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University Of Canterbury Student Receives Prestigious Premier Award At Parliament
Friday, 28 May 2021, 10:42 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury student John-Paul Lay has received a Premier Award at the New Zealand Scholarship Top Scholar Awards, presented by the Prime Minister and Minister of Education at Parliament. The Premier Awards recognise a student’s achievement ... More >>
Covid-19 Modelling Expert Wins International Maths Medal
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 1:13 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) maths Professor Michael Plank , who has co-led essential Covid-19 modelling work in New Zealand, has won an Australasian award for outstanding research, expertise and distinguished service in the field of Applied Mathematics. ... More >>
Canterbury’s Antarctic Researchers React To Budget’s Scott Base News
Thursday, 20 May 2021, 4:59 pm | University of Canterbury
The 2021 Budget held some great news for Antarctic scientists and researchers at the University of Canterbury, with $344 million committed to rebuilding Scott Base in Antarctica. This project will replace the existing base and Ross Island Wind Farm, ... More >>
How To Prepare For The Next Pandemic - Prof Michael Plank
Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 5:07 pm | University of Canterbury
OPINION: University of Canterbury mathematical modeller Professor Michael Plank looks at what the Government’s upcoming Budget announcement may mean for future pandemic response. University of Canterbury mathematical modeller Professor Michael ... More >>
What Should The Government Spend Our Money On?
Monday, 17 May 2021, 3:56 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Economist Stephen Hickson delves into the Budget and government spending decisions . It's budget time and the usual scramble for a share of the pie is going on. In these somewhat unusual times, it is still important to make sure ... More >>
New Innovations To Fuel The Future Of NZ’s Food, Fibre And Agritech Sector
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 1:25 pm | University of Canterbury
A range of radical solutions are now a step closer to boosting the agricultural sector thanks to the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge. Prize winners were named at the Showcase on 11 May. Clarospec, a tool to measure lamb product quality, ... More >>
Getting Crafty About Sharing The Joy Of Maths
Monday, 10 May 2021, 11:16 am | University of Canterbury
Chaos theory and crochet collide in Christchurch this month. University of Canterbury mathematicians are playfully promoting the art and craft of mathematics through a free public event on Sunday, 23 May. The Christchurch Maths Craft Day is free and ... More >>
New Technology Could Help Find Warning Signs Of Breast Cancer
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 11:13 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) student has come up with a new computerised method of reading mammograms that could help radiologists detect warning signs of breast cancer. Haipeng Li is about to complete a PhD in Software Engineering at UC after ... More >>
Ten Big Ideas To Accelerate Change In The Food And Fibre Sector
Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 2:00 pm | University of Canterbury
Imagine a world where a farmer can tell the difference between every sheep by just looking at them. Thanks to new sheep facial recognition technology employing AI this could soon be a reality. Genesmith is just one of the big ideas named today as a ... More >>
Unseen University Unveiled In Open Christchurch
Thursday, 29 April 2021, 2:11 pm | University of Canterbury
Explore the nooks and crannies of Jack, James, Ernest, Beatrice and parts of the original city campus including the new ‘Old Chemistry’, as the 147-year-old University of Canterbury (UC) opens its architecturally designed doors for Open Christchurch ... More >>
UC Steers Through Hurdles Of Pandemic
Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 11:26 am | University of Canterbury
In a year full of extraordinary challenges, the University of Canterbury (UC) found opportunities, fast-forwarding plans to provide a more accessible, flexible education and contributing innovative research to help protect New Zealand from Covid-19. UC’s ... More >>
Stories Of Tīpuna Recognised Through Whakapapa Research
Friday, 16 April 2021, 10:20 am | University of Canterbury
From European studies and Russian language to a Whakapapa Studentship at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Ereni Pūtere has had an interesting journey of discovery at the University of Canterbury (UC), leading to her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) with ... More >>
New UC Graduate Celebrates Chemistry Breakthroughs
Friday, 16 April 2021, 9:13 am | University of Canterbury
Mohammed Abdelbassit published six research papers during his PhD study at the University of Canterbury, an extraordinary achievement for a student.He graduates with his doctorate in Chemistry this Friday. With examiners commenting that “the quality of his scientific ... More >>
Changing The World From NZ To Nigeria
Friday, 16 April 2021, 9:10 am | University of Canterbury
After graduating with a doctorate in Ecology, Iveren Abiem will return home to Nigeria, where she will share her knowledge and expertise with students at the University of Jos. Iveren Abiem’s passion comes from enjoying what she does, and the sense ... More >>
Engineering A Brighter Future
Wednesday, 14 April 2021, 10:05 am | University of Canterbury
Quinlan Meyerink will officially become a University of Canterbury graduate today. Cheered on by wellwishers, he will walk with hundreds of other graduands in the traditional UC Graduation Procession through Christchurch city streets from the University of ... More >>
Changing Young Lives The Goal For Graduate Of New Degree
Monday, 12 April 2021, 11:17 am | University of Canterbury
A drive to help troubled young people get their lives back on track lies behind Alex Wilson’s decision to study criminal justice at the University of Canterbury (UC). The 22-year-old will become one of the first six people to graduate with a ... More >>
New Relationship And Sexuality Resources Will Empower School Teachers To Implement Updated Guidelines
Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 12:04 pm | University of Canterbury
New relationships and sexuality education (RSE) guidelines are out – and teachers and leaders are getting support to bring the guidelines to life in their schools. University of Canterbury (UC) experts in this area Dr Rachael Dixon and Tracy Clelland ... More >>
Latest Child Wellbeing Research Showcased At UC Event
Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 9:38 am | University of Canterbury
From quality sleep to developing language, experts will share their expertise on many aspects of child well-being at a symposium at the University of Canterbury (UC) this week. Children’s Commissioner Honourable Judge Andrew Becroft and Assistant ... More >>
UC Engineering PhD Student To Represent NZ, Commonwealth At COP26
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 9:31 am | University of Canterbury
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) has chosen University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student Fatma Abdelaal as a rising-star researcher of the Commonwealth Futures Climate Research Cohort. The diverse cohort of 26 researchers comes from 25 ACU institutions ... More >>
Lockdown Impact On Wellbeing Lingers One Year On
Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 12:17 pm | University of Canterbury
Last year’s Covid-19 lockdown could affect New Zealanders’ mental health for years to come and current demand for talking-based therapies is already overwhelming services, a University of Canterbury Psychologist says. Dr Neil Thompson is Director ... More >>
