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Monday, 08 January 2024 16:55

Hunt for invasive pests goes digital

An innovative mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to identify harmful weeds, pest animals and diseases is enabling more Kiwis to join the fight against invasive pests this summer.

Published in General News
Thursday, 04 January 2024 09:55

Seed banking alone not enough

New research led by a University of Canterbury academic has identified that conventional seed banking alone isn’t enough to conserve all of New Zealand’s endemic plants.

Published in General News
Monday, 30 March 2020 11:57

New director at Our Land and Water

Dr Jenny Webster-Brown will be the new director of the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 04 September 2019 07:55

Uni merger idea dead

Any suggestion of a merger between Lincoln University and the University of Canterbury is now dead in the water following the Minister of Education’s rejection of a partnership proposal by the two institutions.

Published in General News
Monday, 05 September 2016 13:13

‘Accessible’ look at Brexit

In a “light” and “accessible” legal seminar, University of Canterbury Professor of Law Philip Joseph will explore the giant leap into the unknown that the vote for Brexit has triggered.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 11 November 2015 10:34

Cadmium-resistant potatoes for NZ growers

A new line of cadmium-resistant potatoes could give New Zealand potato growers a marketing edge.

Published in General News

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