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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 >>
New Zealand on the bow wave of global change
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 12:20 pm | University of Canterbury
Changes being observed in Antarctica’s atmosphere and Southern Ocean will ripple around to the globe through connections to the mid and lower latitudes affecting the weather and climate of New Zealand on the way. More >>
Nearly 1400 students graduating from Canterbury University
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 10:05 am | University of Canterbury
Nearly 1400 students graduating from University of Canterbury this week December 17, 2014 More than 1400 students will graduate from the University of Canterbury this week. The ceremonies will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday with 1376 ... More >>
Christchurch’s Avon-Heathcote estuary research a world-first
Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 10:33 am | University of Canterbury
In March 2010, Christchurch’s Avon-Heathcote estuary experienced a huge (90 percent) reduction in nutrient input resulting from the diversion of wastewater to an ocean outfall, extending 3km offshore from South Brighton Beach. More >>
Canterbury Police disappointed at drink driving levels
Monday, 15 December 2014, 4:59 pm | University of Canterbury
Canterbury Police were disappointed at the number of people who failed the compulsory breath test over the weekend, two weeks after the new lower alcohol limits were introduced. More >>
University settles with insurers
Monday, 15 December 2014, 4:58 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has agreed to settle its insurance claims under the Universities NZ collective insurance policy arising out of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. More >>
Dr John Wood re-elected University of Canterbury Chancellor
Monday, 15 December 2014, 4:52 pm | University of Canterbury
A former New Zealand ambassador to Iran, Turkey and the United States, Dr John Wood QSO, has been re-elected Chancellor to the University of Canterbury Council. More >>
UC student helps Tonga’s Ministry of Health fight mosquitos
Monday, 15 December 2014, 10:05 am | University of Canterbury
Ground-breaking research by University of Canterbury masters student Tom Swan is helping Tonga’s Ministry of Health in the fight against mosquito-related diseases. Mosquitoes are a significant pest and carrier of malaria and dengue fever diseases ... More >>
UC business student investigating tax issues in the U.S
Sunday, 14 December 2014, 10:34 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate business student is investigating tax issues in the United States so the knowledge gained from her study can help inform tax policy in other countries such as New Zealand using a technique more commonly used in medical ... More >>
UC part of worldwide project on big bang of bird evolution
Friday, 12 December 2014, 11:47 am | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury biological scientists are part of a massive international effort that sequenced the genomes of 45 bird species helping unearth the best revolutionary framework map for birds to date. More >>
Priceless old NZ films discovered in a Californian garage
Thursday, 11 December 2014, 10:07 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury historian says three priceless films shot in New Zealand nearly 75 years ago have been discovered in a Californian garage. The films have been digitally transferred from a large old 16mm reel and uploaded to You Tube. More >>
Canterbury aid worker distributing Philipines relief
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 5:00 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury senior fellow and entrepreneur-in-residence and international humanitarian aid worker Linda Cruse says they havestarted distributing relief parcels to hundreds of villagers in the Philippines who have been left homeless and without ... More >>
Canterbury summer student numbers surging
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 10:16 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr says it is heartening to see more than 1000 students enrolled in the university’s summer courses. More >>
