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Exhibition Toasts Longest Running School Of Art
Tuesday, 9 October 2007, 4:40 pm | University of Canterbury
A showcase of work by some of New Zealand's best artists - Art School 125 - is the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu's major summer 2007-08 exhibition. More >>
A night out in town with UC researchers
Friday, 28 September 2007, 2:55 pm | University of Canterbury
The inaugural UC in the City Lecture Series gets underway next week at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The six-lecture series is a chance for the public to hear from the University of Canterbury’s world-class researchers on topics ranging from helping young children ... More >>
New $10 million fund for IP commercialisation
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 9:44 am | University of Canterbury
Leading venture capital company Endeavour Capital is committing $10 million for investment in the commercialisation of intellectual property developed at the University of Canterbury, through an arrangement with the University’s commercial arm, Canterprise. More >>
UC launches new virtual research centre
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 2:27 pm | University of Canterbury
A new virtual research centre has been established at the University of Canterbury with state-of-the-art equipment supplied by Bio-Rad Laboratories, some of which has never been used before in the Southern Hemisphere. More >>
UC launches new virtual research centre
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 11:09 am | University of Canterbury
A new virtual research centre has been established at the University of Canterbury with state-of-the-art equipment supplied by Bio-Rad Laboratories, some of which has never been used before in the Southern Hemisphere. More >>
UC researchers awarded nearly $4 mil from Marsden
Thursday, 6 September 2007, 4:23 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury researchers have been awarded nearly $4 million in funding in this year's Marsden Fund round. The awards, which are government funded, are administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand. More >>
A dog’s life is a dog’s life
Friday, 20 July 2007, 5:29 pm | University of Canterbury
The popular perception that life for most animals is a continuous grim struggle for survival has been debunked by international animal behaviour researcher Dr Jonathan Balcombe. More >>
Multi-million dollar research funding announcement
Thursday, 19 July 2007, 11:17 am | University of Canterbury
Four University of Canterbury research projects have been awarded more than $7 million in new funding by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology. More >>
Prestigious Award for UC Alumnus
Friday, 29 June 2007, 5:01 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury alumnus and distinguished chemist Professor Robin Clark has been awarded the Bakerian Lecture and Medal of the Royal Society of London for 2008. More >>
Global supercomputer rankings: UC in the Top 100
Friday, 29 June 2007, 4:58 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury's new IBM Blue Gene supercomputer is not yet operational, but already it is being officially recognised as one of the 100 most powerful supercomputers in the world. More >>
UC ecologist recognised
Wednesday, 13 June 2007, 1:34 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury ecology lecturer has been recognised as one of New Zealand's top tertiary teachers. More >>
UC stamps its mark
Tuesday, 5 June 2007, 5:30 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has stamped its mark on the latest philatelic offering from New Zealand Post. The set of five stamps, titled “Southern Skies”, was the brainchild of University of Canterbury astronomer Associate Professor Peter Cottrell ... More >>
Canterbury gains research advantage
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 1:44 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury will be the first research institution in the Southern Hemisphere to have an IBM Blue Gene supercomputer, putting it among elite research-led universities such as Harvard University, Princeton University and the Massachusetts ... More >>
Modelling raises crucial transport issues
Monday, 14 May 2007, 12:04 am | University of Canterbury
With the prospect of substantial urban sprawl in New Zealand cities and increasing car usage, Dr Andre Dantas (Civil Engineering), Dr Susan Krumdieck (Mechanical Engineering) and mechanical engineering PhD student Shannon Page have developed a software system ... More >>
University's research excellence recognised
Friday, 4 May 2007, 5:28 pm | University of Canterbury
The number of A-graded researchers at the University of Canterbury has increased by more than 25 percent and the University is ranked first or second in six subject areas in the latest Quality Evaluation of the Performance Based Research Fund. More >>
2000 Canterbury University students graduate
Monday, 23 April 2007, 11:57 am | University of Canterbury
Four capping ceremonies will be held at the Christchurch Town Hall on Tuesday 24 April and Friday 27 April, with 1626 students receiving their degrees, diplomas and certificates in person and a further 348 graduating in absentia. More >>
Franz Josef Glacier under threat, say glaciologist
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 11:00 am | University of Canterbury
The tongue of the iconic Franz Josef Glacier will melt away in the next 100 years, according to new results from a team of glaciologists from Canterbury and Victoria universities. More >>
Book dishes up gourmet delights for trampers
Thursday, 5 April 2007, 4:54 pm | University of Canterbury
Communications and Development Tel: +64 3 364 2987 ext 3809, Fax: +64 3 364 2979 Email: stacey.doornenbal@canterbury.ac.nz More >>
Robotic planes flying out of new research centre
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 2:29 pm | University of Canterbury
The development of an unmanned, robotic plane for farmers to collect data on animal health, crop and soil conditions, water uptake and water use is one example of the work to be done at a new multi-million dollar research centre being launched tonight ... More >>
Teenage doctoral scholar top achiever
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 2:32 pm | University of Canterbury
A 19-year-old University of Canterbury PhD student has been recognised by the Government as one of the country’s top achievers. Ray Hidayat has been awarded one of 50 Top Achiever Scholarships and will receive $71,790 over the next three years to help ... More >>
