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Business School competition celebrates academics’ research
Two UC academics received awards at Aotearoa Business and Economics Research Translation Competition hosted by Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School.
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Business School competition celebrates academics’ research
Two UC academics received awards at Aotearoa Business and Economics Research Translation Competition hosted by Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School.
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Business School competition celebrates academics’ research
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How much is social media controlling you?
Statistics show over half the global population spends more than 2.5 hours daily on social media, UC research has looked at the psychological drivers and concerns behind excessive social media use.
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How much is social media controlling you?
Statistics show over half the global population spends more than 2.5 hours daily on social media, UC research has looked at the psychological drivers and concerns behind excessive social media use.
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How much is social media controlling you?
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Study into social media’s impact on premium foods
New UC research into social media use could revolutionise how New Zealand’s premium gourmet foods, such as wine, truffles, and beef, reach global markets.
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Study into social media’s impact on premium foods
New UC research into social media use could revolutionise how New Zealand’s premium gourmet foods, such as wine, truffles, and beef, reach global markets.
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Study into social media’s impact on premium foods
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How NZ’s appetite for meat could sizzle into a new era
As global meat consumption looks set to double by 2050, University of Canterbury research seeks ways to make protein transition painless.
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How NZ’s appetite for meat could sizzle into a new era
As global meat consumption looks set to double by 2050, University of Canterbury research seeks ways to make protein transition painless.
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How NZ’s appetite for meat could sizzle into a new era
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Opinion: Too good to be true? Attitudes towards freebies changing
New research shows people reject freebies and cheap deals for fear of hidden costs globally.
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Opinion: Too good to be true? Attitudes towards freebies changing
New research shows people reject freebies and cheap deals for fear of hidden costs globally.
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Opinion: Too good to be true? Attitudes towards freebies changing
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'UC Doctoral Scholarships' application round now open
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'UC Doctoral Scholarships' application round now open
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'UC Doctoral Scholarships' application round now open
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Pioneering research into NZ sustainable diets
A UC PhD candidate is contributing to groundbreaking research to determine whether current Aotearoa New Zealand food policies promote healthy, sustainable diets.
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Pioneering research into NZ sustainable diets
A UC PhD candidate is contributing to groundbreaking research to determine whether current Aotearoa New Zealand food policies promote healthy, sustainable diets.
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Pioneering research into NZ sustainable diets
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Heating New Zealand’s stake in premium beef market
New research from the University of Canterbury is paving the way for New Zealand to emerge as a global leader in the Wagyu beef industry.
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Heating New Zealand’s stake in premium beef market
New research from the University of Canterbury is paving the way for New Zealand to emerge as a global leader in the Wagyu beef industry.
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Heating New Zealand’s stake in premium beef market
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UC Trading Competition finds top financial talent
UC’s annual Trading Competition saw 175 teams navigate global markets using virtual funds, with top students achieving ROI of 334%.
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UC Trading Competition finds top financial talent
UC’s annual Trading Competition saw 175 teams navigate global markets using virtual funds, with top students achieving ROI of 334%.
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UC Trading Competition finds top financial talent
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UC research ensuring sustainable NZ food future
UC researchers are developing an approach to ensure the resilience, sustainability, and profitability of Aotearoa New Zealand’s future of food supply.
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UC research ensuring sustainable NZ food future
UC researchers are developing an approach to ensure the resilience, sustainability, and profitability of Aotearoa New Zealand’s future of food supply.
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UC research ensuring sustainable NZ food future
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Three UC finalists in KiwiNet awards
Three UC people have been named finalists in the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards 2024.
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Three UC finalists in KiwiNet awards
Three UC people have been named finalists in the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards 2024.
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Three UC finalists in KiwiNet awards
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Upcoming Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities
Are you thinking of Postgraduate study in 2025? We have a number of Postgraduate Scholarships closing mainly between 15 October and 2 December for study in 2025.
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Upcoming Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities
Are you thinking of Postgraduate study in 2025? We have a number of Postgraduate Scholarships closing mainly between 15 October and 2 December for study in 2025.
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Upcoming Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities
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Strong business case for NZ’s energy transition: Rod Carr
Climate Change Commission Chair and former UC Vice-Chancellor, Dr Rod Carr spoke at UC Business School recently.
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Strong business case for NZ’s energy transition: Rod Carr
Climate Change Commission Chair and former UC Vice-Chancellor, Dr Rod Carr spoke at UC Business School recently.
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Strong business case for NZ’s energy transition: Rod Carr
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UC Business master’s graduate leads by example
A new UC business graduate has turned her enthusiasm for new experiences, community building, and advocacy into award-winning success, and a job she loves.
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UC Business master’s graduate leads by example
A new UC business graduate has turned her enthusiasm for new experiences, community building, and advocacy into award-winning success, and a job she loves.
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UC Business master’s graduate leads by example
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Adopting Māori values could go further
Many organisations are adopting Māori values, but UC research suggests Aotearoa could go further in exploring the benefits of an Indigenous economies approach.
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Adopting Māori values could go further
Many organisations are adopting Māori values, but UC research suggests Aotearoa could go further in exploring the benefits of an Indigenous economies approach.
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Adopting Māori values could go further
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UC Essay Prizes are now open for applications
Have a go at entering one or more of our three Essay Prizes and get yourself some extra cash!
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UC Essay Prizes are now open for applications
Have a go at entering one or more of our three Essay Prizes and get yourself some extra cash!
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UC Essay Prizes are now open for applications
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Well-meaning tourists pose a threat to kea, study shows
Tourists’ irresponsible behaviour around kea, such as feeding the birds, poses a potential threat to the species’ survival, new UC research has found.
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Well-meaning tourists pose a threat to kea, study shows
Tourists’ irresponsible behaviour around kea, such as feeding the birds, poses a potential threat to the species’ survival, new UC research has found.
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Well-meaning tourists pose a threat to kea, study shows
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Inspiring MBA student wins tech award
A stellar University of Canterbury MBA student has won the Datacom Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards.
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Inspiring MBA student wins tech award
A stellar University of Canterbury MBA student has won the Datacom Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards.
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Inspiring MBA student wins tech award
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Technology Leader Shares Experience with UC Business School Students
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Technology Leader Shares Experience with UC Business School Students
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Technology Leader Shares Experience with UC Business School Students
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Understanding food waste behaviour in student households
Unique UC behavioural research has revealed the extent of food waste produced by university students living in shared accommodation.
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Understanding food waste behaviour in student households
Unique UC behavioural research has revealed the extent of food waste produced by university students living in shared accommodation.
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Understanding food waste behaviour in student households
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SailGP Thought Leaders Connect with the UC Business School
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SailGP Thought Leaders Connect with the UC Business School
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SailGP Thought Leaders Connect with the UC Business School
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31st March Scholarship Round closing soon
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31st March Scholarship Round closing soon
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31st March Scholarship Round closing soon
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Supply chain lessons in post-pandemic New Zealand
After the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us are happy to put the pandemic behind us. But although the emergency has passed, supply chain management will never be ‘back to normal’ – at least not in the pre-pandemic sense. A new normal is being shaped by the lessons learned through the pandemic.
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Supply chain lessons in post-pandemic New Zealand
After the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us are happy to put the pandemic behind us. But although the emergency has passed, supply chain management will never be ‘back to normal’ – at least not in the pre-pandemic sense. A new normal is being shaped by the lessons learned through the pandemic.
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Supply chain lessons in post-pandemic New Zealand
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Scholarship bringing “value from academia into our backyard”
Three Canterbury businesspeople will accelerate their leadership journey at the University of Canterbury this year, with help from top mentors in their field.
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Scholarship bringing “value from academia into our backyard”
Three Canterbury businesspeople will accelerate their leadership journey at the University of Canterbury this year, with help from top mentors in their field.
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Scholarship bringing “value from academia into our backyard”
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Learning from an ex-change of scenery
With international opportunities back on the cards, UC students are taking flight to bring broader world perspectives to their studies.
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Learning from an ex-change of scenery
With international opportunities back on the cards, UC students are taking flight to bring broader world perspectives to their studies.
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Learning from an ex-change of scenery
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Unleashing the Transformative Power of AI
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, embracing cutting-edge technologies is vital for maintaining a competitive edge.
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Unleashing the Transformative Power of AI
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, embracing cutting-edge technologies is vital for maintaining a competitive edge.
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Unleashing the Transformative Power of AI
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Award-winning system aims to make pharmacies safer
An innovative Canterbury start-up that harnesses AI and other new tech tools to reduce medicine-related errors in pharmacies has won an international business award.
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Award-winning system aims to make pharmacies safer
An innovative Canterbury start-up that harnesses AI and other new tech tools to reduce medicine-related errors in pharmacies has won an international business award.
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Award-winning system aims to make pharmacies safer
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Ben Gough Family Foundation Unveils Trailblazing Leaders of the 2024 Leaders Scholarship
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Ben Gough Family Foundation Unveils Trailblazing Leaders of the 2024 Leaders Scholarship
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Ben Gough Family Foundation Unveils Trailblazing Leaders of the 2024 Leaders Scholarship
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HealthTech Challenge 2023 winners announced
An innovative technology that allows Type 2 Diabetes risk assessments to be carried out in the comfort of people’s own homes took out the top award in this year’s HealthTech Challenge.
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HealthTech Challenge 2023 winners announced
An innovative technology that allows Type 2 Diabetes risk assessments to be carried out in the comfort of people’s own homes took out the top award in this year’s HealthTech Challenge.
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HealthTech Challenge 2023 winners announced
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‘Love food, hate waste’ advocate wins research award
A Canterbury marketing academic promoting sustainable and healthy eating in the era of climate change has been recognised for her leading-edge work.
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‘Love food, hate waste’ advocate wins research award
A Canterbury marketing academic promoting sustainable and healthy eating in the era of climate change has been recognised for her leading-edge work.
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‘Love food, hate waste’ advocate wins research award
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Top 8 Ventures in HealthTech Challenge 2023 named
The top 8 ventures hoping to transform the country’s health sector will be on show at the HealthTech Challenge 2023 Showcase and Award Evening next week at the Christchurch Arts Centre.
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Top 8 Ventures in HealthTech Challenge 2023 named
The top 8 ventures hoping to transform the country’s health sector will be on show at the HealthTech Challenge 2023 Showcase and Award Evening next week at the Christchurch Arts Centre.
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Top 8 Ventures in HealthTech Challenge 2023 named
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Australasian-first for UC Business School
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC)’s Business School has become the first institution in Australasia to receive the Business School Impact System (BSIS) label.
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Australasian-first for UC Business School
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC)’s Business School has become the first institution in Australasia to receive the Business School Impact System (BSIS) label.
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Australasian-first for UC Business School
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How Canadian companies can use tech to identify forced labour
Canadian companies will soon be legally obligated to annually report on efforts to prevent and remediate forced and child labour in their supply chains.
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How Canadian companies can use tech to identify forced labour
Canadian companies will soon be legally obligated to annually report on efforts to prevent and remediate forced and child labour in their supply chains.
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How Canadian companies can use tech to identify forced labour
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NZ’s workplace rules will change again with each new government – unless we do this
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NZ’s workplace rules will change again with each new government – unless we do this
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NZ’s workplace rules will change again with each new government – unless we do this
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Paving the way for Pacific transformation in tech
Julia Arnott-Neenee could have made her millions overseas but chose to return to Aotearoa to stand up against inequity and advocate for the Pacific community in the tech, business and commercial sectors.
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Paving the way for Pacific transformation in tech
Julia Arnott-Neenee could have made her millions overseas but chose to return to Aotearoa to stand up against inequity and advocate for the Pacific community in the tech, business and commercial sectors.
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Paving the way for Pacific transformation in tech
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Economics experts take a look at New Zealand for UC community weekend
We caught up with University of Canterbury (UC) graduate Zoe Wallis of Forsyth Barr, and former Chief Economist of Deloitte and Kiwibank, ahead of the University’s 150th Anniversary Alumni and Community Weekend discussion, The New Zealand Economy: Current and Future Issues.
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Economics experts take a look at New Zealand for UC community weekend
We caught up with University of Canterbury (UC) graduate Zoe Wallis of Forsyth Barr, and former Chief Economist of Deloitte and Kiwibank, ahead of the University’s 150th Anniversary Alumni and Community Weekend discussion, The New Zealand Economy: Current and Future Issues.
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Economics experts take a look at New Zealand for UC community weekend
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Internship programme provides mutual benefits for international students and local companies
Jenny Jin, a Master of Business student from China, joined Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School Summer Micro-Internship programme for a taste of the real business world and an exciting job offer.
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Internship programme provides mutual benefits for international students and local companies
Jenny Jin, a Master of Business student from China, joined Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School Summer Micro-Internship programme for a taste of the real business world and an exciting job offer.
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Internship programme provides mutual benefits for international students and local companies
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Financial education has its limits
If we want New Zealanders to be better with money, we need to start at home suggests UC Senior Lecturer Steve Agnew on The Conversation.
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Financial education has its limits
If we want New Zealanders to be better with money, we need to start at home suggests UC Senior Lecturer Steve Agnew on The Conversation.
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Financial education has its limits
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Alumni Q&A: Carl Davidson
Carl Davidson is one of New Zealand's best-known social scientists, with over 30 years of experience in the insights industry. His busy schedule includes being the founding partner of Research First, Senior Adjunct Fellow here at the University of Canterbury, and author of 10 books and has recently been selected as a 2023 Insight250 winner, acknowledging him as a leader in market research, data-driven marketing and insights.
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Alumni Q&A: Carl Davidson
Carl Davidson is one of New Zealand's best-known social scientists, with over 30 years of experience in the insights industry. His busy schedule includes being the founding partner of Research First, Senior Adjunct Fellow here at the University of Canterbury, and author of 10 books and has recently been selected as a 2023 Insight250 winner, acknowledging him as a leader in market research, data-driven marketing and insights.
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Alumni Q&A: Carl Davidson
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New venture hits the road to suck up dust pollution
An engineering graduate turned entrepreneur is driving a new solution to the environmental problem of dust pollution kicked up on gravel roads.
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New venture hits the road to suck up dust pollution
An engineering graduate turned entrepreneur is driving a new solution to the environmental problem of dust pollution kicked up on gravel roads.
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New venture hits the road to suck up dust pollution
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Business leaders offer insights in new video series
Inspiring experts and business leaders, including former Director-General of Health Sir Ashley Bloomfield, are sharing their knowledge in a new series of video interviews.
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Business leaders offer insights in new video series
Inspiring experts and business leaders, including former Director-General of Health Sir Ashley Bloomfield, are sharing their knowledge in a new series of video interviews.
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Business leaders offer insights in new video series
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How New Zealand can cut freight transport emissions
On The Conversation Research Engineer Patricio Gallardo writes how a shift to coastal shipping and rail could cut New Zealand’s freight transport emissions and asks why we are not doing it.
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How New Zealand can cut freight transport emissions
On The Conversation Research Engineer Patricio Gallardo writes how a shift to coastal shipping and rail could cut New Zealand’s freight transport emissions and asks why we are not doing it.
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How New Zealand can cut freight transport emissions
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Double degree puts business goals in reach
Self-development was Xavier’s priority at first. The double degree graduate is now pursuing his passion for business.
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Double degree puts business goals in reach
Self-development was Xavier’s priority at first. The double degree graduate is now pursuing his passion for business.
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Double degree puts business goals in reach
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UC graduate pursuing sustainability in supply chain career
Passion to improve supply chains for real-world impact has landed graduate Jessica Cameron a role to quench her thirst.
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UC graduate pursuing sustainability in supply chain career
Passion to improve supply chains for real-world impact has landed graduate Jessica Cameron a role to quench her thirst.
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UC graduate pursuing sustainability in supply chain career
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UC awards honorary doctorate to illustrious grad
Eminent graduate, international businessman and philanthropist Mark Stewart awarded with an honorary Doctor of Commerce.
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UC awards honorary doctorate to illustrious grad
Eminent graduate, international businessman and philanthropist Mark Stewart awarded with an honorary Doctor of Commerce.
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UC awards honorary doctorate to illustrious grad
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Public talk: pandemic lessons on healthcare, tech & reality
Learn about marketing medicine and lessons on healthcare, technology and reality in a pandemic from experts.
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Public talk: pandemic lessons on healthcare, tech & reality
Learn about marketing medicine and lessons on healthcare, technology and reality in a pandemic from experts.
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Public talk: pandemic lessons on healthcare, tech & reality
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Database to help rainbow patients get better healthcare
Rainbow community members in Aotearoa could soon be able to jump online to find doctors who are friendly and well-informed when it comes to meeting their health needs.
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Database to help rainbow patients get better healthcare
Rainbow community members in Aotearoa could soon be able to jump online to find doctors who are friendly and well-informed when it comes to meeting their health needs.
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Database to help rainbow patients get better healthcare
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UC offers free courses to MBA graduates
A new initiative offers Master of Business Administration graduates the ability to enrol in one free course each year.
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UC offers free courses to MBA graduates
A new initiative offers Master of Business Administration graduates the ability to enrol in one free course each year.
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UC offers free courses to MBA graduates
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Savvy students pitch future-focused business ideas
From a fun card game to sustainable fishing gear, students have pitched their business ideas to a live audience.
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Savvy students pitch future-focused business ideas
From a fun card game to sustainable fishing gear, students have pitched their business ideas to a live audience.
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Savvy students pitch future-focused business ideas
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Canterbury start-ups tap into skilled local graduates
UC student is in her element operating machinery in a processing plant that extracts an edible protein from leafy crops.
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Canterbury start-ups tap into skilled local graduates
UC student is in her element operating machinery in a processing plant that extracts an edible protein from leafy crops.
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Canterbury start-ups tap into skilled local graduates
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Natural products on the way for endometriosis patients
People living with endometriosis may soon be able to use natural products to manage symptoms, thanks to a University of Canterbury (UC) student.
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Natural products on the way for endometriosis patients
People living with endometriosis may soon be able to use natural products to manage symptoms, thanks to a University of Canterbury (UC) student.
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Natural products on the way for endometriosis patients
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PhD student on a mission to innovate eye disease detection
Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) student could help identify eye problems and 50 other diseases, including diabetes and cancer.
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PhD student on a mission to innovate eye disease detection
Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) student could help identify eye problems and 50 other diseases, including diabetes and cancer.
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PhD student on a mission to innovate eye disease detection
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Future leaders chosen for UC business boost
A new scholarship is offering three Canterbury businesspeople the chance to learn from top mentors in their field.
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Future leaders chosen for UC business boost
A new scholarship is offering three Canterbury businesspeople the chance to learn from top mentors in their field.
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Future leaders chosen for UC business boost
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Student dives into mammoth swim for youth mental health
While most people are taking it easy over the summer break, a University of Canterbury student is gearing up to swim 300km around a South Island lake, making a splash for mental health.
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Student dives into mammoth swim for youth mental health
While most people are taking it easy over the summer break, a University of Canterbury student is gearing up to swim 300km around a South Island lake, making a splash for mental health.
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Student dives into mammoth swim for youth mental health
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Alumnus Appointed Chair of NZ Commerce Commission
Economics alumnus, John Small (BA(Hon) 1990, PhD 1992) has been appointed Chair of the Commerce Commission in Wellington.
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Alumnus Appointed Chair of NZ Commerce Commission
Economics alumnus, John Small (BA(Hon) 1990, PhD 1992) has been appointed Chair of the Commerce Commission in Wellington.
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Alumnus Appointed Chair of NZ Commerce Commission
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New Academic Promotions within Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School
Ten academic staff members have received promotions, including four new Professors and one Associate Professor.
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New Academic Promotions within Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School
Ten academic staff members have received promotions, including four new Professors and one Associate Professor.
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New Academic Promotions within Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School
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Adult study leads to fresh career and a new startup
For Hannah Ensor, starting university as an adult was a daunting prospect, but the UC experience has provided her with fresh career opportunities and helped her launch a startup, bookitin.
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Adult study leads to fresh career and a new startup
For Hannah Ensor, starting university as an adult was a daunting prospect, but the UC experience has provided her with fresh career opportunities and helped her launch a startup, bookitin.
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Adult study leads to fresh career and a new startup
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Refugees who set up businesses enrich NZ financially, culturally and socially
On The Conversation, experts including University of Canterbury Associate Professor Huibert Peter de Vries and Dr Nadeera Ranabahu say refugees need more help to settle in NZ.
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Refugees who set up businesses enrich NZ financially, culturally and socially
On The Conversation, experts including University of Canterbury Associate Professor Huibert Peter de Vries and Dr Nadeera Ranabahu say refugees need more help to settle in NZ.
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Refugees who set up businesses enrich NZ financially, culturally and socially
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Canterbury students win CMC Markets University Trading Challenge
Three stellar young traders came out on top at the University of Canterbury Trading Challenge, hosted by CMC Markets in association with the UC Investment Society.
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Canterbury students win CMC Markets University Trading Challenge
Three stellar young traders came out on top at the University of Canterbury Trading Challenge, hosted by CMC Markets in association with the UC Investment Society.
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Canterbury students win CMC Markets University Trading Challenge
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Negative equity is looming for some home owners
Only worry if you need to sell, says University of Canterbury Director Business Taught Masters Programme Stephen Hickson in a new article on The Conversation.
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Negative equity is looming for some home owners
Only worry if you need to sell, says University of Canterbury Director Business Taught Masters Programme Stephen Hickson in a new article on The Conversation.
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Negative equity is looming for some home owners
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Canterbury Leaders Reflect on Recent Complex Times
Over 150 Canterbury business leaders came together last Wednesday evening to listen to panellists discuss Leading During Complex Times at the UC MBA Thought Leadership Series presented by the UC Business School and Brannigans Recruitment.
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Canterbury Leaders Reflect on Recent Complex Times
Over 150 Canterbury business leaders came together last Wednesday evening to listen to panellists discuss Leading During Complex Times at the UC MBA Thought Leadership Series presented by the UC Business School and Brannigans Recruitment.
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Canterbury Leaders Reflect on Recent Complex Times
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Can retail investor optimism affect stock returns over Halloween?
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Can retail investor optimism affect stock returns over Halloween?
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Can retail investor optimism affect stock returns over Halloween?
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Over 1500 UC graduates get ready to celebrate their success
More than 1500 Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) students will celebrate achieving their degrees at large-scale celebrations in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week.
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Over 1500 UC graduates get ready to celebrate their success
More than 1500 Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) students will celebrate achieving their degrees at large-scale celebrations in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week.
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Over 1500 UC graduates get ready to celebrate their success
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Striking firefighters: too hot for employment law?
On The Conversation, Associate Professor Bernard Walker investigates if the demands of striking firefighters calling for systemic change are too hot to handle for NZ employment law.
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Striking firefighters: too hot for employment law?
On The Conversation, Associate Professor Bernard Walker investigates if the demands of striking firefighters calling for systemic change are too hot to handle for NZ employment law.
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Striking firefighters: too hot for employment law?
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New scholarship honours esteemed Economics lecturer
Philanthropy@UC A new scholarship has been established to recognise the significant contributions by Frank Tay during his 40-year tenure at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
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New scholarship honours esteemed Economics lecturer
Philanthropy@UC A new scholarship has been established to recognise the significant contributions by Frank Tay during his 40-year tenure at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
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New scholarship honours esteemed Economics lecturer
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Quick-fire thesis challenge winners announced at UC event
Stuttering, swallowing problems and the risk of landslides have emerged as the stand-out topics in a fast-paced University of Canterbury competition for postgraduate students.
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Quick-fire thesis challenge winners announced at UC event
Stuttering, swallowing problems and the risk of landslides have emerged as the stand-out topics in a fast-paced University of Canterbury competition for postgraduate students.
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Quick-fire thesis challenge winners announced at UC event
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More investment in literacy skills needed to end persistent disparities for Pasifika students
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More investment in literacy skills needed to end persistent disparities for Pasifika students
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More investment in literacy skills needed to end persistent disparities for Pasifika students
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Strong connections and an uplifting learning environment at UC
#EFMDEQUIS reaccreditation Recent graduate Amiria Reid’s (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-a-Kai) love for her whakapapa, community and environment motivated her to do a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Canterbury.
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Strong connections and an uplifting learning environment at UC
#EFMDEQUIS reaccreditation Recent graduate Amiria Reid’s (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-a-Kai) love for her whakapapa, community and environment motivated her to do a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Canterbury.
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Strong connections and an uplifting learning environment at UC
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Award-winning Commerce student inspired by politics, equity & maths
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Award-winning Commerce student inspired by politics, equity & maths
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Award-winning Commerce student inspired by politics, equity & maths
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The growing trend of dark tourism
Why do people want to visit sites of atrocities and natural disasters? It’s a question University of Canterbury’s Professor Girish Prayag has been researching in his study of dark tourism.
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The growing trend of dark tourism
Why do people want to visit sites of atrocities and natural disasters? It’s a question University of Canterbury’s Professor Girish Prayag has been researching in his study of dark tourism.
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The growing trend of dark tourism
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Canterbury innovators rise to the Food, Fibre and Agritech Challenge
The 2022 Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge climaxed in an outstanding Showcase during E Tipu: The Boma Agri Summit. The gala evening on 21 June highlighted and rewarded the impressive prize-winning thinking behind the top 12 ventures entered in this year’s Challenge.
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Canterbury innovators rise to the Food, Fibre and Agritech Challenge
The 2022 Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge climaxed in an outstanding Showcase during E Tipu: The Boma Agri Summit. The gala evening on 21 June highlighted and rewarded the impressive prize-winning thinking behind the top 12 ventures entered in this year’s Challenge.
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Canterbury innovators rise to the Food, Fibre and Agritech Challenge
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A budget for the ‘squeezed middle’ – but will it be the political circuit-breaker Labour wants?
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A budget for the ‘squeezed middle’ – but will it be the political circuit-breaker Labour wants?
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A budget for the ‘squeezed middle’ – but will it be the political circuit-breaker Labour wants?
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Removing GST on food is back in the news, proving some bad ideas just never go away
In a new article on The Conversation, Director Business Taught Masters Programme Stephen Hickson argues that removing GST on food is not the most efficient way to support New Zealand households.
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Removing GST on food is back in the news, proving some bad ideas just never go away
In a new article on The Conversation, Director Business Taught Masters Programme Stephen Hickson argues that removing GST on food is not the most efficient way to support New Zealand households.
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Removing GST on food is back in the news, proving some bad ideas just never go away
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Dancing to a new beat, making museums easier to navigate
An international classical ballet dancer has pivoted to mastering how to make museums easier for everyone to navigate, including people who are neurodivergent.
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Dancing to a new beat, making museums easier to navigate
An international classical ballet dancer has pivoted to mastering how to make museums easier for everyone to navigate, including people who are neurodivergent.
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Dancing to a new beat, making museums easier to navigate
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Wellbeing of Airbnb hosts explored in new Canterbury research
Airbnb hosts are more likely to face conflict with guests if they don’t set clear rules and boundaries, new research shows.
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Wellbeing of Airbnb hosts explored in new Canterbury research
Airbnb hosts are more likely to face conflict with guests if they don’t set clear rules and boundaries, new research shows.
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Wellbeing of Airbnb hosts explored in new Canterbury research
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Starving the trolls? How brands can tackle trolling – new UK-NZ research
Social media platforms should hide the viewing metrics on malicious content posted by trolls as part of a more proactive approach to curbing their behaviour, according to new University of Sussex and University of Canterbury research.
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Starving the trolls? How brands can tackle trolling – new UK-NZ research
Social media platforms should hide the viewing metrics on malicious content posted by trolls as part of a more proactive approach to curbing their behaviour, according to new University of Sussex and University of Canterbury research.
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Starving the trolls? How brands can tackle trolling – new UK-NZ research
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Experience outer space while keeping your feet on the ground
A 15-minute ride to the edge of space costs up to $500,000, but a University of Canterbury (UC) Commerce student has found a way to experience outer space using a Virtual Reality (VR) Headset for a fraction of the price.
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Experience outer space while keeping your feet on the ground
A 15-minute ride to the edge of space costs up to $500,000, but a University of Canterbury (UC) Commerce student has found a way to experience outer space using a Virtual Reality (VR) Headset for a fraction of the price.
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Experience outer space while keeping your feet on the ground
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How can business leaders improve work environments in 2022?
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How can business leaders improve work environments in 2022?
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How can business leaders improve work environments in 2022?
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New scholarships “super-charge” leadership talent
Three outstanding Canterbury businesspeople have been chosen from a number of high-calibre applicants for a new scholarship programme.
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New scholarships “super-charge” leadership talent
Three outstanding Canterbury businesspeople have been chosen from a number of high-calibre applicants for a new scholarship programme.
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New scholarships “super-charge” leadership talent
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Sexuality app to provide safe, reliable information for young people
A mobile app being developed by the University of Canterbury (UC) will provide a ‘one-stop shop’ answering young people’s questions about sexuality.
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Sexuality app to provide safe, reliable information for young people
A mobile app being developed by the University of Canterbury (UC) will provide a ‘one-stop shop’ answering young people’s questions about sexuality.
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Sexuality app to provide safe, reliable information for young people
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University of Canterbury announces four new Distinguished Professors
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University of Canterbury announces four new Distinguished Professors
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University of Canterbury announces four new Distinguished Professors
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UC graduate brings augmented reality to our smartphones
In 2020 the need for social connection became clearer than ever as people locked down around the globe. Amid this change, University of Canterbury (UC) student David Huang realised there was an appetite for a fresh way of connecting with friends, and so the first social media app using augmented reality, Oasis AR, was born.
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UC graduate brings augmented reality to our smartphones
In 2020 the need for social connection became clearer than ever as people locked down around the globe. Amid this change, University of Canterbury (UC) student David Huang realised there was an appetite for a fresh way of connecting with friends, and so the first social media app using augmented reality, Oasis AR, was born.
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UC graduate brings augmented reality to our smartphones
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Thirteen new professors promoted at UC
Promotion to the rank of Professor is a significant accomplishment, recognising academics who work at the forefront of their discipline with sustained excellence in teaching, research, and engagement with communities.
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Thirteen new professors promoted at UC
Promotion to the rank of Professor is a significant accomplishment, recognising academics who work at the forefront of their discipline with sustained excellence in teaching, research, and engagement with communities.
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Thirteen new professors promoted at UC
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Honorary doctorate awarded to world leading academic economist
One of the world leaders in the area of auctions and mechanism design, academic economist and Emeritus Distinguished Professor John Riley, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Commerce by Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
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Honorary doctorate awarded to world leading academic economist
One of the world leaders in the area of auctions and mechanism design, academic economist and Emeritus Distinguished Professor John Riley, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Commerce by Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
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Honorary doctorate awarded to world leading academic economist
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Is the ‘Team of 5 million’ well governed?
A new book examines why all governments ‘stuff up’, why policies often fail and what practical steps we might take to improve policy-making in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Is the ‘Team of 5 million’ well governed?
A new book examines why all governments ‘stuff up’, why policies often fail and what practical steps we might take to improve policy-making in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Is the ‘Team of 5 million’ well governed?
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Counting the cost – pioneer of environmental accounting recognised
University of Canterbury 2021 Research Medal winner, UC Business School Professor Markus Milne, began researching ways to account for the social and environmental impacts of business some 30 years ago, when the field was very new.
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Counting the cost – pioneer of environmental accounting recognised
University of Canterbury 2021 Research Medal winner, UC Business School Professor Markus Milne, began researching ways to account for the social and environmental impacts of business some 30 years ago, when the field was very new.
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Counting the cost – pioneer of environmental accounting recognised
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Market immunity? How public safety warnings have little impact on drug sales volumes or company share prices
In a new article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury's Associate Professor Jeremy Clark and Professor Jedrzej Bialkowski look at how regulators must get the balance right between encouraging new drug creation and safeguarding public health.
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Market immunity? How public safety warnings have little impact on drug sales volumes or company share prices
In a new article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury's Associate Professor Jeremy Clark and Professor Jedrzej Bialkowski look at how regulators must get the balance right between encouraging new drug creation and safeguarding public health.
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Market immunity? How public safety warnings have little impact on drug sales volumes or company share prices
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International students to share knowledge with Canterbury businesses
International students at the University of Canterbury will work with local businesses keen to expand into Asia under a new partnership scheme.
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International students to share knowledge with Canterbury businesses
International students at the University of Canterbury will work with local businesses keen to expand into Asia under a new partnership scheme.
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International students to share knowledge with Canterbury businesses
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Smart tech tools to help monitor food safety remotely
Drones, satellite imaging and artificial intelligence are some of the smart technology tools that could soon be used to ensure farmers and other food industry businesses are following health and safety rules.
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Smart tech tools to help monitor food safety remotely
Drones, satellite imaging and artificial intelligence are some of the smart technology tools that could soon be used to ensure farmers and other food industry businesses are following health and safety rules.
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Smart tech tools to help monitor food safety remotely
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Business sector welcomes NZ’s new sustainability degree*
Business leaders are welcoming Aotearoa New Zealand’s first undergraduate sustainability degree, saying the sector is crying out for more expertise as it faces new targets and competing goals.
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Business sector welcomes NZ’s new sustainability degree*
Business leaders are welcoming Aotearoa New Zealand’s first undergraduate sustainability degree, saying the sector is crying out for more expertise as it faces new targets and competing goals.
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Business sector welcomes NZ’s new sustainability degree*
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Students tackle challenge of future health
Canterbury tertiary students have come up with innovative ideas to reimagine New Zealand’s healthcare system.
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Students tackle challenge of future health
Canterbury tertiary students have come up with innovative ideas to reimagine New Zealand’s healthcare system.
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Students tackle challenge of future health
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Teaching excellence recognised at University of Canterbury
Bringing gaming technology and real-world examples into the classroom are some of the strategies used by award-winning University of Canterbury teachers to engage their students.
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Teaching excellence recognised at University of Canterbury
Bringing gaming technology and real-world examples into the classroom are some of the strategies used by award-winning University of Canterbury teachers to engage their students.
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Teaching excellence recognised at University of Canterbury
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Canterbury scholarship aims to grow business leadership
A new scholarship providing financial support and leadership coaching is being offered to outstanding University of Canterbury business students, thanks to the generosity of a high-profile Christchurch family.
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Canterbury scholarship aims to grow business leadership
A new scholarship providing financial support and leadership coaching is being offered to outstanding University of Canterbury business students, thanks to the generosity of a high-profile Christchurch family.
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Canterbury scholarship aims to grow business leadership
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UC partner with Taylors University to launch new Fintech programme
Te Kura Umanga | University of Canterbury Business School is proud to partner with Taylor’s University, Malaysia to launch the new Bachelor in Accounting (Fintech) (Honours) degree.
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UC partner with Taylors University to launch new Fintech programme
Te Kura Umanga | University of Canterbury Business School is proud to partner with Taylor’s University, Malaysia to launch the new Bachelor in Accounting (Fintech) (Honours) degree.
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UC partner with Taylors University to launch new Fintech programme
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New system could place New Zealand ahead of the world in compliance auditing
A research team led by University of Canterbury Professor Pavel Castka is developing a system to make audits easier for New Zealand businesses.
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New system could place New Zealand ahead of the world in compliance auditing
A research team led by University of Canterbury Professor Pavel Castka is developing a system to make audits easier for New Zealand businesses.
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New system could place New Zealand ahead of the world in compliance auditing
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ThincLab delivers Start Me Up graduates
University of Canterbury Business School’s incubator ThincLab played a vital role in the recent successful graduation of 25 entrepreneurs.
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ThincLab delivers Start Me Up graduates
University of Canterbury Business School’s incubator ThincLab played a vital role in the recent successful graduation of 25 entrepreneurs.
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ThincLab delivers Start Me Up graduates
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Will pay transparency close the gender pay gap? The EU thinks so
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Will pay transparency close the gender pay gap? The EU thinks so
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Will pay transparency close the gender pay gap? The EU thinks so
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New Zealand’s second-largest city faces weeks of delays in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
In a new article on The Conversation, UC's Associate Professor Bernard Walker says the government may have to intervene if the Canterbury vaccination programme continues to fall behind.
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New Zealand’s second-largest city faces weeks of delays in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
In a new article on The Conversation, UC's Associate Professor Bernard Walker says the government may have to intervene if the Canterbury vaccination programme continues to fall behind.
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New Zealand’s second-largest city faces weeks of delays in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
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Building business capacity to ensure a sustainable future in tourism
In an uncertain world, finding out what makes a business resilient will help owners and managers build a sustainable future.
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Building business capacity to ensure a sustainable future in tourism
In an uncertain world, finding out what makes a business resilient will help owners and managers build a sustainable future.
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Building business capacity to ensure a sustainable future in tourism
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Canterbury students invent new materials from flax and cabbage tree leaves
Sustainable materials made from cabbage tree leaves and flax could soon be used to build high-performance skis and skateboards in Christchurch.
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Canterbury students invent new materials from flax and cabbage tree leaves
Sustainable materials made from cabbage tree leaves and flax could soon be used to build high-performance skis and skateboards in Christchurch.
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Canterbury students invent new materials from flax and cabbage tree leaves
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Targeted approach to developing soft skills in ICT sector
An innovative training tool being developed at the University of Canterbury will help software developers brush up on their communication, teamwork and social skills.
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Targeted approach to developing soft skills in ICT sector
An innovative training tool being developed at the University of Canterbury will help software developers brush up on their communication, teamwork and social skills.
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Targeted approach to developing soft skills in ICT sector
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NZ’s Covid success wins interest from world's entrepreneurs
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NZ’s Covid success wins interest from world's entrepreneurs
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NZ’s Covid success wins interest from world's entrepreneurs
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Trading challenge has UC students delving into global markets
The CMC Markets University of Canterbury Trading Challenge has concluded with first-year Commerce student, Luc MacKay, winning the top prize with an impressive 429.86% return on investment (ROI).
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Trading challenge has UC students delving into global markets
The CMC Markets University of Canterbury Trading Challenge has concluded with first-year Commerce student, Luc MacKay, winning the top prize with an impressive 429.86% return on investment (ROI).
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Trading challenge has UC students delving into global markets
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‘Ramadan effect’ brings stock market gains, new Canterbury research
Investors in Muslim countries gain higher returns from the share market during Ramadan in a quirk that could be linked to a lift in mood during the religious festival, University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have found.
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‘Ramadan effect’ brings stock market gains, new Canterbury research
Investors in Muslim countries gain higher returns from the share market during Ramadan in a quirk that could be linked to a lift in mood during the religious festival, University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have found.
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‘Ramadan effect’ brings stock market gains, new Canterbury research
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Fact check – did the 2021 Budget reverse 1991’s ‘Mother of All Budgets’ benefit cuts?
Stephen Hickson is the Director of the Business Taught Masters programme and teaches Economics at the University of Canterbury.
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Fact check – did the 2021 Budget reverse 1991’s ‘Mother of All Budgets’ benefit cuts?
Stephen Hickson is the Director of the Business Taught Masters programme and teaches Economics at the University of Canterbury.
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Fact check – did the 2021 Budget reverse 1991’s ‘Mother of All Budgets’ benefit cuts?
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What should the Government spend our money on?
University of Canterbury Economist Stephen Hickson delves into the Budget and government spending decisions. It's budget time and the usual scramble for a share of the pie is going on. In these somewhat unusual times, it is still important to make sure that the Government spends the money it takes in taxes as well as it can.
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What should the Government spend our money on?
University of Canterbury Economist Stephen Hickson delves into the Budget and government spending decisions. It's budget time and the usual scramble for a share of the pie is going on. In these somewhat unusual times, it is still important to make sure that the Government spends the money it takes in taxes as well as it can.
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What should the Government spend our money on?
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New innovations to fuel the future of NZ’s food, fibre and agritech sector
A range of radical solutions are now a step closer to boosting the agricultural sector thanks to the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge. Prize winners were named at the Showcase on 11 May.
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New innovations to fuel the future of NZ’s food, fibre and agritech sector
A range of radical solutions are now a step closer to boosting the agricultural sector thanks to the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge. Prize winners were named at the Showcase on 11 May.
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New innovations to fuel the future of NZ’s food, fibre and agritech sector
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What the Silver Lake deal would mean for NZ Rugby
The commercialisation of elite sport – including the sale, relocation and branding of professional sport clubs – is nothing new. The commercialisation of professional sport has driven huge changes in sports teams from being responsible to the public and local community and seen as a public good, to being responsible to the owners and shareholders of the commercial entities. This fundamental change sparks debate and controversy.
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What the Silver Lake deal would mean for NZ Rugby
The commercialisation of elite sport – including the sale, relocation and branding of professional sport clubs – is nothing new. The commercialisation of professional sport has driven huge changes in sports teams from being responsible to the public and local community and seen as a public good, to being responsible to the owners and shareholders of the commercial entities. This fundamental change sparks debate and controversy.
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What the Silver Lake deal would mean for NZ Rugby
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As the government is learning, a ‘wage freeze’ can come with unintended consequences
In a new article on The Conversation, Associate Professor Laura Meriluoto explains that the underlying productivity of the economy could be compromised if workers decide to leave the public sector.
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As the government is learning, a ‘wage freeze’ can come with unintended consequences
In a new article on The Conversation, Associate Professor Laura Meriluoto explains that the underlying productivity of the economy could be compromised if workers decide to leave the public sector.
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As the government is learning, a ‘wage freeze’ can come with unintended consequences
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Ten big ideas to accelerate change in the food and fibre sector
Imagine a world where a farmer can tell the difference between every sheep by just looking at them. Thanks to new sheep facial recognition technology employing AI this could soon be a reality. Genesmith is just one of the big ideas named today as a finalist in the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge.
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Ten big ideas to accelerate change in the food and fibre sector
Imagine a world where a farmer can tell the difference between every sheep by just looking at them. Thanks to new sheep facial recognition technology employing AI this could soon be a reality. Genesmith is just one of the big ideas named today as a finalist in the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge.
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Ten big ideas to accelerate change in the food and fibre sector
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Reflections on the Founding and Evolution of the University of Canterbury Economics Department
A Conversation with Frank Tay by Alfred Guender.
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Reflections on the Founding and Evolution of the University of Canterbury Economics Department
A Conversation with Frank Tay by Alfred Guender.
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Reflections on the Founding and Evolution of the University of Canterbury Economics Department
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Leading through adversity, MBA Thought Leadership with Glenn Renwick
In times of uncertainty, seeking insight from people with experience leading businesses through change is critical.
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Leading through adversity, MBA Thought Leadership with Glenn Renwick
In times of uncertainty, seeking insight from people with experience leading businesses through change is critical.
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Leading through adversity, MBA Thought Leadership with Glenn Renwick
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Energy Academy and UC partner on new learning model
The University of Canterbury Business School has signed an agreement with Energy Academy to develop a new model for the delivery of academic content.
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Energy Academy and UC partner on new learning model
The University of Canterbury Business School has signed an agreement with Energy Academy to develop a new model for the delivery of academic content.
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Energy Academy and UC partner on new learning model
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Fake news and half-truths take a toll on financial markets
Three University of Canterbury (UC) financial economists have shed light on a puzzling relationship between economic policy uncertainty and the Volatility Index (VIX) - fear gauge of the stock market, and how the quality of political signals impacts on this relationship in a new research paper.
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Fake news and half-truths take a toll on financial markets
Three University of Canterbury (UC) financial economists have shed light on a puzzling relationship between economic policy uncertainty and the Volatility Index (VIX) - fear gauge of the stock market, and how the quality of political signals impacts on this relationship in a new research paper.
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Fake news and half-truths take a toll on financial markets
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Marketing Smackdown 2021
Nine teams competed in a two-day Challenge to develop a winning marketing strategy and a 20th-anniversary event plan for Cedra Express - New Zealand's leading medical courier.
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Marketing Smackdown 2021
Nine teams competed in a two-day Challenge to develop a winning marketing strategy and a 20th-anniversary event plan for Cedra Express - New Zealand's leading medical courier.
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Marketing Smackdown 2021
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Food, Fibre and Agritech Challenge top 25 confirmed
Innovation in the food, fibre and agritech sector looks set to solve some of the greatest challenges facing the sector thanks to ideas submitted to the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge.
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Food, Fibre and Agritech Challenge top 25 confirmed
Innovation in the food, fibre and agritech sector looks set to solve some of the greatest challenges facing the sector thanks to ideas submitted to the Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge.
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Food, Fibre and Agritech Challenge top 25 confirmed
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Learning about the ‘F’ word from an award-winning MBA teacher
Learning through experience is at the heart of University of Canterbury (UC) lecturer Dr Christian Walsh’s award-winning teaching philosophy – preparing students to easily enter and apply what they have learned in a business setting.
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Learning about the ‘F’ word from an award-winning MBA teacher
Learning through experience is at the heart of University of Canterbury (UC) lecturer Dr Christian Walsh’s award-winning teaching philosophy – preparing students to easily enter and apply what they have learned in a business setting.
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Learning about the ‘F’ word from an award-winning MBA teacher
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UC Business School retains Triple Crown and top 1% status
The UC Business School has cemented its place in the top one percent of business schools worldwide accredited with the triple crown after confirmation of reaccreditation by AACSB.
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UC Business School retains Triple Crown and top 1% status
The UC Business School has cemented its place in the top one percent of business schools worldwide accredited with the triple crown after confirmation of reaccreditation by AACSB.
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UC Business School retains Triple Crown and top 1% status
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Top UC entrepreneurs shoot for success at city event
Student entrepreneurs will pitch their innovative business and social enterprise ideas to industry experts in a lively competition in central Christchurch this week.
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Top UC entrepreneurs shoot for success at city event
Student entrepreneurs will pitch their innovative business and social enterprise ideas to industry experts in a lively competition in central Christchurch this week.
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Top UC entrepreneurs shoot for success at city event
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The business of using AI in medicine for a faster cure
How is a Canterbury Business School lecturer with a background in computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) helping to speed up the development of medicines?
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The business of using AI in medicine for a faster cure
How is a Canterbury Business School lecturer with a background in computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) helping to speed up the development of medicines?
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The business of using AI in medicine for a faster cure
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Bridging the Gap
How can New Zealanders better engage with Asia, at a time when we are more physically isolated from the rest of the world than ever?
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Bridging the Gap
How can New Zealanders better engage with Asia, at a time when we are more physically isolated from the rest of the world than ever?
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Bridging the Gap
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UC graduate and serial entrepreneur taking on the crypto world
Opportunity is everywhere if you are willing to grab it. For University of Canterbury (UC) student Charlie Kavanagh, who is graduating this week, UC has provided a number of opportunities for him to flex his entrepreneurial muscle and broaden his horizons with international travel.
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UC graduate and serial entrepreneur taking on the crypto world
Opportunity is everywhere if you are willing to grab it. For University of Canterbury (UC) student Charlie Kavanagh, who is graduating this week, UC has provided a number of opportunities for him to flex his entrepreneurial muscle and broaden his horizons with international travel.
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UC graduate and serial entrepreneur taking on the crypto world
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UC Student Grace Steinmetz is well on track to a successful career in sport
University of Canterbury Law and Business student Grace Steinmetz is keeping her career options open. As a force to be reckoned with on a rugby seven’s field she’s eyeing the 2024 Olympics in Paris too.
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UC Student Grace Steinmetz is well on track to a successful career in sport
University of Canterbury Law and Business student Grace Steinmetz is keeping her career options open. As a force to be reckoned with on a rugby seven’s field she’s eyeing the 2024 Olympics in Paris too.
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UC Student Grace Steinmetz is well on track to a successful career in sport
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Canterbury students rally on COVID-19 market volatility in CMC Markets University Trading Challenge
The CMC Markets University of Canterbury Trading Challenge has come to a close with third-year Finance, Strategy & Entrepreneurship student, Connor Rogers, winning the top prize with a 152.48 percent return on investment (ROI).
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Canterbury students rally on COVID-19 market volatility in CMC Markets University Trading Challenge
The CMC Markets University of Canterbury Trading Challenge has come to a close with third-year Finance, Strategy & Entrepreneurship student, Connor Rogers, winning the top prize with a 152.48 percent return on investment (ROI).
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Canterbury students rally on COVID-19 market volatility in CMC Markets University Trading Challenge
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University of Canterbury in world-first partnership with Smart Cities Council
Moves to see the University of Canterbury (UC) deliver the most advanced, smart cities focused MBA programme are under way as the University becomes the first university globally to sign as a Research and Knowledge Partner with the Smart Cities Council.
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University of Canterbury in world-first partnership with Smart Cities Council
Moves to see the University of Canterbury (UC) deliver the most advanced, smart cities focused MBA programme are under way as the University becomes the first university globally to sign as a Research and Knowledge Partner with the Smart Cities Council.
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University of Canterbury in world-first partnership with Smart Cities Council
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Start your UC MBA this September with a FutureU study grant
If your job has been impacted by COVID-19 and you’re thinking about next steps, now is the perfect time to apply for an MBA at the University of Canterbury (UC). Assistance with tuition fees is available in the form of a UC FutureU study grant, providing up to $7500 per person.
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Start your UC MBA this September with a FutureU study grant
If your job has been impacted by COVID-19 and you’re thinking about next steps, now is the perfect time to apply for an MBA at the University of Canterbury (UC). Assistance with tuition fees is available in the form of a UC FutureU study grant, providing up to $7500 per person.
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Start your UC MBA this September with a FutureU study grant
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ThincLab Canterbury benefits region while thinking globally
Christchurch is already seeing the benefits of a memorandum of understanding between the University of Canterbury (UC) and ChristchurchNZ, through an additional agreement with UC’s Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) to deliver various programmes, including ThincLab Canterbury.
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ThincLab Canterbury benefits region while thinking globally
Christchurch is already seeing the benefits of a memorandum of understanding between the University of Canterbury (UC) and ChristchurchNZ, through an additional agreement with UC’s Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) to deliver various programmes, including ThincLab Canterbury.
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ThincLab Canterbury benefits region while thinking globally
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UC Business graduate and author has launched her book in the hope of progressing cancer research
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UC Business graduate and author has launched her book in the hope of progressing cancer research
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UC Business graduate and author has launched her book in the hope of progressing cancer research
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New strategies needed for marketing in the New Normal
Join a panel of local experts to discuss business marketing post-COVID-19 in the next University of Canterbury (UC) Business School Hihiko Webinar event, Marketing in the New Normal.
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New strategies needed for marketing in the New Normal
Join a panel of local experts to discuss business marketing post-COVID-19 in the next University of Canterbury (UC) Business School Hihiko Webinar event, Marketing in the New Normal.
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New strategies needed for marketing in the New Normal
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Crusaders on side for match-ups on marketing, research and student success
Growing ties between the Crusaders and the UC College of Business and Law are bringing invaluable real-world experiences for marketing and sports management students, as well as collaborative research ventures and conference opportunities.
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Crusaders on side for match-ups on marketing, research and student success
Growing ties between the Crusaders and the UC College of Business and Law are bringing invaluable real-world experiences for marketing and sports management students, as well as collaborative research ventures and conference opportunities.
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Crusaders on side for match-ups on marketing, research and student success
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Students Reimagine the Future of the General Practice
Imagining the future of the General Practice was never going to be an easy task - especially tackling it in one weekend! Four teams of students from across Canterbury were given 48 hours to reimagine the way GPs were using digital tools and delivering virtual consultations.
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Students Reimagine the Future of the General Practice
Imagining the future of the General Practice was never going to be an easy task - especially tackling it in one weekend! Four teams of students from across Canterbury were given 48 hours to reimagine the way GPs were using digital tools and delivering virtual consultations.
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Students Reimagine the Future of the General Practice
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Digital doctors’ HealthPod puts healthcare in the community
Imagining a HealthPod located in the community, where patients with chronic illnesses could more easily monitor their symptoms, has won a team of health students the University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) Digital Doctors Disrupt Challenge for 2020.
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Digital doctors’ HealthPod puts healthcare in the community
Imagining a HealthPod located in the community, where patients with chronic illnesses could more easily monitor their symptoms, has won a team of health students the University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) Digital Doctors Disrupt Challenge for 2020.
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Digital doctors’ HealthPod puts healthcare in the community
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Is a Four Day Week the future of work?
Andrew Barnes is a successful businessman who made headlines around the world by implementing the four day working week in his own company. Andrew visited UCE to speak about the benefits of a four day week for organisations.
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Is a Four Day Week the future of work?
Andrew Barnes is a successful businessman who made headlines around the world by implementing the four day working week in his own company. Andrew visited UCE to speak about the benefits of a four day week for organisations.
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Is a Four Day Week the future of work?
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Students create a carbon-neutral future for UC
The University of Canterbury has big goals for improving its sustainability. Last week, 50 UC students were given the opportunity to produce new ideas to help reach these targets at the Greening UC Challenge.
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Students create a carbon-neutral future for UC
The University of Canterbury has big goals for improving its sustainability. Last week, 50 UC students were given the opportunity to produce new ideas to help reach these targets at the Greening UC Challenge.
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Students create a carbon-neutral future for UC
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Dumplings, movies, quizzes and speakers - UCE’s club launches had something for everyone!
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Dumplings, movies, quizzes and speakers - UCE’s club launches had something for everyone!
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Dumplings, movies, quizzes and speakers - UCE’s club launches had something for everyone!
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Student entrepreneurs pitch their big ideas to Christchurch business leaders
Budding University of Canterbury (UC) student entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas live on stage during a Dragons’ Den-style competition at The Piano next week.
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Student entrepreneurs pitch their big ideas to Christchurch business leaders
Budding University of Canterbury (UC) student entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas live on stage during a Dragons’ Den-style competition at The Piano next week.
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Student entrepreneurs pitch their big ideas to Christchurch business leaders
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UC Business School Renews Partnership with Chamber
The University of Canterbury has renewed it’s Partnership Agreement with the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber) for another year.
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UC Business School Renews Partnership with Chamber
The University of Canterbury has renewed it’s Partnership Agreement with the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber) for another year.
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UC Business School Renews Partnership with Chamber
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Seven UC students and grads to learn how Asia does business
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Seven UC students and grads to learn how Asia does business
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Seven UC students and grads to learn how Asia does business
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UC academics bring Food for Thought to Riverside Market
‘Food for Thought’ is a five-day series of 15-minute talks in the city, bringing the university’s thought leaders to the public, so people can feed their minds while filling their tummies.
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UC academics bring Food for Thought to Riverside Market
‘Food for Thought’ is a five-day series of 15-minute talks in the city, bringing the university’s thought leaders to the public, so people can feed their minds while filling their tummies.
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UC academics bring Food for Thought to Riverside Market
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Marketing for a stronger community
The University of Canterbury (UC) Business School and the Marketing Association have teamed up for a new initiative that aims to provide collaborative pro bono advice to charities.
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Marketing for a stronger community
The University of Canterbury (UC) Business School and the Marketing Association have teamed up for a new initiative that aims to provide collaborative pro bono advice to charities.
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Marketing for a stronger community
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Marketing for a stronger community
The UC Business School and the Marketing Association have teamed up for a new initiative that aims to provide collaborative pro bono advice to charities.
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Marketing for a stronger community
The UC Business School and the Marketing Association have teamed up for a new initiative that aims to provide collaborative pro bono advice to charities.
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Marketing for a stronger community
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UC gains $6.5m for next-gen solar tech, smarter interactive computing, Alzheimer’s disease research
Twelve University of Canterbury-led research projects have been green-lit by the 2019 Marsden Fund Te Pūtea Rangahau to the total of $6.54 million in diverse fields of research. The research covers four of UC’s five colleges, and includes research in engineering, management, computer science and software engineering, linguistics, political science and te reo as well as physical, chemical and biological sciences.
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UC gains $6.5m for next-gen solar tech, smarter interactive computing, Alzheimer’s disease research
Twelve University of Canterbury-led research projects have been green-lit by the 2019 Marsden Fund Te Pūtea Rangahau to the total of $6.54 million in diverse fields of research. The research covers four of UC’s five colleges, and includes research in engineering, management, computer science and software engineering, linguistics, political science and te reo as well as physical, chemical and biological sciences.
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UC gains $6.5m for next-gen solar tech, smarter interactive computing, Alzheimer’s disease research
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UC students’ tech startup turns voicemails to text
University of Canterbury (UC) student inventors and co-founders of tech startup Vxt, Luke Campbell and Lucy Turner have released their innovative app, another step in commercialising their smart assistant that converts voicemails to text.
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UC students’ tech startup turns voicemails to text
University of Canterbury (UC) student inventors and co-founders of tech startup Vxt, Luke Campbell and Lucy Turner have released their innovative app, another step in commercialising their smart assistant that converts voicemails to text.
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UC students’ tech startup turns voicemails to text
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UC finance students top New Zealand on their way to Korea
The University of Canterbury’s (UC) top finance students have won the biggest finance competition in the country to secure their place representing New Zealand in South Korea.
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UC finance students top New Zealand on their way to Korea
The University of Canterbury’s (UC) top finance students have won the biggest finance competition in the country to secure their place representing New Zealand in South Korea.
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UC finance students top New Zealand on their way to Korea
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New agile MBA targets leaders of the 4th Industrial Revolution
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New agile MBA targets leaders of the 4th Industrial Revolution
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New agile MBA targets leaders of the 4th Industrial Revolution
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$85k in prizes awarded to entrepreneurial students
Students’ big ideas and innovative thinking were celebrated to the tune of $85,000 at Entré’s $85k Challenge awards evening at the University of Canterbury (UC) this week.
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$85k in prizes awarded to entrepreneurial students
Students’ big ideas and innovative thinking were celebrated to the tune of $85,000 at Entré’s $85k Challenge awards evening at the University of Canterbury (UC) this week.
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$85k in prizes awarded to entrepreneurial students
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Activists and academics intersect at UC Sustainability Awards
Globally, locally, through their research and via community platforms, academics are leading climate change action, and none more so than University of Canterbury (UC)’s Associate Professor Bronwyn Hayward.
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Activists and academics intersect at UC Sustainability Awards
Globally, locally, through their research and via community platforms, academics are leading climate change action, and none more so than University of Canterbury (UC)’s Associate Professor Bronwyn Hayward.
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Activists and academics intersect at UC Sustainability Awards
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CMC Markets University of Canterbury Trading Challenge showcases next generation of traders
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CMC Markets University of Canterbury Trading Challenge showcases next generation of traders
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CMC Markets University of Canterbury Trading Challenge showcases next generation of traders
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Westpac Champion Business Awards: Winners Announced
There was plenty of success for UC alumni at last night's Westpac Champion Business Awards, run by Champion Canterbury Ltd.
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Westpac Champion Business Awards: Winners Announced
There was plenty of success for UC alumni at last night's Westpac Champion Business Awards, run by Champion Canterbury Ltd.
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Westpac Champion Business Awards: Winners Announced
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UC Business School named Education Partner of the Year at 2019 MYOB Partner Awards
MYOB announced the University of Canterbury Business School as the recipient of the Education Partner of the Year at its 11th annual Australia and New Zealand Partner Connect Gala Dinner on 23 August in Melbourne.
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UC Business School named Education Partner of the Year at 2019 MYOB Partner Awards
MYOB announced the University of Canterbury Business School as the recipient of the Education Partner of the Year at its 11th annual Australia and New Zealand Partner Connect Gala Dinner on 23 August in Melbourne.
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UC Business School named Education Partner of the Year at 2019 MYOB Partner Awards
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UCE students spend their mid-year break in Shanghai!
This year, UC Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) and the UC International Relations Office sent Abel Gore (BCom), Alex Lyall (LLB/BA), and Nicole Nathan (LLB/BCom) to Fudan University in Shanghai.
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UCE students spend their mid-year break in Shanghai!
This year, UC Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) and the UC International Relations Office sent Abel Gore (BCom), Alex Lyall (LLB/BA), and Nicole Nathan (LLB/BCom) to Fudan University in Shanghai.
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UCE students spend their mid-year break in Shanghai!
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Summer Startup where are they now series #10: Chelsea Aitken and Millie Morgan
Inspired by a study tour to Fudan, Chelsea Aitken and business partner Millie Morgan completed the UCE Summer Startup Programme with their venture New Zealand and Beyond.
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Summer Startup where are they now series #10: Chelsea Aitken and Millie Morgan
Inspired by a study tour to Fudan, Chelsea Aitken and business partner Millie Morgan completed the UCE Summer Startup Programme with their venture New Zealand and Beyond.
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Summer Startup where are they now series #10: Chelsea Aitken and Millie Morgan
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Research Futures Symposium
Join us at the inaugural UC research futures symposium
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Research Futures Symposium
Join us at the inaugural UC research futures symposium
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Research Futures Symposium
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Summer Startup where are they now series #09: Tom Maslin
Run by students, for students, Ignition Tutoring provides NCEA students with a flexible, accessible and relatable alternative to other tutoring services. We talk to previous summer student, Tom Maslin, the guy behind it all.
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Summer Startup where are they now series #09: Tom Maslin
Run by students, for students, Ignition Tutoring provides NCEA students with a flexible, accessible and relatable alternative to other tutoring services. We talk to previous summer student, Tom Maslin, the guy behind it all.
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Summer Startup where are they now series #09: Tom Maslin
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Summer Startup where are they now series #08: Tayla Johns
Tayla Johns, founder of Equilibrium Equine, has had a very busy and successful year. Tayla came second in entre’s $85k Startup Challenge, then took part in the UCE EY Summer Startup Programme.
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Summer Startup where are they now series #08: Tayla Johns
Tayla Johns, founder of Equilibrium Equine, has had a very busy and successful year. Tayla came second in entre’s $85k Startup Challenge, then took part in the UCE EY Summer Startup Programme.
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Summer Startup where are they now series #08: Tayla Johns
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Nature inspires research for award-winning professor
An accounting professor’s boyhood love of the outdoors has inspired 30 years of research into the social and environmental impacts of organisations, and how they account for and communicate those impacts.
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Nature inspires research for award-winning professor
An accounting professor’s boyhood love of the outdoors has inspired 30 years of research into the social and environmental impacts of organisations, and how they account for and communicate those impacts.
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Nature inspires research for award-winning professor
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Sustainability important to international tourists – new research
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Sustainability important to international tourists – new research
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Sustainability important to international tourists – new research
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Blockchain benefits sustainable food production
Adapting new data technologies may lead to fairer food prices for consumers and producers, by increasing transparency.
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Blockchain benefits sustainable food production
Adapting new data technologies may lead to fairer food prices for consumers and producers, by increasing transparency.
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Blockchain benefits sustainable food production
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UC Business School among 1% global elite with Triple Crown accreditation
The University of Canterbury (UC) Business School has achieved EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation.
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UC Business School among 1% global elite with Triple Crown accreditation
The University of Canterbury (UC) Business School has achieved EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation.
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UC Business School among 1% global elite with Triple Crown accreditation
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Reserve Bank heading into new territory – UC economist
University of Canterbury Economist and Director of Business Taught Masters, Stephen Hickson explains why the Reserve Bank is heading into new territory with the cut to the OCR, and what impact it could have.
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Reserve Bank heading into new territory – UC economist
University of Canterbury Economist and Director of Business Taught Masters, Stephen Hickson explains why the Reserve Bank is heading into new territory with the cut to the OCR, and what impact it could have.
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Reserve Bank heading into new territory – UC economist
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Marketing and Tourism ranked first for research in New Zealand
Results for the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) were revealed by the Tertiary Education Commission. UC Business School is excited to announce Marketing and Tourism ranked first in their subject area.
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Marketing and Tourism ranked first for research in New Zealand
Results for the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) were revealed by the Tertiary Education Commission. UC Business School is excited to announce Marketing and Tourism ranked first in their subject area.
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Marketing and Tourism ranked first for research in New Zealand
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UC produces top quality research despite earthquake challenges
UC continues to produce top quality research despite challenges resulting from the Canterbury earthquakes.
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UC produces top quality research despite earthquake challenges
UC continues to produce top quality research despite challenges resulting from the Canterbury earthquakes.
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UC produces top quality research despite earthquake challenges
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Commerce Teachers Connect with Industry to Inspire Next Generation
Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School, in conjunction with MYOB, has run a successful teachers conference in 2019.
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Commerce Teachers Connect with Industry to Inspire Next Generation
Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School, in conjunction with MYOB, has run a successful teachers conference in 2019.
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Commerce Teachers Connect with Industry to Inspire Next Generation
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Can you trust online rating systems?
The Condliffe Annual Memorial Lecture took place on 1 April 2019 hosted by the Department of Economics and Finance of the UC Business School.
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Can you trust online rating systems?
The Condliffe Annual Memorial Lecture took place on 1 April 2019 hosted by the Department of Economics and Finance of the UC Business School.
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Can you trust online rating systems?
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Voicemail-to-text startup Vxt awarded NZBI grant
UCE Students Luke Campbell and Lucy Turner (both BSc) are on a mission to make voicemails more efficient with their business, Vxt - a voicemail inbox app that converts users’ voicemails to text and gives users smart tools to deal with a large amount of voicemail.
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Voicemail-to-text startup Vxt awarded NZBI grant
UCE Students Luke Campbell and Lucy Turner (both BSc) are on a mission to make voicemails more efficient with their business, Vxt - a voicemail inbox app that converts users’ voicemails to text and gives users smart tools to deal with a large amount of voicemail.
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Voicemail-to-text startup Vxt awarded NZBI grant
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Is our future flying robotaxis?
Robotic retailers, traveling by virtual reality, and pilotless planes are just some of the ideas that University of Canterbury students had for how digital disruption and emerging technologies will impact the future of travel.
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Is our future flying robotaxis?
Robotic retailers, traveling by virtual reality, and pilotless planes are just some of the ideas that University of Canterbury students had for how digital disruption and emerging technologies will impact the future of travel.
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Is our future flying robotaxis?
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Is our future flying robotaxis?
Robotic retailers, traveling by virtual reality, and pilotless planes are just some of the ideas that University of Canterbury students had for how digital disruption and emerging technologies will impact the future of travel.
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Is our future flying robotaxis?
Robotic retailers, traveling by virtual reality, and pilotless planes are just some of the ideas that University of Canterbury students had for how digital disruption and emerging technologies will impact the future of travel.
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Is our future flying robotaxis?