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Culture Clash Cause Of Few Pacific Islands Grads
Wednesday, 7 April 2004, 1:09 pm | University of Canterbury
One of the few Samoan students to graduate with a PhD from the University of Canterbury, says the under-achievement of some Samoan high school students in New Zealand is the outcome of a culture which considers it disrespectful to question elders. More >>
grandmother’s graduation triumph of human spirit
Wednesday, 7 April 2004, 1:07 pm | University of Canterbury
Lesley Tyzack’s graduation from the University of Canterbury yesterday (Tuesday) was a triumph of the human spirit. More >>
Canterbury student returning to head bio sciences
Monday, 5 April 2004, 9:52 am | University of Canterbury
Professor Paula Jameson has been appointed Head of the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Canterbury. More >>
Timaru Boys’ High School old boy wins scholarship
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 11:14 am | University of Canterbury
The latest recipient of the Jim Wakefield Scholarship for Timaru Boys’ High School old boys studying at the University of Canterbury is someone who progressively flowered during his school years, according to the school’s principal. More >>
British Cabinet Minister Lectures In Christchurch
Monday, 29 March 2004, 5:52 pm | University of Canterbury
The British Cabinet minister who sparked an outcry three weeks ago when she approved a controversial GE project, will speak in Christchurch tomorrow night (Tuesday). More >>
Outstanding Canterbury Engineers Honoured
Monday, 29 March 2004, 10:21 am | University of Canterbury
Canterbury University’s Dean of Engineering and Forestry, Associate Professor Alexander Sutherland, has been recognised as being at the top of his profession. More >>
New College of Arts showcases its wares
Thursday, 18 March 2004, 10:46 am | University of Canterbury
Dignitaries from the city and the business, cultural and education sectors will join with university staff on Friday to celebrate the formal opening of the new College of Arts. More >>
Canterbury remembers famous space engineer alumnus
Wednesday, 17 March 2004, 5:57 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is saddened by the death of distinguished alumnus and space engineering pioneer Sir William Pickering. More >>
Transformer type under construction at Canterbury
Wednesday, 10 March 2004, 12:00 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand's first high temperature superconducting transformer (HTST) is now being assembled at the University of Canterbury. More >>
Collaboration with ESR boost research capabilities
Tuesday, 9 March 2004, 3:33 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd (ESR) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement paving the way for greater collaboration in the areas of research, education and public programmes. More >>
Universities to collaborate in health sciences
Wednesday, 3 March 2004, 2:31 pm | University of Canterbury
The Universities of Canterbury and Otago have agreed to work together in research and teaching in health sciences and related disciplines. More >>
No more IELTS
Wednesday, 3 March 2004, 9:35 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is offering international students a non-IELTS pathway to tertiary study. More >>
Neighbourhood watch: the Pacific Islands
Thursday, 19 February 2004, 10:37 am | University of Canterbury
For many of us theThe history of the Pacific Islands represent for some people is romantic, sun-filled landscapes and golden beaches. Probably many of us know little of the history of this dynamic group of nations, other than what we read or see in ... More >>
Final Canterbury PVC position to Auckland engineer
Wednesday, 18 February 2004, 5:33 pm | University of Canterbury
A mechanical engineering professor with an international reputation for his research on wind engineering, yachts and low-speed aerodynamics has been appointed to the new position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Engineering). More >>
Speech and Language Therapy Degree Accredited
Monday, 9 February 2004, 1:43 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy (BSLT) Programme has become the first and only course in the country to be accredited by the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA). The NZSTA is the professional self-regulatory ... More >>
International food safety scientist appointed PVC
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 4:24 pm | University of Canterbury
An international expert on food safety has been appointed to the new position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (College of Science). More >>
Opportunity to get a taste of university study
Wednesday, 4 February 2004, 1:30 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is giving 50 people a chance to complete a free university paper. More >>
University behind key science studies conference
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 4:37 pm | University of Canterbury
The relationship between science and society will be examined at a conference in Akaroa next week. More >>
Books rare insight into Chinese foreign affairs
Tuesday, 27 January 2004, 10:00 am | University of Canterbury
The Chinese method of controlling all things foreign is the subject of a new book by Canterbury University Political Scientist Dr Anne-Marie Brady. More >>
Two to receive honorary doctorates in 2004
Friday, 23 January 2004, 1:37 pm | University of Canterbury
Former Prime Minister and WTO director-general Mike Moore and the “father of forestry education” in New Zealand, Emeritus Professor Peter McKelvey, are to receive honorary doctorates from the University of Canterbury this year. More >>
