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Canterbury study on micronutrients for children with ADHD
Monday, 4 August 2014, 10:14 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury PhD student is investigating to see if micronutrients help children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and improve their social skills and cognitive functions. More >>
Leading international researcher wins Innovation Medal
Friday, 1 August 2014, 1:39 pm | University of Canterbury
A leading New Zealand communications disorders researcher who has improved the quality of life of patients and made financial savings for the health care industry has won the University of Canterbury’s Innovation Medal for 2014. More >>
Canterbury student launches clothing label website
Thursday, 31 July 2014, 1:44 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury international business and law student has launched a New Zealand clothing label website aimed at female rural wear, with the help of a university summer scholarship. More >>
World Press Photo Exhibition opens in Christchurch
Thursday, 31 July 2014, 11:50 am | University of Canterbury
The World Press Photo Exhibition opens in Christchurch for the first time this weekend. The exhibition, which runs through to August 22, can be seen on campus at the university’s James Hight building. The photos include images of war, conflict, natural disasters, ... More >>
Support from spouses softened impact of earthquakes
Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 9:31 am | University of Canterbury
Support from partners, husbands, wives and spouses softened the impacts of depression following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, University of Canterbury research has found. More >>
The Super 15 rugby final – more than just a game, sports exp
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 3:15 pm | University of Canterbury
The outcome of this weekend’s Super 15 rugby final is pivotally important, a University of Canterbury sports education expert says. More >>
International aid worker to spend next week at University
Monday, 28 July 2014, 10:49 am | University of Canterbury
A leading international humanitarian aid worker will be talking to students at the University of Canterbury next week to encourage them to get out into the world and people in need. More >>
Sports scientists expecting personal bests from Pascoe
Monday, 28 July 2014, 10:48 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand’s star para swimmer Sophie Pascoe is likely to win medals and achieve personal bests in her events at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next week, says her performance analyst and University of Canterbury bio-mechanics expert Matt Ingram. More >>
Time running out for researcher with motor neurone disease
Monday, 28 July 2014, 10:47 am | University of Canterbury
A terminally-ill University of Canterbury researcher is almost running out of time to complete her research before motor neurone disease takes over her life. More >>
Loss of QE II Stadium has affected performance of athletes
Friday, 25 July 2014, 9:19 am | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury economics experts believe the loss of Queen Elizabeth II Stadium because of the earthquakes has affected the performance of Canterbury athletes. More >>
Antarctic fish should survive global warming
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 11:25 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury student researcher is investigating how emerald rock fish in the Antarctic can adjust and survive the predicted global and sea temperature increase. More >>
NZ farmers miss out on a $120 million a year windfall
Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 10:41 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand farmers would be paid to pollute if they participated in the country’s emissions trading scheme under current policy settings, University of Canterbury forestry expert Professor Euan Mason says. More >>
Names of towns and cities should revert to Maori language
Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 10:30 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand should change the names of its towns and cities to Maori language, former All Black, New Zealand Maori, Sevens rugby player and University of Canterbury double graduate Dallas Seymour says. More >>
Rising young conductor from UC heads to the Hollywood Bowl
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 9:30 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury graduate and one of the world’s rising young conductors, Gemma New, heads to the United states next week to assist the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. More >>
Disaster risk management in world Y20 summit declaration
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 9:28 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate student has helped include disaster risk management and climate change problems in the final communique at the recently finished world Y20 summit in Sydney. More >>
Downing of MH17 shows the Ukraine crisis is a global issue
Monday, 21 July 2014, 2:21 pm | University of Canterbury
The downing of Malaysian airlines’ flight MH17 clearly shows the Ukraine crisis is not a local or regional affair, it is a global issue and the world community needs to help the Ukraine, University of Canterbury Ukrainian expert Associate Professor ... More >>
UC postgraduate to research in making cities sustainable
Monday, 21 July 2014, 10:12 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury postgraduate is heading to Baltimore in the United States to research making cities sustainable. Civil and natural resources engineering and mathematics PhD student Tom Logan soon begins research at John Hopkins University ... More >>
Researchers investigate impact of brain protein on memory
Friday, 18 July 2014, 10:53 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury researchers are investigating a brain protein which may impact on the memory of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Memory problems are common in many diseases of the brain and they are the hallmark of dementia, including Alzheimer’s ... More >>
Ancient artefacts gifted to university’s Logie Collection
Friday, 18 July 2014, 10:39 am | University of Canterbury
Ancient artefacts gifted to university’s Logie Collection July 18, 2014 An ancient Greek mug, dated about 330-320BC, has been gifted to the University of Canterbury’s James Logie Memorial Collection. The mug is one of seven precious artefacts from ... More >>
Tampa boat refugee - lecture at University of Canterbury
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 1:04 pm | University of Canterbury
Nearly 13 years ago, the Norwegian freighter Tampa rescued about 430 people, mainly Afghans and Iraqis, from a sinking fishing vessel off Australia. After a long period of uncertainty, New Zealand accepted 131 of the refugees. One of them was then seven ... More >>
