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Opinion: One in six New Zealanders are disabled. Why does health research exclude them?

30 April 2025

Disabled people are often excluded from health research, worsening inequities and missing key perspectives.

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Despite making up one-sixth of the population, disabled people are frequently excluded from health research, worsening their health outcomes and leaving critical gaps in medical understanding. Exclusion stems from unfounded assumptions about consent, communication barriers, and lack of accessibility planning. Greater inclusion—from study design to participation—is essential for ethical, effective research that improves health outcomes for all. Associate Professor Kaaren Mathias discusses this topic on The Conversation, read the full article: 1 in 6 New Zealanders is disabled. Why does so much health research still exclude them?

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University rocks geology education with new garden

29 April 2025

The University of Canterbury is bringing local geology to life with a new garden featuring over 200 rocks, ancient fossils and a mini volcano. 
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University rocks geology education with new garden

The University of Canterbury is bringing local geology to life with a new garden featuring over 200 rocks, ancient fossils and a mini volcano. 
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University rocks geology education with new garden

University rocks geology education with new garden

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Opinion: A damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform is needed

17 April 2025

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Opinion: A damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform is needed

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Opinion: A damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform is needed

Opinion: A damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform is needed

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UC-led study provides new insights into Ross Ice Shelf melt

16 April 2025

A new UC study uncovers hidden melt beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf, shedding new light on climate change impacts and rising sea levels.
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UC-led study provides new insights into Ross Ice Shelf melt

A new UC study uncovers hidden melt beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf, shedding new light on climate change impacts and rising sea levels.
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UC-led study provides new insights into Ross Ice Shelf melt

UC-led study provides new insights into Ross Ice Shelf melt

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Milestones and memories: UC Autumn Graduation

14 April 2025

Congratulations to all our students who celebrated their graduation last week. 
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Milestones and memories: UC Autumn Graduation

Congratulations to all our students who celebrated their graduation last week. 
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Milestones and memories: UC Autumn Graduation

Milestones and memories: UC Autumn Graduation

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Celebrating Māori achievement at UC

14 April 2025

Last week, we honoured the accomplishments of our Māori students at Eke Tangaroa | Celebration for Māori Graduates.
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Celebrating Māori achievement at UC

Last week, we honoured the accomplishments of our Māori students at Eke Tangaroa | Celebration for Māori Graduates.
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Celebrating Māori achievement at UC

Celebrating Māori achievement at UC

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Celebrating Pacific success at UC

14 April 2025

Congratulations to all our Pacific students who celebrated their graduation last week. 
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Celebrating Pacific success at UC

Congratulations to all our Pacific students who celebrated their graduation last week. 
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Celebrating Pacific success at UC

Celebrating Pacific success at UC

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UC Product Design students win $18.5k in industry awards

11 April 2025

From ostomy care to recycled fishing gear, UC students wowed industry sponsors with creative, impactful design solutions.
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UC Product Design students win $18.5k in industry awards

From ostomy care to recycled fishing gear, UC students wowed industry sponsors with creative, impactful design solutions.
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UC Product Design students win $18.5k in industry awards

UC Product Design students win $18.5k in industry awards

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NZ experts aid global report on hydrogen storage tech

10 April 2025

University of Canterbury experts have contributed to a significant new international report on the state of underground hydrogen storage technology. 
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NZ experts aid global report on hydrogen storage tech

University of Canterbury experts have contributed to a significant new international report on the state of underground hydrogen storage technology. 
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NZ experts aid global report on hydrogen storage tech

NZ experts aid global report on hydrogen storage tech

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UC home to only modular quake simulator in the world

09 April 2025

A new modular “shake table” used for earthquake simulations at the University of Canterbury is the only one of its kind in the world.
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UC home to only modular quake simulator in the world

A new modular “shake table” used for earthquake simulations at the University of Canterbury is the only one of its kind in the world.
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UC home to only modular quake simulator in the world

UC home to only modular quake simulator in the world

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