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Indigenous Language Immersion Classes Gain from Partnership
Wednesday, 13 September 2017, 12:15 pm | University of Canterbury
Teachers and children in indigenous language immersion classrooms around the world will benefit from an international partnership involving the University of Canterbury. More >>
UC academics awarded $10.7m for new research endeavours
Wednesday, 13 September 2017, 11:47 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) Science and Engineering researchers have gained $10.7 million in funding for five Smart Ideas proposals and two Research Programmes in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s 2017 Endeavour Round. More >>
Researchers head to UK to examine sustainability issues
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 4:38 pm | University of Canterbury
A group of young University of Canterbury postgraduate researchers working on global sustainability issues are heading to London this week to take part in international initiatives on sustainable prosperity. More >>
UC gives Christchurch a unique Oresteia Experience
Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 7:45 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Arts colleagues from UC Music, UC Classics and the Teece Museum are collaborating to present the unique Oresteia Experience , as part of the Christchurch Arts Festival 2017 (CAF17). More >>
Exhibition: the capricious art and life of Chrystabel Aitken
Monday, 4 September 2017, 4:27 pm | University of Canterbury
Chrystabel Aitken, Caprice , linocut, c.1944, UC-MBL-1797 (Credit: University of Canterbury Art Collection) More >>
Record numbers of postgraduates
Friday, 1 September 2017, 3:17 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has welcomed more than 1000 full-time equivalent students in masters’ programmes and record numbers of doctoral students in 2017, with over 700, with more expected to enrol before the end of the year. More >>
UC academic’s new book explores women in horror films
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 4:19 pm | University of Canterbury
A pop culture expert’s new book is set to make a unique contribution in the field of horror scholarship by exploring the “privileged place” that women hold in the horror film genre. More >>
UC Connect public lecture: Who speaks for the trees?
Friday, 18 August 2017, 10:52 am | University of Canterbury
In an upcoming UC Connect public lecture, Who speaks for the trees? The possible futures of conservation , University of Canterbury law academic David Round considers the choices ahead for the public conservation estate, native species, the Department ... More >>
Student explores Chatham Islands tsunami risk
Friday, 18 August 2017, 10:10 am | University of Canterbury
Low-lying, isolated communities on the Chatham Islands are extremely exposed to tsunami, according to a University of Canterbury student’s original research. The Chathams will be the first place in New Zealand to be struck by tsunami events generated ... More >>
NZ Team Reaches Global Green Solutions Finals in Paris
Thursday, 17 August 2017, 9:35 am | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury MBA students are heading to Paris as the only New Zealand team to compete in the finals of the Schneider Electric global competition Go Green in the City 2017 . More >>
Illuminating the Battlefield Memorial Architecture
Monday, 14 August 2017, 10:24 am | University of Canterbury
A new exhibition displaying the work of renowned architect Samuel Hurst Seager as the designer of New Zealand’s First World War battlefield memorials has opened in the Matariki Gallery at the University of Canterbury. More >>
Native Spider Named after University of Canterbury Academic
Thursday, 10 August 2017, 10:08 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Adjunct Professor of Science Communication Dr Simon Pollard has had a native spider named after him. More >>
LawTech Bootcamp aims to break new ground
Wednesday, 9 August 2017, 9:25 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury’s brightest Law, Commerce and information technology students will have the opportunity to team up with a top New Zealand law firm’s business experts during the groundbreaking LawTech Bootcamp. More >>
UC Connect public lecture: More than medals
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 1:24 pm | University of Canterbury
Athletes are an exceptional population as they need to maintain a wide range of skills, attitudes and capabilities across different domains while competing in competitions. Many successful athletes are also notable for their ability to either develop additional ... More >>
Innovative mechanical engineer wins 2017 research medal
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 12:00 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury academic whose pioneering work has real-world impact that ranges from intensive care medicine for babies to earthquake engineering has won the University of Canterbury 2017 Research Medal. The University Council has ... More >>
John Waller Memorial Scholarships Announced by BNZ & PwC
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 9:31 am | University of Canterbury
BNZ and PwC New Zealand are pleased to announce a new scholarship programme established at the University of Canterbury to honour former BNZ Board Chairman and respected PwC Managing Partner John Waller, ONZM, FCA. More >>
Sir John Key to receive Honorary Doctorate
Monday, 7 August 2017, 10:28 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury will bestow former Prime Minister and UC alumnus Rt Hon Sir John Key with a Doctor of Commerce (honoris causa) honorary degree at an official Graduation ceremony on Friday 15 December. More >>
Students receive scholarships to Latin America
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 2:10 pm | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury students have received Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Latin America in the latest round of scholarships announced yesterday by Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Beyond lie detectors: 'The brain does not lie'
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 9:58 am | University of Canterbury
What if we had the technology to read your mind? University of Canterbury academics are investigating the forensic potential of brain scanning technology, also known as ‘brain-fingerprinting’, and will discuss the innovative project in an upcoming ... More >>
Report on flexible and part-time work in legal profession
Friday, 28 July 2017, 4:40 pm | University of Canterbury
UC School of Law and the Canterbury Women’s Legal Association have published an important study of flexible and part-time work in the Canterbury legal profession. The project team invited all qualified lawyers and legal executives practicing in ... More >>
