
2025 news
There is always something exciting happening at UC. From improving soil with forestry slash to archeological discovery in the subantarctic islands, check the latest UC news and find out how our research is changing lives.
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UC and Boccia NZ unite to foster Paralympic performance
In a new partnership with Boccia NZ, University of mini传媒 students are championing accessibility, fostering community spirit and improving athletic skills.
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UC and Boccia NZ unite to foster Paralympic performance
In a new partnership with Boccia NZ, University of mini传媒 students are championing accessibility, fostering community spirit and improving athletic skills.
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UC and Boccia NZ unite to foster Paralympic performance
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Scholarships for current undergraduate students
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Scholarships for current undergraduate students
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Scholarships for current undergraduate students
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OPINION: Leakage is a risk with carbon storage projects
Carbon storage can help reduce emissions, but leakage is a risk. Who's responsible if things go wrong?
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OPINION: Leakage is a risk with carbon storage projects
Carbon storage can help reduce emissions, but leakage is a risk. Who's responsible if things go wrong?
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OPINION: Leakage is a risk with carbon storage projects
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Prize-winning UC law student raises the bar
A University of mini传媒 law and commerce student has scooped a trifecta of academic prizes and capped it off by being offered a graduate role at a prestigious law firm.
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Prize-winning UC law student raises the bar
A University of mini传媒 law and commerce student has scooped a trifecta of academic prizes and capped it off by being offered a graduate role at a prestigious law firm.
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Prize-winning UC law student raises the bar
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UC and Crusaders help young rugby players tackle uni life
Since 2023, the University of mini传媒 (UC) and the Crusaders have run a four-week programme to help eight young rugby players balance university study with high-performance sport.
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UC and Crusaders help young rugby players tackle uni life
Since 2023, the University of mini传媒 (UC) and the Crusaders have run a four-week programme to help eight young rugby players balance university study with high-performance sport.
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UC and Crusaders help young rugby players tackle uni life
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SVA Big Give 2025: restoring the Red Zone, one mulch pile at a time
Over the weekend, hundreds of volunteers joined forces to restore part of the 艑t膩karo | Avon River floodplain for the Big Give 2025.
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SVA Big Give 2025: restoring the Red Zone, one mulch pile at a time
Over the weekend, hundreds of volunteers joined forces to restore part of the 艑t膩karo | Avon River floodplain for the Big Give 2025.
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SVA Big Give 2025: restoring the Red Zone, one mulch pile at a time
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Professor Lucy Johnston returns to UC as DVC Research
Professor Lucy Johnston begins today as UC鈥檚 Tumu Tuarua Rangahau | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation
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Professor Lucy Johnston returns to UC as DVC Research
Professor Lucy Johnston begins today as UC鈥檚 Tumu Tuarua Rangahau | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation
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Professor Lucy Johnston returns to UC as DVC Research
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Next-generation forecasting tool for volcanic eruptions
A new tool created using AI could help forecast volcanic eruptions around the world, following breakthrough research from a University of mini传媒-led team.
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Next-generation forecasting tool for volcanic eruptions
A new tool created using AI could help forecast volcanic eruptions around the world, following breakthrough research from a University of mini传媒-led team.
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Next-generation forecasting tool for volcanic eruptions
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Opinion: Online violence and misogyny are still on the rise 鈥 NZ needs a tougher鈥痳esponse
NZ's online safety code isn't protecting women from online violence. It's time for a stronger, legally enforceable response.
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Opinion: Online violence and misogyny are still on the rise 鈥 NZ needs a tougher鈥痳esponse
NZ's online safety code isn't protecting women from online violence. It's time for a stronger, legally enforceable response.
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Opinion: Online violence and misogyny are still on the rise 鈥 NZ needs a tougher鈥痳esponse
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Opinion: Remembering the Poly-1: Lessons from NZ鈥檚 Lost School Computer
UC School of Product Design Lecturer Mark Rickerby explores the Poly-1, a groundbreaking 1980s computer designed for New Zealand schools.
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Opinion: Remembering the Poly-1: Lessons from NZ鈥檚 Lost School Computer
UC School of Product Design Lecturer Mark Rickerby explores the Poly-1, a groundbreaking 1980s computer designed for New Zealand schools.
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Opinion: Remembering the Poly-1: Lessons from NZ鈥檚 Lost School Computer
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Super genes, does evolution need them?
A new UC study has looked at the evolutionary significance of super genes and their potential role in species survival.
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Super genes, does evolution need them?
A new UC study has looked at the evolutionary significance of super genes and their potential role in species survival.
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Super genes, does evolution need them?
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Unpaid placements strain trainee professionals: new NZ study
New UC research highlights financial challenges for trainee teachers, midwives, nurses, and social workers due to long degrees and unpaid work placements.
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Unpaid placements strain trainee professionals: new NZ study
New UC research highlights financial challenges for trainee teachers, midwives, nurses, and social workers due to long degrees and unpaid work placements.
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Unpaid placements strain trainee professionals: new NZ study
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UC welcomes new students at Herea t艒 waka | Welcome Day
UC鈥檚 Ilam campus came alive today as over 2300 new students arrived for Herea t艒 waka | Welcome Day, marking the first steps of their academic journey at UC.
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UC welcomes new students at Herea t艒 waka | Welcome Day
UC鈥檚 Ilam campus came alive today as over 2300 new students arrived for Herea t艒 waka | Welcome Day, marking the first steps of their academic journey at UC.
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UC welcomes new students at Herea t艒 waka | Welcome Day
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Welcome to 2025
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Welcome to 2025
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Welcome to 2025
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UC and Gough Family Foundation renew MBA Leaders Scholarship
UC and the Gough Family Foundation have renewed their MBA Leaders Scholarship, enhancing its uniqueness with international opportunities and leadership growth.
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UC and Gough Family Foundation renew MBA Leaders Scholarship
UC and the Gough Family Foundation have renewed their MBA Leaders Scholarship, enhancing its uniqueness with international opportunities and leadership growth.
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UC and Gough Family Foundation renew MBA Leaders Scholarship
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UC Welcomes International Researchers to AMN11 in Christchurch
The 11th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN11) brought leading scientists, industry experts, and policymakers to 艑tautahi Christchurch this week, marking the first time the prestigious event has been hosted in the city.
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UC Welcomes International Researchers to AMN11 in Christchurch
The 11th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN11) brought leading scientists, industry experts, and policymakers to 艑tautahi Christchurch this week, marking the first time the prestigious event has been hosted in the city.
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UC Welcomes International Researchers to AMN11 in Christchurch
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Significant milestone for K艒awa Studios
UC announces first commercial use of K艒awa Studios for international feature film 'Holy Days'
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Significant milestone for K艒awa Studios
UC announces first commercial use of K艒awa Studios for international feature film 'Holy Days'
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Significant milestone for K艒awa Studios
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Underground microbes put under spotlight in hydrogen study
A mini传媒 student is becoming an expert on 鈥渆xtremophile鈥 microorganisms as part of a unique study into underground hydrogen storage.
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Underground microbes put under spotlight in hydrogen study
A mini传媒 student is becoming an expert on 鈥渆xtremophile鈥 microorganisms as part of a unique study into underground hydrogen storage.
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Underground microbes put under spotlight in hydrogen study
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Green Impact champions: a win for teamwork
What started as a way to tackle sustainability challenges on campus turned into a team-building success for UC鈥檚 winning Green Impact team.
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Green Impact champions: a win for teamwork
What started as a way to tackle sustainability challenges on campus turned into a team-building success for UC鈥檚 winning Green Impact team.
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Green Impact champions: a win for teamwork
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NZ study tackles sector causing 7% of global CO鈧 emissions
New research explores using waste materials to decarbonise iron and steel production, an industry contributing 7% of global man-made CO鈧 emissions.聽
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NZ study tackles sector causing 7% of global CO鈧 emissions
New research explores using waste materials to decarbonise iron and steel production, an industry contributing 7% of global man-made CO鈧 emissions.聽
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NZ study tackles sector causing 7% of global CO鈧 emissions
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Technology to address the leading cause of death
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as heart attacks, causes 32 percent of global deaths. UC researchers are creating technology to reduce this death toll.聽
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Technology to address the leading cause of death
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as heart attacks, causes 32 percent of global deaths. UC researchers are creating technology to reduce this death toll.聽
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Technology to address the leading cause of death
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Harnessing green hydrogen for New Zealand鈥檚 energy future
What role does green hydrogen play in Aotearoa New Zealand reaching a target of zero carbon emissions by 2050?
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Harnessing green hydrogen for New Zealand鈥檚 energy future
What role does green hydrogen play in Aotearoa New Zealand reaching a target of zero carbon emissions by 2050?
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Harnessing green hydrogen for New Zealand鈥檚 energy future
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Hydrogen Symposium brings together industry and academia
This week UC hosted the 2025 NZ Hydrogen Symposium, bringing experts together to explore the importance of hydrogen in addressing local and global challenges.
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Hydrogen Symposium brings together industry and academia
This week UC hosted the 2025 NZ Hydrogen Symposium, bringing experts together to explore the importance of hydrogen in addressing local and global challenges.
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Hydrogen Symposium brings together industry and academia
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Opinion: Treaty Bill鈥檚 鈥榚qual rights鈥 promise ignores inequalities
The Treaty Principles Bill鈥檚 promise of 鈥榚qual rights鈥 overlooks democracy鈥檚 complexities and M膩ori self-determination.
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Opinion: Treaty Bill鈥檚 鈥榚qual rights鈥 promise ignores inequalities
The Treaty Principles Bill鈥檚 promise of 鈥榚qual rights鈥 overlooks democracy鈥檚 complexities and M膩ori self-determination.
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Opinion: Treaty Bill鈥檚 鈥榚qual rights鈥 promise ignores inequalities
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UC research looks to underground future for hydrogen
The future of hydrogen for Aotearoa depends on whether we can store it safely and cheaply, and new UC research is finding the answers.
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UC research looks to underground future for hydrogen
The future of hydrogen for Aotearoa depends on whether we can store it safely and cheaply, and new UC research is finding the answers.
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UC research looks to underground future for hydrogen
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UC launches first donor-funded PhD scholarship in law
UC has announced its first donor-funded International Law PhD Scholarship, enabled by a generous gift from distinguished alumna Christine, Lady Brownlie.
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UC launches first donor-funded PhD scholarship in law
UC has announced its first donor-funded International Law PhD Scholarship, enabled by a generous gift from distinguished alumna Christine, Lady Brownlie.
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UC launches first donor-funded PhD scholarship in law
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Library hours - Waitangi Day
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Library hours - Waitangi Day
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Library hours - Waitangi Day
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German research collab powers NZ green hydrogen innovation
UC researchers are partnering with German institutions to explore how green hydrogen can decarbonise industries, transform energy systems, and boost NZ鈥檚 global role.
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German research collab powers NZ green hydrogen innovation
UC researchers are partnering with German institutions to explore how green hydrogen can decarbonise industries, transform energy systems, and boost NZ鈥檚 global role.
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German research collab powers NZ green hydrogen innovation
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AI-powered tool to combat rising wildfire danger
A new wildfire forecasting system that updates using real-time weather data could help firefighters protect lives and property from a growing global threat.聽
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AI-powered tool to combat rising wildfire danger
A new wildfire forecasting system that updates using real-time weather data could help firefighters protect lives and property from a growing global threat.聽
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AI-powered tool to combat rising wildfire danger
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UC showcases hydrogen leadership ahead of symposium
Te Whare W膩nanga o Waitaha | University of mini传媒 (UC) researchers are leading the charge in renewable energy.
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UC showcases hydrogen leadership ahead of symposium
Te Whare W膩nanga o Waitaha | University of mini传媒 (UC) researchers are leading the charge in renewable energy.
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UC showcases hydrogen leadership ahead of symposium
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UC VC speaks on global uncertainties shaping higher ed in India
Global uncertainties鈥攆rom COVID-19 to economic shifts and climate change鈥攁re reshaping higher education. A UC panel at the 2025 QS India Summit explored how institutions can adapt and thrive.
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UC VC speaks on global uncertainties shaping higher ed in India
Global uncertainties鈥攆rom COVID-19 to economic shifts and climate change鈥攁re reshaping higher education. A UC panel at the 2025 QS India Summit explored how institutions can adapt and thrive.
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UC VC speaks on global uncertainties shaping higher ed in India
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UC study aims to boost pace bowlers鈥 speed and strength
An innovative UC-led study explores how tailored strength programmes improve bowling speed and performance for young pace bowlers in mini传媒.
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UC study aims to boost pace bowlers鈥 speed and strength
An innovative UC-led study explores how tailored strength programmes improve bowling speed and performance for young pace bowlers in mini传媒.
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UC study aims to boost pace bowlers鈥 speed and strength
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New flood technology to prepare communities
UC research is advancing geospatial technologies to improve flood risk assessment and mitigation, tackling critical global challenges.
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New flood technology to prepare communities
UC research is advancing geospatial technologies to improve flood risk assessment and mitigation, tackling critical global challenges.
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New flood technology to prepare communities
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Opinion: NZ export goals require more than aspiration
The New Zealand government has set an ambitious goal to double exports over the next decade, promising benefits such as higher wages and economic growth.聽
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Opinion: NZ export goals require more than aspiration
The New Zealand government has set an ambitious goal to double exports over the next decade, promising benefits such as higher wages and economic growth.聽
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Opinion: NZ export goals require more than aspiration
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Opinion: A new wave of filmmakers are exploring motherhood鈥檚 discontents
Dr Rachel Williamson, UC Arts, explores Nightbitch,聽a film that portrays motherhood as a visceral, monstrous, and complex experience.
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Opinion: A new wave of filmmakers are exploring motherhood鈥檚 discontents
Dr Rachel Williamson, UC Arts, explores Nightbitch,聽a film that portrays motherhood as a visceral, monstrous, and complex experience.
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Opinion: A new wave of filmmakers are exploring motherhood鈥檚 discontents
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Study into removing barriers to children鈥檚 outdoor play
A UC student-led research team has looked at the barriers to kids getting outside to play, as global trends suggest not playing outside is leading to negative effects on their development.
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Study into removing barriers to children鈥檚 outdoor play
A UC student-led research team has looked at the barriers to kids getting outside to play, as global trends suggest not playing outside is leading to negative effects on their development.
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Study into removing barriers to children鈥檚 outdoor play
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UC Law enters THE world subject rankings in top 300
University of mini传媒 Law has entered THE subject rankings for the first time and taken a prominent position in global legal education.聽
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UC Law enters THE world subject rankings in top 300
University of mini传媒 Law has entered THE subject rankings for the first time and taken a prominent position in global legal education.聽
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UC Law enters THE world subject rankings in top 300
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Classics museum celebrates colossal 100,000 visitors
Free gelato, pizza and live music will feature at an Italian-style street party hosted by the Teece Museum at the Christchurch Arts Centre later this week.聽
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Classics museum celebrates colossal 100,000 visitors
Free gelato, pizza and live music will feature at an Italian-style street party hosted by the Teece Museum at the Christchurch Arts Centre later this week.聽
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Classics museum celebrates colossal 100,000 visitors
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Opinion: social workers face challenges protecting children
In NZ, social workers face significant challenges in protecting children, especially following recent government budget cuts.
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Opinion: social workers face challenges protecting children
In NZ, social workers face significant challenges in protecting children, especially following recent government budget cuts.
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Opinion: social workers face challenges protecting children
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New NZ study shows microplastics contaminate organic waste
A University of mini传媒 researcher has discovered microplastics are contaminating organic compost and biosolids in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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New NZ study shows microplastics contaminate organic waste
A University of mini传媒 researcher has discovered microplastics are contaminating organic compost and biosolids in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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New NZ study shows microplastics contaminate organic waste
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Research sheds light on fire risk for mini传媒
UC student research is providing new insights into the impact of hedgerows and shelterbelts on rural fire risk.
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Research sheds light on fire risk for mini传媒
UC student research is providing new insights into the impact of hedgerows and shelterbelts on rural fire risk.
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Research sheds light on fire risk for mini传媒
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Library Catalogue Maintenance
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Library Catalogue Maintenance
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Library Catalogue Maintenance
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UC researchers awarded $1.44m for child wellbeing projects
University of mini传媒 researchers have gained funding from the Health Research Council for two projects exploring digital tools to boost children鈥檚 health.
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UC researchers awarded $1.44m for child wellbeing projects
University of mini传媒 researchers have gained funding from the Health Research Council for two projects exploring digital tools to boost children鈥檚 health.
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UC researchers awarded $1.44m for child wellbeing projects
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Opinion: Rare fossil reveals NZ鈥檚 dolphin-like reptiles
Ichthyosaurs聽were reptiles that swam in the seas during the time of the dinosaurs.
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Opinion: Rare fossil reveals NZ鈥檚 dolphin-like reptiles
Ichthyosaurs聽were reptiles that swam in the seas during the time of the dinosaurs.
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Opinion: Rare fossil reveals NZ鈥檚 dolphin-like reptiles
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UC alumni receive King鈥檚 Honours 2025
Congratulations to all Te Whare W膩nanga o Waitaha | University of mini传媒 alumni who have been recognised in the New Year Honours List for 2025.
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UC alumni receive King鈥檚 Honours 2025
Congratulations to all Te Whare W膩nanga o Waitaha | University of mini传媒 alumni who have been recognised in the New Year Honours List for 2025.
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UC alumni receive King鈥檚 Honours 2025
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Opinion: Effective policies can reduce car use 鈥 case study
Around the world, people are being encouraged to travel by foot, bike or public transport rather than by car.聽
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Opinion: Effective policies can reduce car use 鈥 case study
Around the world, people are being encouraged to travel by foot, bike or public transport rather than by car.聽
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Opinion: Effective policies can reduce car use 鈥 case study