Exploring the microbiome and its relationship with infant health
For the past several years, through the NUTRIMUM study, Te Puna Toiora | UC’s Mental Health and Nutrition Research group has been investigating the...
The not-so-obvious choices
It is often said that pursuing a PhD is a matter of choice, and I couldn’t agree more. It has almost been a year...
New Zealand’s native conifers
One of my favourite groups of New Zealand plants are our native conifers. Most people don’t realise that we have 21 described species and...
The art of science
Art and science are more intricately linked than we usually imagine. Both are driven by the innate human need to make sense of things....
Geology rocks under a virtual microscope
The GEOL242 lab goes online with a kaleidoscopic new interactive learning experience.
What even is town planning?
The discipline of town planning spans back to when humans first started to live in permanent settlements. As anyone who has been flatting will...
Field research at Tasman Glacier
In late February, University of Canterbury glaciologist Dr Heather Purdie led a field team on a research campaign to Tasman Glacier in the Southern...
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Nutrition
Not just a knock on the head
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is caused by a trauma to the head that can cause damage to...
Top 10 lessons from Christchurch on making a difference
In an inspiring talk on International Women’s Day 2020, University of Canterbury (UC) Associate Professor Ann Brower shared some lessons she’s learnt on driving...
Understanding our Atmosphere
Kia ora! My name is Ella and I am a third year Chemistry and Environmental Science student at the University of Canterbury. I am...
