Climate change throws tree seeding out of sync – new study
Source: University of Canterbury – statements
Example of big seed crops in New Zealand forests. Photo: Prof Dave Kelly.
Climate change is negatively affecting tree reproduction...
Otago researcher sets wheels in motion on #rOAdtrip for osteoarthritis change
Source: University of Otago
Tuesday 11 February 2020 11:05amProfessor Haxby Abbott. Photo: Sharon BennettAn Otago researcher is setting the wheels in motion to seek out...
UC study supports use of nutrients in treatment of PMS
Source: University of Canterbury – statements
Dr Hāna Retallick-Brown is researching the alleviating effects of micronutrients on PMS.
Findings from a new study offer a way...
WDC Design Process – Expressions of Interest
Source: Tertiary Education Commission
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape Workforce Development Councils and ensure they take a lead in making New Zealand’s...
Grounds maintenance goes green
Source: Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
10 Feb, 2020
Last December, AUT’s grounds maintenance went electric. The Estates team brought in two new grounds maintenance contractors...
Same Same But Different 2020
Source: Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
07 Feb, 2020
2020 is a big year for Same Same But Different, as AUT alum Sam Orchard takes the helm as programme director.
Sam took...
Two Christchurch writers named 2020 UC Writers in Residence
Source: University of Canterbury – statements
Writer Nathan Joe
This year the University of Canterbury’s annual Ursula Bethell Writer’s Residency is being split between two award-winning...
Marsden Fund grant supports UC study on ‘killer robots’ debate
Source: University of Canterbury – statements
UC Associate Professor Amy Fletcher
First there was gunpowder, then nuclear weapons. Now another revolution in warfighting is under way...
Scanning the brain to understand stuttering – new study
Source: University of Canterbury – statements
Dr Catherine Theys and test subject, Doreen Hansmann (seated).
There is no known cure for stuttering and other speech disorders...
Recycling breakthrough set to save environment from toxic acid waste
Source: University of Canterbury – statements
Zincovery is the brainchild of UC Associate Professor of Engineering Dr Aaron Marshall (pictured right) and Chemical and Process...
Balding a hairy issue for leaders
Source: University of Otago
Wednesday 5 February 2020 2:54pmLead researcher Dr Nancy BlakerMen are losing more than just their hair when they go bald, new...
Testing seawater of the future? A study at Whakaari/White Island
Source: University of Otago
Wednesday 5 February 2020 1:30pmA diver collecting samples near a volcanic vent.University of Otago scientists are leading research into the possibility...
