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Professor Roy Kerr’s black hole theory proven right
Thursday, 11 April 2019, 11:30 am | University of Canterbury
Canterbury Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr’s black hole theory proven right Astronomers have captured the first image of a black hole, heralding a revolution in our understanding of the universe’s most enigmatic objects, and proving the University of Canterbury’s ... More >>
A woman’s best friend – dogs and domestic violence
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 2:47 pm | University of Canterbury
A new book, Companion Animals and Domestic Violence: Rescuing You, Rescuing Me , explores the role that dogs and other companion animals play in women’s recovery from abuse, and the impacts on the animals themselves. More >>
Lie back and imagine dining Roman-style at the Teece Museum
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 3:24 pm | University of Canterbury
The ancient Greeks and Romans were obsessed with food. For most, food was a matter of daily survival. However, for the fortunate few, food was a matter of status and a way of expressing their superior tastes or lifestyles. The new exhibition at the ... More >>
Canterbury researcher’s liquefaction work wins top US award
Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 12:50 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury engineer’s work on liquefaction-induced land damage following the Canterbury earthquakes has been awarded a prestigious international engineering award. More >>
Exploring nutrition’s role in mental health – UC public talk
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 9:56 am | University of Canterbury
In recent decades, scientists discovered an uncomfortable truth: What we eat affects our mental health. More >>
Women lead UC into the future
Friday, 8 March 2019, 9:53 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is understood to be the first and only New Zealand university to be led by two women. For the first time in its nearly 150-year history, UC is led by two women – lawyer and UC alumna Sue McCormack as its new Chancellor, and ... More >>
Prime Minister awards inaugural Forestry Scholarships at UC
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 1:58 pm | University of Canterbury
The Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern presented Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau (Te Uru Rākau Forestry Scholarships) to eight outstanding new students at a special forestry scholarship awards ceremony at the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o ... More >>
Harvard child health expert returns to roots at UC
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 2:44 pm | University of Canterbury
International child developmental expert and University of Canterbury alumna, Professor Lianne Woodward has returned home from Harvard Medical School to lead UC’s School of Health Sciences. More >>
UC booming with students and building for the future
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 5:14 pm | University of Canterbury
Newly released enrolment figures for 2019 show student numbers continue to be on the rise at the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, with plans to build on this success with the largest residential building project in the University’s ... More >>
Marine heatwaves threaten global biodiversity
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 9:58 am | University of Canterbury
Extreme weather events occur in the oceans as well as the atmosphere. Marine heatwaves – periods of unusually high temperatures – are increasing in frequency, with 54% more heatwave days per year from 1987–2016 than from 1925–1954, yet their ... More >>
New era dawns at UC
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 6:19 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s 2018 results signal a new period of consolidation and growth, with a pleasing surplus, increased student numbers, newly opened learning facilities and buildings, and increased research revenue. More >>
High profile US peace and climate expert visit today
Monday, 25 February 2019, 9:32 am | University of Canterbury
The Student Volunteer Army Foundation and the University of Canterbury Community Engagement Hub are today (Monday 25 February) hosting an international team of leading education experts whose specialities are climate resilience, multiculturalism and ... More >>
Is ‘sex ed’ failing the #metoo generation?
Friday, 22 February 2019, 10:20 am | University of Canterbury
Navigating contemporary gender issues is complicated for young people, and New Zealand’s traditional sexuality education is not keeping up, according to a Canterbury education expert. More >>
Physical activity environment and obesity risk
Tuesday, 12 February 2019, 11:11 am | University of Canterbury
Dr Matthew Hobbs , a researcher at the University of Canterbury’s GeoHealth Laboratory , has published one of the first longitudinal studies , research about an individual or group gathered over a long period of time, which suggests age may be a determining ... More >>
Witnessing the world revolution of running
Friday, 8 February 2019, 9:54 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand Olympic medallist Nick Willis describes the new book When Running Made History as “a front-row seat to running’s most inspiring and historic moments, with New Zealand in a major role”. More >>
After 10,000+ quakes, how do we help our tamariki?
Tuesday, 5 February 2019, 11:14 am | University of Canterbury
How do we improve learning and behaviour of school children after a natural disaster? After 10,000+ quakes, how do we help our tamariki? On the eve of the eighth anniversary of the deadly 2011 Canterbury earthquake, a panel of mental health and education ... More >>
New UC study finds minimal risk for Māori consuming eel
Friday, 1 February 2019, 1:55 pm | University of Canterbury
New toxicology study finds minimal risk of PFOS-linked cancer for Māori eating eel fished from the Oaonui Stream in Taranaki, New Zealand. More >>
Māori and Indigenous Leadership to graduate
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 2:23 pm | University of Canterbury
The world’s first graduates of the unique Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership degree will receive their degrees this week in the University of Canterbury’s December graduation ceremonies. More >>
University creates first lava flow in Christchurch
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 10:11 am | University of Canterbury
While Christchurch has had its share of natural disaster hazards it has been relatively lava free, until now. At the University of Canterbury’s School of Fine Arts, real lava has been pouring out of a new research facility – the Lava Laboratory – ... More >>
Illuminating and commemorating WWI for the modern era
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 2:52 pm | University of Canterbury
For the first time in nearly a century, a collection of significant World War I lantern slides belonging to the University of Canterbury (UC) is freely available for the public to view. More >>
