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NZ first for Antarctic Research Management

Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 10:19 am | University of Canterbury

In a first for New Zealand, the University of Canterbury's Gateway Antarctica research centre is to be the new base of a global organisation responsible for co-ordinating the Antarctic research activities of 29 nations. The international secretariat of ... More >>

New Appointment At University Of Canterbury

Thursday, 14 May 2009, 11:18 am | University of Canterbury

A senior manager at Australia's national research agency is joining the University of Canterbury to help researchers secure external funding and apply their discoveries to create new commercial products and services. More >>

New book reveals Kiwi role in Spanish Civil War

Monday, 11 May 2009, 4:46 pm | University of Canterbury

The long-forgotten exploits of some of the extraordinary New Zealanders who took part in the Spanish Civil War are revealed for the first time in the latest book from Canterbury University Press. More >>

National ICT Innovation Institute opens

Friday, 24 April 2009, 3:17 pm | University of Canterbury

The new purpose-built facility has also been recognised as the most environmentally-friendly educational building in the country. More >>

Advanced Video Collaboration Centre

Thursday, 23 April 2009, 1:12 pm | University of Canterbury

The Advanced Video Collaboration Centre (AVCC) begins its official support of video collaboration technologies for Universities and Crown Research Institutes across New Zealand today. This initiative is the result of co-funding between Ministry of ... More >>

Students not the only winners in competition

Friday, 3 April 2009, 6:28 pm | University of Canterbury

A DIY conversion of a diesel engine to run on vegetable oil was one outcome of the annual University of Canterbury Eco-My-Flat competition, which closed last night with a prizegiving ceremony at the Dux de Lux. More >>

"Garden City’ image put under the spotlight

Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 1:49 pm | University of Canterbury

A special issue of New Zealand Geographer considers how Christchurch's colonial past continues to shape present day life in the city, often in disturbing ways that are unnoticed or denied by many visitors and residents. More >>

University of Canterbury reaches out to community

Wednesday, 25 February 2009, 4:51 pm | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury released its 2008 Annual Report today. While the report revealed largely stable student and staff numbers it is clear new initiatives to build facilities and engage more widely with the community have had an increased ... More >>

New look for College of Arts

Thursday, 5 February 2009, 10:30 am | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury's College of Arts has taken on a new look for the New Year. More >>

Honorary doctorates for scientist and entrepreneur

Thursday, 29 January 2009, 4:41 pm | University of Canterbury

Two University of Canterbury alumni — one an internationally renowned radiation scientist and the other a leading investor and contributor to technological and scientific endeavour — will receive honorary doctorates from their alma mater this year. More >>

UC appoints new Chancellor

Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 5:06 pm | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury Council has elected a new Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor for 2009. More >>

Williams, McIntyre re-elected to UC Council

Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 10:35 am | University of Canterbury

Rex Williams and Trevor McIntyre have been re-elected to the University of Canterbury Council. More >>

Media Coverage of 2008 NZ Election Campaign

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 10:05 am | University of Canterbury

Which New Zealand political party has had the most positive media coverage during the 2008 election campaign? Attached are the results of an assessment by University of Canterbury political scientist Babak Bahador. More >>

High value scholarship for UC engineering student

Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 9:26 am | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury engineering student Jennifer Haskell has been awarded a Woolf Fisher scholarship which, at a total value of $300,000, is one of the most valuable scholarships awarded in New Zealand. More >>

Canterbury appoints new Vice-Chancellor

Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 4:43 pm | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury has appointed Dr Rod Carr as its next Vice-Chancellor. He will take up a five-year appointment in February. More >>

Kahui Case Highlights Child Abuse Investment

Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 12:19 am | University of Canterbury

A family violence expert says the $1.15 million spent by police on the unsuccessful prosecution of the father of the Kahui twins puts New Zealand’s investment in preventing child abuse into stark perspective More >>

Eco-event offers practical steps for greener world

Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 12:14 am | University of Canterbury

Sustainable self, sustainable world: that’s the message of an upcoming conference on eco-friendly lifestyles. The two-day event, which is open to the public, will be held at the University of Canterbury on the fourth and fifth of October. The conference ... More >>