Archive 2009 News
Published by Communications and Development
- University welcomes court ruling (23 Dec)
- New scanner set to colour the world of medical imaging (15 Dec)
- Age no barrier to learning (15 Dec)
- UC announces multi-million dollar research investment (15 Dec)
- Scholarships open way for students to work on the Ice (14 Dec)
- Research, teaching excellence recognised by awarding of medals (11 Dec)
- Annual lecture continues the debate about Olympism (11 Dec)
- VC awards recognise and celebrate general staff (11 Dec)
- Treasures from the classical world brought to life in new book (8 Dec)
- Forum to explore challenges of social and environmental accounting (3 Dec)
- UC student named Young Engineer of the Year (26 Nov)
- Financial boost for UC teaching initiatives (25 Nov)
- Grant allows UC researchers to investigate prevention of hearing loss (25 Nov)
- Two UC academics honoured for outstanding contribution to science (24 Nov)
- Arts internships provide bridge between business and study (24 Nov)
- Top communicator keen to enthuse people about science (23 Nov)
- PM's scholarships a boost for sporting students (12 Nov)
- Hi-tech teaching space launched (12 Nov)
- Research trip identifies marketing opportunities for furniture in China (11 Nov)
- Youngster's winning flag design to fly in the Chatham Islands (11 Nov)
- Prestigious fellowships a boost for UC researchers (11 Nov)
- UC scientists mapping new ground in Antarctica (29 Oct)
- Win gives UC team second shot at world programming finals (22 Oct)
- Investment of time and energy pays off with challenge win (22 Oct)
- New book explores natural history of Banks Peninsula (21 Oct)
- UC academic urges government action on nanotechnology regulation (15 Oct)
- UC launches New Zealand’s first listed philanthropic bond (9 Oct)
- UC awarded record number of Marsden contracts (8 Oct)
- UC student bound for Copenhagen climate conference (6 Oct)
- Exhibition explores Canterbury in war and peace (2 Oct)
- UC celebrates its proud history (1 Oct)
- HIV/Aids draws UC researcher to South Africa (30 Sept)
- Christchurch celebrates Antarctic connections (24 Sept)
- TaxiBus system wins business challenge (24 Sept)
- NZi3 marks World Green Building Day (24 Sept)
- Prestigious honour for UC Russian studies expert (23 Sept)
- Book explores changing nature of conflict resolution (23 Sept)
- Expertise brings substantial EU funding to Canterbury (16 Sept)
- Biography of influential writer and activist published (14 Sept)
- Seminars showcase theatre and film studies research (9 Sept)
- New scholarships to make a difference (4 Sept)
- UC engineers develop tool to help assess avalanche risk (2 Sept)
- New Cinema Studies programme on offer next year (2 Sept)
- Scientist honoured for native duck research (28 Aug)
- UC investing in new research institutes (27 Aug)
- Art historian to take NZ’s WW1 art to the world (19 Aug)
- UC student earns top spot in global language competition (12 Aug)
- Extinct seabird rediscovered in laboratory (12 Aug)
- UC tax expert awarded top Australian fellowship (5 Aug)
- UC academic's ecological restoration research published in Science (3 Aug)
- Difficult land may have carbon forest potential (31 July)
- New book and exhibition offer insight into NZ's contemporary art world (31 July)
- UC-Tonga videoconferencing teaching trial successful (31 July)
- Biography of Victorian author published by CUP (29 July)
- City Council to consult on National Conservatorium of Music (23 July)
- UC academic recognised as one of NZ’s top teachers (22 July)
- Estuary research receives $1 million in funding (17 July)
- UC graduate awarded Chevening scholarship (17 July)
- Post-wall Berlin literature examined in new book (16 July)
- College awards elite athlete inaugural Rotorua scholarship (16 July)
- Call for Government action on nanotechnology issues (8 July)
- Fulbright awards propel three to further study (8 July)
- Fellowship allows teacher to rejuvenate and expand knowledge (8 July)
- Public meeting to discuss Music Conservatorium proposal (2 July)
- Study looks at response to diagnosis of hearing loss (25 June)
- Grant to help commercialise research breakthrough (24 June)
- Book set to ignite political discussion in NZ (17 June)
- A national stage for music at University of Canterbury's original home (11 June)
- Article earns UC law professor award (9 June)
- Full exhibition schedule for campus gallery (9 June)
- First volume of NZ biodiversity inventory published (8 June)
- UC academic joins team to review sexual offence legal procedures (4 June)
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Internship to give student inside experience of Antarctic Treaty politics (3 June)
- Key international role for Gateway Antarctica (28 May)
- VC to chair new national infrastructure advisory board (25 May)
- Planning under way for 2009 Alumni Reunion Weekend (25 May)
- UC scientist takes school students on virtual field trip (21 May)
- UC appoints Research & Innovation Director (14 May)
- UC China expert addresses US government commission (13 May)
- UC engineers put their skills to work in Tonga (13 May)
- Popular Kiwi writer’s latest poetry book sets sail (7 May)
Kiwi role in Spanish Civil War revealed in new CUP book (5 May)
- Lecturer awarded prestigious UK fellowship (30 April)
- Scholarship allows student to extend research on West Coast lagoons (30 April)
- Prestigious scholarships for UC doctoral students (29 April)
- New Pro-Vice-Chancellor for College of Engineering (29 April)
- National ICT Innovation Institute opens at UC (24 April)
- Author to use residency to give play new life as novel (23 April)
- UC web template refresh (21 April)
- Award surprises UC medical researcher (16 April)
- Popularity drives UC historian's book into paperback (16 April)
- UC celebrates Autumn graduation (6 April)
- Governor General launches new centre focused on South Asia (3 April)
- Top IPENZ honour for Jackson (2 April)
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Kayak paddle powers UC students to prestigious medal (2 April)
- Tomorrow's leaders recognised by UC (27 Mar)
- UC singer a finalist in Lexus Song Quest (27 Mar)
- BNZ lends support for new professorship (25 Mar)
- Top appointment for Gerrard (20 Mar)
- Breast screening technology wins researcher a postdoctoral fellowship (18 Mar)
- Funding support for UC Parkinson's research (13 Mar)
- New arts book causes stir (11 March)
- Professor renews call for international tax organisation (11 Mar)
- New buggy improves campus emergency health response (11 Mar)
- Book takes fresh look at computer antivirus industry (4 Mar)
- Generous gift hits the right note (24 Feb)
- UC academic joins blogisphere for International Year of Astronomy (19 Feb)
- UC research creates award-winning roof rack system (19 Feb)
- Document navigation tools bring accolade for UC researcher (18 Feb)
- UC research set to cut noise levels on frosty vineyards (18 Feb)
- Unmanned aircraft and virtual planes head to Wellington (12 Feb)
- School students discover a passion for science at UC (4 Feb)
New look for College of Arts (4 Feb)
- Scientist and entrepreneur awarded honorary doctorates (29 Jan)
- UC to offer new Te Reo Māori scholarships (23 Jan)
- Book offers a shared history for Tasman neighbours (21 Jan)
- Honours for UC academics and alumni (8 Jan)
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UC first university in Australasia to teach supercomputing (8 Jan)