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Venue for an early Jackson movie in line for an award
Monday, 20 January 2014, 10:13 am | University of Canterbury
A venue for one of Sir Peter Jackson’s early films is in line for a New Zealand commercial project award. More >>
Not surprising Chch voted second best in the world by NYT
Sunday, 19 January 2014, 11:08 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) tourism researcher says it is not surprising Christchurch has been voted the second best city to visit in the world by the New York Times. More >>
Students to learn about robotics and renewable energy
Sunday, 19 January 2014, 11:02 am | University of Canterbury
High school students interested in a career in robotics, renewable energy, nanotechnology and the next generation of smart devices will be fascinated by the University of Canterbury’s E-Week camp from January 20 to 24. More >>
Greater investment in cycling has economic benefits
Friday, 17 January 2014, 4:08 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) urban transport expert believes the Government and local authorities should invest more money into cycling because of the economic benefits. More >>
UC research looking at ways to conserve NZ wetlands
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 4:17 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) postgraduate student is looking at ways to help conserve one of New Zealand’s biggest wetlands. More >>
UC seeking to explain science to the community
Wednesday, 15 January 2014, 2:33 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) is running a science show at the Canterbury Museum to better explain science to the community. UC scientist Dr Sarah Masters says the show, run by postgraduate student Ben Laws, is the culmination of a new initiative ... More >>
200 experts to attend international fire conference
Wednesday, 15 January 2014, 12:37 pm | University of Canterbury
More than 200 fire scientists and engineers from all over the world will attend the 11th Symposium of the International Association for Fire Safety Science at the University of Canterbury (UC) next month. More >>
Last chance to manage continental invasion-Antarctic expert
Tuesday, 14 January 2014, 12:52 pm | University of Canterbury
Antarctica was protected from human contact until about a century ago but the threat of biological invasions continues to grow, visiting UK researcher to the University of Canterbury (UC) Professor Pete Convey of the British Antarctic Survey says. More >>
Impacts of increased cultural diversity
Monday, 13 January 2014, 10:52 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury researcher is looking into the positive impacts of increased cultural diversity through immigration in New Zealand and around the world. More >>
Current food labelling not good enough
Sunday, 12 January 2014, 11:17 am | University of Canterbury
Nutritional food labels are not as effective as once thought and could be impacting on the health of New Zealanders, University of Canterbury (UC) research has discovered. More >>
Video showing a drunk nine-year-old shocking for good reason
Sunday, 12 January 2014, 11:07 am | University of Canterbury
The video showing a drunk nine year old boy this week was shocking for a very good reason. Rare and sad events are shocking, University of Canterbury (UC) economist Dr Eric Crampton says. More >>
NZ emissions trading scheme is failing but could be fixed
Friday, 10 January 2014, 9:13 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand emissions trading scheme is failing but could be fixed January 10, 2014 New Zealand’s initial attempt to mitigate the problem of climate change is on its last legs, a University of Canterbury (UC) forestry expert says. Professor Euan Mason ... More >>
Uni of Canterbury experiencing surge in student applications
Thursday, 9 January 2014, 3:51 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) is increasingly confident that student numbers will climb for the first time since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. More >>
Canterbury research could revolutionise NZ forest industry
Wednesday, 8 January 2014, 3:51 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) research could revolutionise New Zealand’s forest industry by treating radiata pine as an agricultural crop and screening for strength and stability at a young age. More >>
Engineers now playing vital role in the Christchurch rebuild
Tuesday, 7 January 2014, 3:48 pm | University of Canterbury
Engineers are playing a vital role in the Christchurch rebuild from assisting safe building design to assistance in aerial mapping, providing ICT solutions and working with insurance companies, a University of Canterbury (UC) engineering expert says. More >>
25 UC students work on entrepreneurial projects over summer
Monday, 6 January 2014, 3:36 pm | University of Canterbury
Twenty-five University of Canterbury (UC) students are working on entrepreneurial projects over the summer rather than relaxing at the beach. More >>
Few people believe managing water rights helps environment
Monday, 6 January 2014, 3:35 pm | University of Canterbury
Only 15 percent of rural people surveyed believed managing water rights was beneficial to the environment, according to University of Canterbury (UC) research. More >>
Few people believe managing water rights helps environment
Monday, 6 January 2014, 3:30 pm | University of Canterbury
Only 15 percent of rural people surveyed believed managing water rights was beneficial to the environment, according to University of Canterbury (UC) research. More >>
UC research to help with intensive cardiovascular problems
Thursday, 2 January 2014, 10:46 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury PhD student has researched a model-based method to combine the available physiological signals in hospital intensive care to understand a patient’s health, to with the aim of simplifying cardiovascular monitoring and diagnosis. More >>
UC research calculates popularity of national flag colours
Tuesday, 31 December 2013, 10:24 am | University of Canterbury
UC research calculates popularity of national flag colours for 194 countries December 31, 2013 A University of Canterbury (UC) research project has calculated the popularity of all the colour combinations of flags for 194 sovereign countries. The New Zealand ... More >>
