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Sam Johnson heading to Nepal
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 2:02 pm | University of Canterbury
Sam Johnson heading to Nepal to assist in aid work after the fatal Himalayan earthquake More >>
What if more people could understand the law?
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 9:25 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury law expert Associate Professor Chris Gallavin says there are two things that fascinate a lot of New Zealanders - real estate and criminal justice. More >>
UC students train for Ultimate world champs in London
Sunday, 26 April 2015, 10:30 am | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury students are juggling their university commitments with preparations for the World Flying Disc Federation Ultimate Frisbee world championship in London this July. More >>
New Zealand looks upon Anzac Day differently than Australia
Friday, 24 April 2015, 9:42 am | University of Canterbury
The difference between how Australia and New Zealand look at Anzac Day could be borne out of the fact that New Zealand, unlike Australia, had sent men to fight overseas as representatives of the country before Gallipoli, a visiting expert to University ... More >>
Alpine fault EQ will involve infrastructure challenges
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 9:12 am | University of Canterbury
Alpine fault earthquake will involve more infrastructure challenges A University of Canterbury geological sciences researcher says an alpine fault earthquake is likely to be markedly different to the Canterbury earthquakes, with infrastructure losses ... More >>
Invaluable recipes for today’s health needs
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 9:46 am | University of Canterbury
The School of Health Sciences at the University of Canterbury is conducting ground-breaking research into a Renaissance medico-pharmaceutical text that could hold invaluable recipes for today’s health needs. More >>
Relationship between birth weight and socio-economic status
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 9:42 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury economics and finance doctoral researcher who examined issues relating to heavy babies, says the relationship between high birth weight and socio-economic status, obesity, and iron supplements is complicated. More >>
Research into safety in the NZ sex industry
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 2:02 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury researchers have found that that street sex workers face less violence and theft in Christchurch than in Auckland. More >>
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 >>
