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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 >>
UC smartphone research a potential boost for sport
Monday, 15 June 2015, 2:02 pm | University of Canterbury
The preliminary research findings of University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student Megan Blakely have the potential to improve sporting performance, as well as health and safety in occupations like construction and emergency response. More >>
University announces partnership
Friday, 12 June 2015, 1:40 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has today announced a key partnership with the Christchurch School of Music (CSM). More >>
Canterbury start-ups big recipients of innovation funding
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 9:40 am | University of Canterbury
Five of seven technology start-ups set to receive funding from Callaghan Innovation have connections to the University of Canterbury (UC). More >>
How long ago was the ancestor of everyone?
Monday, 8 June 2015, 2:57 pm | University of Canterbury
UC’s Distinguished Professor Mike Steel will explore evolution from a mathematician’s perspective at the University of Canterbury’s (UC) free public lecture at 7pm on Wednesday 10 June. More >>
Top 10 new species discovered
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 9:20 am | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury biological scientists have discovered a new plant that has been named in the Top 10 New Species of 2015 by an international committee of taxonomists. More >>
Outstanding achievement for emerging UC artists
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 12:06 pm | University of Canterbury
Three University of Canterbury Ilam School of Fine Arts students have been recognised at this year’s New Zealand Art Show’s Emerging Artist Awards. More >>
The Bee Team win UC international challenge
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 10:04 am | University of Canterbury
A project to cultivate native bee hives for organic honey has been named the winner of the UC 21 Day International Challenge. “The Bee Team”, were named the winners after the top three finalists presented their solutions to the judging panel, which ... More >>
Model Mayhem for UC Engineering Students
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 9:48 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department hosts the annual ‘Wacky Racers’ event this Thursday 4 June at 12pm in the Undercroft, Puaka James Hight Building, University of Canterbury. More >>
LEGO robot making conversation
Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 9:28 am | University of Canterbury
Having a conversation with a talking LEGO robot has been made possible thanks to a collaborative project between UC’s Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand (HIT Lab NZ) and Japan’s Osaka University. Masters student Shogo Nishiguchi, ... More >>
UC graduates make their mark on Art Show
Friday, 29 May 2015, 10:59 am | University of Canterbury
UC graduates make their mark on Art Show Four out of the 10 finalists of The Christchurch Art Award – part of The Christchurch Art Show – are graduates from the University of Canterbury’s School of Fine Arts. UC Fine Arts graduates Kate Beatty, Stephanie ... More >>
Top three finalists named in international UC challenge
Friday, 29 May 2015, 10:14 am | University of Canterbury
Three ground breaking initiatives that could change the lives of people living in a Filipino community have been announced as finalists in the UC 21 Day International Challenge. More >>
Ilam Press wins top design award for Bulletin
Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 10:15 am | University of Canterbury
Ilam Press and the Christchurch Art Gallery are celebrating being awarded the top prize for Bulletin , an art gallery magazine at this year’s Museums Australia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards (MAPDA). More >>
University offers assistance with housing crisis
Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 10:10 am | University of Canterbury
26 May 2015 University of Canterbury offers assistance with Auckland housing crisis The University of Canterbury has offered assistance with Auckland’s housing crisis – by offering study opportunities to Auckland students in 2016 and beyond. “We’re ... More >>
UC Forestry part of new multi-million forestry research
Monday, 25 May 2015, 4:32 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is part of a new $14 million, seven year collaborative research effort aimed at maximising the value and export earnings of the forestry industry. More >>
What If we all Drove Electric Vehicles?
Monday, 25 May 2015, 4:30 pm | University of Canterbury
Electric vehicles could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provided the electricity required to power them is from renewable generation. However currently New Zealand has so few electric vehicles that we are not seeing any benefit, the ... More >>
Recognition of outstanding PhD work
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 11:56 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student has been granted an award by the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) for his outstanding academic excellence. More >>
New items added to Logie Collection
Monday, 18 May 2015, 9:32 am | University of Canterbury
Two new antiquities have been added to the University of Canterbury’s James Logie Memorial Collection. More >>
Rocket Lab - UC collaborating to educate aerospace engineers
Friday, 15 May 2015, 9:41 am | University of Canterbury
Auckland-based Rocket Lab and the University of Canterbury are collaborating to help educate New Zealanders in the specialist field of aerospace engineering. More >>
Leading international aid worker to give public lecture
Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 12:01 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury’s entrepreneur in residence and humanitarian and aid worker Linda Cruse will give a public lecture on campus next week about the importance of volunteering and how students can make a difference in the world. More >>
