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Symposium to carve inspiring future for Māori Māori community leaders from across Aotearoa will join students and academics in Ōtautahi Christchurch this weekend to explore how knowledge from the past can be harnessed to transform the future. University of Canterbury Aotahi: Māori and Indigenous Studies Head of School Sacha McMeeking (Ngāi Tahu) is Co-convenor of…
New “launchpad” into aerospace industry in Christchurch announced Launching in 2022, the University of Canterbury (UC) is offering a minor degree in Aerospace Engineering* as part of a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree. University of Canterbury graduate Dr Philipp Sueltrop, who earned his PhD working to prevent the effects of fuel slosh in…
Launching a space lab into orbit Dr Sarah Kessans, a lecturer in the University of Canterbury’s School of Product Design, is passionate about growing stuff in space, ultimately food, fuel and pharmaceuticals to benefit society. Dr Sarah Kessans’ space laboratory is designed for a process called protein crystallisation. “My passion is synthetic biology – I…
NZ’s Covid success wins interest from world’s entrepreneurs Business owners around the world are keen to learn from the way New Zealand has handled the Covid-19 crisis, a University of Canterbury (UC) academic says. University of Canterbury Business Professor Jamie Collins says entrepreneurs around the world are interested in the way New Zealand has handled…
World-class musicians gravitate to Ōtautahi Christchurch Ōtautahi Christchurch’s music community is thriving, with a vibrant School of Music and progressive symphony orchestra both helping to attract innovative international musicians. Flautist Hannah Darroch and percussionist Justin DeHart join forces for a special concert of innovative new work on 27 June. A case in point; two of…
Student engineer’s ‘simple’ medical device could prove a life-saver Designing a new medical device with the potential to save lives has won a University of Canterbury (UC) Engineering student a spot as a national award finalist. University of Canterbury Engineering PhD student Francis Pooke is an award finalist thanks to his design for a simplified…
Beyond victims and saviours – sustainability in the Pacific With islands already being inundated, Pacific nations can be seen as some of the first victims of climate change and rising sea levels, as well as worthy and urgent beneficiaries of global attempts to achieve the United Nation’s internationally-agreed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Award-winning political sociologist…
Vice-Chancellor speaks at NZ’s first annual anti-terrorism hui New Zealand’s first annual hui on countering terrorism and violent extremism, He Whenua Taurikura, is being held in Christchurch this week. University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey spoke at New Zealand’s first hui on countering terrorism and violent extremism, He Whenua Taurikura, in Christchurch…
Canterbury researchers join effort to disinfect and reuse PPE Laboratory testing to find out whether masks and other protective gear used against Covid-19 can be safely disinfected and potentially reused is under way at the University of Canterbury (UC). University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student Mohammad Sagor Hosen and UC Associate Professor of Materials Engineering…
Strong cultural partnership creates inclusive new student halls Prioritising best-practice student care, a strong partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and sustainable design, the University of Canterbury’s (UC) new student accommodation building, Tupuānuku offered much to celebrate at the official opening held yesterday to coincide with Matariki. UC’s newest student accommodation facility, Tupuānuku, was celebrated…
Unique research into tech-critical metals to help support climate goals Cutting-edge research into obtaining tech-critical metals from mixed oxides could play an important role in helping Aotearoa New Zealand transition to a zero-carbon country. Associate Professor Catherine Bishop (centre) and Chemical and Process Engineering postgraduates in the Special Purposes Laboratory. Associate Professor Bishop discusses voltammetry…
Symposium initiates new Canterbury women’s research networks Women researchers from across Canterbury gathered at Haere-roa at the University of Canterbury (UC) today, 9 June, to share knowledge, learn from each other’s experience and engage in discussions about future research. UC Professor Ximena Nelson (centre) initiated the idea of a Women’s Research Symposium and was delighted…
UC rises 12 places in QS world rankings The University of Canterbury (UC) has improved its global rank among the world’s universities, rising 12 places in the latest QS World University Rankings released today. Tumu Tuarua Rangahau | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Professor Ian Wright, says it is pleasing to see the University moving in the…
UC academics, Māori and Tongan education champions among staff, alumni named in Queen’s Honours Congratulations to all the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 recipients, including several University of Canterbury academics, staff, graduates and friends of the university. University of Canterbury Professor Angus Hikairo Macfarlane, has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of…
New mentors to boost Māori aspirations in UC research Research that benefits Māori helps all New Zealanders, say two Senior Kaiārahi Māori Research Advisors newly appointed at the University of Canterbury (UC). Senior Kaiārahi Māori Research Advisors Sarah Wiki-Bennett and Tipene Merritt started their roles in the Research and Innovation Office at UC in April….
UC electrode research paving the way for cheaper renewable energy storage Research into the electrodes used in flow batteries at the University of Canterbury (UC) has the potential to help create cheaper, longer-life batteries for more renewable energy storage. Associate Professor Aaron Marshall prepares a vanadium solution for one of his flow batteries. Associate Professor…
Celebrating a pioneering spirit, UC Professor Jane Soons The University of Canterbury (UC)’s first woman professor, Emeritus Professor Jane Soons, was a trailblazer and role model for a generation of female researchers and students within Geomorphology, and the wider discipline of Geography. Professor Jane Soons is pictured soon after receiving her Honorary Doctor of Science…
Trading challenge has UC students delving into global markets The CMC Markets University of Canterbury Trading Challenge has concluded with first-year Commerce student, Luc MacKay, winning the top prize with an impressive 429.86% return on investment (ROI). (left to right) Professor Jedrzej Bialkowski (Head of Department Economics and Finance), Jaden Fearon (3rd place winner), Luc…
Sweet future tapped for NZ maple syrup test New Zealand’s potential as a maple syrup or birch syrup producer is being tested by researchers at the University of Canterbury (UC). A trial plantation has been established near Hanmer Springs, with more planned for Canterbury, Waikato and Rangitīkei. The UC team is also seeking to identify…
‘Ramadan effect’ brings stock market gains, new Canterbury research Investors in Muslim countries gain higher returns from the share market during Ramadan in a quirk that could be linked to a lift in mood during the religious festival, University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have found. Dr Mona Yaghoubi (left) and Professor Jedrzej Bialkowski Together with…
UC students sing for opera great Jonathan Lemalu The student was nervous as she performed for Grammy award-winning operatic bass Jonathan Lemalu at the University of Canterbury’s (UC) central city Arts Centre campus Recital Room last night. Opera star Jonathan Lemalu conducted a masterclass with UC voice students last night. Voices soared and young singers…
Whakaari tragedy: court case highlights just how complex it is to forecast a volcanic eruption In a new article on The Conversation, UC’s Dr David Dempsey and UoA’s Professor Shane Cronin explain that forecasting different levels of eruption risk requires advances in our basic science, as well as automated systems that can judge risk and…
Tracking NZ’s threatened bugs with drones New technology being developed by a research team at the University of Canterbury could lead to deeper understanding of New Zealand’s threatened and endangered insects, paving the way to more effective conservation management. Dr Stephen Pawson and Dr Graeme Woodward have been working together for three years on wireless…
Queen’s Birthday honours reveal a New Zealand slowly recovering from its ‘imperial hangover’ In a new article on The Conversation, UC History Professor Katie Pickles writes that in an age of individualism and celebrity, these regular rewards for service to community and nation are generally seen as a welcome tonic and well worth toasting. The…
Fact check – did the 2021 Budget reverse 1991’s ‘Mother of All Budgets’ benefit cuts? Stephen Hickson is the Director of the Business Taught Masters programme and teaches Economics at the University of Canterbury. It is not easy to establish this. We need to compare benefit rates from 30 years ago to today. However this…
Radical languages: Writers Behrouz Boochani & Vana Manasiadis on challenging monolingualism How does the language we speak shape us? Define us? Empower us? Limit us? What kinds of privilege and domination does it possess? Does our own language suppress or marginalise other languages, other voices? Behrouz Boochani is a Kurdish Iranian who, during his lifetime,…
MIQ nurses need our thanks not our fear – researchers Nurses working in New Zealand’s Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) facilities are going above and beyond the requirements of their roles, despite challenging working conditions and being ostracised by their communities, non-MIQ colleagues and friends. The researchers were impressed by the MIQ nurses’ commitment to…
Babies’ balance tested in new research A new study will explore for the first time whether babies with hearing loss could also benefit from being tested for balance problems at an early age. University of Canterbury Audiology Lecturer Dr Mike Maslin demonstrates the Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) on his two-year-old son Theo Maslin. Dr…
University of Canterbury student receives prestigious Premier Award at Parliament An impressive student: John-Paul Lay finished high school only last year, received a prestigious award and has now fast tracked his study by jumping straight into the second year of Engineering at the University of Canterbury. Supplied: John-Paul Lay receiving his award with the Minister…
Covid-19 modelling expert wins international maths medal University of Canterbury Professor Michael Plank, who has co-led essential Covid-19 modelling work in New Zealand, has won an Australasian award for outstanding research, expertise and distinguished service in the field of Applied Mathematics. Award-winning mathematician Professor Michael Plank will speak about his work in a free UC…