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Track testing for international competition begins
Monday, 8 September 2014, 9:25 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury car begins track testing for international competition September 8, 2014 The University of Canterbury’s 2014 engineering car has begun track testing in preparation for the international university design, build and race car competition ... More >>
Study looks at trustworthiness and support of politicians
Monday, 8 September 2014, 9:21 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury marketing study has looked at what impact the Thatcher Effect has on perceptions of trustworthiness and liking of New Zealand politicians leading up to the 2014 general election. More >>
UC Researcher Seeking to Mitigate Flooding Damage to Tokyo
Sunday, 7 September 2014, 9:15 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury geography researcher Dr Christopher Gomez is investigating river flooding problems and potential solutions for Tokyo city, which is more than eight times the population of New Zealand. More >>
Research: People who use wheelchairs included in rebuild?
Friday, 5 September 2014, 12:35 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury PhD student is looking into whether people who use wheelchairs have felt included in the Canterbury rebuild and recovery in the three years since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. More >>
Project looking at harnessing methane from tannery waste
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 11:51 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury research project is looking at the possibility of harnessing methane from New Zealand tannery waste so it can become a source of renewable energy. More >>
Successful Platform Arts Festival is back
Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 12:49 pm | University of Canterbury
Image from Talk Back, courtesy of Ella Duncan, Jon Jeet, Elizabeth Ashby . September 4, 2014 More >>
App to monitor children’s speech expected on the market soon
Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 11:02 am | University of Canterbury
An app developed by a University of Canterbury student to help parents monitor the speech, language and communication development of their children is expected to be on the market soon. The app, Childchat, will assist parents who want to compare their ... More >>
University of Canterbury to help with forestry safety
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 10:23 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is to launch a new research project to make sure New Zealand’s new forestry roads are safe and are established with minimal environmental impact. More >>
Project looking at car parking buildings and fires
Monday, 1 September 2014, 9:30 am | University of Canterbury
The potential for a fire to spread through a multi-storey car parking building is largely dependent on how many cars are parked in the building, the size of the vehicles and the way they are distributed at any given time. More >>
University economics team studying workers’ comparing wages
Sunday, 31 August 2014, 12:13 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury economics research team is looking at fairness of the job assignments and whether workers are sensitive to the wages of their co-workers. More >>
Drivers more likely to run red lights in noon peak hours
Friday, 29 August 2014, 12:25 pm | University of Canterbury
Drivers are more likely to run red lights in week day afternoon peak hours then in the mornings, a University of Canterbury engineering research team has confirmed. More >>
Tissue from hospital operating theatre to be rushed to UC
Thursday, 28 August 2014, 9:20 am | University of Canterbury
Tissues blocking arteries to the brain are to be rushed to the University of Canterbury from Christchurch Hospital operating theatre to be kept alive in a laboratory for five days as part of a New Zealand Heart Foundation funded three-year study into ... More >>
Research considering changes to pedestrian crossing laws
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 10:24 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury research project has been considering the costs and benefits of a range of potential changes to pedestrian crossing laws that would bring New Zealand in line with the rest of the world. More >>
Student researching graphene to help store renewable energy
Monday, 25 August 2014, 2:30 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury PhD student is investigating ways to unleash energy storage potential of thin sheeted carbon graphene. More >>
Social media impacts after the earthquakes
Sunday, 24 August 2014, 12:11 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury PhD student is investigating the impact of social media following the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. More >>
University finds most PE teacher graduates in employment
Sunday, 24 August 2014, 12:05 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury survey has found nearly all their physical education teacher graduates from the last three years are in paid employment. More >>
UC Phd Student Develops Computer Game to Help Children
Friday, 22 August 2014, 11:59 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury PhD student has developed a computer game that enables children to improve their social skills. More >>
Christchurch bars, cafes nearing pre-earthquake levels
Friday, 22 August 2014, 11:21 am | University of Canterbury
Christchurch nightlife including restaurants, bars and cafes are nearing pre-earthquake levels as the rebuild and path to recovery continues to gain momentum, University of Canterbury business researcher Associate Professor Sussie Morrish says. More >>
Sydney expert to give public lecture on blood donations
Thursday, 21 August 2014, 1:36 pm | University of Canterbury
A Sydney expert will give a public talk at the University of Canterbury next month on the science of giving, economics and improving blood supply. More >>
Chemistry student wins three minute thesis event
Wednesday, 20 August 2014, 11:19 am | University of Canterbury
Chemistry student Anna Farquhar who has researched the energy storage potential of thin sheeted carbon graphene, last night won the University of Canterbury’s fifth annual thesis in three presentation event. More >>
