Our hidden forests
Seaweed form one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems on this planet, yet, with most of its beauty hidden below the surface; its...
Tiny mud heroes of New Zealand estuaries
Estuarine mudflats are usually seen as bare and fruitless wastelands, but in fact, they rank as one of the most productive habitats on Earth....
UC GeoHealth researcher wins EASO Award
Dr Matthew Hobbs, a researcher in the GeoHealth Laboratory at the University of Canterbury, was awarded by The European Association for the Study of...
High school students investigate the stars with UC Science
From the 18 – 23 April, 20 high school students from around New Zealand attended the Elaine P. Snowden (EPS) camp. Over the course of the week the students took part in a range of activities from experiencing life as a UC student through to star gazing at the University of Canterbury’s Mt John Observatory.
Geography and obesity: what’s the connection?
While you might not know it, geography and health are closely linked! Where you are born, live, work or even go to school, directly...
Young stargazers explore new horizons in Astronomy
The Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School is an annual five-day camp for Year 12 and 13 students interested in studying Astronomy or Physics at...
It’s alive!
Welcome to the UC Science Blog! This is a new platform for academics, staff and students from the University of Canterbury’s College of Science to communicate their...
Surviving on the edge: why do penguins matter anyway?
Emperor penguins depend on sea ice for their survival. Arek Aspinwall describes the impact of global warming on this sensitive Antarctic habitat.
STEM teachers learn and network at UC
An exciting Professional Day for STEM teachers hosted by the University of Canterbury on 12 Nov, 2019, attracted over 70 secondary school teachers from...
Plant trees at Port Levy, with UC EnviroSoc
Planting trees is a simple but important way we can all improve the environment.
Tree roots help stabilise the soil while their leaves break...
