Beliefs in error
Laurie Loper -- 2010-08-23
"A finding that 97 per cent of students share a 'remarkably similar' capacity to learn, raises the possibility that, by employing an efficient process, huge across-the-board improvements in learning outcomes could be obtained" Nuthall …
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Speaking of tipping points
Laurie Loper -- 2010-08-30
Imagine a situation where all but a handful of students might become top learners, for that's the exciting prospect that the Nuthall research holds for tomorrow's students, their families, and their teachers.
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Daily micronutrient dose may combat mental illness
Reprinted from the University of Canterbury \"Chronicle\" -- 2010-03-04
A University of Canterbury clinical psychologist has discovered compelling evidence that taking a micronutrient supplement may have big benefits for sufferers of some mental illnesses…
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Otago University Press in 2009
Georgina McWhirter -- 2009-07-03
OUP publishes a wide range of books on New Zealand, the Pacific and Asia, from scholarly to general works. Special emphasis is given to history and books from the South and about the University also feature strongly …
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New seafood industry course sets sail
Reprinted from UC -- 2008-05-07
The 400-level interdisciplinary course on the management and science behind fisheries and aquaculture is being jointly taught by Canterbury and Otago universities and run in conjunction with the seafood industry …
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Amped4life Trust working "to give real answers to Life issues"
Dorothy -- 2008-02-22
The Amped Group's primary objective is to educate, equip and empower young people with the tools and skills they need to make healthy and informed choices for life ...
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October at Stardome – a special event added to the usual attractions
Dorothy -- 2007-10-09
Author Lucy Hawking is to visit Stardome and present a reading of the new children's book, "George's Secret Key to the Universe", on Saturday, October 20. Book now …
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Seventy six year old Helen O'Neill/Sister Leonie graduates PhD from the University of Canterbury
Dorothy -- 2007-08-10
Her passionate interest in poetry and sadness that so many young people were leaving school without being introduced to poetry fired her to continue research for over three years....
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The Export Academy of New Zealand to open in 2008
Eloise Angus -- 2007-06-06
The country's first export education and research academy is receiving unprecedented support from export and business leaders throughout New Zealand ....
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Struggle and perseverance wins through for BSc graduate
Reprinted UC Chronicle -- 2007-03-23
Six years ago, a serious illness left Neelusha Memon in a coma for four months, without speech, mobility or most of her eyesight ...
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