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The Native American discoveries of a Victorian explorer digitised into a virtual library
The Native American discoveries of a Victorian explorer digitised into a virtual library 17 June 2013
When visualising a museum, you tend to picture an old building with glass cabinets full of ancient artifacts. However, have you ever considered exploring a museum through a comptuer?
People and Planet Green league presents Christ Church a First Class award
People and Planet Green league presents Christ Church a First Class award 12 June 2013
For the third year running, Canterbury Christ Church University has been awarded a First Class award for the People and Planet Green League.
Christ Church joins consortium to train 'Troops to Teachers'
Christ Church joins consortium to train 'Troops to Teachers' 10 June 2013
Canterbury Christ Church University is to make a major contribution to a Government-funded project to train military personnel as teachers once they leave the services.
Report calls for urgent action and further research to protect children from exposure to pornography
Report calls for urgent action and further research to protect children from exposure to pornography 24 May 2013
Kristina Massey, Lecturer in the Department of Law and Criminal Justice Studies, is part of a research team, led by Middlesex University, calling for urgent action and further study on the effect pornography has upon the behaviour of children.
The launch of the Royal Society for Public Health's Arts and Health Awards 2013 has been announced
The launch of the Royal Society for Public Health's Arts and Health Awards 2013 has been announced 17 May 2013
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has just announced this year's launch of the Arts and Heath Awards.
England Centre for Practice Development delivers a new strategy for East Sussex Nursing and Midwifery
England Centre for Practice Development delivers a new strategy for East Sussex Nursing and Midwifery 15 May 2013
The England Centre for Practice Development at Canterbury Christ Church University and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust have joined together to develop a new Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
Smart Asses! Mules lead the way in intelligent animal league table
Smart Asses! Mules lead the way in intelligent animal league table 13 May 2013
Extensive research has revealed that mules are one of the best problem solvers amongst domestic animals.
Launch of new framework to help treat patients with liver disease
Launch of new framework to help treat patients with liver disease 01 May 2013
A national and innovative competence framework, Caring for people with liver disease: a competence framework for nursing has been launched by the Royal College of Nursing and the NHS.
Developing Caring Cultures: A National Review of the Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) Practice Development Projects
Developing Caring Cultures: A National Review of the Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) Practice Development Projects 29 April 2013
An influential report reviewing projects supported by the Foundation of Nursing Studies has been undertaken by Dr Kim Manley, Co-Director of the England Centre for Practice Development.
University Estates Team shortlisted for prestigious national award
University Estates Team shortlisted for prestigious national award 23 April 2013
Canterbury Christ Church University has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards, for the second year running.
A big cheers to the opening of a new pub for local Care Centre residents
A big cheers to the opening of a new pub for local Care Centre residents 15 April 2013
Canterbury Christ Church University has teamed up with Bridge Haven Care Centre to restore memories and laugher in the lives of their residents by opening The Haven Snug pub in the Centre last Thursday.
Admiral of the Cinque Ports to discuss the importance of maritime power to the UK
Admiral of the Cinque Ports to discuss the importance of maritime power to the UK 15 April 2013
Former Chief of Defence Staff and Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle, Admiral the Lord Boyce, will close Canterbury Christ Church University's 2012/13 Public Lecture series.
UNIVERSE OF SOUND: Virtual Philharmonia Orchestra tours to Canterbury
UNIVERSE OF SOUND: Virtual Philharmonia Orchestra tours to Canterbury 15 April 2013
Following the success of Summer 2012's Universe of Sound installation at London's Science Museum the Philharmonia Orchestra has announced a tour of Universe of Sound to Canterbury.
Unique maps reveal scents of a city
Unique maps reveal scents of a city 11 April 2013
Pioneering research is underway to uncover smells of cities across the world and capture them in unique maps, the latest being sold to the National Library in Scotland.
England Centre for Practice Development selected for exclusive national scholarship for nurses
England Centre for Practice Development selected for exclusive national scholarship for nurses 05 April 2013
The England Practice Development School, based at Canterbury Christ Church University, has been selected as a key part of The Richard Tompkins Nurse Development Scholarship awarded by The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS).
University to deliver national training programme for end of life care
University to deliver national training programme for end of life care 03 April 2013
Canterbury Christ Church University has been awarded a contract to deliver a nationally approved end of life care training programme.
Response to government proposals on future nurse education
Response to government proposals on future nurse education 28 March 2013
This week the government unveiled a series of measures to overhaul the NHS in response to the Staffordshire Hospital public inquiry.
Research into 'Singing for Health' awarded extra funds to expand the project to north and west Kent
Research into 'Singing for Health' awarded extra funds to expand the project to north and west Kent 26 March 2013
Canterbury Christ Church University's Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health has been awarded £140,800 to expand their highly successful 'Singing for Health' programme to a wider audience.
Politics Lecturer gives evidence to Select Committee Inquiry into the Powers of the Prime Minister
Politics Lecturer gives evidence to Select Committee Inquiry into the Powers of the Prime Minister 22 March 2013
Canterbury Christ Church University's Senior Lecturer in Politics, Dr Mark Bennister, has given evidence to the House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee Inquiry on the role and power of the British Prime Minister.
Local media appeal from academic traces rare 1930s film of Canterbury
Local media appeal from academic traces rare 1930s film of Canterbury 19 March 2013
Nearly two years ago Tim Jones, Senior Lecturer for the Department of Media, Art and Design at Canterbury Christ Church University, issued an appeal via the local media for people to search their lofts and cupboards for old film of the City.
Christ Church academic shortlisted for national book award in teaching literacy
Christ Church academic shortlisted for national book award in teaching literacy 15 March 2013
Canterbury Christ Church University is celebrating the success of Senior Lecturer, Virginia Bower, whose book has been shortlisted for The United Kingdom Literacy Association Academic Book Award 2013.
Renowned Political Scientist and United Nations adviser to speak at Christ Church
Renowned Political Scientist and United Nations adviser to speak at Christ Church 15 March 2013
World-known Political Scientist Professor Doctor Brendan O'Leary will be talking at Canterbury Christ Church University on 'Democracy in Divided Societies', 18 March.
Shaping the future of Neonatal Nursing in Vietnam
Shaping the future of Neonatal Nursing in Vietnam 14 March 2013
A team of academics at Canterbury Christ Church University has introduced the first Neonatal Nursing course in Vietnam.
Julian Brazier MP to take part in University debate on the EU Referendum
Julian Brazier MP to take part in University debate on the EU Referendum 26 February 2013
Local MP Julian Brazier will be taking part in the latest Making Politics Matter debate on Friday, 1 March, at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Exhibition by one of Britain's most influential contemporary artists opens at the Sidney Cooper Gallery
Exhibition by one of Britain's most influential contemporary artists opens at the Sidney Cooper Gallery 21 February 2013
A new Hayward Touring exhibition of screen-prints by Michael Craig-Martin comes to the Sidney Cooper Gallery this month as part of a national tour.
Local Government Minister praises shared services postgraduate course success
Local Government Minister praises shared services postgraduate course success 20 February 2013
Brandon Lewis MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government, has congratulated public sector leaders for completing the University's postgraduate certificate programme in shared services.
England Centre for Practice Development leads the way in nursing workplace culture development
England Centre for Practice Development leads the way in nursing workplace culture development 14 February 2013
Findings from the public inquiry, by Robert Francis QC, into the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust published earlier this month have indicated that workplace culture is at the heart of making improvements to the health and social care sector.
Christ Church donates original artwork of Canterbury's history to local hospital
Christ Church donates original artwork of Canterbury's history to local hospital 12 February 2013
Canterbury Christ Church University has given 40 historical prints, telling over 1400 years of Canterbury's history, to the Kent and Canterbury Hospital.
A record number of applicants apply to Christ Church
A record number of applicants apply to Christ Church 31 January 2013
Canterbury Christ Church University has received a record number of applicants to study at the institution for 2013.
First large scale community study into the value of group singing for older people with lung disease
First large scale community study into the value of group singing for older people with lung disease 29 January 2013
Findings from a first large scale study into the value of group singing for people with lung disease have been published.
Honorary Doctorates awarded to leading figures in law, broadcasting and children's literature
Honorary Doctorates awarded to leading figures in law, broadcasting and children's literature 29 January 2013
Justice of the Supreme Court, The Rt Hon the Lord Mance, legendary broadcaster Moira Stuart OBE, and internationally acclaimed author and illustrator of children's books, Anthony Browne have received Honorary Doctorates from the University.
Oxford Professor to give Martin Luther King Lecture
Oxford Professor to give Martin Luther King Lecture 18 January 2013
Professor Desmond King from the University of Oxford will be giving the Martin Luther King Lecture next month.
A Town Unearthed nominated for Current Archaeology Awards
A Town Unearthed nominated for Current Archaeology Awards 14 January 2013
A three year community archaeology project organised by Canterbury Christ Church University, the Folkestone People's History Centre and Canterbury Archaeological Trust (CAT) has been nominated for an award by Current Archaeology magazine.
'From Grimm to Reality' for new Sidney Cooper Gallery exhibition
'From Grimm to Reality' for new Sidney Cooper Gallery exhibition 11 January 2013
Imagination and the tradition of storytelling with the art of fantasy, fairy tales and nursery rhymes, is the focus of Sidney Cooper Gallery's first exhibition of 2013.
Commissioner of the Met Police to speak as part of the Public Lecture Series
Commissioner of the Met Police to speak as part of the Public Lecture Series 09 January 2013
The University's Public Lecture Series continues next week with a talk by Britain's most senior police officer, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe QPM.