As Antarctic sea ice continues its dramatic decline, we need more measurements and better models to predict its future

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) has ranked among the top 50 in the world for its commitment to five of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  

Who gets to make decisions about Aotearoa New Zealand’s native plant biodiversity is a question at the heart of new Canterbury research.

Over 40,000 dried and pressed plants neatly filed in the University of Canterbury Herbarium make up a vital botanical library that dates back over 150 years.

Committed student volunteers are making the University of Canterbury’s Ilam campus safer for native birds by trapping pest predators.

Pinpointing summer solstice as a trigger for mast seeding events could help prevent predators from ravaging New Zealand’s native species. 

World-leading underwater AI robotics research at the University of Canterbury looks set to transform New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.

Canterbury researchers are exploring how planting native shelterbelts and hedgerows on farms could deliver biodiversity benefits and make good business sense.

Timber slash and debris from flooding events is decimating Aotearoa New Zealand’s vital underwater kelp forests, a nationwide study shows.

As rising water threatens low-lying Pacific islands, is moving the only solution? In her talk, researcher Dr Dalila Gharbaoui will discuss climate mobility.