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University announces key partnerships with more to come
Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 5:20 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury today announced key partnerships with the Crusaders, and Tactix, with a community engagement and a performing arts initiative still in development. More >>
Nearly one million post-quake tweets examined
Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 10:24 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate researcher is trawling through nearly a million tweets posted following the Christchurch earthquakes to gauge the role social media played in gathering and distributing information. More >>
Important UAV forum at the University of Canterbury
Tuesday, 3 February 2015, 9:59 am | University of Canterbury
February 3, 2015 Civil Aviation Authority and Airways traffic managers are among a growing group of key industry partners attending an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) forum to look at the future of drones at the University of Canterbury on Thursday. ... More >>
Serious science robot Baxter helping research
Monday, 2 February 2015, 8:50 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury psychology researchers are working with a revolutionary Baxter robot to understand human-robot interaction such as trust, cooperation, social behaviour, aggression and moral decision-making. More >>
Future quality and sustainability of NZ snapper investigated
Sunday, 1 February 2015, 10:40 am | University of Canterbury
Improvements in the quality and sustainability of snapper, one of New Zealand’s most popular fish, are being investigated by University of Canterbury scientists. More >>
Canterbury students helping NZ athletes for the Olympics
Friday, 30 January 2015, 1:34 pm | University of Canterbury
New Zealand athletes’ Olympic participation is benefitting from a world first power meter developed by University of Canterbury graduates. More >>
Most native freshwater species are threatened in NZ
Thursday, 29 January 2015, 10:40 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury researcher says the majority of New Zealand’s native freshwater fish species are threatened or at risk of extinction. More >>
UC investigating if drones can be used to help fight fires
Thursday, 29 January 2015, 10:12 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s Spatial Engineering Research Centre (SERC) is investigating the possibility of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones to help fight fires. More >>
Canterbury graduate hopes to improve research in NZ
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 9:37 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury graduate has developed a website designed to connect New Zealand university postgraduate students with participants for their research. More >>
International experts in multidisciplinary stroke conference
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 9:36 am | University of Canterbury
Experts, engineers, physiologists, clinicians, medical academics and students from around the world will discuss the impact of new technology on helping recovering patients at an international stroke rehabilitation conference in Christchurch in ... More >>
Sports inspired Christchurch people after the earthquakes
Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 10:35 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate student says sports inspired people in Christchurch after the earthquakes. More >>
UC scientists on post-exercise cold water immersion benefits
Monday, 26 January 2015, 11:03 am | University of Canterbury
After monitoring recovery interventions in the Crusaders Super 15 rugby camp last year, University of Canterbury scientists want to investigate if immediate post-exercise cold water immersion is the main contributing recovery factor. More >>
South Auckland residents' health concerns about motorway
Sunday, 25 January 2015, 4:59 pm | University of Canterbury
Many South Auckland residents have expressed concern regarding the long-term health implications of living close to New Zealand’s busiest motorway, University of Canterbury researchers have found. More >>
Research tests shows stroke patients’ memories do improve
Sunday, 25 January 2015, 4:57 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury lab study tests show people’s memory can improve after a stroke. More >>
Mental health issues facing Chinese in NZ
Friday, 23 January 2015, 12:30 pm | University of Canterbury
Chinese people with mental health problems do not seek help from mental health services because of shame and stigma and the fear of losing face, a University of Canterbury research study has found. More >>
Expert appeals for caution in the holiday road toll debate
Thursday, 22 January 2015, 10:13 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury expert has appealed for caution in finding answers to the jump in the holiday road toll. More >>
Research suggests people should be paid for donating organs
Wednesday, 21 January 2015, 9:59 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury study suggests people should be paid for donating organs to address New Zealand’s issue with one of the lowest rates of organ donation in the developed world. More >>
State of the art power supply and solar testing facility
Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 9:44 am | University of Canterbury
Canterbury acquires specialist state of the art power supply and solar testing facility January 20, 2015 The University of Canterbury has acquired specialist state of the art power supply equipment for its power electronics research capability. The new ... More >>
UC research helps improve technology in cycling
Monday, 19 January 2015, 8:36 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate student’s cutting-edge sports technology research working with elite athletes can be applied to many other sports as well as cycling, such as downhill skiing. More >>
Under-20 rugby squad member still focusing on UC
Monday, 19 January 2015, 6:05 pm | University of Canterbury
Sam Godwin, a scholarship winner and member of the New Zealand under-20 rugby squad preparing the 2015 Junior World championships in Italy later this year, is continuing his University of Canterbury engineering studies despite a heavy rugby workload this ... More >>
