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Post-earthquake remediation work at Canterbury University
Friday, 21 January 2011, 6:40 pm | University of Canterbury
Scaffolding will start to be erected around parts of the University of Canterbury (UC)’s James Hight Building and Central Library from Monday ( subs 24 January ) so that post-earthquake remediation work on the library windows can begin. It is ... More >>
Second volume of NZ biodiversity inventory published
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 11:27 am | University of Canterbury
The second of three volumes offering a comprehensive stocktake of New Zealand’s entire biological biodiversity has been published by Canterbury University Press. More >>
Success for Canterbury journalism graduate
Tuesday, 18 January 2011, 11:10 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury journalism graduate Jolene Williams has won the postgraduate feature writing award in the Ossies, an annual competition for journalism students in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. More >>
UC study reveals resilience in post- earthquake recovery
Monday, 17 January 2011, 10:29 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury researchers looking into the factors that influence the ability of organisations to recover from disasters have discovered that, as of mid-November, 93 per cent of respondents had not made any staff redundant in the wake of Canterbury’s ... More >>
University of Canterbury Enrolments 2011 Update
Tuesday, 11 January 2011, 4:38 pm | University of Canterbury
“The University of Canterbury welcomes applications from qualified students and our philosophy is to be open to as many qualified students as possible for as long as possible,” said UC Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr prior to release of NCEA results ... More >>
University Mourns Dutton
Wednesday, 29 December 2010, 2:28 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is mourning the death of internationally renowned philosophy professor Denis Dutton who passed away on Tuesday. Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Town said Professor Dutton was “an outstanding scholar, popular teacher and ... More >>
Top UC accolade for renowned philosopher
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 10:11 am | University of Canterbury
Internationally renowned University of Canterbury philosopher Professor Denis Dutton (Humanities) will be awarded one of the University’s highest honours during UC’s graduation events at the Christchurch Town Hall this week. More >>
New cancer treatment drug enabled by UC research
Monday, 13 December 2010, 4:48 pm | University of Canterbury
The development and release on November 15 of the new cancer treatment drug Halaven by USA company Eisai Inc., would not have happened without the input of University of Canterbury researchers. More >>
International Akaroa Summer Festival
Thursday, 2 December 2010, 12:01 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury's College of Arts has announced details of the 2011 International Akaroa Summer Festival, which will be held in the seaside town between 14 and 30 January. More >>
Rebuilding resilience after the quake
Friday, 19 November 2010, 11:32 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury's Community Education programme is offering an evening of free practical lectures to help Canterbury residents build personal resilience in the wake of September's earthquake. The lectures, on Thursday 25 November, will ... More >>
Palmer: warts-and-all account of tireless reformer
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 2:38 pm | University of Canterbury
A fascinating warts-and-all account of the political career of New Zealand’s 33rd prime minister will be launched in the capital this evening by Canterbury University Press. Palmer: The Parliamentary Years is the product of research by historian Dr ... More >>
NZ Universities And Business strengthen ties
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 1:24 pm | University of Canterbury
Christchurch, 16 November 2010 – Universities New Zealand (formerly known as the New Zealand Vice-Chancellor’s Committee) and the University Commercialisation Offices of New Zealand (UCONZ) today launched the fifth in a series of 14 nationwide Event ... More >>
UC researchers receive Fellowships
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 3:21 pm | University of Canterbury
Three UC researchers are among the first recipients of a new government-funded scheme designed to support early to mid-career researchers. More >>
UC scientists dispel fallacy about NZ Black Stilt
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 11:17 am | University of Canterbury
Scientists at the University of Canterbury have found evidence that one of the world’s rarest birds, the New Zealand black stilt or kakī, is a genetically distinct species and thus worthy of protection. More >>
Museums matter of discussion for Lectures
Friday, 29 October 2010, 12:05 pm | University of Canterbury
The marvels and manifestations of museums are the theme for this year's Macmillan Brown Lecture series, to be delivered by Canterbury Museum senior curator and Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies Adjunct Associate Professor Roger Fyfe. More >>
One million hours on a super-fast computer
Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 5:28 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is helping New Zealand researchers take on the greatest challenges of their careers to date with a million free hours of use of its BlueFern supercomputer facility. More >>
Second Free Earthquake Lecture
Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 9:32 am | University of Canterbury
In response to public demand, the University of Canterbury is giving residents another opportunity to attend a free lecture by geologist Dr Mark Quigley. More >>
World Statistics Day
Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 1:09 pm | University of Canterbury
A column by Associate Professor Jennifer Brown, Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Canterbury and President of the NZ Statistical Association More >>
1 nation, 2 days, 6 cities, 40 signs of change
Wednesday, 6 October 2010, 4:25 pm | University of Canterbury
Modern technology is enabling 400 people in six cities to attend a national conference on emerging sustainability, without the need for travelling out of town or finding accommodation. More >>
Public talks a highlight of UC alumni reunion week
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 5:59 pm | University of Canterbury
A public seminar series, which will teach you how not to write a biography and reveal the antics of a University toxicologist, is one of the highlights of this year’s UC Alumni Reunion Weekend. More >>
