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UC physics graduate launches LED retrofitting for industry
Sunday, 18 January 2015, 10:06 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury physics graduate has set up a successful company, National Lighting, which is specialising in retrofitting LED lights for industrial buildings. More >>
Canterbury research helps improve technology in cycling
Sunday, 18 January 2015, 10:04 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate student 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 >>
Understanding of women childless by circumstance needed
Friday, 16 January 2015, 11:52 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury sociology graduate researcher has identified a need for a greater understanding of the ways unintended childlessness impacts on women’s lives. More >>
Computer information getting closer
Thursday, 15 January 2015, 10:08 am | University of Canterbury
In the next five years people will be able to search for information using their glasses, a wrist watch, or even a computer built into the clothes they wear. More >>
University of Canterbury taking part in Wings Over Wairarapa
Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 9:43 am | University of Canterbury
As the New Zealand centre of excellence for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engineering, the University of Canterbury will take part in the Wings Over Wairarapa 2015 air show which opens in Masterton on Friday. More >>
Student investigating national happiness selected for forum
Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 9:31 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury statistics student, Lisa Henley, has won selection to a prestigious international forum run by SAS, which is the biggest statistical software company in the world based at North Carolina in the United States. More >>
UoC designing hybrid power model for Tongan island group
Monday, 12 January 2015, 7:34 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury designing hybrid power model for Tongan island group January 12, 2015 A University of Canterbury postgraduate electrical and computer engineering student is designing a hybrid renewable energy power system for the Ha’apai Island ... More >>
Cutting edge Canterbury University Tasman Glacier research
Sunday, 11 January 2015, 9:54 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury geography researchers are at the forefront of using new technology to understand scientific problems at New Zealand’s largest glacier. More >>
Canterbury symposium to look at the future of the Antarctic
Sunday, 11 January 2015, 9:52 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate symposium will later this month raise issues relating to crucial decisions which will impact on the future of the Antarctic. More >>
Many families struggle to meet funeral costs
Friday, 9 January 2015, 11:45 am | University of Canterbury
Many families struggle to meet funeral costs and grants do not cover basic funeral costs More >>
Canterbury study may help people with hearing loss
Thursday, 8 January 2015, 7:34 am | University of Canterbury
Substantial University of Canterbury study may help people with hearing loss January 8, 2015 A substantial University of Canterbury study hopes to produce results which may help people with hearing loss. Associate Professor Megan McAuliffe says hearing ... More >>
Kieran Read’s Thoughts on Leadership And Values
Wednesday, 7 January 2015, 8:06 am | University of Canterbury
All Black Kieran Read who is studying for a sports coaching degree at the University of Canterbury, has always been ahead of the game. He has made success inevitability. With a degree from Canterbury, Read will be well placed to take advantage of the ... More >>
Ada Rutherford professorship in architectural engineering
Tuesday, 6 January 2015, 9:35 am | University of Canterbury
The 2010 and 2011 earthquakes have prompted a rethink on the way the architectural and engineering professions work together. More >>
App may be of interest to the Black Caps
Monday, 5 January 2015, 4:10 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury cricket researcher has designed an app that may be of interest to the Black Caps. More >>
Business leaders’ trip to the Philippines this year
Sunday, 4 January 2015, 3:04 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury student who returned from humanitarian aid work in the Philippines just in time for Christmas, has begun her support for a business leaders’ trip to the Philippines this year. More >>
Fashion & Europe to be the study subject for summer students
Monday, 29 December 2014, 11:33 am | University of Canterbury
Summer students to the University of Canterbury next month will be studying fashion. Europe: The Power of Fashion, will be offered during the summer semester starting on January 5. More >>
2015 a remarkable year ahead facing University of Canterbury
Monday, 22 December 2014, 2:36 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is facing one of the most remarkable years ahead in its 141 year history next year with major rebuilding works, growing student numbers and transforming its graduate profile. More >>
Major report on how organisations coped with the earthquakes
Sunday, 21 December 2014, 1:27 pm | University of Canterbury
A major University of Canterbury report has found a high level of innovation and adaptability shown by hundreds of organisations in Canterbury following the earthquakes. More >>
Top achievers win UC International College scholarships
Friday, 19 December 2014, 11:18 am | University of Canterbury
UC International College (UCIC) has announced the first two winners of the Navitas Academic Scholarships with Zhang Yuting and Wang Jiang Jun receiving the scholarships at a ceremony at the College yesterday. More >>
Looking under the surface of Canterbury earthquakes
Friday, 19 December 2014, 9:24 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury experts will next year use its BlueFern computer to simulate what happened under the ground during the Canterbury earthquakes. More >>