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UC named as partner in new R&D initiative

The University of Canterbury has been named as one of six research organisations that will take part in the Government’s new Technology Transfer Voucher scheme.


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Current issue - October 2010


Innovators scoop big prize

After months juggling studies while fine-tuning its business concept, a team of University of Canterbury students has been recognised for its development of a new technology that converts waste plastic into sulphur-free diesel, petrol and LPG fuels.

Scholarships help draw Māori into the fields of science and engineering
Nine UC Māori engineering students have been given a financial boost with the awarding of Transpower Tū Mai Tauira Scholarships.

Improving the way we use computers at work
Research led by a computer scientist at the University of Canterbury holds the potential to revolutionise the way millions of office workers interact with their computers.

How can we help you?
On 16 November UC will be giving business and industry the opportunity to find out more about potential research partnerships.