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“Take Your Shot At Scholarship Success” – Canterbury Students
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:28 am | University of Canterbury
When three Christchurch friends found out they’d been awarded the same full-fee scholarship to study at university they called everyone they knew to share the news. Now they’ve visited their old school to tell other students why they should apply ... More >>
UC Public Event: Return Of Stargazing In The City
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 12:25 pm | University of Canterbury
Reviving a 114-year tradition, University of Canterbury astronomers are bringing stargazing back to the centre of Ōtautahi Christchurch. For 114 years, the people of Ōtautahi Christchurch were able to explore the wonders of the night sky and the ... More >>
Are Microgrids The Answer To Reliable Power In Kiwi Homes?
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 9:50 am | University of Canterbury
A new study from University of Canterbury (UC) researchers, focusing on reliable energy generation, could be the key to recharging our communities. In early 2023, Aotearoa New Zealand was hit by a deadly catastrophic weather event. In addition ... More >>
Developing New Algorithms To Manage Biosecurity Threats
Monday, 29 May 2023, 4:01 pm | University of Canterbury
New research will explore how algorithms could help speed up New Zealand’s response to serious biosecurity threats such as foot and mouth disease and stop them spreading. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Associate Professor of Data ... More >>
Methane-munching Microbes Could Cut Harmful Emissions
Monday, 22 May 2023, 4:08 pm | University of Canterbury
Agricultural methane is responsible for 41% of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions, but researchers want to change that by harnessing help from tiny living organisms. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Chemical and Process Engineering ... More >>
Rewilding To Create Luxury Lodgings For Campus Critters
Monday, 22 May 2023, 10:21 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is turning a prime piece of Ilam campus lawn over to wildflowers to provide habitats and food sources for insects, as it strives towards ambitious biodiversity goals. Rolling lawns are a feature of the well-kept, picturesque ... More >>
Rare Sightings Following Campus Biodiversity Work
Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 7:38 pm | University of Canterbury
Recent sightings of a kārearea (native falcon) at the University of Canterbury suggests strategies to attract native birds back to campus are proving effective. The sightings, confirmed by university biology experts Professor Jim Briskie and ... More >>
NZ Maple Syrup Mission Taps Into Hi-tech Imaging
Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 7:34 pm | University of Canterbury
Magnified 3D images of the inside of a maple tree could take Kiwi scientists a step closer to making home-grown maple syrup. A Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) team has spent the last two years investigating whether it’s ... More >>
New Tool Could Help Track Deadly Eruption Hazard
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 11:26 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand research could help track the path of searingly hot rock and gas flows that are the world’s most deadly volcanic hazard. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury School of Mathematics and Statistics Lecturer Dr Leighton ... More >>
Wildfire Clues Uncovered In Ancient Sand Dunes
Friday, 12 May 2023, 9:58 am | University of Canterbury
Valuable new information about the future risk of wildfires has been discovered in Australian sand dunes where researchers have uncovered the remnants of fires lit thousands of years ago. An international research team led by Te Whare ... More >>
Sure To Rise: The Recipe Behind An Iconic Kiwi Brand
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 11:00 am | University of Canterbury
Take a teaspoon of baking powder, fold in an art deco building and legacy gardens, add an iconic Kiwi brand, a dash of philanthropy, and you’ve got a rich slice of social and culinary history. Sure to Rise: The Edmonds Story tells of the famous ... More >>
Climate Change Impact On Youth Mental Health Explored
Monday, 8 May 2023, 10:38 am | University of Canterbury
What are the biggest influences on youth mental health and how does experiencing climate change-related events, such as floods and bushfires, affect young people? Professor Don Hine , Head of the University of Canterbury’s School of Psychology, ... More >>
When It Rains, It Really Does Pour
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 1:38 pm | University of Canterbury
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have discovered a link between the frequency of rain events and the intensity of those rain events. With recent extreme weather events happening in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally, ... More >>
150 Years Of Indelible Academic Architecture
Monday, 1 May 2023, 12:27 pm | University of Canterbury
Explore the past and present academic architecture of one of the oldest modern educational institutes of Aotearoa from 6-7 May. More >>
Over $1,000,000 Received For “life-changing” Tertiary Scholarships
Friday, 28 April 2023, 6:59 pm | University of Canterbury
John McCall MacBain’s donation of $1,025,000 to the University of Canterbury includes $825,000 from the McCall MacBain Foundation and $200,000 from his affiliate business, UniLodge. McCall MacBain Foundation Chair and Founder John McCall MacBain announced ... More >>
Arctic sea-ice algae attract plastics, new research shows
Saturday, 22 April 2023, 5:13 am | University of Canterbury
Amid global calls to reduce plastic production, new research shows high amounts of plastic in Arctic Sea ice and sediment. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury scientist Dr Deonie Allen is part of the international research team ... More >>
Abuse In Care Redress Must Be Survivor-led, New Co-chair Says
Monday, 17 April 2023, 11:52 am | University of Canterbury
Survivors of abuse in care designing a redress system is of the utmost importance to achieve healing, Māori public health researcher Dr Annabel Ahuriri-Driscoll says. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) Māori health lecturer ... More >>
UC Community Feast Champions Ōtautahi’s Food Resilience
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 6:21 pm | University of Canterbury
Ōtautahi’s food sustainability organisations, researchers and the public will gather to share kai, ideas and resources for a Community Feast on 28 April. The festive event at the Aldersgate Centre on 28 April is themed around food security, production ... More >>
Communications Conference To Bring 1000s Of People To Ōtautahi
Monday, 3 April 2023, 11:48 am | University of Canterbury
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury academics are set to host a conference that aims to put Indigenous knowledge at the centre of communication research. For the first time in almost 30 years, major global communication conference, ... More >>
Recognition For Māori History Scholar And Translator
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 4:23 pm | University of Canterbury
One of the country’s leading Māori history scholars will be awarded an honorary degree in recognition for his work revitalising te reo Māori as a researcher, translator, writer and editor. Ross Calman (Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāi Tahu) will receive ... More >>
