University of Canterbury stories - Page 2
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Humanoid robot helps Canterbury students answer some big questions
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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industrial
Canterbury students explore trust and social dynamics alongside humanoid robot Baxter, revolutionising future workspaces.
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Graduate develops website to connect researchers with participants
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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edutech
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university of canterbury
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awards
Sam Jarman hopes the website will increase the number of participants involved in research projects, leading to more reliable and statistically sound results.
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Kiwi university student to provide Tonga with hybrid power
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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university of canterbury
University of Canterbury's Hantt Cao is designing a hybrid renewable energy system to rebuild Ha'apai's power supply, destroyed by cyclone Ian.
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Industry experts to discuss Christchurch's digital future
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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partner programmes
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telco
Christchurch is unique in the world, combining the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband with the rebuilding of the city following its devastating earthquakes.
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University of Canterbury student to produce health and safety app
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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healthtech
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university of canterbury
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ogilvie
Tablet based systems are at the forefront of the construction industry with regards to health and safety as well as pricing and work scoping.
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RESEND: Canterbury University gets funding to develop user-friendly wearable computers
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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google
Two University of Canterbury researchers have received $870,000 in Marsden funding over three years to research how engineering and psychology coul.
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Educational game proves a win for social skills...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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university of canterbury
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computer game
Computer game improves social skills in children with ADHD, study shows. Educational games may be more effective than traditional approaches.
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Childchat app assists with early education
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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apps
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university of canterbury
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early education
New Childchat app aims to increase understanding of speech and language development in children. #ChildchatApp #SpeechDevelopment.
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Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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partner programmes
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wynyard group
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christchurch
Wynyard Group allies with NZ Police to revolutionise crime-fighting via a high-tech partnership, eyeing global impact.
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Glassjar seeks spark from Lightning Lab
Mon, 26th May 2014
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software development
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university of canterbury
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lightning lab
UC graduates pitch their innovative flat management app, Glassjar, to secure crucial funding at Lightning Lab, aiming for global market expansion.
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Founding Wynyard CTO to lead Crime Science Research Institute
Mon, 5th May 2014
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orion health
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university of canterbury
Wynyard Group has appointed founding Chief Technology Officer, Roger Jarquin, to lead the company’s Crime Science Research Institute in New Zealand.
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Research grants awarded to find a ‘better internet’
Mon, 7th Apr 2014
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university of canterbury
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auckland university
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aut
Around the country this week recipients of several InternetNZ grants were a step closer to realising their research goals.
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Digital technology could transform music education
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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university of canterbury
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schools
Music education needs to be more open to the use of digital technology says a University of Canterbury researcher.
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Seeing Christchurch through new eyes
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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google glass
Christchurch's past revisited through augmented reality glasses, offering a glimpse of pre-earthquake city life.
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Computer science a hit with school students
Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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schools
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ncea
New Zealand teens shift ambitions towards computer science, lured by its creative potential, says University of Canterbury expert.
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Selective use of technology best for language students
Wed, 14th Aug 2013
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university of canterbury
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schools
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languages
New Zealand language teachers need to be confident in their ability to selectively use technology, says a University of Canterbury language education expert.
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Microsoft invests in Kiwi tech education
Fri, 13th Aug 2010
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university of canterbury
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nz
Microsoft partners with University of Canterbury to create a leading tech education centre, aiming to boost NZ's innovation and opportunities.
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University of Canterbury's network upgraded
Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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juniper networks
Juniper to upgrade University of Canterbury's network infrastructure to meet growing demand for multimedia consumption.
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Programming outside the square
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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christchurch
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hi-tech awards
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university of canterbury
Sir Gilbert Simpson, visionary programmer and recipient of the NZX Flying Kiwi award, credits his success to unorthodox methods and collaboration.
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Hire a student
Sun, 1st Oct 2006
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edutech
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ministry of education
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university of canterbury
Consider hiring students for real-world projects, like Hindin Communications did. CEO David Johnstone lauds the value and impact on their strategic growth.