Chancellor Tony Hall Phone +64 3-325 2811 Founded 1878 | Established 1878 Students 4500 (2013) Total enrollment 3,484 (2007) | |
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Motto in English Science and industry with integrity Vice-Chancellor Professor Robin Pollard Undergraduate tuition and fees International tuition: 2,958 NZD (2012) Notable alumni Similar University of Canterbury, Massey University, University of Waikato, Auckland University of Techno, University of Otago Profiles | ||
Lincoln University (Māori: Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki) is a New Zealand university that was formed in 1990 when Lincoln College, Canterbury was made independent of the University of Canterbury. Its undergraduate study areas include agriculture, commerce, computing, engineering, environment, food, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, landscape, Māori planning, property, recreation, sciences, transport and winemaking.
Contents
- History
- Student life
- Halls of Residence
- Academic units
- Research at Lincoln
- Rankings
- Alumni
- Honorary degrees
- Faculty
- Rhodes Scholars from Lincoln
- References
Lincoln University has a student population from more than 60 countries. Its primary campus is situated on 50 hectares (123 acres) of land located about 15 km (9 mi) outside the city of Christchurch in Lincoln, Canterbury.
In 2015 Lincoln University had 5,819 students (approx 1900 full time) or nearly 3,000 Equivalent Full-time students (EFTs), and a total Full time equivalent staff count of 682 (236 Academic and 115 research).
History
Lincoln University began life in 1878 as a School of Agriculture. From 1896 to 1961 it served students under the name "Canterbury Agricultural College", and offered qualifications of the University of New Zealand until that institution's demise. From 1961 to 1990, it was known as Lincoln College, a constituent college of the University of Canterbury, until achieving autonomy in 1990 as Lincoln University. It is the oldest agricultural teaching institution in the Southern Hemisphere. It remains the smallest university in New Zealand and one of the 8 government universities. The University is a member of the Euroleague for Life Sciences.
In March 2009 AgResearch announced that it planned to merge with Lincoln University, an idea that was later scaled back to "sharing of knowledge".
On 18 November 2010, after a period of consultation, it was confirmed that a merger between Lincoln University and Telford Rural Polytechnic would go ahead, with the merger taking effect on 1 January 2011.
On 18 June 2013, a new blue-print for the Selwyn campus was announced which included the "Lincoln Hub" concept previously announced by the Government on 29 April 2013.
Student life
Lincoln University Students' Association also referred to as LUSA has been active on campus since 1919. LUSA acts as a representative for students on university policy, as well as providing advocacy services to students and running campus events such as the annual Garden Party and O-Week.
LUSA is central in organising, supporting and funding the clubs on campus. These clubs include but are not limited to Wine Appreciation Club, LSD (Lincoln Snowboarding Department), Alpine Club, LEO (Lincoln Environmental Organisation), Food Appreciation Club, The Lincoln University Campus Choir, Bunch Rides (cycling), Lincoln University Rugby Club, Lincoln Malaysian Students Society (LMSS), International Rugby Club, UniQ (lesbian, gay and transgender students on campus), Boxing Club, Young Farmers Club, and Lincoln Christian Fellowship.
Halls of Residence
Lincoln University has six Halls of Residence, the oldest of which is Hudson Hall, built in 1953. Colombo Hall, Lowrie Hall and Stevens Hall all opened in 1970, with Centennial Hall opening in 1978, Lincoln University's centenary year. The newest Hall of Residence is Southland Hall, built in 1993.
Academic units
Research at Lincoln
The NZ Tertiary Education Commission's first Performance Based Research Fund ranking exercise in 2003—equivalent to the UK's RAE—ranked the quality of Lincoln University's research at sixth place. It also received highest percentage increase in research funding.
Rankings
For 2016/17 Lincoln's ranking is 343, released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. Lincoln also has QS Five Stars rating. Lincoln ranks in the top 100 in the field of agriculture and forestry. Lincoln is ranked in the 401-500 bracket according to the 2016/17 Times Higher Education (THE) world university rankings.