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Reading Recovery not responsible for underachievement
Monday, 12 August 2013, 11:56 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) education professor says Reading Recovery is not responsible for the lack of change in the long tail of underachievement in New Zealand school children, as recently suggested by some New Zealand researchers. More >>
NZ language teachers need to be confident selecting tech
Sunday, 11 August 2013, 11:49 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand language teachers need to be confident in their ability to selectively use technology, a University of Canterbury (UC) language education expert says. More >>
UC mathematical expert receives second large research grant
Sunday, 11 August 2013, 11:42 am | University of Canterbury
Outstanding University of Canterbury (UC) researcher, Dr Maarten McKubre-Jordens, has been awarded another prestigious research grant. More >>
Maori business corporations in it for the long haul
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:24 pm | University of Canterbury
Indigenous post-settlement entities in New Zealand have taken the form of a western corporation as a consequence of historically conditional economic and legal ideology in New Zealand, a UC postgraduate student says. More >>
UC Receives US Patent Approval for Digital Technology
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:18 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) has received a patent for a transistor technology for use in flat screen television sets, computer tablets and mobile phones. More >>
UC postgraduate student seeking to help people with dementia
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 1:02 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) postgraduate student is using digital media to help people with dementia to improve their quality and quantity of communication. More >>
Visiting expert to UC pleads for greener Christchurch
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 12:20 pm | University of Canterbury
A visiting expert at the University of Canterbury (UC) will give a public lecture on campus next month about the potential for Christchurch to rebuild greener, including building a light rail system. More >>
UC business researcher investigating promotion of recovery
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 12:18 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is working on increasing the resilience of organisations, and promoting recovery after disaster. More >>
UC study finds way to reduce children’s fear of dogs
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 3:12 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) postgraduate student has found a way to reduce children’s fear of dogs. Nearly 12,000 people suffered dog bite injuries in 2011 and the number of attacks requiring medical attention has increased since 2003, according to ACC ... More >>
A reminder to construction companies to stick to the basics
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 3:10 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) business lecturer is warning contracting companies that they should stick to the basics, even when the industry appears to be entering a boom period. More >>
Answers needed to solve NZ’s food waste management
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:55 pm | University of Canterbury
New Zealand needs to find something more economically sustainable to avoid large landfill methane emissions, a University of Canterbury (UC) environmental engineer says. More >>
Christchurch showcasing innovation and engagement
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 12:46 pm | University of Canterbury
Christchurch is using its recovery phase as an opportunity to showcase innovation, community engagement and improved quality of life for residents and migrants, a University of Canterbury (UC) lecturer says. More >>
Italian humanitarian expert to study international aid work
Saturday, 3 August 2013, 2:24 pm | University of Canterbury
An Italian humanitarian worker and PhD student is coming to the University of Canterbury (UC) to study the personality traits and psychological characteristics of international humanitarian workers. More >>
UC student Angela Smit manages dual challenge
Friday, 2 August 2013, 12:08 pm | University of Canterbury
Few University of Canterbury (UC) students fit their studies around an international sporting career. Top New Zealand middle distance athlete Angela Smit is one. More >>
UC research people's positive outlook three years on
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 11:19 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) postgraduate student is researching people's mental health condition and resilience three years after the first Canterbury earthquake. Martina Zivic is investigating people’s coping mechanisms in spite of adversity. More >>
NZ's foremost expert on gangs to give public lecture at UC
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 11:10 am | University of Canterbury
New Zealand’s foremost expert on gangs in New Zealand, University of Canterbury sociology lecturer Dr Jarrod Gilbert, will give a public lecture at UC next week about his experiences with gangs. Dr Gilbert has spent 10 years studying the history ... More >>
Obesity should be treated like other life-long diseases
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 10:38 am | University of Canterbury
Obese people should be treated the same as people with other life-long diseases, a visiting eating disorders academic at the University of Canterbury (UC) says. University of Sheffield psychology professor Glenn Waller says obese people may need access ... More >>
Growing Christchurch is a city on the move
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 10:36 am | University of Canterbury
The rising influx of migrants shows Christchurch is a city on the move, University of Canterbury (UC) Professor Katie Pickles says. Christchurch is welcoming 52 migrants a day as it rebuilds and, in recovering, the city will be a very different place ... More >>
UC designs world’s first heritage gold mining site app
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 9:31 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) has designed the world’s first heritage gold mining heritage site app. More >>
Christchurch nightlife continues to rise
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 9:30 am | University of Canterbury
Christchurch nightlife including restaurants, bars and cafes is already back to almost 80 percent of pre-earthquake levels, a University of Canterbury (UC) marketing expert says. More >>
