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ThincLab Canterbury benefits region while thinking globally Christchurch is already seeing the benefits of a memorandum of understanding between the University of Canterbury (UC) and ChristchurchNZ, through an additional agreement with UC’s Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) to deliver various programmes, including ThincLab Canterbury. ThincLab Canterbury, part of Callaghan Innovation’s National Founder Incubator and ThincLab networks,…
UC graduates set to join Fulbrighters from around the globe in virtual study after receiving 2020 award University of Canterbury (UC) graduates Robbie Morrison and Milena Petrovic are two of 49 students, scholars, artists and professionals to be honoured tonight at the Fulbright New Zealand Awards, held at Parliament. While studying towards his Bachelor of…
UC Engineering researcher talks ‘Hidden Energy’ at Parliament University of Canterbury (UC) Engineering Senior Lecturer Dr Matthew Cowan was at the Beehive last week presenting to MPs as part of the Speaker’s Science Forum 2020. UC chemical and biological engineering lecturer Dr Matthew Cowan with MP for Waiariki, Tāmati Coffey at the Speaker’s Science Forum…
The perfect gift for a violinist: Upcoming concerts keep the flame of exciting, new and original contemporary music burning brightly at the University of Canterbury’s (UC) School of Music. Head of Performance at UC’s School of Music, Professor Mark Menzies, is a virtuoso violinist, violist, pianist, composer and writer who will perform works by himself…
UC’s Student Volunteer Army announces move into 170 secondary schools Humble beginnings have evolved into a nationwide youth volunteering movement for the University of Canterbury (UC)’s Student Volunteer Army (SVA), which is best known for the impressive response initiated by students during following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. SVA Founder Sam Johnson briefing volunteers,…
UC students help kids learn about digital world Children became ‘pixel maniacs’ at Tūranga Central Library when University of Canterbury (UC) students explained how photos are made on a digital device. UC’s Pixelmania event, held at Tūranga Central Library as part of TechWeek, was organised by staff and students from the Department of Computer Science…
UC graduate set to join Fulbrighters from around the globe in virtual study after receiving 2020 award University of Canterbury (UC) graduate Robbie Morrison is one of 49 students, scholars, artists and professionals to be honoured tonight at the Fulbright New Zealand Awards, held at Parliament. While studying towards his Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor…
How space flights could reinvigorate the Christchurch economy James Powell, UC graduate and general manager of Dawn Aerospace, tells Stuff that Christchurch is an ideal place to base their innovative operations, and how space flights could help the city rebuild itself by reinvigorating the Christchurch economy. Dawn Aerospace chief technical officer Stefan Powell with his…
Indigenous leadership gets best results for wildlife translocations Wildlife translocations will have better results if they are led, or genuinely co-led, by Indigenous peoples. That’s the premise of a recently published paper by researchers at the University of Canterbury (UC) and South Island environmental practitioners. Tūtaepatu Lagoon at Tūhaitara Coastal Park. Image by David Baird…
UC Connect: Why anti-racism and black lives matter in Aotearoa A panel of University of Canterbury experts will discuss why anti-racism and black lives matter in Aotearoa, in a special extended public lecture on Wednesday evening, 5 August. As a tertiary institution in Aotearoa New Zealand for nearly 150 years, the University of Canterbury (UC)…
UC Law expert tells RNZ that the Resource Management Act changes are good but the ‘devil will be in the detail’ Professor John Hopkins says on RNZ’s Morning Report that the Resource Management Act (RMA) reflects the views of another era and it is time for it to go. For further information please contact: UC…
UC welcomes first Muslim Chaplain, Ibrahim Abdelhalim “It is something very good and very important,” Ibrahim Abdelhalim talked to Stuff reporter Jody O’Callaghan about the importance of his role as UC’s first Muslim Chaplain, saying that he was excited about the big responsibility. “It will give us confidence, more happiness, and more evidence that we…
Honing professional skills before even graduating and trying out career options were a couple of the benefits of an internship, according to the co-winners of the inaugural PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) internship Excellence Prize. More at the source
In a new article for Te Karaka, UC doctoral student Levi Collier-Robinson shares how he is using genomics to understand the kōwaro, an endangered taonga species. More at the source
WiE CAN: engineer a career In January next year, 60 Year 13 students from across Aotearoa New Zealand will discover the career opportunities engineering has to offer women when they attend a hands-on programme run by the University of Canterbury (UC). Applications are open now for the Women in Engineering Canterbury (WiE CAN) residential programme…
The coronavirus pandemic requires us to understand food’s murky supply chains Six months ago, you may not have thought much about where your groceries were produced. But chances are you’re thinking about it now. The COVID-19 crisis has put food supply chains under incredible stress, and stories on shortages of everything from meat to baking…
Cloud data a silver lining for climate change predictions Clouds above the Southern Ocean could hold the key to more accurate global climate change predictions. University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have led a Deep South National Science Challenge project to collect information about cloud formations near Antarctica. He says clouds are important because they regulate…
Kiwi pre-schoolers losing teeth to painful, preventable tooth decay Kiwi kids are suffering unnecessarily from severe tooth decay that could be prevented, according to research published today in JAMA Paediatrics, the highest-ranking journal of Paediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health in the world. Dr Matthew Hobbs, UC Senior Lecturer in Public Health, participated in a study…
Malaysian-born UC student Firdaus Shairi earned the right to represent New Zealand in a global esports tournament centred around the football video game, FIFA 20, where competitors play each other by each taking control of a virtual team. More at the source
UC researchers ask: is robot abuse immoral? In a new study, University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have found that participants considered abusive behaviour towards a robot just as immoral as abusive behaviour towards a human. Corridor Digital provided the video clips which used computer-generated imagery (CGI) for Associate Professor Christoph Bartneck and PhD student Merel…
In the introduction to this warm and informative book about the life and the practice of Christchurch’s beloved sculptor Llew Summers, published by Canterbury University Press, author John Newton urges us to reconsider the artist’s legacy – and to let go of our preconceptions.Then he takes us on a journey to help us do just…
Behrouz Boochani to become research fellow at UC Award-winning author Behrouz Boochani has been granted refugee status by Immigration New Zealand and is to become a Senior Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Canterbury. Award-winning author Behrouz Boochani has been granted refugee status by Immigration New Zealand and is to become a Senior Adjunct…
Professor Hayward joins prestigious team of 30 to write global climate report A University of Canterbury (UC) expert on sustainability, youth, climate and democracy is the only New Zealander appointed to the prestigious Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Core Writing Team of thirty world experts. Professor Bronwyn Hayward, Political Science and International Relations at…
University of Canterbury embraces music for gaming Music for gaming has grown up and found its place in the world of music composition. Unlike music composed for film or theatre, music for gaming presents unique challenges, says University of Canterbury (UC) Music Lecturer Hamish Oliver. Composer, arranger, performer and UC lecturer Hamish Oliver at the…
Expert to discuss post-lockdown stress on families at free public event We’re back in level one and counting our blessings, but what effect has the lockdown period had on our children? What do they need from us now? Professor David Murdoch, Dean of University of Otago, Christchurch, and Dr Josh Freeman, Canterbury District Health Board…
Aotearoa Rockstars bringing te reo to west Christchurch A passion for normalising te reo is driving two researchers from University of Canterbury (UC), whose next project with school children at Burnside Primary School will take te reo out of the school and into the west Christchurch community. Trialled at Breens Intermediate last year, Aotearoa Rockstars…
Solving severe sleep problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have made a major step forward in treatment of sleep problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), in new research recently published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. “This is harmful to the child’s development in many…
Serious Gaming – Using applied immersive games for education, work and wonder Computer games are not just for entertainment – they’re seriously powerful tools to solve complex problems, according to a University of Canterbury expert on applied immersive games. Based in the HIT Lab NZ, an international, multidisciplinary research lab which delivers postgraduate degrees from…
Insights from bicultural research can enhance practical applications from a palaeotsunami database to land-use decisions, according to a new review in Earth Surface Dynamics More at the source
The ‘Keep It Real Online’ campaign wants parents to talk about porn – UC sexuality educator provides advice on where to start The Keep It Real Online campaign aimed at encouraging parents to talk to their children about pornography has gone viral, but it’s still hard to know where to start. UC sexuality educator Tracy…