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Canterbury student heads to Chile, Antarctica
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 9:23 am | University of Canterbury
This summer, a University of Canterbury (UC) Chemistry and Law student is heading to Chile and Antarctica to represent Christchurch and New Zealand at the Antarctic Cities Youth Expedition in December. Caleb Fraser, aged 20, is one of five young ... More >>
Activists and academics intersect at Sustainability Awards
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 12:48 pm | University of Canterbury
Globally, locally, through their research and via community platforms, academics are leading climate change action, and none more so than University of Canterbury (UC)’s Associate Professor Bronwyn Hayward . More >>
Artemis: The Future of Deep Space Exploration
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 12:24 pm | University of Canterbury
Artemis was the mythical twin sister of Apollo, and goddess of the Moon. Now she personifies our path to the Moon as the name of NASA’s Program to return astronauts to the lunar surface – including the first woman. When they land, they will be ... More >>
UC doctoral student takes three minute thesis to Brisbane
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 9:10 am | University of Canterbury
Quick, clear and succinct – just a few things that University of Canterbury (UC) doctoral student Eloise Smith needs to keep in mind as she prepares for this week’s 2019 Asia-Pacific 3MT Competition in Brisbane. More >>
Summer at Colin McCahon’s House for UC academic
Tuesday, 1 October 2019, 9:17 am | University of Canterbury
Creating art in the place where influential New Zealand artist Colin McCahon painted many of his most celebrated artworks is senior lecturer Steve Carr ’s new summer plan. The University of Canterbury (UC) film academic and moving image artist was ... More >>
Languages open more doors in increasingly globalised world
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 10:43 am | University of Canterbury
A multi-lingual panel will explore the benefits of having a second or third language at a public talk, Opening Doors Globally , at the University of Canterbury (UC) tomorrow. More >>
Inspiring students to change the world
Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 9:12 am | University of Canterbury
A unique new degree from the University of Canterbury (UC) serves to inspire future leaders in our community, providing them with vital building blocks to champion change in a changing world. More >>
Kupe scholar’s principal goal a step closer
Friday, 20 September 2019, 9:53 am | University of Canterbury
Stacey Davis was one of two University of Canterbury (UC) Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary) students to receive Kupe Māori and Pacific High Achievers scholarships from the Honourable Kelvin Davis, Associate Minister of Education (Māori Education), ... More >>
Social entrepreneurship takes centre stage in Chch
Thursday, 19 September 2019, 8:43 am | University of Canterbury
Christchurch will become the hub for social entrepreneurs over the next three days, with two events taking place to help create tomorrow’s changemakers. The two day Social Enterprise Challenge 2019 starts today, and on Saturday, a sold out audience ... More >>
Under pressure: how young people cope with anxiety
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 9:12 am | University of Canterbury
Anxiety is not new, so why is there such a focus on it now and how can we help our young people to cope with it? More >>
UC Engineering excels with $11.8m MBIE Endeavour Funding
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 11:38 am | University of Canterbury
Three University of Canterbury Engineering academics have been awarded Ministry of Business, Innovation and Enterprise (MBIE) 2019 Endeavour Funding totalling $11.8 million to lead research in areas of renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. More >>
Solutions to Online Hate weekend brings experts together
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 9:36 am | University of Canterbury
A workshop exploring ‘Research-based solutions to online hate and offline consequences’ organised by University of Canterbury (UC) academics quickly attracted a range of academics, experts, government officials and students. More >>
Cutting-edge percussion strides into the spotlight
Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 9:29 am | University of Canterbury
The sounds of over 60 percussion instruments from around the world, including drums, marimbas, conch shells, tin cans, cricket callers, wooden rulers and a lion’s roar (instrument), will fill the Great Hall at the Christchurch Arts Centre when the Grammy-nominated ... More >>
Wit and eroticism of the Greek Symposium, revealed
Monday, 9 September 2019, 9:56 am | University of Canterbury
The average party in 2019 would look rather tame alongside a Classical Greek symposium. What the Greeks got up to on these boozy social occasions is the subject of an illustrated talk at the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities on 13 September. More >>
UC students optimise Chch Airport’s parking
Friday, 6 September 2019, 5:47 pm | University of Canterbury
Ideas to use more detailed customer segments and profiles to improve parking options have taken the top spots this evening after a 48 hour data hackathon held at the airport. More >>
Science and Religion: are they compatible?
Friday, 6 September 2019, 12:13 pm | University of Canterbury
Both science and religion seek after truth. But are they compatible? Can belief in God and belief in science be combined into one worldview? More >>
UC Sport Coaching tutor named NZ U23 basketball coach
Thursday, 5 September 2019, 1:50 pm | University of Canterbury
Popular basketball coach and Senior Tutor in Sport Coaching at the University of Canterbury (UC), Piet van Hasselt, has been named Head Coach of the New Zealand Under 23 men’s basketball team. More >>
New data analysis proves: Science is sexist
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 12:06 pm | University of Canterbury
In a new paper, published today by Royal Society Open Science , University of Canterbury (UC) researchers looked into decades of research from 28 scientific societies in four countries covering five science disciplines and found the science gender gap ... More >>
UC recognises the School Strike 4 Climate NZ
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 5:01 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) Vice-Chancellor | Tumu Whakarae Professor Cheryl de la Rey recognises the School Strike 4 Climate NZ on Friday 27 September. “Our staff have signalled the importance of addressing climate change in recent feedback for ... More >>
Child ADHD study shows longer term micronutrient benefits
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 9:20 am | University of Canterbury
The results from a University of Canterbury (UC) study into the longer term effects of micronutrients on ADHD symptoms in children have been published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology . More >>
