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UC PhD student takes on land speed record again

Monday, 26 September 2016, 11:37 am | University of Canterbury

An engineer studying for his PhD at the University of Canterbury is simultaneously researching the aerodynamics of asymmetrical vehicles and setting new world land-speed records. More >>

Restoring the world’s first recorded computer music

Monday, 26 September 2016, 11:37 am | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury Distinguished Professor Jack Copeland and UC alumni and composer Jason Long have restored the earliest known recording of computer-generated music, created more than 65 years ago using programming techniques devised by Alan ... More >>

UC Connect lecture: Rob Fyfe - Dare to be Different

Thursday, 22 September 2016, 11:02 am | University of Canterbury

In an upcoming UC Connect public lecture, Icebreaker chief executive and University of Canterbury alumni and honorary doctorate recipient Rob Fyfe will share his experience leading three very different companies over the last 15 years, his unique approach ... More >>

UC scientists make biomolecular breakthrough

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 10:04 am | University of Canterbury

A team of University of Canterbury researchers has made a scientific breakthrough in biomolecular interactions, which will help discover the determinants of gene expression, in new research published today. More >>

UC Test Range enabling new drone technology

Friday, 16 September 2016, 10:00 am | University of Canterbury

UC Test Range enabling new drone technology The University of Canterbury’s (UC) Spatial Engineering Research Centre is helping to lead the way in the development of drones for industry, due to the activation of a new test range for unmanned aerial ... More >>

O le malaga malosi tele - a very strong journey

Thursday, 15 September 2016, 12:42 pm | University of Canterbury

Showcasing work produced by Ioane Ioane during his 2016 Creative New Zealand/Macmillan Brown Pacific Artist Residency, O le malaga malosi tele provides a glimpse into Samoa’s navigational past while expanding an ancient art form within a contemporary context. More >>

UC student wins scholarship to Cambridge

Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 12:25 pm | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury Master’s student Amy Hill has been awarded a prestigious Woolf Fisher Scholarship to fund her future doctorate studies at the University of Cambridge in England. More >>

UC students organise family wellbeing event

Monday, 12 September 2016, 2:33 pm | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury students are promoting mental health as a ‘resource for life’ through a weekend amble in the Botanic Gardens. More >>

‘EQ f***ing C’ – A Revenge Comedy in the making

Friday, 9 September 2016, 10:48 am | University of Canterbury

In this upcoming UC Connect public lecture, University of Canterbury academic, playwright and director Dr Christina Stachurski will discuss the process of researching, planning and writing a comedy especially for (and of) our city. More >>

UC ranked NZ’s most research intensive university

Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 9:31 am | University of Canterbury

New Zealand’s most research intensive university has generated a record amount of external research funding due to its collaborative strategy, according to the University of Canterbury’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation Professor ... More >>

Brexit: a view from afar - law seminar

Monday, 5 September 2016, 12:10 pm | University of Canterbury

In a “light” and “accessible” legal seminar, University of Canterbury Professor of Law Philip Joseph will explore the giant leap into the unknown that the vote for Brexit has triggered. More >>

UC researcher aims to 3D-print synthetic wood

Thursday, 1 September 2016, 4:42 pm | University of Canterbury

A University of Canterbury researcher has won Government funding to explore the potential of 3D-printing live plant cells (bio-printing) to create synthetic wood. More >>

UC welcomes re-opening of Rutherford’s Den

Thursday, 1 September 2016, 1:18 pm | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury is pleased that the research and lecture space of one of its most famous scientists, academics and alumni has opened to the public once more. More >>

New book explores tertiary teaching of Japanese

Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 11:11 am | University of Canterbury

A new book co-edited by University of Canterbury Lecturer in Japanese Dr Masayoshi Ogino gives unprecedented insight into issues and strategies around Japanese language learning and teaching in New Zealand at tertiary level. More >>

A COOL change for learners and communities

Friday, 26 August 2016, 4:16 pm | University of Canterbury

Although many teachers and families are concerned about Education Minister Hekia Parata’s announcement of a law change to enable more school students to enrol in online learning, a world-renowned expert and Distinguished Professor in e-Learning ... More >>

Is New Zealand food safe? A toxicologist’s view

Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 3:15 pm | University of Canterbury

In his upcoming UC Connect public talk, University of Canterbury Professor of Toxicology Ian Shaw will explore food from a toxicologist’s perspective and focus on chemical contaminants and natural toxins in food and try to answer the question, is New Zealand ... More >>

UC Forestry academic wins international award

Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 12:49 pm | University of Canterbury

Dr Justin Morgenroth, senior lecturer in the New Zealand School of Forestry at University of Canterbury, has been awarded the 2016 Early Career Scientist Award, one of the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) Awards of Distinction . Dr Morgenroth’s ... More >>