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University of Canterbury becomes VR hub for New Zealand's next generation

The University of Canterbury has been named a founding site for the Crytek VR First initiative, bringing virtual reality technology to its students.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016

Robotics

University of Canterbury hosts future tech event for Kiwi students

The University of Canterbury is hosting a week-long camp for Kiwi students interested in robotics and renewable energy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

Disaster Recovery

Digitally archiving important as Canterbury earthquake anniversary approaches

UoC Professor Paul Millar believes it's never been more important to focus on preserving the record of what Canterbury went through.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015

EduTech

Graduate develops website to connect researchers with participants

Sam Jarman hopes the website will increase the number of participants involved in research projects, leading to more reliable and statistically sound results.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015

DataCentre infrastructure

Kiwi university student to provide Tonga with hybrid power

University of Canterbury's Hantt Cao is designing a hybrid renewable energy system to rebuild Ha'apai's power supply, destroyed by cyclone Ian.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2015

Health Technologies

University of Canterbury student to produce health and safety app

Tablet based systems are at the forefront of the construction industry with regards to health and safety as well as pricing and work scoping.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014

Google

RESEND: Canterbury University gets funding to develop user-friendly wearable computers

Two University of Canterbury researchers have received $870,000 in Marsden funding over three years to research how engineering and psychology coul.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014

Software Development

Glassjar seeks spark from Lightning Lab

UC graduates pitch their innovative flat management app, Glassjar, to secure crucial funding at Lightning Lab, aiming for global market expansion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2014

University of Canterbury

Founding Wynyard CTO to lead Crime Science Research Institute

Wynyard Group has appointed founding Chief Technology Officer, Roger Jarquin, to lead the company's Crime Science Research Institute in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th May 2014

University of Canterbury

Research grants awarded to find a 'better internet'

Around the country this week recipients of several InternetNZ grants were a step closer to realising their research goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2014

Global Stories

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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

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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

Data Analytics

University of Canterbury embraces cloud computing and big data

The University of Canterbury has pulled off an Australasian first and is using cloud infrastructure and big data analytics to empower teachers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016

eLearning

Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays

Summer holidays needn't halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016

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Humanoid robot helps Canterbury students answer some big questions

Canterbury students explore trust and social dynamics alongside humanoid robot Baxter, revolutionising future workspaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015

Unified Communications

Industry experts to discuss Christchurch's digital future

Christchurch is unique in the world, combining the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband with the rebuilding of the city following its devastating earthquakes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014