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Without Paris Accord, emperor penguins are in dire straits
Friday, 8 November 2019, 9:26 am | University of Canterbury
Unless climate change is slowed, emperor penguins will be marching towards extinction, according to a newly published study co-authored by a University of Canterbury (UC) scientist. More >>
New UC research into children born to mothers on methadone
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 11:27 am | University of Canterbury
Children born to mothers treated with methadone during pregnancy are experiencing educational challenges, according to a new paper by University of Canterbury (UC) Psychology researcher Dr Samantha Lee. More >>
Marketing for a stronger community
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 10:00 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) Business School and the Marketing Association have teamed up for a new initiative that aims to provide collaborative pro bono advice to charities. More >>
UC gains $6.5m funds
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 8:56 am | University of Canterbury
Twelve University of Canterbury-led research projects have been given the green light by the 2019 Marsden Fund Te Pūtea Rangahau to the total of $6.54 million in diverse fields of research. The research covers four of UC’s five colleges, and includes ... More >>
Parents: don’t be scared to talk about sexuality
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 9:55 am | University of Canterbury
You don’t have to be an expert in sexuality education to help your young person make sense of relationships and sex, says University of Canterbury’s (UC) Health Sciences lecturer Tracy Clelland . More >>
UC education innovators make global awards shortlist
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 9:35 am | University of Canterbury
Virtual field trips and a hi-tech game developed at the University of Canterbury (UC) are opening up new and inspiring horizons in science teaching. The projects have been shortlisted for a prestigious global competition in education innovation. More >>
FromBake-offto take-off: UC student goes to ‘Mars’
Monday, 4 November 2019, 11:40 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) student is preparing for the voyage of a lifetime: a mission to Mars – or at least an experience that comes close. More >>
How to engineer a zero-carbon future
Friday, 1 November 2019, 10:28 am | University of Canterbury
Most of us worry about climate change and realise urgent action is needed, but what inspires someone to take on the job of figuring out how to save the planet? More >>
Peace campaigners donate collection to UC archives
Friday, 1 November 2019, 10:13 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) archivists and researchers are welcoming an exciting new acquisition today, donated by renowned international peace campaigners to the Archives Collection of UC’s Macmillan Brown Library. More >>
UC glaciologist wins national tertiary teaching award
Thursday, 31 October 2019, 2:34 pm | University of Canterbury
Connecting students to the environment is as important as their education in the classroom, according to award-winning glaciologist Dr Heather Purdie. More >>
Award winning “sensei” connects Japanese students globally
Wednesday, 30 October 2019, 9:43 am | University of Canterbury
Japanese language students at the University of Canterbury (UC) chat to students in Thailand, Korea and Japan in online forums and mentor younger Japanese language students as part of ground-breaking initiatives that develop better proficiency and ... More >>
Professor Emerita Paula Jameson awarded 2019 Marsden Medal
Tuesday, 29 October 2019, 11:49 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) scientist Professor Emerita Paula Jameson was awarded the 2019 Marsden Medal by the New Zealand Association of Scientists at its recent awards dinner. More >>
Colour and spectacle: UC’s Gamelan Ensemble performs tonight
Friday, 25 October 2019, 9:21 am | University of Canterbury
Every Wednesday and Thursday night students and members of the community gather at the University of Canterbury (UC) and, under the direction of Balinese postgraduate student, Made Kartawan, they practice traditional Gamelan and prepare for their big ... More >>
UC researchers respond to disturbing nutrition report
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 4:17 pm | University of Canterbury
UNICEF’s shocking 2019 State of the World’s Children report reveals that at least two out of three children in the world are not fed the minimum of a healthy diverse diet. University of Canterbury researchers from the interdisciplinary Food Policy ... More >>
UC professor wins award for carbon forestry research
Wednesday, 16 October 2019, 10:47 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s Head of the School of Forestry, Professor Bruce Manley , has won a Forestry Science Award for his dedication to, and leadership within, forestry research, and his innovative work on carbon forestry. More >>
New agile MBA targets leaders of 4th Industrial Revolution
Wednesday, 16 October 2019, 9:21 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s (UC) new Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme delivers a course that is more relevant to organisations and focuses on emerging technologies, innovations and business needs beyond economic drivers. More >>
Explosive free public lecture: Essential elements
Monday, 14 October 2019, 11:23 am | University of Canterbury
UC Connect public lecture: Essential elements – Where would we be without the Periodic Table? The year 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements, declared by the United Nations to raise awareness of its beauty ... More >>
Canterbury’s classics heroes revealed
Thursday, 10 October 2019, 11:30 am | University of Canterbury
In the past 146 years, University of Canterbury (UC) students of many disciplines have benefitted from some truly remarkable teachers of classics, whose influence continues to echo through the generations. More >>
1950s divas and old maids at UC Music concert
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 10:47 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) School of Music and The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora present Sing! Sing! Sing! on Sunday 13 October, featuring almost all UC’s performance music students on stage in The Great Hall at the same time. More >>
$85k in prizes awarded to entrepreneurial students
Friday, 4 October 2019, 3:16 pm | University of Canterbury
Students’ big ideas and innovative thinking were celebrated to the tune of $85,000 at Entré’s $85k Challenge awards evening at the University of Canterbury (UC) this week. More >>
