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Geospatial Science Conference explores real-world solutions
Friday, 4 December 2015, 11:09 am | University of Canterbury
A new conference on geospatial science will look at diverse topics, including ways to use disruptive new technology to create real-world solutions for health, road safety, remote workforces, urban planning and earthquake recovery. More >>
Public invited to farewell UCSA building
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 11:10 am | University of Canterbury
For more than 40 years the University of Canterbury Students’ Association building has been a hub of student life, housing a radio station, Canta magazine , bars, a restaurant, and even a cat called Bentley. More >>
Henry VIII’s divorce lawyer’s Magna Carta on display at UC
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 11:52 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is publicly displaying New Zealand’s oldest copy of the Magna Carta for the first time, just as a new connection it has with Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn has been discovered. More >>
University re-elects Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor
Monday, 30 November 2015, 10:20 am | University of Canterbury
Current Chancellor Dr John Wood, CNZM, QSO, a former New Zealand ambassador, was re-elected for a third term. More >>
UC appoints new Distinguished Professor
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 10:13 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has elevated one of New Zealand’s top science communicators and pre-eminent marine scientists to the rank of Distinguished Professor. More >>
UC funding agreement varied
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 10:10 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury and the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Hon Steven Joyce have agreed to vary the funding agreement for the University of Canterbury signed 15 September 2014. The impact of this change is to vary the ... More >>
UC Motorsport students take Formula race car to Melbourne
Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 12:00 pm | University of Canterbury
Inspired by racing legend John Britten, UC Motorsport students hope they have the world-beating formula as they head to Melbourne to race a car they built from scratch. More >>
UC Professor wins Science Communicator award
Friday, 20 November 2015, 12:58 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Professor of Marine Science David Schiel has been awarded the New Zealand Science Communicator of the Year award by the New Zealand Association of Scientists in a ceremony in Wellington. More >>
Ex-MP examines ‘The Politics of Education’ in new UC paper
Monday, 16 November 2015, 3:32 pm | University of Canterbury
A new University of Canterbury summer-school paper, taught by a former New Zealand politician, will examine ‘The Politics of Education’. More >>
UC scientists predict Alpine Fault quake to destroy highway
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 11:37 am | University of Canterbury
UC scientists predict Alpine Fault quake will destroy new highway For immediate release University of Canterbury (UC) scientists have developed a technique to predict the risk of landslides in an earthquake, and have used it to assess what will happen ... More >>
How can philanthropy contribute to conservation in NZ?
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 2:15 pm | University of Canterbury
The Government does not have the means to halt New Zealand’s biodiversity decline and we need to find other ways to preserve our natural heritage, University of Canterbury ecology Professor David Norton says. More >>
University renews Mt John partnership with Earth & Sky
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 9:54 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has signed a renewed lease which continues its long-standing partnership with Earth & Sky Ltd in astronomy at the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory in Tekapo for another 10 years. More >>
UC research could offer NZ potato growers an edge
Monday, 9 November 2015, 10:33 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand potato growers could gain a new marketing edge thanks to a line of potatoes developed by University of Canterbury researchers. More >>
Frequent falcon flights to prevent problem pigeons
Friday, 6 November 2015, 1:43 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury will fly a native New Zealand falcon (kārearea) above its Ilam campus to naturally deter pest birds, the first time a University has adopted such a tactic. More >>
Marsden Fund grants UC researchers over $4 million
Friday, 6 November 2015, 11:02 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury researchers have been awarded more than $4 million in this year's Marsden Fund grants , which support New Zealand’s best investigator-initiated research in the areas of science, engineering, maths, social sciences and the humanities. More >>
UCstudents engaged for 80,000 hours in community service
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 2:36 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury students engaged for 80,000 hours in community service learning in 2015 During 2015 UC students have engaged in more than 80,000 hours of learning through academic experiences in community-based settings around Canterbury, ... More >>
UC robots bring hugs and jokes to kids at Big Science Day
Thursday, 29 October 2015, 3:32 pm | University of Canterbury
Can people form emotional connections with robots? Come and find out for yourself at the University of Canterbury Human Interface Technology Lab’s (HITLab) showcase at the Big Science Day, this Saturday. More >>
University picks an upswing in 2016 local enrolments
Thursday, 29 October 2015, 12:20 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is picking an increase in new to UC students from the Canterbury region in 2016 if feedback from schools, recruitment events and applications to enrol are anything to go by, Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr says. More >>
UC academic to be awarded for earthquake research
Thursday, 29 October 2015, 10:24 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Associate Professor in Earthquake Engineering Brendon Bradley will receive the TC203 Young Researcher Award at the premier conference in his discipline, which is being held in New Zealand for the first time next month. More >>
Macmillan Brown Lecture postponed
Tuesday, 27 October 2015, 4:46 pm | University of Canterbury
We regret the Macmillan Brown Lecture scheduled for this evening has been postponed due to a sudden illness. More >>
