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Surging interest in University of Canterbury Open Day
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 2:09 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury continues to see a surge of interest in its upcoming Open Day with record numbers of people registering to find out more about the learning opportunities across the five Colleges. More >>
Canterbury’s long Chemistry history celebrated
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 12:00 pm | University of Canterbury
Taken by Samuel Page, a staff member of the Canterbury College Chemistry department, this 1914 photo shows the first year laboratory, which is today the site of UC’s Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities. Photo credit: University of Canterbury. More >>
Name that pest – Using AI to rapidly ID pest species
Monday, 18 June 2018, 1:45 pm | University of Canterbury
Ever been fined $400 at the border for a forgotten banana and wondered about the strict biosecurity rules in New Zealand? A University of Canterbury academic is working to make it possible to instantly identify suspect insects, plants and fungi from ... More >>
What’s the best way to deal with RMA rule-breakers?
Thursday, 14 June 2018, 11:07 am | University of Canterbury
Assault, burglary or a breach of the RMA – all are criminal offences under New Zealand law. Yet the likelihood of being prosecuted for the latter is considerably less than for those other crimes More >>
University of Canterbury appoints new Vice-Chancellor
Monday, 11 June 2018, 5:17 pm | University of Canterbury
Professor Cheryl de la Rey, currently the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canterbury, University Chancellor Dr John Wood announced today. More >>
UC Scientists Use Haybales to Protect Whitebait Spawning
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 9:14 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury researchers have been successfully locating, protecting and studying whitebait spawning sites in Christchurch city rivers with help from the humble haybale. Doctoral researcher Shane Orchard, along with University of Canterbury ... More >>
2018 Teaching Medal goes to scientist Professor Jon Harding
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 12:38 pm | University of Canterbury
Professor of Stream Biology and Dean of Postgraduate Research, Professor Harding co-leads the Freshwater Ecology Research Group (FERG) and is one of the principal investigators of the Canterbury Waterway Rehabilitation Experiment, known as CAREX ... More >>
Grant to research pivotal female NZ Classics scholar
Friday, 1 June 2018, 4:27 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Master’s student Natalie Looyer, has been awarded a funding grant to research a pivotal, ground-breaking female New Zealand Classics scholar. More >>
UC scientist developing infinitely rechargeable batteries
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 1:41 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury chemistry expert, Dr Deborah Crittenden is a finalist in the sixth annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards, designed to celebrate impact from science through successful research commercialisation in New Zealand ... More >>
The Little Guy’s Guide to Making a Difference
Friday, 25 May 2018, 11:11 am | University of Canterbury
At 12.51pm on 22 February 2011, 12 people died beside Ann Brower. The Christchurch city bus she was riding was crushed by the parapet and facade of an unreinforced masonry building on Colombo St during the 2011 Christchurch earthquake . The earthquake ... More >>
Intermittent rivers affect global CO2 emissions
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 10:44 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury scientists are part of a global research collaboration into the environmental impacts of dry riverbeds, with their findings published today in a new paper in one of the world’s top scientific journals. More >>
UC researchers invent Storminator™ weapon
Monday, 21 May 2018, 4:06 pm | University of Canterbury
In a world-first, University of Canterbury Hydrological and Ecological Engineering researchers have filed a patent application for their invention the Storminator™, which could be exactly the weapon that our waterways need. More >>
UC showcases innovative research which is good for the world
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 10:47 am | University of Canterbury
Innovative research that is good for the world is set to fascinate participants at Techweek18: UC People Making a Difference . More >>
UC scientists invited on major Antarctic expedition
Monday, 14 May 2018, 11:40 am | University of Canterbury
In early 2019, University of Canterbury researchers will be part of an international effort to explore one of the coldest, harshest and most remote locations in the world: the Weddell Sea off Antarctica. More >>
Smart software sniffs sick strain of Salmonella
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 3:31 pm | University of Canterbury
Two researchers from the University of Canterbury and another from the Helmholtz Institute have developed machine-learning software that can predict how dangerous a particular strain of Salmonella will be, according to a paper published in PLOS ... More >>
New exhibition – Beyond the Grave: Death in Ancient Times
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 3:24 pm | University of Canterbury
Death may be inevitable, but our feelings and beliefs about it are often complex and ambiguous. This is as true now as it was in ancient times, according to the University of Canterbury Teece Museum curator, Terri Elder . More >>
UC Connect: To swim or not to swim? That is the question…
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 10:25 am | University of Canterbury
The ability to swim safely in our rivers and lakes is a cornerstone of the kiwi lifestyle and New Zealand’s tourism industry. With declining national water quality, this can no longer be taken for granted, and many of our recreational waterways are deemed ... More >>
UC hosts Women in Finance panel discussion
Friday, 27 April 2018, 11:49 am | University of Canterbury
Women make up only an estimated 10% to 15% of the New Zealand financial industry, with female representation at senior management levels estimated to be even lower. This is despite research that suggests gender diversity across job grades and functions ... More >>
NZ academic named among the world’s Top 40
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 4:20 pm | University of Canterbury
An award-winning University of Canterbury marketing lecturer is the first New Zealand academic to be named one of the world’s 2018 Best 40 Under 40 Professors . More >>
University of Canterbury partners with Chinese university
Friday, 20 April 2018, 2:17 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has signed an agreement with one of China’s top ranked research universities to collaborate on research and teaching. More >>
