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Droughts a major potential threat to New Zealand fish
Sunday, 7 July 2013, 12:00 pm | University of Canterbury
The increasing intensity and frequency of extreme droughts is a major potential threat to New Zealand’s biodiversity and economic and cultural wellbeing. More >>
UC graduate hopes to develop robotic house housekeeper
Saturday, 6 July 2013, 10:28 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) graduate hopes to develop a robotic housekeeper, capable of cleaning a house while the residents sleep. More >>
Harvard Expert to talk about Christchurch’s exciting future
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 1:14 pm | University of Canterbury
Christchurch's city planners and those driving the rebuild could learn a lot from a Harvard University economics professor’s public lecture at the University of Canterbury (UC) next week. More >>
Fresh food too expensive, says UC marketing expert
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 1:11 pm | University of Canterbury
A big reason why New Zealanders are spending $1.5 billion a year on takeaways is because fresh food is too expensive, a University of Canterbury (UC) marketing expert says. More >>
UC mechanical engineering project putting tents to the test
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 1:04 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) is carrying out tests on Kathmandu tents to see how they cope in extreme New Zealand weather conditions. More >>
UC graduate seeking to improve NZ’s hospital records
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 12:06 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) Masters graduate will be researching at California’s Stanford University from next month to improve New Zealand’s computerised hospital records. More >>
UC researcher to look at reducing risks to pre-term babies
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 12:02 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher is heading to the United States to continue research into reducing risks for pre-term babies. UC mechanical engineer Cameron Gunn has won a Fulbright scholarship to the University of California, Los Angeles ... More >>
UC project aims to help half a million Kiwis
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 11:38 am | University of Canterbury
A major University of Canterbury (UC) research project aims to help many of the 500,000 New Zealanders who are deaf and have hearing problems. More >>
UC intern finds support for limiting food outlets in Chch
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 2:59 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) intern says her research has found support for limiting the number of fast food outlets, particularly around schools, to combat obesity. More >>
Researcher seeking biological cure for hearing loss
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 2:53 pm | University of Canterbury
A biological cure for hearing loss would be of enormous social and economic benefit for New Zealanders, says a University of Canterbury (UC) student who is a finalist in the Sir Paul Callaghan Eureka awards for young science orators. More >>
UC Research Shows Serendipity a Precursor to Business Growth
Monday, 1 July 2013, 12:34 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury marketing expert says research shows that serendipity is a precursor to fast business growth. UC senior marketing lecturer Dr Sussie Morrish says growth is an important consideration in any business and, more so, for entrepreneurial ... More >>
NZ cannot afford to be complacent over quality water
Monday, 1 July 2013, 12:29 pm | University of Canterbury
While New Zealand may have abundant water resources, the world is facing a tremendous water shortage which is worsening with time. More >>
UC researcher produces film to help fight diabetes among Mao
Sunday, 30 June 2013, 10:42 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher has worked with the Maori community in a bid to fight Type 2 diabetes which is a serious health problem for Maori. More >>
UC launches paper on gangs for second semester
Saturday, 29 June 2013, 10:59 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury (UC) will launch a course on New Zealand gangs in the second semester starting July 8. More >>
UC Vice Chancellor Re-appointed
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 7:02 pm | University of Canterbury
The Chancellor of the University of Canterbury Dr John Wood announced today the re-appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr Rod Carr, for a further five year term from February 2014. Concurrence to the appointment has been received from the State Services Commission. More >>
UC freshwater biologist to outline severe damage to NZ’s wet
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 11:55 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) freshwater biologist will outline the severe damage to New Zealand’s wetlands at a national conference on campus at UC next month. More >>
UC study to help people with speech difficulties
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 11:49 am | University of Canterbury
UC communication disorders PhD researcher Martina Schaefer wanted to examine whether the way people hear themselves affects the way they speak. The study, supervised by Associate Professor Megan McAuliffe, worked with healthy New Zealanders of various ... More >>
UC researchers part of global pilot to make cities healthier
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 11:44 am | University of Canterbury
UC geography experts Dr Malcolm Campbell and Professor Simon Kingham are investigating sensor technology - either on a person or embedded in the city - to collect real time and local precise data which can be used to more accurately measure different ... More >>
UC researcher shines a light on the economics of solar power
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 1:17 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) researcher says despite a drop in price, the economics of domestic solar power is still questionable. More >>
UC student proposes daily hunters and gatherers market
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 1:14 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) student is proposing a grocery shopping outlet that allows Canterbury farmers and growers to sell their goods direct to the customer, seven days a week. More >>
