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Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research
Gaming

Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research

The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019
Demolition & Asbestos Award winners announced
University of Canterbury

Demolition & Asbestos Award winners announced

More than 100 industry attendees saw Nikau Contractors named contractor of the year at the second annual Demolition & Asbestos Awards in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 20th Jan 2019
Beware of artificial blue light
University of Canterbury

Beware of artificial blue light

Too much blue light at night could disrupt sleep, harm wildlife and dim New Zealand's view of the stars, researchers warn.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2018
Latest climate report calls for urgent international action
Agricultural Technology

Latest climate report calls for urgent international action

Scientists warn the world could breach 1.5C as soon as 2030, raising flood, drought and sea level risks unless emissions fall sharply.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018
Christchurch: The city & its graduates undergoing tech transformation
Digital Transformation

Christchurch: The city & its graduates undergoing tech transformation

If there's one city in New Zealand that has been in a constant state of transformation, Christchurch stands out - and it's shaping graduates' lives.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
UC senior lecturer a finalist in Kiwi innovation awards
University of Canterbury

UC senior lecturer a finalist in Kiwi innovation awards

Dr Deborah Crittenden has been named as a finalist for her efforts in research behind an 'infinitely' rechargeable battery.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
Emissions scheme gets scientists hot under the collar
University of Canterbury

Emissions scheme gets scientists hot under the collar

Scientists warn the changes could depress carbon prices, deter low-emission investment and leave New Zealand's ETS uncertain for years.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Listening to joint implants to prolong use
University of Canterbury

Listening to joint implants to prolong use

A new $300,000 grant could help surgeons spot hip implant wear earlier, reducing revision operations and improving outcomes for patients.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017
What’s the future of housing in New Zealand?
University of Canterbury

What’s the future of housing in New Zealand?

Housing shortages, leaky homes and soaring land costs are forcing New Zealand to rethink design, building methods and quality.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
New UC timber building showcases campus innovation
Unified Communications

New UC timber building showcases campus innovation

Students and researchers will move into a first-of-its-kind multi-storey timber building that could set a benchmark for earthquake-safe design.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Situation bad and getting worse, latest report reveals
University of Canterbury

Situation bad and getting worse, latest report reveals

Freshwater quality is deteriorating across New Zealand, with half of monitored river sites showing rising nitrogen and native fish at risk.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Assessing and reducing harmful sexual behaviour
Unified Communications

Assessing and reducing harmful sexual behaviour

More accurate assessments could help clinicians target treatment and reduce harmful sexual behaviour in the community and workplace.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
UC cuts to the Core of future engineering
Unified Communications

UC cuts to the Core of future engineering

Students at Canterbury will get new social and flexible learning spaces as the USD $144 million engineering overhaul opens its central hub.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
Drone swarm to aid in post disaster location
Robotics

Drone swarm to aid in post disaster location

Following earthquakes and tsunamis, the drones could help rescue teams find trapped survivors faster and gather vital health data from body sensors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2017

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Canterbury Uni researcher on a mission to advance rocket technology
Space

Canterbury Uni researcher on a mission to advance rocket technology

University of Canterbury researchers are using algorithms to predict fuel movement in rockets, making launches faster and cheaper.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Entries for global green city competition open
DataCentre infrastructure

Entries for global green city competition open

Selva Ganapathy and Joyce Chen from the College of Business and Law, University of Canterbury, Christchurch were the APAC winners in 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs
University of Canterbury

New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs

University of Canterbury PhD student Azadeh Hashemi is using milk protein to 3D-imprint cells, potentially enabling the regrowth of missing body parts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017