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Blacktop receivership highlights construction margin issues

Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 11:03 am | University of Canterbury

The recent receivership of Blacktop Construction has served to highlight margin issues for construction companies, a University of Canterbury business expert says. More >>

UC to stage a meet the candidates’ night

Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 9:10 am | University of Canterbury

UC to stage a meet the candidates’ night with elections critical to Christchurch’s future More >>

Expert looks at why staff left their jobs after earthquakes

Monday, 9 September 2013, 11:49 am | University of Canterbury

A University of Canterbury (UC) business lecturer has examined how the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes impacted on people’s decisions to quit their jobs. Russell Wordsworth tracked down people who voluntarily left their jobs in the period between September ... More >>

NZ lowly ranked on personal wellbeing

Sunday, 8 September 2013, 11:34 am | University of Canterbury

As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches a University of Canterbury lecturer says it is timely to reflect on people’s wellbeing. Tracy Clelland says high wellbeing equates to good mental health which is about supporting people to flourish. More >>

Fibre glass a serious alternative for bridge reinforcement

Friday, 6 September 2013, 12:07 pm | University of Canterbury

A fibre glass alternative to steel reinforcement in concrete structures could be a potential answer to problems caused by corrosion of steel bars, a University of Canterbury (UC) expert says. More >>

Ozone hole closing but a slow process

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 2:36 pm | University of Canterbury

The ozone hole is closing but it is a slow process and predictions are for it to recover between 2050 and 2100, a University of Canterbury (UC) expert says. Dr Adrian McDonald says climate change in Antarctica really matters to New Zealand because ... More >>

UC PhD student granted $50,000 of EQC research funding

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 2:29 pm | University of Canterbury

A University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student has been granted $50,000 of Earthquake Commission research funding to look at the resilience of sewerage systems following earthquakes and other natural disasters. More >>

Criminologist plays down police sting on gang drug activity

Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 4:12 pm | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury (UC) criminologist Greg Newbold is playing down the police sting on gang drug activity around New Zealand. More >>

UC economists to give public talk on money

Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 1:48 pm | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury (UC) economists Stephen Hickson and Eric Crampton will give a public talk in the Christchurch central city tomorrow night about money. Hickson will ask people at the Physics Room in the CBD to think about money and why society ... More >>

Experts slam Christchurch transport proposals

Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 9:47 am | University of Canterbury

Transport experts are slamming proposals to improve a high capacity Christchurch arterial road, Curletts Road, saying the move is old-school 1980s-style transport planning and is not consistent with modern cities. More >>

Why Auckland is among the Top 10 Most Liveable Cities

Monday, 2 September 2013, 2:23 pm | University of Canterbury

A University of Canterbury (UC) tourism lecturer understands why Auckland has made it into the Top 10 List of Most Liveable Cities in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). More >>

Women can face internal identity conflict in the workplace

Sunday, 1 September 2013, 12:30 pm | University of Canterbury

Women in the workplace can face internal identity conflict when it comes to competing against their co-workers, a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher says. More >>

Positive Air New Zealand results extremely significant

Friday, 30 August 2013, 9:48 am | University of Canterbury

Air New Zealand’s 156 percent hike in annual net profit to $182 million is extremely significant especially in a difficult global market, a University of Canterbury (UC) marketing expert says. More >>

UC seeking fiscal stability despite challenges

Thursday, 29 August 2013, 9:58 am | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury, while still facing challenges following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, is making considerable progress as it seeks fiscal stability. More >>

UC researcher receives $1 million to investigate 3D media

Thursday, 29 August 2013, 9:56 am | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury (UC) engineering researchers have received almost $1 million over two years to investigate 3D media in a leading-edge exciting area. More >>

Expert sees similarities between New Orleans and Chch

Thursday, 29 August 2013, 9:53 am | University of Canterbury

August 29, 2013 A post-disaster university response expert from New Orleans, which was severely hit by Hurricane Katrina eight years ago, says he sees recovery similarities between his home town and Christchurch following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Vincent ... More >>