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Move To New Hospital Going To Plan

Tuesday, 29 March 2005, 1:49 pm | University of Canterbury

At 10am tomorrow (Wednesday 30 March) the new Christchurch Women’s Hospital will open its doors for business. This follows a busy Easter weekend moving equipment from the old site to the new hospital. More >>

IPENZ honours University of Canterbury bioengineer

Friday, 18 March 2005, 6:12 pm | University of Canterbury

The Director of the University of Canterbury’s Centre for Bioengineering, Professor Tim David, has been elected a Fellow of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) for his contribution to the advancement of engineering knowledge. More >>

UC students dominate list of business winners

Thursday, 17 March 2005, 5:07 pm | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury students dominate the latest round of the Tertiary Education Commission’s Enterprise Scholarships, winning 48 of the 62 awards. More >>

UC being eyed up for National Observatory role

Wednesday, 9 March 2005, 5:42 pm | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury should become the new home of New Zealand’s National Observatory, according to a report released by the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology. More >>

Formal merger discussions between UC and CCE

Monday, 28 February 2005, 10:47 am | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury Council has agreed to hold formal discussions with the Christchurch College of Education (CCE) about a possible merger between the two institutions. More >>

NZ’s first GeoHealth lab opens at Canterbury Uni.

Thursday, 17 February 2005, 4:52 pm | University of Canterbury

Research into the social and environmental determinants of health and healthcare has been given a boost with the opening of New Zealand’s first GeoHealth Laboratory at the University of Canterbury. More >>

Generous donation to boost legal research

Monday, 14 February 2005, 9:59 am | University of Canterbury

Global philanthropist Eric Hotung has made a gift of one million Hong Kong dollars (NZ$185,000) to the University of Canterbury Foundation to establish Eric Hotung Research Fellowships within the School of Law. The donation will be used for research ... More >>

Prestigious Backing for Marine Research

Tuesday, 8 February 2005, 8:48 am | University of Canterbury

The Marine Ecology Research Group (MERG) at the University of Canterbury has, for the second time in five years, been funded by a major United States philanthropic organisation. More >>

Get a taste of studying at university for free

Monday, 7 February 2005, 10:58 am | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury is offering 50 people the chance to study a University paper for free. More >>

New book by UC Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Science)

Thursday, 3 February 2005, 11:47 am | University of Canterbury

Reading a new book by University of Canterbury Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Science) Professor Ian Shaw might make you think twice about that next mouthful of food. More >>

Canterbury alumni to receive honorary doctorates

Thursday, 27 January 2005, 1:43 pm | University of Canterbury

Leading New Zealand printmaker Barry Cleavin and international computer researcher Professor Ian Foster are to receive honorary doctorates from the University of Canterbury this year. More >>

Int. gathering to focus on partnering industry

Monday, 17 January 2005, 12:24 am | University of Canterbury

High-powered scientists in human-computer interface research will gather in Christchurch next month for the Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand’s (HIT Lab NZ) international Virtual Worlds Consortium at the University of Canterbury. More >>

Canterbury celebrates World Year of Physics

Monday, 17 January 2005, 12:02 am | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury Physics and Astronomy department is holding a series of lectures next month that you don't have to be an Einstein to understand. More >>

Graduation a family affair

Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 11:19 am | University of Canterbury

Graduation is always a special time for family and friends and the University of Canterbury ceremony today will be particularly memorable for a number of family members who will graduate together. More >>

Honours for World class UC researcher

Friday, 3 December 2004, 4:58 pm | University of Canterbury

The winner of the 2004 University of Canterbury Research Medal, Professor Robert Jackson, has yet to be presented with his prize and already he is receiving further recognition with the Royal Society of New Zealand making him one of its James Cook ... More >>