 2011 was slightly improved compared to semester one in 2010. More >>
UC researchers awarded prestigious fellowships
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 1:52 pm | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury researchers have been awarded prestigious Rutherford Discovery Fellowships totalling $1.6 million over five years to help them develop their research careers in New Zealand. More >>
UC’s School of Music Concert Series
Friday, 2 September 2011, 3:17 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s School of Music has launched its Concert Series programme for the remainder of 2011. The programme features fundraising performances of Schubert’s piano sonatas by internationally acclaimed pianist Michael Endres. ... More >>
Top landscape architects inspire with use of NZ native plant
Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 2:19 pm | University of Canterbury
Twenty of New Zealand’s top landscape architects and designers offer their wisdom and expertise on how to get the best out of New Zealand’s native plants in the newly released book, Native by Design . More >>
UC programme aims to help young Maori leaders
Friday, 12 August 2011, 2:05 pm | University of Canterbury
Newly-launched UC programme aims to help young Maori leaders from Aranui High School succeed at university More >>
STAR students off to University of Canterbury
Friday, 12 August 2011, 1:47 pm | University of Canterbury
Thirty-four secondary school students from around Christchurch are amongst the first to achieve preferential entry to the University of Canterbury. More >>
Million dollar research boost for UC academic
Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 1:59 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury academic’s research on the political aspirations and well-being of future generations has been recognised with an international research grant of more than NZ$1million and an appointment to a London-based think tank. More >>
UC Increases summer/ post-grad scholarship offers for 2012
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 2:46 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has significantly increased its summer scholarships and postgraduate scholarship funding for 2012. More Masters and PhD scholarships are now on offer at UC including three new PhD scholarships ($20,000 plus tuition ... More >>
University of Canterbury academic recognised by IBM
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 12:47 pm | University of Canterbury
A proposed course, developed by a University of Canterbury academic and aimed at providing future engineers with the skills to manage modern transportation engineering problems, has received backing from one of the world’s largest technology companies. More >>
University of Canterbury Statement On Party
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 5:22 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Town, says the University is disappointed by the actions of students who attended a party which got out of control at a property on Riccarton Road last night. He says there had ... More >>
UC-led project receives major funding boost
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 11:24 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury academic has received almost $1million in funding for a research project investigating the long-term neurological development of preterm infants. More >>
Scholarships boosted for Maori/Pasifika Students
Monday, 18 July 2011, 1:31 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has increased its scholarship funding for 2012 and beyond by more than a third. This includes increased scholarships that support Maori and Pasifika students at UC and Emerging Leaders. More >>
Honorary doctorates for arts patron and former MP
Friday, 15 July 2011, 1:51 pm | University of Canterbury
A former Minister of Finance, and a philanthropist and patron of the arts will receive honorary doctorates from the University of Canterbury in December. Former Minister of Finance Ruth Richardson will receive an honorary Doctor of Commerce degree while ... More >>
Making the boardroom green
Friday, 15 July 2011, 11:21 am | University of Canterbury
Companies keen to improve their environmental performance should take a look at the characteristics of their board of directors. More >>
New trans-Tasman research partnership launched
Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 4:55 pm | University of Canterbury
Taking public health research, crime research, hazards management, cultural mapping and city planning to the next level through advanced technologies is the goal of a new and unique trans-Tasman partnership for the University of Canterbury. More >>
Canterbury sculpture students' show opens 19 July
Monday, 11 July 2011, 10:14 am | University of Canterbury
The sculpture students of the University of Canterbury are proud to announce that the 18th annual group show of student work, Heavy Pattern, will open on the 19th of July at the Ilam School of Fine Arts. The opening preview is at 5pm. More >>
Free earthquake lecture series
Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 5:04 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is to hold a series of free public lectures which will consider the geological, engineering and psychological aspects of the recent earthquakes. More >>
Big scholarship boost for current UC students
Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 9:25 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has increased its scholarship funding for 2012 and beyond by more than a third. As part of that boost in funding it has established a new scholarship specifically for students who have completed at least a year at UC. More >>
University of Canterbury Earthquake Update (Wednesday)
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 9:59 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is on track to resume full operations by Monday 20 June, following this week’s earthquake aftershocks. More >>
UC Earthquake Update Tuesday 14 June
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 10:28 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury will not re-open tomorrow (Wednesday) but will progressively give general access to buildings from Thursday 16 June. It aims to re-open all buildings from 7.30am on Monday 20 June. Student accommodation is not affected, with all six ... More >>
