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Research into Nelson Lakes National Park methane discharge
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 2:01 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate geology student has been exploring Red Hills in the Nelson Lakes National Park for groundwater springs where a significant amount of methane is being released to the atmosphere. More >>
Library unearths the first geological map ever produced
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 9:21 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury Library has found a precious copy of what is globally acknowledged as the first geological map of any country ever produced with connections to early Canterbury. More >>
Student Cycling to Paris to Raise Climate Change Concerns
Friday, 17 April 2015, 9:30 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate student is on a campaign cycling from the Pole to Paris in time for a United Nations meeting to negotiate a climate deal at the 21st Congress of the Parties in December. More >>
Researchers receive funding to help Kaikōua's fishery
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 12:06 pm | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury marine researchers have received about $100,000 of government funding over two years to collect information about the state of customary fisheries along the Kaikōura coastline. More >>
Canterbury researcher explores living with chronic pain
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 10:01 am | University of Canterbury
Canterbury researcher explores how one in six New Zealanders live with chronic pain A University of Canterbury researcher who graduates with her PhD this week has been examining how one in six New Zealanders live with chronic pain. More >>
Graduate had research approved 20 minutes before earthquake
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 10:38 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury Māori doctoral student who graduates today had her research approved by the university 20 minutes before the February 2011 earthquake hit. More >>
Students should engage with their communities
Tuesday, 14 April 2015, 1:31 pm | University of Canterbury
University students should engage with their communities as part of the learning process when they get their degrees, University of Canterbury Associate Professor Billy O'Steen says. More >>
Smudge founder and Canterbury graduate makes award finals
Monday, 13 April 2015, 9:56 am | University of Canterbury
Smudge mobile app designer and University of Canterbury graduate Reuben Bijl is one of five finalists in the Young Achiever category of the New Zealand Hi Tech Awards. More >>
Rose Centre to be officially opened this week
Tuesday, 7 April 2015, 9:09 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and Research will be officially opened at Christchurch’s St George’s Hospital on Friday. More >>
Lone Pine seedlings to mark the 100th Anzac Day anniversary
Monday, 6 April 2015, 10:22 am | University of Canterbury
Three Turkish red pine seedlings from the original Lone Pine at Gallipoli will be planted around Christchurch on April 25 to commemorate the 100th Anzac Day anniversary later this month. More >>
Canterbury wins the new University Challenge TV series
Sunday, 5 April 2015, 1:00 pm | University of Canterbury
The new series marked the return of the long-running New Zealand television quiz show which ran between 1976 and 1989. Canterbury last won the series in 1988. Canterbury beat Victoria in the semi-finals and Auckland in the final yesterday. More >>
Researchers helping to reduce traffic jam disruptions
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 10:01 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand motorists are contributing to traffic snarl-ups by responding too late to warnings of approaching congestions, a University of Canterbury transport research expert says. More >>
Canterbury graduate a New Zealand Hi-Tech finalist
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 1:04 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury graduate whose company is providing custom designed 3D-printed implants to help patients with severely damaged bone and joints has been named a New Zealand Hi-Tech Award finalist. More >>
Four Canterbury athletes off to the Gallipoli Games
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 12:45 pm | University of Canterbury
Four University of Canterbury athletes are off to the Gallipoli Games later this month to mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign. More >>
New Zealand can hold its head high, sports professor says
Tuesday, 31 March 2015, 10:02 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand can hold its head high in the cricketing world, University of Canterbury sports coaching professor Richard Light says. More >>
Roboticist Says Robots Could Save Lives, To Talk On Campus
Sunday, 29 March 2015, 9:43 pm | University of Canterbury
Renowned Roboticist Who Says Robots Could Save Lives To Talk On Campus March 29, 2015 Photo : Doctoral student Sean Welsh with one of the university’s Nao research robots. More >>
Canterbury scientist helping critically endangered kakī
Friday, 27 March 2015, 10:21 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury scientist is investigating ways to ensure the survival and recovery of critically endangered kakī (black stilt) in the wild. More >>
Canterbury students aiding people in the eastern suburbs
Thursday, 26 March 2015, 9:01 am | University of Canterbury
More than 100 first year University of Canterbury geography students have been out on the streets of the eastern suburb of Burwood in Christchurch helping the local community understand more about how they are progressing recovering the earthquakes. More >>
University announces partnership with Student Volunteer Army
Wednesday, 25 March 2015, 12:01 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has today announced a key partnership with the Student Volunteer Army (SVA). More >>
World authority on digital humanitarian issues to give talk
Wednesday, 25 March 2015, 10:30 am | University of Canterbury
A world authority on digital humanitarian issues says lifeline organisations get overwhelmed by the overflow of information generated during and after disasters. More >>
