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Animal welfare still an issue four years on from quakes
Wednesday, 18 February 2015, 9:20 am | University of Canterbury
The repercussions of the earthquakes that struck Canterbury four years ago could still be having a detrimental effect on the city’s animals, according to University of Canterbury’s Associate Professor Annie Potts. More >>
Canterbury comes to Auckland
Tuesday, 17 February 2015, 10:50 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury with support from Lincoln University, Navitas and the Christchurch College of English Language (CCEL) is coming to Auckland as “Canterbury Education Partners”. More >>
Character-building important in Japan than in NZ rugby
Tuesday, 17 February 2015, 10:48 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury research project has found that character-building is more important in Japanese schoolboy rugby than in New Zealand. More >>
Kieran Read to speak at University rugby book launch
Monday, 16 February 2015, 9:28 am | University of Canterbury
All Black Kieran Read will help launch a sports book by a University of Canterbury sports expert later next week. More >>
UC researcher uncovers information on European explorers
Sunday, 15 February 2015, 10:52 am | University of Canterbury
Scholars who have scoured the written records for information on the first encounter of European explorers with New Zealand Maori in 1642 and believe that there is little more to discover may be proven wrong. More >>
News in Brief 13/2/15
Friday, 13 February 2015, 10:56 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury teenage music student Matthew Everingham has composed a piece to be played at Westminster Abbey in London next week to commemorate the February 2011 earthquake. More >>
Student wins halls scholarship with satirical video
Friday, 13 February 2015, 10:55 am | University of Canterbury
First year University of Canterbury student Louise Woolhouse has been awarded a $5000 accommodation scholarship after making a satirical video. More >>
University acknowledges loss of noted Māori scholar
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 4:30 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury today joined Ngāti Porou and tribal leaders throughout the country in acknowledging one of the great Māori scholars of our time, Dr Apirana Mahuika, who passed away this week. More >>
Research on earthquake engineering, resilient infrastructure
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 11:00 am | University of Canterbury
Civil and natural resources engineers at the University of Canterbury are developing new technologies to evaluate the effects of earthquake-induced ground movement on buildings and facilities critical for the safety and well-being of communities throughout ... More >>
Honorary doctorates for policewoman, diplomat, chief exec
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 10:59 am | University of Canterbury
A policewoman, a diplomat and a chief executive will be awarded honorary doctorates at the University of Canterbury graduation ceremonies in April. More >>
Four-time world land speed record holder prefers Canterbury
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 11:10 am | University of Canterbury
Automotive journalist and four-time world land speed record-holder Kevin Clemens chose the University of Canterbury’s mechanical engineering department to do his ground-breaking PhD research because of the history of land speed record work at ... More >>
Equipment library would help ill and the elderly
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 11:09 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury student has come up with a novel library-style scheme to help sustain quality of life for people who are disabled, ill or need end-of-life care. More >>
Robot predicts Afghanistan to win the 2015 Cricket World Cup
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 10:57 am | University of Canterbury
If flags are anything to go by, Afghanistan will win the 2015 Cricket World Cup, according to the University of Canterbury’s Nao robot Ikram. Ikram, named after the Mexican-Syrian philosopher, Ikram Antaki, made the prediction after viewing the ... More >>
University of Canterbury research into saving for super
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 9:07 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury research project is exploring decisions people make regarding their KiwiSaver superannuation scheme, in what is arguably the most important financial decision of their lives. More >>
Canterbury student named the UK New Zealander of the year
Monday, 9 February 2015, 1:26 pm | University of Canterbury
A former University of Canterbury student, Katherine Corich, has been named the 2015 New Zealander of the Year in the United Kingdom. More >>
Economic and finance graduates poised for GODZone race
Monday, 9 February 2015, 11:00 am | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury students hope their economics knowledge gives them the edge when they compete in the GODZone, New Zealand’s pre-eminent adventure race around Wanaka, starting on February 28. More >>
UC investigating why pace bowlers suffer so many injuries
Sunday, 8 February 2015, 11:02 am | University of Canterbury
While 14 teams take part in the 11th Cricket World Cup starting in Christchurch next week, a University of Canterbury researcher will be investigating why fast bowlers suffer so many injuries. More >>
Restorative justice practices needed in classrooms
Friday, 6 February 2015, 11:51 am | University of Canterbury
February 6, 2015 Restorative justice practices need to be implemented in school classrooms in order to decrease referrals and increase time spent learning, an international expert and visiting professor to the University of Canterbury says. Dr Tom Cavanagh ... More >>
Parks and green spaces make healthier lives
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 9:10 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealanders who live close to parks or green spaces are less likely to be overweight or suffer from obesity, a University of Canterbury research project has found. More >>
Waitangi Day seen by most as a day to commemorate the treaty
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 9:04 am | University of Canterbury
Waitangi Day is now perceived by most New Zealanders as a day to commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi, a University of Canterbury expert says. More >>
