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Canterbury scientist studying warmer, rougher NZ coastline
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 9:00 am | University of Canterbury
An award-winning University of Canterbury marine scientist will be busy over the summer break studying New Zealand’s warmer and rougher coastline. More >>
UC signs contract to redevelop engineering precinct
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 3:37 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury today signed a substantial contract with Hawkins Construction for the first major redevelopment of the campus’s engineering precinct in more than 40 years. More >>
Methadone exposed children at risk of academic difficulty
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 10:04 am | University of Canterbury
Methadone exposed children could be at risk of academic difficulty December 3, 2014 University of Canterbury PhD psychology student Samantha Lee has been awarded a three year $120,000 Lotteries Health Research scholarship to continue researching children ... More >>
Many think Canterbury’s nor’west winds make them grumpy
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 10:40 am | University of Canterbury
Many Canterbury people believe the nor’west winds that blow strong in spring and summer makes them feel grumpy, a University of Canterbury academic says. History professor Katie Pickles, who studies Kiwi culture, says many people say they feel ... More >>
People more likely to clean teeth with text messages prompts
Monday, 1 December 2014, 10:17 am | University of Canterbury
Young unemployed people are more likely to clean their teeth more often if they are prompted with text messages, a University of Canterbury health research study has found. More >>
UC Mathematics expert appointed distinguished professor
Sunday, 30 November 2014, 10:33 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury mathematics expert who researches how life on Earth began has been appointed a Distinguished Professor. More >>
Cost of tax compliance higher than expected
Saturday, 29 November 2014, 10:31 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury tax professor says the overall costs of compliance for small to medium businesses is higher than the most recent published study undertaken by the Inland Revenue Department but, but slightly lower overall than for a recent ... More >>
Scientist wins major American geological award
Friday, 28 November 2014, 1:51 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury’s Associate Professor Mark Quigley is the first scientist outside North America to win the Geological Society of America’s annual Public Service award, for his work following the Canterbury earthquakes. More >>
Canterbury students win NZ spatial excellence awards
Friday, 28 November 2014, 11:25 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury students Nick Brunsdon and Jayden MacRae are the winners of the inaugural New Zealand student spatial excellence awards. The inaugural awards were formed to recognise excellence in the geospatial sector and are a joint venture ... More >>
UC earthquake engineer Young Engineer of the Year finalist
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 11:22 am | University of Canterbury
A prominent University of Canterbury engineer, who has tested and researched the impact of earthquakes, is a finalist in the Young New Zealand Engineer of the Year Awards tomorrow night. More >>
Canterbury researcher wins major national ecology award
Wednesday, 26 November 2014, 12:49 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury researcher has won a major national ecology award for his research into how communities of interacting species respond to environmental changes. More >>
Bay of Plenty’s infrastructure organisation above-average
Wednesday, 26 November 2014, 12:46 pm | University of Canterbury
A major investigation has found the Bay of Plenty’s critical infrastructure organisations are of above-average resilience. University of Canterbury researchers developed a new methodology for organisations to measure and benchmark an organisation’s resilience. More >>
Link between inequality and teen births studied
Tuesday, 25 November 2014, 11:03 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury economics and finance postgraduate student’s research project has been unable to find a strong link between teen birth rates and socio-economic inequality. More >>
Canterbury student working for Ericsson in Silicon Valley
Monday, 24 November 2014, 9:37 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate master of engineering management student has received an internship with one of the biggest information and communications technology (ICT) companies in the world. More >>
Neat places app launched by Canterbury graduate
Monday, 24 November 2014, 9:25 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand first neat places app launched by Canterbury graduate November 24, 2014 A University of Canterbury graduate student has produced a nationwide app showing the best cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and events in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch ... More >>
Tourism surviving natural disasters: Preparedness
Sunday, 23 November 2014, 9:24 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury doctoral student is investigating the preparedness and planning of post-disaster tourism service providers. More >>
Auckland housing market bursting-bubble a risk for NZ
Sunday, 23 November 2014, 9:22 am | University of Canterbury
The effects of the Auckland housing market bursting-bubble a risk for the whole country More >>
Academic not surprised owners docking worker wages
Friday, 21 November 2014, 2:10 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury business and economics associate professor says she is not surprised that petrol business owners would make their staff pay for loss of income due to customers not paying their petrol. More >>
Student researcher looks at refuelling for disabled drivers
Friday, 21 November 2014, 1:58 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate student is helping a community-based organisation conduct further research into the feasibility of an automated refuelling device for mobility-impaired drivers. More >>
Former Volunteer Army leader: everyday systems are priority
Friday, 21 November 2014, 1:57 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s Student Volunteer Army was involved in five major response operations after the earthquakes but the army’s foundation co-founder Jason Pemberton says more importantly they learned about dysfunctional everyday systems. More >>
