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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 >>
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 >>
