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$10m funding boost for UC research into curbing carbon
Innovative UC research aiming to remove megatonnes of carbon from the atmosphere each year has received a $10 million grant from the Government.
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$10m funding boost for UC research into curbing carbon
Innovative UC research aiming to remove megatonnes of carbon from the atmosphere each year has received a $10 million grant from the Government.
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$10m funding boost for UC research into curbing carbon
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Effective mental health care comes in many forms: new study
Dr Kaaren Mathias coordinated an international team studying the value of community mental health assets in Ghana, India, Occupied Palestine and South Africa.
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Effective mental health care comes in many forms: new study
Dr Kaaren Mathias coordinated an international team studying the value of community mental health assets in Ghana, India, Occupied Palestine and South Africa.
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Effective mental health care comes in many forms: new study
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Brain differences linked to mental health in new study
A new, world-first study has used imaging technology to reveal the largest differences yet discovered in the structures of male and female brains.
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Brain differences linked to mental health in new study
A new, world-first study has used imaging technology to reveal the largest differences yet discovered in the structures of male and female brains.
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Brain differences linked to mental health in new study
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More vape stores in deprived areas, near schools UC study
New 厙ぴ勛圖 research has found vape stores are proliferating in Aotearoa New Zealands most deprived communities with many also located near schools.
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More vape stores in deprived areas, near schools UC study
New 厙ぴ勛圖 research has found vape stores are proliferating in Aotearoa New Zealands most deprived communities with many also located near schools.
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More vape stores in deprived areas, near schools UC study
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New 厙ぴ勛圖early literacy approach achieves outstanding results
A New Zealand-developed structured literacy programme is delivering outstanding results for Kiwi children, new research by the University Of Canterbury shows.
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New 厙ぴ勛圖early literacy approach achieves outstanding results
A New Zealand-developed structured literacy programme is delivering outstanding results for Kiwi children, new research by the University Of Canterbury shows.
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New 厙ぴ勛圖early literacy approach achieves outstanding results
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Using random forest to gain new insights on public health
A UC-led public health study with city-wide participation generated a mountain of raw data, and researchers turned to machine learning to analyse it all.
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Using random forest to gain new insights on public health
A UC-led public health study with city-wide participation generated a mountain of raw data, and researchers turned to machine learning to analyse it all.
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Using random forest to gain new insights on public health
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Pioneering endometriosis study awarded Marsden funding
A Canterbury researcher hopes her newly-funded research will lead to better ways of managing endometriosis, a disease that affects over 100,000 Kiwi women.
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Pioneering endometriosis study awarded Marsden funding
A Canterbury researcher hopes her newly-funded research will lead to better ways of managing endometriosis, a disease that affects over 100,000 Kiwi women.
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Pioneering endometriosis study awarded Marsden funding
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UC research identifies digital solutions for NZ Autism support
A 厙ぴ勛圖-led research team is determined to create more accessible pipelines of support for autistic Kiwi kids and their caregivers.
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UC research identifies digital solutions for NZ Autism support
A 厙ぴ勛圖-led research team is determined to create more accessible pipelines of support for autistic Kiwi kids and their caregivers.
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UC research identifies digital solutions for NZ Autism support
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Tauhere UC Connect free public talk Can we end endometriosis?
A debilitating condition that affects about 10% of females in Aotearoa New Zealand, endometriosis remains virtually unknown or mysterious condition to most people. Can we engineer a solution to end endometriosis?
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Tauhere UC Connect free public talk Can we end endometriosis?
A debilitating condition that affects about 10% of females in Aotearoa New Zealand, endometriosis remains virtually unknown or mysterious condition to most people. Can we engineer a solution to end endometriosis?
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Tauhere UC Connect free public talk Can we end endometriosis?
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Taking the guess work out of spinal surgery
UC Associate Professor Debbie Munro has invented prototype technology to reduce the risk in spinal fusion surgery.
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Taking the guess work out of spinal surgery
UC Associate Professor Debbie Munro has invented prototype technology to reduce the risk in spinal fusion surgery.
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Taking the guess work out of spinal surgery
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Two UC researchers gain $220,000 CMRF grants
Two 厙ぴ勛圖 researchers have received Canterbury Medical Research Foundations Major Projects Grants worth $220,000 in total.
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Two UC researchers gain $220,000 CMRF grants
Two 厙ぴ勛圖 researchers have received Canterbury Medical Research Foundations Major Projects Grants worth $220,000 in total.
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Two UC researchers gain $220,000 CMRF grants
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Research misses those in need
Misleading research findings in Clinical Psychology can perpetuate social myths and create social inequities, according to UC PhD graduate, Nadia Summers.
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Research misses those in need
Misleading research findings in Clinical Psychology can perpetuate social myths and create social inequities, according to UC PhD graduate, Nadia Summers.
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Research misses those in need
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New study finds gaps in maternal immunisation data sets
A study led by a 厙ぴ勛圖 geospatial and population health expert has uncovered gaps in nationwide data that tracks maternal immunisation rates.
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New study finds gaps in maternal immunisation data sets
A study led by a 厙ぴ勛圖 geospatial and population health expert has uncovered gaps in nationwide data that tracks maternal immunisation rates.
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New study finds gaps in maternal immunisation data sets
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Climate change impact on youth mental health explored
What are the biggest influences on youth mental health and how does experiencing climate change-related events, such as floods and bushfires, affect young people?
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Climate change impact on youth mental health explored
What are the biggest influences on youth mental health and how does experiencing climate change-related events, such as floods and bushfires, affect young people?
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Climate change impact on youth mental health explored
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Research links youth mental health and the environment
Study with data from nearly a million young people reveals link between environmental factors and youth mental health.
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Research links youth mental health and the environment
Study with data from nearly a million young people reveals link between environmental factors and youth mental health.
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Research links youth mental health and the environment
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Free public event: Run it straight Towards a nurturing masculinity in Polynesian men
What does it mean to be a Mori or Polynesian male in Aotearoa New 厙ぴ勛圖today? How is that shaped?
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Free public event: Run it straight Towards a nurturing masculinity in Polynesian men
What does it mean to be a Mori or Polynesian male in Aotearoa New 厙ぴ勛圖today? How is that shaped?
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Free public event: Run it straight Towards a nurturing masculinity in Polynesian men
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Study uses VR to explore our spatial intuition
You might not think youre good with numbers, but UC researchers believe people use instinctive mathematics to navigate.
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Study uses VR to explore our spatial intuition
You might not think youre good with numbers, but UC researchers believe people use instinctive mathematics to navigate.
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Study uses VR to explore our spatial intuition
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New study maps transience of NZ population
A newly published UC study may help town planners and policymakers design better services for their communities.
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New study maps transience of NZ population
A newly published UC study may help town planners and policymakers design better services for their communities.
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New study maps transience of NZ population
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NZ must consider restricting alcohol sponsorship of broadcast sports as part of a wider law reform
Senior Lecturer in Public Health Dr Matt Hobbs outlines the case for both changing the appeals process and restricting alcohol sponsorship of broadcast sports, in a collaborative article on The Conversation.
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NZ must consider restricting alcohol sponsorship of broadcast sports as part of a wider law reform
Senior Lecturer in Public Health Dr Matt Hobbs outlines the case for both changing the appeals process and restricting alcohol sponsorship of broadcast sports, in a collaborative article on The Conversation.
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NZ must consider restricting alcohol sponsorship of broadcast sports as part of a wider law reform
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Walkable cities lead to healthier residents
Higher density neighbourhoods can help create vibrancy and lead to benefits for the environment and public health, argues a 厙ぴ勛圖 academic.
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Walkable cities lead to healthier residents
Higher density neighbourhoods can help create vibrancy and lead to benefits for the environment and public health, argues a 厙ぴ勛圖 academic.
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Walkable cities lead to healthier residents
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NZs latest COVID wave is levelling off, with fewer people in hospital
Professor Michael Plank takes a look at the most recent Covid-19 wave and shares key findings in an collaborative multi-author article on The Conversation.
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NZs latest COVID wave is levelling off, with fewer people in hospital
Professor Michael Plank takes a look at the most recent Covid-19 wave and shares key findings in an collaborative multi-author article on The Conversation.
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NZs latest COVID wave is levelling off, with fewer people in hospital
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A new Omicron wave is upon New Zealand, with older people now most at risk heres what to expect
A group of New 厙ぴ勛圖academics, including 厙ぴ勛圖's Professor Michael Plank and PhD student Giorgia Vattiato, explain why this might be the most serious moment in the Covid-19 pandemic this year.
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A new Omicron wave is upon New Zealand, with older people now most at risk heres what to expect
A group of New 厙ぴ勛圖academics, including 厙ぴ勛圖's Professor Michael Plank and PhD student Giorgia Vattiato, explain why this might be the most serious moment in the Covid-19 pandemic this year.
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A new Omicron wave is upon New Zealand, with older people now most at risk heres what to expect
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Call for New 厙ぴ勛圖specific autism research
Autistic people need to be actively involved in future research and dont want it to focus on a cure or behaviour management.
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Call for New 厙ぴ勛圖specific autism research
Autistic people need to be actively involved in future research and dont want it to focus on a cure or behaviour management.
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Call for New 厙ぴ勛圖specific autism research
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Neighbourhoods play a role in health of Kiwi adults, study shows
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Neighbourhoods play a role in health of Kiwi adults, study shows
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Neighbourhoods play a role in health of Kiwi adults, study shows
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Outcomes for parents explored in new Canterbury PhD research
Young parents can be as successful as older parents if they have supportive relationships and financial security, according to new 厙ぴ勛圖 (UC) research.
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Outcomes for parents explored in new Canterbury PhD research
Young parents can be as successful as older parents if they have supportive relationships and financial security, according to new 厙ぴ勛圖 (UC) research.
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Outcomes for parents explored in new Canterbury PhD research
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Junk food and the brain: How modern diets lacking in micronutrients may contribute to angry rhetoric
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Junk food and the brain: How modern diets lacking in micronutrients may contribute to angry rhetoric
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Junk food and the brain: How modern diets lacking in micronutrients may contribute to angry rhetoric
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Hot flushes and brain fog - menopause at work project wins award
Raising awareness about an important issue that affects women has earned an award for an enthusiastic group of 厙ぴ勛圖 colleagues.
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Hot flushes and brain fog - menopause at work project wins award
Raising awareness about an important issue that affects women has earned an award for an enthusiastic group of 厙ぴ勛圖 colleagues.
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Hot flushes and brain fog - menopause at work project wins award
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Young women in rugby join Canterbury concussion study
Young female rugby players will join a world-leading trial to find out whether headgear can help prevent collision-related injuries on the field.
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Young women in rugby join Canterbury concussion study
Young female rugby players will join a world-leading trial to find out whether headgear can help prevent collision-related injuries on the field.
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Young women in rugby join Canterbury concussion study
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Co-led research priorities a first for autism research in Aotearoa
A 厙ぴ勛圖 research project in partnership with the Autistic and autism communities will co-produce a set of autism research priorities a first in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Co-led research priorities a first for autism research in Aotearoa
A 厙ぴ勛圖 research project in partnership with the Autistic and autism communities will co-produce a set of autism research priorities a first in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Co-led research priorities a first for autism research in Aotearoa
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Canterbury health research projects win funding boost
Five 厙ぴ勛圖 academics have won grants of over $100,000 each towards their research, with topics including cancer treatments, stuttering in children, and the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy.
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Canterbury health research projects win funding boost
Five 厙ぴ勛圖 academics have won grants of over $100,000 each towards their research, with topics including cancer treatments, stuttering in children, and the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy.
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Canterbury health research projects win funding boost
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How maths, science and law fight Covid-19 free UC public talk
What do a mathematician, a chemist, an epidemiologist and a law expert have in common? These 厙ぴ勛圖 academics are all involved in vital aspects of the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
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How maths, science and law fight Covid-19 free UC public talk
What do a mathematician, a chemist, an epidemiologist and a law expert have in common? These 厙ぴ勛圖 academics are all involved in vital aspects of the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
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How maths, science and law fight Covid-19 free UC public talk
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Building a Better Brain with nutrition - public talk
In an upcoming UC Connect public lecture, a world-leading scientist will share her knowledge of how nutrition can help overcome stress, ADHD, and depression.
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Building a Better Brain with nutrition - public talk
In an upcoming UC Connect public lecture, a world-leading scientist will share her knowledge of how nutrition can help overcome stress, ADHD, and depression.
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Building a Better Brain with nutrition - public talk
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Canterbury study tackles head collision risks for junior rugby players
A new field trial investigating whether headgear can help prevent collision-related injuries in junior rugby players will kick off next year amid growing concern about health and safety in the sport.
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Canterbury study tackles head collision risks for junior rugby players
A new field trial investigating whether headgear can help prevent collision-related injuries in junior rugby players will kick off next year amid growing concern about health and safety in the sport.
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Canterbury study tackles head collision risks for junior rugby players
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Left to their own devices: Parenting in a digital world - free UC public talk
Our ability to connect and communicate helps us to thrive and contribute to society in meaningful ways. What can parents do today to ensure a bright future for our tamariki in a fast-changing digital world?
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Left to their own devices: Parenting in a digital world - free UC public talk
Our ability to connect and communicate helps us to thrive and contribute to society in meaningful ways. What can parents do today to ensure a bright future for our tamariki in a fast-changing digital world?
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Left to their own devices: Parenting in a digital world - free UC public talk
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Covid-19 modelling expert wins international maths medal
厙ぴ勛圖 Professor Michael Plank, who has co-led essential Covid-19 modelling work in New Zealand, has won an Australasian award for outstanding research, expertise and distinguished service in the field of Applied Mathematics.
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Covid-19 modelling expert wins international maths medal
厙ぴ勛圖 Professor Michael Plank, who has co-led essential Covid-19 modelling work in New Zealand, has won an Australasian award for outstanding research, expertise and distinguished service in the field of Applied Mathematics.
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Covid-19 modelling expert wins international maths medal
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Selling a buffalo for a brain scan: Indias COVID-19 crisis reveals deep fractures in its health system
UC's Dr Kaaren Mathias writes about the lack of investment in India's public sector, which has led to an unaffordable, failing healthcare system, in a new article on The Conversation.
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Selling a buffalo for a brain scan: Indias COVID-19 crisis reveals deep fractures in its health system
UC's Dr Kaaren Mathias writes about the lack of investment in India's public sector, which has led to an unaffordable, failing healthcare system, in a new article on The Conversation.
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Selling a buffalo for a brain scan: Indias COVID-19 crisis reveals deep fractures in its health system
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Building a Better Brain with nutrition - event postponed
This UC Connect public lecture is postponed.
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Building a Better Brain with nutrition - event postponed
This UC Connect public lecture is postponed.
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Building a Better Brain with nutrition - event postponed
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Child Well Being Research Symposium a resounding success
The 2021 symposium brought together world-renown researchers across fields of education, children's language development, psychology, Pasifika, nutrition, quality sleep, pre-term baby support, public health, and speech-language therapy, and highlighted the exciting interdisciplinary developments in facilitating young childrens success and well-being. Hon Judge Andrew Becroft, Childrens Commissioner, inspired the audience in his keynote address on Day 1 of the symposium.
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Child Well Being Research Symposium a resounding success
The 2021 symposium brought together world-renown researchers across fields of education, children's language development, psychology, Pasifika, nutrition, quality sleep, pre-term baby support, public health, and speech-language therapy, and highlighted the exciting interdisciplinary developments in facilitating young childrens success and well-being. Hon Judge Andrew Becroft, Childrens Commissioner, inspired the audience in his keynote address on Day 1 of the symposium.
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Child Well Being Research Symposium a resounding success
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Researchers win PMs Science Prize for protecting NZ from Covid-19
A national research team, including several 厙ぴ勛圖 (UC) researchers, has won the Prime Ministers Science Prize 2020 for their mathematical simulation of Covid-19 infection modelling and their communication work.
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Researchers win PMs Science Prize for protecting NZ from Covid-19
A national research team, including several 厙ぴ勛圖 (UC) researchers, has won the Prime Ministers Science Prize 2020 for their mathematical simulation of Covid-19 infection modelling and their communication work.
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Researchers win PMs Science Prize for protecting NZ from Covid-19
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COVID breath-testing could it be next? New NZ research says yes!
Anyone whos experienced a sharp swab up the nose and a tense, isolated wait for results will surely be interested in a pain-free COVID test with a speedy result delivered in minutes, not days.
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COVID breath-testing could it be next? New NZ research says yes!
Anyone whos experienced a sharp swab up the nose and a tense, isolated wait for results will surely be interested in a pain-free COVID test with a speedy result delivered in minutes, not days.
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COVID breath-testing could it be next? New NZ research says yes!
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UC research into autism, child sleep and brain injury wins $80,000
Three 厙ぴ勛圖 academics have won grants of over $80,000 to research autism, sleep problems, brain injuries and their impact on children and parents.
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UC research into autism, child sleep and brain injury wins $80,000
Three 厙ぴ勛圖 academics have won grants of over $80,000 to research autism, sleep problems, brain injuries and their impact on children and parents.
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UC research into autism, child sleep and brain injury wins $80,000
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Physics, biomechanics and the love of croquet
Croquet may bring to mind lazy summer afternoons on the lawn or Alice in Wonderlands flamingo mallets, however 厙ぴ勛圖 (UC) Sport Coaching academic Dr Jenny Clarke takes it far more seriously. The worlds top-ranked female player and New Zealands 2019 Player of the Year, she is also one of the top international researchers on croquet coaching and performance techniques.
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Physics, biomechanics and the love of croquet
Croquet may bring to mind lazy summer afternoons on the lawn or Alice in Wonderlands flamingo mallets, however 厙ぴ勛圖 (UC) Sport Coaching academic Dr Jenny Clarke takes it far more seriously. The worlds top-ranked female player and New Zealands 2019 Player of the Year, she is also one of the top international researchers on croquet coaching and performance techniques.
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Physics, biomechanics and the love of croquet
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Wealthier New Zealanders are more likely to buy fluoride-free toothpaste, making a tooth decay epidemic worse
The 6-7% of children and adults who use natural toothpaste may not realise that using these fluoride-free products is contributing to NZs neglected epidemic of tooth decay, says UC's Dr Matt Hobbs in The Conversation.
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Wealthier New Zealanders are more likely to buy fluoride-free toothpaste, making a tooth decay epidemic worse
The 6-7% of children and adults who use natural toothpaste may not realise that using these fluoride-free products is contributing to NZs neglected epidemic of tooth decay, says UC's Dr Matt Hobbs in The Conversation.
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Wealthier New Zealanders are more likely to buy fluoride-free toothpaste, making a tooth decay epidemic worse
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$1.2m funding boost for Parkinson's disease study
厙ぴ勛圖-led research that could help Parkinsons disease patients learn more about their risk of dementia has received a million-dollar funding boost.
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$1.2m funding boost for Parkinson's disease study
厙ぴ勛圖-led research that could help Parkinsons disease patients learn more about their risk of dementia has received a million-dollar funding boost.
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$1.2m funding boost for Parkinson's disease study
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2 new COVID-19 cases in New Zealand, but elimination of community transmission still stands
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2 new COVID-19 cases in New Zealand, but elimination of community transmission still stands
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2 new COVID-19 cases in New Zealand, but elimination of community transmission still stands
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UC students transform CDHB mental health services space
A chance conversation at the shared Manawa facility has resulted in a mutually beneficial project to transform an assessment room at community mental health service Whakataka House.
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UC students transform CDHB mental health services space
A chance conversation at the shared Manawa facility has resulted in a mutually beneficial project to transform an assessment room at community mental health service Whakataka House.
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UC students transform CDHB mental health services space
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UC researchers respond to disturbing children and nutrition global report
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UC researchers respond to disturbing children and nutrition global report
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UC researchers respond to disturbing children and nutrition global report
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Dementia Prevention Research Clinic launches in Christchurch
The Dementia Prevention Research Clinic will be officially opened in Christchurch today the third in a national network of clinics established by Brain Research New Zealand| Rangahau Roro Aotearoa (BRNZ).
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Dementia Prevention Research Clinic launches in Christchurch
The Dementia Prevention Research Clinic will be officially opened in Christchurch today the third in a national network of clinics established by Brain Research New Zealand| Rangahau Roro Aotearoa (BRNZ).
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Dementia Prevention Research Clinic launches in Christchurch
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Funding for UC research into improving Pacific community health
厙ぴ勛圖 (UC) researcher Professor Steven Ratuva has secured research funding of more than $588,000 over three years from the Health Research Council of New 厙ぴ勛圖(HRC) to investigate Pacific community health.
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Funding for UC research into improving Pacific community health
厙ぴ勛圖 (UC) researcher Professor Steven Ratuva has secured research funding of more than $588,000 over three years from the Health Research Council of New 厙ぴ勛圖(HRC) to investigate Pacific community health.
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Funding for UC research into improving Pacific community health
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Talking to adults helps build young brains
Interacting with adults is necessary for young brains to fully develop, however childhood education experts in the United States of America have found that under-fives need far more back and forth interaction than previously thought.
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Talking to adults helps build young brains
Interacting with adults is necessary for young brains to fully develop, however childhood education experts in the United States of America have found that under-fives need far more back and forth interaction than previously thought.
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Talking to adults helps build young brains
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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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Social media can improve lives post-disaster new research
Newly published research has shown the important role social media can play supporting health and wellbeing following a disaster.
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Social media can improve lives post-disaster new research
Newly published research has shown the important role social media can play supporting health and wellbeing following a disaster.
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Social media can improve lives post-disaster new research
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Physical activity environment and obesity risk new research
A new study from the 厙ぴ勛圖 (UC) shows a link between recreational physical activity spaces in a neighbourhood and obesity risk in adults.
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Physical activity environment and obesity risk new research
A new study from the 厙ぴ勛圖 (UC) shows a link between recreational physical activity spaces in a neighbourhood and obesity risk in adults.
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Physical activity environment and obesity risk new research