Canterbury University
Adding birds to the farmer's toolbox
The growing strips of plantings separating rivers and roads from farmland on the Canterbury Plains has piqued the interest of Dr Sara Kross, an expert in how to encourage biodiversity on farm. Audio
UC engineering students 'rocketing' to success
It's been a rocketing success, not only for Canterbury University, but for Aotearoa. A group of UC engineering students have taken out the top spot in an international rocket competition in New… Audio
Uni students build EV and chase land speed record
A group of Canterbury University engineering students has been working on a unique project which they hope will bring them a world record. Inspired by the legendary kiwi racer Burt Munro, they've… Audio
Canterbury University makes statement after student's death
A student has died in Christchurch and a police cordon remains in place at the scene in Riccarton.
Emergency services were called to the incident just before four o'clock this morning.
Our reporter… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Canterbury engineers invent life-saving device
Canterbury University engineers have invented a device that could save lives as Covid-19 cases surge around the world. Audio
Finding Canterbury University's Historical Objects.
Ahead of their 150th Anniversary, Canterbury university is launching a survey of its historical objects! Teece Museum and Logie Collection Curator, Terri Elder, who will lead the survey joins us. Audio
'They had a duty of care' - dead student undiscovered for weeks at Canterbury University accommodation
The stepfather of a University of Canterbury student who was dead for weeks before he was found in his halls of residence says the accommodation provider sent him an overdue bill while his son's body… Video, Audio
Recycled materials a must for quake-strengthened buildings - expert
Engineers are pushing the boundaries on building materials to find more sustainable ways to earthquake strengthen.
Christchurch schools fight post-quake stress
Christchurch schools are successfully tackling post traumatic stress in kids by changing when they stop for meal breaks and encouraging them to drink more water. The strategies have been devised by… Audio
Ilam students reject 'slum' accusation
Canterbury university students are outraged at accusations they are turning the suburb where they live and study into a slum. Video, Audio
Record number of women enrol in engineering
Record numbers of women are enrolling in engineering degrees, with a focus on environmental issues and health care attracting more and more female students.
Science with rigger!
Adventure seeking chemistry researcher, Sarah Kessans on her record breaking row boat journey across the Atlantic and getting shortlisted by NASA to become an astronaut. Audio, Gallery
Karearea scares off Canterbury University's pigeons
A native falcon that's being used to scare away pigeons at Canterbury University has managed to get rid of about half of the pests from the campus. Audio
Tertiary institutions warned off student "inducements"
Canterbury University has been warned it sailed too close to the wind by offering Auckland teenagers ski trips and sports tickets if they enrol next year. Audio
The Cost of a Coffee
It's almost five years since the first of the earthquakes that rocked Canterbury, causing loss of life and destroying many buildings and homes. Much during that period of struggle has already been… Audio
Stricter building standards thrown out again
A legal dispute over setting stricter building standards in Christchurch, has been thrown out for the third and final time. Audio
Student behaviour prompts lecturer to return award
A lecturer at the University of Canterbury has returned a teaching award following the controversial RoUndie 500 race. Audio
