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UC student to push Christchurch and NZ at Y20 Summit
Sunday, 16 February 2014, 6:58 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) postgraduate student has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Y20 Summit in Sydney in July. More >>
Archive digitally preserves post-quake Pledge books
Friday, 14 February 2014, 10:05 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) earthquake archive CEISMIC has digitally preserved the signatures and comments in The Pledge books set up following the February 22, 2011 earthquake. Archive director Professor Paul Millar says the archive’s mission ... More >>
UC game named one of the top 10 global sciences games
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 10:50 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) computer game about protecting native forests has been named one of the top 10 global sciences games by a leading UK newspaper. More >>
Corby case a chilling reminder for people travelling abroad
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 10:08 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) criminologist says the Schapelle Corby case in Indonesia is a reminder for people travelling abroad to be very careful about violating the laws of countries that they visit. More >>
UC Stakeholder Update
Friday, 7 February 2014, 11:33 am | University of Canterbury
Student numbers at UC are tipped to climb for the first time since the earthquakes. More >>
UC helping to mitigate risk for historic buildings
Friday, 7 February 2014, 9:53 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is part of a world-wide research group investigating the seismic vulnerability of New Zealand’s historic churches and buildings. UC Civil and Natural Resources Engineering research fellow, Dr Sonia Giovinazzi, ... More >>
UC students are helping the public reach for the stars
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 10:46 am | University of Canterbury
There is more than meets the eye in the night sky and two University of Canterbury (UC) physics and mathematics students are showing this to the public. More >>
UC student accommodation to be included in Dovedale plan
Monday, 3 February 2014, 6:32 pm | University of Canterbury
UC student accommodation to be included in Dovedale master plan A proposed 250-bed student accommodation on the corner of Solway and Parkstone Avenues will not proceed in time for the 2015 academic year, but will be included in a detailed Dovedale Campus ... More >>
UC student accommodation to be included in Dovedale plan
Monday, 3 February 2014, 6:17 pm | University of Canterbury
A proposed 250-bed student accommodation on the corner of Solway and Parkstone Avenues will not proceed in time for the 2015 academic year, but will be included in a detailed Dovedale Campus master plan, UC Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr says. Dr Carr told a ... More >>
UC researchers look into how the brain remembers
Monday, 3 February 2014, 12:24 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) research has shown that search and rescue workers could suffer cognitive overload if their rescue involves high risk climbing. More >>
PhD student spends year researching issues at NZ high school
Friday, 31 January 2014, 11:42 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student has spent a year researching in a New Zealand high school and has found inclusion more meaningful and sustainable for the national education system. More >>
UC nutrients research trial may open door for ADHD sufferers
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 10:54 am | University of Canterbury
Nutrients are significantly better than placebo in the treatment of ADHD in adults in a rigorously controlled trial, a University of Canterbury (UC) research project has found. More >>
UC student to launch business delivering meals to students
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 11:47 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) student will next month launch a business delivering meals to students. Stefan Warnaar will provide ingredients and recipes once a week to make five meals, serving four adults at a time, through his website www.myfivemeals.co.nz. More >>
Bandidos gang expansion a significant development
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 10:45 am | University of Canterbury
The Bandidos bikie gang expansion into Christchurch is a very significant development, a leading New Zealand gang researcher says. University of Canterbury (UC) gang expert and lecturer Dr Jarrod Gilberts says the implication is not only for who they are ... More >>
Students helping construction companies’ health and safety
Sunday, 26 January 2014, 2:13 pm | University of Canterbury
An entrepreneurial University of Canterbury (UC) student team has created a health and safety mobile phone system to help construction companies. More >>
Study yields teaching ways for employees with Down syndrome
Friday, 24 January 2014, 10:48 am | University of Canterbury
Study finds ways to teach prospective employees with Down syndrome January 24, 2014 A University of Canterbury (UC) study is using video modelling and video self-modelling to help teach job skills to prospective employees with Down syndrome. People with ... More >>
Leading UC educator backs Government’s teaching overhaul
Thursday, 23 January 2014, 2:42 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) education expert has endorsed the Government’s focus on quality teaching and strong school leadership. More >>
NZ university students score in financial literacy quiz
Thursday, 23 January 2014, 10:19 am | University of Canterbury
A survey of New Zealand university students has found they scored almost 20 percent better in a financial literacy quiz than their English counterparts. More >>
International award to New Zealand scientist
Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 10:01 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) marine expert has received a triennial international award for lifelong contributions to marine science. More >>
Best communication for children with autistic disorders
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 9:57 am | University of Canterbury
January 21, 2014 Many children with autistic disorders fail to develop sufficient speech to enable them to communicate their needs, a University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student says. More >>
