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Dr Kaaren Mathias coordinated an international team studying the value of community mental health assets in Ghana, India, Occupied Palestine and South Africa.

An innovative UC-led study explores how tailored strength programmes improve bowling speed and performance for young pace bowlers in Canterbury.

About one in five young New Zealanders experience serious mental health problems and the rates are even higher for Māori and Pacific rangatahi.*

The first Autism Research Centre in Aotearoa launches at UC, uniting researchers and autistic voices to shape research and improve lives nationwide.

UC has opened a new purpose-built hall of residence that supports student wellbeing, belonging and a smooth transition to university life.

Congratulations to all Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury alumni who have been recognised in the New Year Honours List for 2025.

Since 2023, the University of Canterbury (UC) and the Crusaders have run a four-week programme to help eight young rugby players balance university study with high-performance sport.

In a new partnership with Boccia NZ, University of Canterbury students are championing accessibility, fostering community spirit and improving athletic skills.

A new Postgraduate Diploma in Associate Psychology will be developed at UC to help address mental health workforce shortages in New Zealand.

Teens starting high school and navigating their self-identity need more access to support and resources, says University of Canterbury researcher Dr Valerie Sotardi.

The new Bachelor of Health will support New Zealand’s most pressing health challenges and focus on employability and flexibility for graduates who will contribute to improvement health outcomes.  

A new UC graduate is making a difference for some of our most vulnerable children after completing a successful psychology internship that led to her ideal role.

The application round for 2026 'UC Doctoral Scholarships' is now open and closes 20 October.

Aotearoa is leading the way, implementing a structured literacy approach developed at UC, in all specialist schools.  

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A University of Canterbury team has developed new protective headgear for junior rugby players that could be on sale early next year.

These scholarships are principally for our current undergraduate students but there are some postgraduate and doctoral scholarships too. 

Held annually by Te Kaunihera o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University Council, the awards celebrate excellence in research, teaching and innovation.

A Christchurch programme is getting Pacific children excited about healthy eating by helping them and their families grow fresh food in community gardens.