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UC research funded in Deep South Science Challenge

Tuesday, 5 July 2016, 10:45 am | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury researchers have been funded $450,000 for new scientific research projects to help New Zealanders better understand their future climate as part of the government’s Deep South National Science Challenge. More >>

UC engineer wins KiwiNet emerging innovator award

Friday, 1 July 2016, 10:35 am | University of Canterbury

A University of Canterbury academic has jointly won the emerging innovator award at the 2016 KiwiNet Awards that showcase the clever science driving business innovation in New Zealand. More >>

20th anniversary of World Court anti-nuclear judgment

Thursday, 30 June 2016, 10:57 am | University of Canterbury

Political leaders, international law experts, diplomats and anti-nuclear campaigners will meet in Christchurch on Friday, 8 July, to mark a pivotal moment in global legal history that was sparked by a group of determined New Zealanders. More >>

Beyond lie detectors: ‘The brain does not lie’

Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 11:16 am | University of Canterbury

What if we had the technology to read your mind? The University of Canterbury’s Law School is leading a New Zealand Law Foundation funded project to investigate the forensic potential of brain scanning technology. More >>

UC students recognised at inaugural Youth Awards

Tuesday, 28 June 2016, 10:10 am | University of Canterbury

Four University of Canterbury students have won awards for their youth advocacy work, including Josiah Tualamali’i who won the Supreme Youth Award for Christchurch at the inaugural Canterbury Youth Awards ceremony, held at the UCSA Events Centre on ... More >>

Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Awards winners

Tuesday, 28 June 2016, 9:46 am | University of Canterbury

These awards are for promising New Zealand graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at US institutions in fields targeted to support growth and innovation in New Zealand. Ten awards were granted this year, in partnership with the Science ... More >>

Finding sustainable solutions for NZ forestry at UC

Monday, 27 June 2016, 11:29 am | University of Canterbury

An innovative team at the University of Canterbury’s (UC) School of Forestry is working to find a solution to a key challenge facing New Zealand’s forestry industry. More >>

Can we rehabilitate Canterbury’s problem waterways?

Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 2:54 pm | University of Canterbury

Identifying problems with Canterbury’s waterways isn’t difficult, but solving those problems is another matter. An upcoming UC Connect free public lecture will focus on the problems facing Canterbury’s fresh waterways. More >>

Synaesthetes taste sound, hear colour

Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 2:48 pm | University of Canterbury

An ongoing study by Senior Lecturer Dr Patrick Shepherd in the University of Canterbury’s College of Education, Health and Human Development suggests that synaesthesia does not make you more or less creative. However, a teacher’s understanding of synaesthesia ... More >>

Kiwi bushrangers’ multiple murders brought to light

Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 10:17 am | University of Canterbury

A book about one of the South Island’s most shocking multiple murders has been published by Canterbury University Press to mark the 150thanniversary of the crimes. More >>

Virtuoso violinist adds new string to his bow at UC

Monday, 20 June 2016, 11:20 am | University of Canterbury

With an established international music career based in the United States, jetsetting musician Professor Mark Menzies is answering a trans-Pacific calling from his alma mater, the University of Canterbury’s School of Music, to become the new Head of ... More >>

Collaboration vital to new Geospatial Research Institute

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 11:19 am | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury’s new Geospatial Research Institute Toi Hangarau will deliver world-class geospatial science projects and meet the demand for collaborative research with industry and government, GRI Director Professor Simon Kingham says. More >>

UC grows China business connections

Tuesday, 14 June 2016, 2:38 pm | University of Canterbury

Chinese business and culture is increasingly accessible to University of Canterbury (UC) students through an annual study tour to China, reciprocal exchange visits, and other on-campus initiatives. More >>

Can we fix the cough reflex?

Tuesday, 14 June 2016, 12:46 pm | University of Canterbury

Ground-breaking research at the University of Canterbury has been granted $150,000 to explore whether it’s possible to rehabilitate the human cough reflex. UC academic Dr Phoebe Macrae has been awarded a Health Research Council Explorer grant of $150,000 ... More >>

Engineering better medical sensor technology in ICU

Thursday, 9 June 2016, 3:25 pm | University of Canterbury

Engineers at the University of Canterbury are working with St George’s Hospital and the Canterbury District Health Board to speed up sepsis detection in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). More >>

What makes the tourism industry more resilient?

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 10:46 am | University of Canterbury

Organisational resilience in the tourism industry, particularly in a post-disaster environment, is at the heart of innovative marketing research at the University of Canterbury. More >>

Gallipoli link to the Armenian genocide - UC historian

Friday, 3 June 2016, 2:24 pm | University of Canterbury

As Germany recognises the Armenian genocide upsetting relations with Turkey, University of Canterbury historian Dr David Monger is adding to the body of knowledge surrounding this pivotal First World War event and says there is a New Zealand link. More >>