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Facial scrubs threaten health and environment
Monday, 20 July 2015, 10:34 am | University of Canterbury
Dr Sally Gaw will discuss the impact of microplastics on the environment at a free public lecture at the University of Canterbury (UC) at 7pm onWednesday 22 July. More >>
Mosquito terminators and vampire spiders are our friends
Monday, 20 July 2015, 9:56 am | University of Canterbury
Mosquito terminators and vampire spiders are our friends Two University of Canterbury (UC) researchers’ insights about two species of spider that feed preferentially on mosquitoes have been published in the Journal of Arachnology in America. More >>
Lecture on collaboration between engineers and architects
Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 11:40 am | University of Canterbury
Respected design engineer, Alastair Cattanach will discuss the benefits of collaboration between engineers and architects at a free public lecture at the University of Canterbury (UC) on 31 July. More >>
Positive thoughts potentially dangerous
Tuesday, 14 July 2015, 9:43 am | University of Canterbury
Positive images of the Christchurch recovery are a “time travel dream machine”, but more distracting than negative ones, according to University of Canterbury (UC) research findings. More >>
Canterbury ‘Bee Team’ helps typhoon victims in Philippines
Monday, 13 July 2015, 2:55 pm | University of Canterbury
Five University of Canterbury (UC) students have returned from the Philippines after helping a poor community of 2,280 people establish hives of stingless bees to aid the community’s recovery from typhoon devastation. More >>
Deal signed with manufacturer of energy efficient motors
Monday, 13 July 2015, 11:38 am | University of Canterbury
Dr Richard Strahan from Canterbury’s Electrical Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre) has, with assistance from the University of Canterbury’s Research & Innovation team, successfully completed a licensing agreement with New Zealand-based Wellington ... More >>
Honorary doctorates for black hole mathematician
Wednesday, 8 July 2015, 9:42 am | University of Canterbury
A Kiwi mathematician whose work ushered in ‘the Golden Age of Black Hole Physics’ and a Taranaki engineer whose companies are global leaders in bitumen technologies and heavy engineering are to be honoured by the University of Canterbury (UC). More >>
UC alumni Paris bound for UN climate change conference
Tuesday, 7 July 2015, 9:28 am | University of Canterbury
UC alumni Paris bound for UN climate change conference University of Canterbury alumni Anna Sturman and Natalie Jones have been selected for the New Zealand Youth Delegation (NZYD) heading to the United Nations’ negotiations on climate change ... More >>
Do head offices kill innovation?
Monday, 6 July 2015, 1:48 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s (UC) Director of International Growth Strategies, Tony Mortensen, will explore the pitfalls of centralisation at a free public lecture at the University at 7pm on Wednesday 8 July. More >>
UC athletes competing at World University Games
Monday, 6 July 2015, 9:36 am | University of Canterbury
Six University of Canterbury athletes are representing New Zealand at the World University Games in Gwangiu, South Korea. More >>
Awards for Canterbury power research
Friday, 3 July 2015, 9:47 am | University of Canterbury
Researchers from Christchurch’s Electric Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre) at the University of Canterbury (UC) have received two coveted awards at the Electricity Engineers’ Association (EEA) Conference for the second year in a row. More >>
UC awards 2015 Research Medal
Friday, 3 July 2015, 9:33 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) academic who specialises in the analysis of words and sounds has been awarded the University’s 2015 Research Medal. More >>
Four University of Canterbury students win Todd Awards
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, 3:42 pm | University of Canterbury
Four University of Canterbury (UC) postgraduate students are among nine New Zealand university students to receive Todd Foundation Awards for Excellence. The aim of the awards is to support projects that promote excellence and encourage the development ... More >>
Students’ couch burning leads to international showcase
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 9:26 am | University of Canterbury
Couch burning by two University of Canterbury (UC) students has led to international recognition instead of trouble with the police, thanks to their academic focus and analysis. More >>
Antarctic orcas are South Pacific commuters
Friday, 26 June 2015, 11:43 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) scientists and Antarctic researchers from Italy have struck “research gold” by uncovering the commuting secrets of Antarctic killer whales. More >>
Can nutrients treat mental illness?
Monday, 22 June 2015, 2:41 pm | University of Canterbury
Nutrients may be able to treat ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress and PTSD according to University of Canterbury (UC) Professor Julia Rucklidge, who will speak at a public lecture in Christchurch this Wednesday. More >>
Theft of Chemicals from University of Canterbury
Friday, 19 June 2015, 10:00 am | University of Canterbury
UC has reported a theft from its Chemistry department to the Police. A quantity of chemicals have been taken, including some able to be used to manufacture illegal drugs. More >>
UC researcher takes top prize at 2015 KiwiNet Awards
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 12:16 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury civil engineer Professor Andy Buchanan has won three awards at the annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in recognition of his innovative work into the development of a new system to construct multi-storey buildings using ... More >>
New head of UC School of Māori and Indigenous Studies
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 10:46 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury has appointed Sacha McMeeking (Ngāi Tahu) as the new Head of School of Aotahi: Māori and Indigenous Studies. Ms McMeeking will join the College of Arts at the end of June as a Senior Lecturer and as Head of School. Ms McMeeking ... More >>
UC living-learning adventure for Auckland students
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 9:23 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) has announced a “Go Canterbury” living-learning experience to encourage Auckland students to study at UC in Christchurch in 2016. More >>
