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Better preparation could reduce need for search and rescue
Friday, 20 June 2014, 9:35 am | University of Canterbury
The time, effort and emotional energy spent on searching for people lost in the outdoors bush could be reduced with the help of better preparation and modern equipment, a University of Canterbury outdoor education expert says. More >>
World Refugee Day time to consider millions at risk
Thursday, 19 June 2014, 9:36 am | University of Canterbury
Tomorrow is World Refugee Day and a University of Canterbury lecturer says there are around 40 million people of concern for the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR, an all-time high. More >>
PhD student seeking more students to do computer science
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 2:24 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate student is investigating computer science in schools to see if all students can get the opportunity of trying out subject to see if it is the right career path for them. More >>
Christchurch could learn from Queensland’s Cyclone Larry
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 11:03 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury and Auckland resilience researchers believe Christchurch could learn from Queensland’s 2006 Cyclone Larry to house short term rebuild workers. More >>
Canterbury PhD student to study control engineering
Monday, 16 June 2014, 11:05 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury mechanical engineering PhD student is heading to Princeton University to study dynamic modelling and control engineering in a bid to improve people’s health and quality of life. More >>
Canterbury student to launch robotic company in Christchurch
Sunday, 15 June 2014, 1:29 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury PhD student has won an intern scholarship to the IBM research centre in the heart of Silicon Valley. More >>
Student Volunteer Army planning next major campaign
Sunday, 15 June 2014, 1:25 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury’s Student Volunteer Army has begun planning its next major campaign to help the community. More >>
Experts presenting to100 resilience cities network in NYC
Friday, 13 June 2014, 10:41 am | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury experts will present to the Rockefeller Foundation in New York today about creating more resilient organisations. More >>
Burning of demolition waste poses health risks
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 9:42 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury environmental chemist has appealed to building contractors and homeowners to stop burning building materials rather than disposing of them safely. More >>
Trust could benefit from Canterbury student research
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 10:11 am | University of Canterbury
A Canterbury trust helping people with cerebral palsy, motor disorder and other neurological conditions is likely to benefit from research by a group of University of Canterbury students. More >>
Researcher studying children of mothers on methadone
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 10:08 am | University of Canterbury
Over the last 40 years, methadone has been the most commonly used method of treating pregnant women with an opiate addiction. More >>
Charity network will grow with increased promotion
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 9:43 am | University of Canterbury
A group of University of Canterbury students are keen to make Cantabrians fitter, not fatter, by helping a charity organisation. More >>
Gunby wins awards for researching protective coatings
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 9:40 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury postgraduate chemistry student Nathaniel Gunby who is researching protective coatings useful for the mining, energy and manufacturing sectors and also for encouraging bone growth on joint replacements has won two significant awards. More >>
Canterbury engineer receives prestigious engineering award
Monday, 9 June 2014, 9:19 am | University of Canterbury
Canterbury engineer receives prestigious engineering award June 9, 2014 A University of Canterbury engineer, Dr Brendon Bradley, is the first New Zealander and the youngest researcher to receive a prestigious internationally-renowned award. Dr Bradley has ... More >>
Researcher seeking to dissolve the cost of secondary surgery
Sunday, 8 June 2014, 12:07 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury researcher is investigating the potential benefits of using degradable metallic alloy plates and screws for patients with serious head injuries. More >>
Canterbury consulting students help Child Helpline Trust
Sunday, 8 June 2014, 12:05 pm | University of Canterbury
A group of University of Canterbury group students have helped the Child Helpline Trust charity in their bid to grow their service for children in need. More >>
Canterbury academic author produces Rutherford documentary
Friday, 6 June 2014, 2:14 pm | University of Canterbury
Amazingly, until now, there has never been a full documentary on Nobel Prize winner and University of Canterbury physicist Ernest Rutherford. More >>
Christchurch perfectly placed to be cycling capital of NZ
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 9:52 am | University of Canterbury
Christchurch is perfectly placed to be the cycling capital of New Zealand and a University of Canterbury expert believes cycling in the city will continue to increase as new cycleways take shape. More >>
Canterbury law students to help prepare prosecution cases
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 9:52 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury law students will soon be helping Christchurch lawyer Nigel Hampton QC and Simon Meikle, barrister and solicitor of Wellington, prepare prosecutions cases relating to a number of alleged forestry safety violations leading to deaths. More >>
Addressing the disaster readiness gap
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 10:07 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury-led survey of people in Wellington on their evacuation preparedness for earthquake and tsunami disaster showed that most people focused their preparedness on surviving by gathering home supplies and materials and not ... More >>
