News on sustainabiltiy

A nature-based approach to river management could bring greater protection against flooding than building bigger stop-banks, new research suggests.

Using technical skills and community engagement, a group of University of Canterbury (UC) Humanitarian Engineering students installed drinking water treatment systems in schools in the Kingdom of Tonga.

UC has announced its first donor-funded International Law PhD Scholarship, enabled by a generous gift from distinguished alumna Christine, Lady Brownlie.

New research explores using waste materials to decarbonise iron and steel production, an industry contributing 7% of global man-made CO₂ emissions. 

What role does green hydrogen play in Aotearoa New Zealand reaching a target of zero carbon emissions by 2050?

The future of hydrogen for Aotearoa depends on whether we can store it safely and cheaply, and new UC research is finding the answers.

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) researchers are leading the charge in renewable energy.

A new wildfire forecasting system that updates using real-time weather data could help firefighters protect lives and property from a growing global threat. 

UC researchers are partnering with German institutions to explore how green hydrogen can decarbonise industries, transform energy systems, and boost NZ’s global role.

UC research is advancing geospatial technologies to improve flood risk assessment and mitigation, tackling critical global challenges.

An innovative UC-led study explores how tailored strength programmes improve bowling speed and performance for young pace bowlers in Canterbury.

A UC student-led research team has looked at the barriers to kids getting outside to play, as global trends suggest not playing outside is leading to negative effects on their development.