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University of Canterbury Closed Due to Aftershocks
Monday, 13 June 2011, 5:14 pm | University of Canterbury
Following a series of aftershocks that struck Canterbury this afternoon, the University of Canterbury as a precaution closed its campus and evacuated both Ilam and Dovedale sites. There were no injuries on campus or in the Halls. More >>
Earthquake: Emergency update - Monday 13 June 2011
Monday, 13 June 2011, 1:55 pm | University of Canterbury
There has been a significant aftershock in Canterbury estimated 5.5 magnitude, the impact of which is yet to be determined (1.20pm Monday 13 June). More >>
UC academic appointed to Fulbright Board
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 1:52 pm | University of Canterbury
UC academic appointed to Fulbright Board University of Canterbury academic Dr Travis Horton has been appointed a director of the Fulbright New Zealand Board. Dr Horton’s appointment to the 12–member board was announced by the US Ambassador to New Zealand ... More >>
UC researcher develops smart way to manage water
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 3:33 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury academic has developed new methods that can help groundwater catchment managers match users' rights with scarce water resources. More >>
Powerful boost to UC's high-tech computing facilities
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 12:38 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has signed a contract with IBM that increases our BlueFern High Performance Computing (HPC) capacity by 10 times. More >>
UC psychologist wins top US award
Monday, 30 May 2011, 4:28 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury academic has received international recognition from the world’s largest organisation for psychologists. More >>
NZ’s oceans governance to be scrutinised
Thursday, 26 May 2011, 2:03 pm | University of Canterbury
The effectiveness of New Zealand’s oceans governance regime will come under close scrutiny in a project being undertaken by a University of Canterbury environmental law specialist. More >>
Researcher developing software package for hospitals
Wednesday, 25 May 2011, 11:49 am | University of Canterbury
Dr Kyoko Fukuda of the University of Canterbury is extending her PhD thesis and recently-published research to develop a new software package to assist hospital planners to deal with varying hospital presentation trends. More >>
UC students remain positive post-earthquake
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 3:53 pm | University of Canterbury
The majority of University of Canterbury students report that they still feel safe following the 22 February earthquake (70 per cent) and say that they would recommend the University to other students (90 per cent) according to a recent survey of UC ... More >>
Youth to contribute to planning of city’s rebuild
Saturday, 14 May 2011, 2:32 pm | University of Canterbury
Christchurch youth to contribute to planning of city’s rebuild at “Youth Vision 2050” at University of Canterbury More >>
University of Canterbury graduates sought after
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 12:51 pm | University of Canterbury
A ‘kiwi’ upbringing and a can-do attitude earmarks University of Canterbury graduates for success according to Bruce Herbert, Recruitment and Talent Development for The Fletcher Construction Company’s Engineering Division. More >>
International climate scientist to give public lecture
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 11:53 am | University of Canterbury
One of the world’s most well-known climate scientists, Dr James Hansen, will give a public lecture at the University of Canterbury on 20 May as part of his New Zealand speaking tour. This is Dr Hansen’s first visit to New Zealand. More >>
Setting the record straight on monitoring gene transfer
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 9:43 am | University of Canterbury
The spokesperson for AgResearch made factually incorrect statements to Radio New Zealand’s “Rural Report” on 9 May 2011. He was challenging the peer-reviewed and published results from the Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety (INBI) ... More >>
Young NZers more relaxed, confident and optimistic
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 11:49 am | University of Canterbury
A global survey involving University of Canterbury political scientist Dr Bronwyn Hayward has found that young adult New Zealanders are more relaxed, confident and optimistic than their counterparts in other countries. More >>
Religion and consumerism can go hand in hand
Sunday, 24 April 2011, 11:34 am | University of Canterbury
Embargoed until 9am Sunday, 24 April Researchers show religion and consumerism can go hand in hand New research to be published in the Journal of Marketing Management shows that some Christians are happy to ignore some of their beliefs if they feel ... More >>
Students head for Chemistry Olympiad in Turkey
Saturday, 23 April 2011, 11:43 am | University of Canterbury
Three Auckland students and one from Christchurch were yesterday named as the New Zealand team for the International Chemistry Olympiad to be held 9-18 July in Ankara, Turkey. More >>
Amazing navigational precision of humpback whales
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 12:30 pm | University of Canterbury
Researchers based at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand have found that migrating humpback whales achieve navigational precision usually associated with jetliners or arrows. More >>
Waste management critical to natural disaster recovery
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 10:12 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury researchers are unravelling the critical role that disaster waste management plays in recovery from natural disasters. More >>
500+ graduates To Attend Canterbury Uni Graduation
Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 1:43 pm | University of Canterbury
More than 500 graduates will attend the University of Canterbury’s special graduate celebrations for 2010 graduates in Christchurch and Auckland this month. More >>
$1 million gift to young musicians
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 12:30 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s School of Music recently held a celebratory concert to mark the signing of an agreement that will see Professor Barrie Pettman and Mrs Maureen Pettman increasing the support that they provide for the Pettman Junior Academy ... More >>
