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Honorary Doctorate For Former UC Chancellor
Friday, 29 January 2010, 3:03 pm | University of Canterbury
Former University of Canterbury Chancellor Dr Robin Mann will receive an honorary doctorate from his alma mater this year. Dr Mann, who served as chancellor from 2003 to 2008, will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree during one of the University’s ... More >>
Daily micronutrient dose may combat mental illness
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 11:49 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury clinical psychologist has discovered compelling evidence that taking a micronutrient supplement may have big benefits for sufferers of some mental illness. More >>
X-rays like never before
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 1:31 pm | University of Canterbury
A scanner that promises to revolutionise the world of medical imaging with full colour x–rays has been shipped from the University of Canterbury to research partners in North America. More >>
UC announces multi-million dollar research
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 10:50 am | University of Canterbury
Helping people with Alzheimers Disease, Parkinsons Disease and Downs Syndrome to communicate better; and finding new ways to combat diseases such as tuberculosis and provide early diagnosis of flu pandemics are some of the aims of two new multi-million ... More >>
UC philanthropic bond issue fully subscribed
Tuesday, 1 December 2009, 3:14 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury's philanthropic bond issue has been fully subscribed, raising $50 million that will allow it to accelerate its 10-year capital works programme and advance plans to develop a world-class learning environment for staff and students. ... More >>
Conservatorium of Music Concerns
Friday, 20 November 2009, 10:52 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury and the Arts Centre of Christchurch today sought to have a resource consent hearing for the proposed National Conservatorium of Music re-scheduled to allow more time for submitters to prepare and for design elements ... More >>
Nat'l Conservatorium Closer to Christchurch
Thursday, 12 November 2009, 4:14 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr is welcoming the Christchurch City Council’s decision to back the establishment of a National Conservatorium of Music at the Christchurch Arts Centre. At a meeting today the City Council agreed ... More >>
New evidence requires NZFSA to act independently
Tuesday, 10 November 2009, 12:02 pm | University of Canterbury
Research just published in the prestigious Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism reaffirms that advanced glycation endproducts, or AGEs, taken in through food "are pathogenic Š suggesting that dietary AGEs are directly linked to increased ... More >>
University salary payments correction
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 5:00 pm | University of Canterbury
An article in today's Press newspaper regarding salary payments made in 2008 to former Vice-Chancellor Dr Roy Sharp and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Town was based on incorrect information contained within the State Services Commission annual report. ... More >>
UC hosts world’s newest Confucius Institute
Monday, 2 November 2009, 5:10 pm | University of Canterbury
An agreement establishing a Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury has been signed by the First Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. More >>
Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety
Monday, 26 October 2009, 2:15 pm | University of Canterbury
Food regulator should seek more information before approving GM soybeans DP-305423-1 The Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety (INBI) has made two submissions to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on their draft recommendation to approve ... More >>
Chinese students to undertake PhDs at UC
Monday, 19 October 2009, 3:06 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is to become one of just 70 universities worldwide accredited to accept specially selected postgraduate students from China’s top universities. More >>
UC tudents Urged To Stay Out Of Trouble
Sunday, 13 September 2009, 1:41 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr notes that no UC students were among those arrested in Dunedin last night and is urging them to stay out of trouble tonight. More >>
Christchurch residents open to Conservatorium
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 9:38 am | University of Canterbury
Research commissioned by the University of Canterbury has found that a majority of Christchurch residents are open to the idea of a National Conservatorium of Music being established at the Christchurch Arts Centre. More >>
Report indicates woeful response to child abuse
Thursday, 3 September 2009, 2:07 pm | University of Canterbury
A social work expert and chair of a charity dedicated to preventing child abuse says greater government investment in early intervention programmes is the most effective way to turn around damning figures about child health and safety in New Zealand. ... More >>
UC investing in new research institutes
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 4:05 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is to make a multi-million dollar investment in new research institutes with the intention of raising its international profile and realising its world-class potential. It is anticipated that the first two new institutes will ... More >>
Lord Patten coming to NZ
Friday, 21 August 2009, 11:24 am | University of Canterbury
Former European Union Commissioner and Hong Kong Governor, the Rt Hon Lord Patten of Barnes, is being brought to New Zealand by the University of Canterbury to deliver the annual Europa Lecture. The Europa Lecture is hosted by UC's National Centre for ... More >>
New Leadership Development Programme Launched
Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 1:02 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has today launched its new Leadership Development Programme for corporate senior and middle managers and for SME owners, directors and managers. “The programme aims to develop the leadership competencies that will transform ... More >>
Public meeting to discuss Music Conservatorium
Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 5:52 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury's proposal to establish a National Conservatorium of Music at the Arts Centre is to be discussed at a public meeting organised by the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce this Thursday (9 July). More >>
Music at University of Canterbury’s original home
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 5:40 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury could be returning to its original home in central Christchurch and establishing New Zealand’s first National Conservatorium of Music in a new purpose-built facility at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The Christchurch City Council ... More >>
