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$160,000 for child autism and sleep disruption research
Tuesday, 6 June 2017, 1:29 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury researcher Dr Laurie McLay has received an emerging researcher first grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) valued at $160,825 over three years. More >>
Lead author reacts to US Paris Agreement withdrawal
Friday, 2 June 2017, 10:14 am | University of Canterbury
It feels surreal to be listening to Trump’s announcement as I am packing to leave for the author meeting on the Special Report for the IPCC about how to achieve the objectives agreed in Paris to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. More >>
Maths Craft 2017 kicks off in Christchurch
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 2:03 pm | University of Canterbury
Enjoy craft? Then you probably enjoy mathematics too – you just may not know it yet. Discover the maths behind craft and the craft behind maths at Christchurch’s first Maths Craft Day. More >>
UC joins the Bio-Protection Research Centre
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 11:12 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has officially become a partner in the Bio-Protection Research Centre. More >>
UC Arts’ opening week draws crowds to Arts Centre
Thursday, 25 May 2017, 10:23 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s new presence at the Arts Centre in Christchurch’s cultural heart has proven popular with hundreds of visitors in its first week. More >>
To fall or not to fall: The Science of Rock-climbing
Monday, 22 May 2017, 1:35 pm | University of Canterbury
UC Connect public lecture – To fall or not to fall: The Science of Rock-climbing More >>
Judgment and gender in New Zealand
Monday, 15 May 2017, 4:27 pm | University of Canterbury
The Feminist Judgments Project Aotearoa is exploring how the law might play out differently if it were interpreted through a feminist or mana wahine lens. More >>
UC Accommodation wins student experience excellence award
Friday, 12 May 2017, 11:31 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Accommodation has won the Excellence in Student Experience Award at an AACUHO awards ceremony in Hobart, Australia, this week. More >>
Research led to breakthrough for recovery
Thursday, 11 May 2017, 4:57 pm | University of Canterbury
A set of psychiatric scales designed to measure mental health difficulties experienced by severely maltreated children is creating new possibilities for treatment and support around the world. More >>
New student challenge to help Kaikoura
Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 2:50 pm | University of Canterbury
Quake affected Kaikoura businesses are set to benefit from a joint University of Canterbury and New Zealand Transport Agency initiative to boost visitor numbers to the area. More >>
No, you can’t have a moa - resurrecting extinct species?
Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 11:09 am | University of Canterbury
The perils of resurrecting extinct species, such as the moa or huia, will be discussed when a new paper, led by University of Canterbury (UC) conservation geneticist Dr Tammy Steeves, is published in international journal Functional Ecology this week. More >>
International team wins $2 million research grant
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 11:46 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Professor Rick Millane is one of an international team of researchers that has been awarded a NZ$2 million research grant by the Human Frontier Science Program to develop a novel method for imaging individual biomolecules with ... More >>
University building a timber-technology first for NZ
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 12:26 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has signed a contract with Dominion Constructors for a state-of-the-art building in the University’s new Science precinct that will push the boundaries of multi-storey timber-framed construction in New Zealand. More >>
Non-invasive joint implant diagnostics – the missing link
Friday, 28 April 2017, 12:27 pm | University of Canterbury
Research on early detection of wear and tear of hip joint implants is set to make significant new progress following an infusion of funding. More >>
Working together to improve risk assessment
Monday, 24 April 2017, 4:25 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) research is paving the way towards improved accuracy in risk assessment and better informed treatment approaches to ultimately contribute to reducing harmful sexual behaviour in the community. More >>
University of Canterbury flies high in new partnership
Friday, 21 April 2017, 2:16 pm | University of Canterbury
Asia’s largest airline has joined the University of Canterbury (UC) in a new partnership which will benefit Tekapo and the Mackenzie District. More >>
‘Brain fingerprinting’ has crime-solving potential for NZ
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 11:22 am | University of Canterbury
Forensic brainwave analysis – or ‘brain fingerprinting’ – could add a revolutionary new dimension to criminal investigations in New Zealand, a NZ Law Foundation-backed research project led by the University of Canterbury has found. More >>
UC Pro-Vice-Chancellor wins international geospatial award
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 4:41 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s College of Science Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wendy Lawson has won the Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards (APSEA) Professional of the Year 2016 award. More >>
Canterbury student wins 2017 New Zealand Youth Award
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 4:45 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) student Wesley Mauafu is the recipient of a 2017 New Zealand Youth Award. More >>
UC awards three new honorary doctorates
Monday, 10 April 2017, 3:08 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury will award honorary doctorates in its upcoming April Graduation ceremonies to three illustrious alumni who have made a difference locally and globally. More >>
