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Researchers win PM’s Science Prize for protecting NZ from Covid-19 A national research team, including several University of Canterbury (UC) researchers, has won the Prime Minister’s Science Prize 2020 for their mathematical simulation of Covid-19 infection modelling and their communication work. A national research team, including several University of Canterbury researchers, has won the Prime…
Unfolding the mystery of the first kiwi specimen A new article on The Conversation from Adjunct Professor Paul Schofield and UC Fellow Vanesa De Pietri sheds light on the 200 year old mystery surrounding where the first kiwi specimen was collected, and the repercussions this could have for kiwi conservation. An illustration by Elizabeth Nodder,…
Local politician graduates with a PhD Community Board Member Sunita Gautam will be donning a cap and gown this week as she graduates with a PhD from the University of Canterbury (UC). On Wednesday 14 April Gautam will graduate with a PhD that focuses on self-employment as a strategy for Indian immigrants’ settlement in New…
From robotic motion to measuring climbing performance – showcasing biomechanics to young people Her first encounter with biomechanics was training humanoid robots to perform human-like motion – and since then Nina Pernus hasn’t looked back. The University of Canterbury (UC) Biomechanics in Sports Coaching teaching assistant, and Bioengineering PhD student, now wants to show young…
First Masters of Criminal Justice graduate from UC For the first time ever, six students will cross the Christchurch Town Hall stage to receive a Master of Criminal Justice degree at the University of Canterbury (UC) Law School graduation ceremony, on Wednesday. Danielle Moore with her grandmother when she graduated with her Bachelor of Criminal…
Changing young lives the goal for graduate of new degree A drive to help troubled young people get their lives back on track lies behind Alex Wilson’s decision to study criminal justice at the University of Canterbury (UC). Alex Wilson is one of the first six people to graduate with a Master of Criminal Justice…
A determined post-grad student: if you can’t interview them, join them Determined is the word that comes to mind listening to the story of Said Zohairy who will graduate next week with a Doctor of Education from the University of Canterbury’s (UC) College of Education, Health and Human Development. From right – Said Zohairy, Naglaa…
Benefits for premature babies from PhD graduate’s research A Christchurch study showing clear differences between the lungs of premature boy and girl babies has helped Kyeong Tae Kim achieve his PhD and could also lead to improvements in the treatment of infants born early. Kyeong Tae Kim will graduate with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering…
Engineering a brighter future Quinlan Meyerink will officially become a University of Canterbury graduate next week. His UC Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Hons) degree began paying off long before graduation. In 2020, Quinlan worked at Tait Communications for three months as a summer intern. The internship came about after working alongside other final-year…
Climate explained: rising carbon emissions (probably) won’t make the Earth uninhabitable In the latest ‘Climate Explained’ piece for The Conversation, Dr Laura Revell writes that while rising carbon emissions won’t make Earth uninhabitable, it’s difficult to predict what the climate will do if a runaway greenhouse effect takes over. Clouds can reflect sunlight back to…
Quarantine-free trans-Tasman bubble set to open, but ‘flyer beware’ remains a reality In a new article on The Conversation, UC’s Professor Michael Plank and UoA’s Professor Shaun Hendy examine how New Zealand and Australia will manage the trans-Tasman bubble. Provided there is no significant community outbreak in Australia, the risk of New Zealand importing cases…
Latest child wellbeing research showcased at UC event From quality sleep to developing language, experts will share their expertise on many aspects of child well-being at a symposium at the University of Canterbury (UC) this week. Professor Gail Gillon, Director of UC’s Child Well-being Research Institute (CWRI) is excited to showcase the leading research being…
Celebrating the 2021 UC Young New Zealander of the Year Congratulations to Jazz Thornton, an impressive young New Zealander who passionately advocates for mental health nationally, and around the world. After overcoming many personal battles of her own, Jazz has shown us just how life can turn around for the best. The 2021 University of…
New relationship and sexuality resources will empower school teachers to implement updated guidelines New relationships and sexuality education (RSE) guidelines are out – and teachers and leaders are getting support to bring the guidelines to life in their schools. With big topics like gender identity, consent and availability of online pornography demanding critical analysis by…
Sleep treatment used by 1 in 4 children with autism One in four children on the autism spectrum in Aotearoa New Zealand are given melatonin to help them sleep, a new University of Canterbury (UC) study has found. UC Associate Professor Laurie McKay is a sleep expert, specialising in children who are on the autism…
UC Engineering PhD student to represent NZ, Commonwealth at COP26 The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) has chosen University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student Fatma Abdelaal as a rising-star researcher of the Commonwealth Futures Climate Research Cohort. Leading up to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November this year, the 26 researchers will build…
UC Students Win National Speed Climbing Championships Two University of Canterbury (UC) students have taken out the top spots in the National New Zealand Speed Climbing Championships in Tauranga. Photo credit: Conor Boyd Photography “I’m very proud – and mildly surprised – to have won the male speed championship,” Waldin says. “Speed climbing requires a…
UC and industry engineering careers for women A University of Canterbury (UC) residential programme is encouraging more women into Engineering and providing a valuable link between study and career options for secondary school students. Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Product Development Engineer Karla Dey and Wellington Girls’ College student Emma Gardiner at UC’s 2021 WiE CAN…
After a year of digital learning and virtual teaching, let’s hear it for real books Can children develop a love of reading by sitting alone with an e-book? In a new article on The Conversation, Associate Professor Kathryn MacCallum argues that real books are more engaging. Reading alone on a digital device is no substitute…
UC student hones skills to help Pacific home A goal of giving back to his developing home country, Papua New Guinea, has motivated Charlie Ikosi to study at the University of Canterbury (UC). University of Canterbury (UC) student Charlie Ikosi wants to use his skills to help out his developing home country, Papua New Guinea….
Lockdown impact on wellbeing lingers one year on Last year’s Covid-19 lockdown could affect New Zealanders’ mental health for years to come and current demand for talking-based therapies is already overwhelming services, a University of Canterbury Psychologist says. He says there’s no doubt the pandemic and associated lockdowns have led to a rise in mental…
Hey Tiktok – Helen Keller existed and the University of Canterbury has proof! More used to handling rare antiquities thousands of years old, the curator of the University of Canterbury’s Teece Museum and James Logie Memorial Collection describes a recent discovery as a “thrilling moment of wonder”. As part of her tour, Helen Keller visited…
Many New Zealand species are already at risk because of predators and habitat loss. Climate change makes things worse A new article on The Conversation from UC’s Professor Angus McFarlane and UoA’s Associate Professor Cate Macinnis-Ng shows how climate change accelerates biodiversity decline on islands by exacerbating existing conservation threats. Many native birds are threatened…
Circus meets symphony in Ngāi Tahu creation story Dance, circus and Māori martial arts are woven together with music performed by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) in a new show telling a distinctly South Island creation story. Manu Lee Syme-Hepi plays Tāne in Tūmahana which has its premiere at the Christchurch Town Hall on 27…
Starting from here – hui shows us how to embrace climate change action Academics, artists and activists will discuss how to create a more equitable and sustainable world and share insights from their work across the business, research and community sectors in a major online national event. The Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainable Development Goals Summit…
Not all students in Aotearoa New Zealand are free to dream about their future it seems, with many limiting themselves to harmful and outdated gender and ethnicity-based stereotypes. More at the source
COVID-19 and the unexplored role of neighbourhood deprivation New research led by the University of Canterbury (UC) takes a closer look at Aotearoa New Zealand’s COVID-19 response to determine whether our one-size-fits-all ‘lockdown’ policy is fit for purpose. “Daybreak at Christchurch, New Zealand, 19 April 2007” by In Memoriam: PhillipC is licensed under CC BY2.0…
Why New Zealand should invest in smart rail before green hydrogen to decarbonise transport In a new article on The Conversation, Adjunct Professor Susan Krumdieck looks at whether Aotearoa New Zealand could achieve low-carbon transport via direct electrification, rather than green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is being touted as a renewable fuel, but there are a…
UC mechatronics project kick-starts new innovation for local manufacturer A final year engineering project on the automation of vegetable handling equipment has kick-started the career of a UC graduate, as well as the development of a new innovation for a locally-based global manufacturer. UC graduate Mitch Hollow worked on a final year engineering project for…
NZ lathe-cut vinyl and bespoke cover art showcased in new exhibition Curator and University of Canterbury (UC) Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design Luke Wood explores vinyl records and cover art in the radical margins of New Zealand culture for a new exhibition at the Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA) Toi Moroki from 13 March to…