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Online advice offers a hand up to children with autism Canterbury researchers are exploring how web-based support could benefit children on the autism spectrum and their families as demand for services grows. University of Canterbury Associate Professor Laurie McLay is leading two studies investigating “telehealth” advice for children on the autism spectrum and their families….
Wound gel shows promise for horses – humans An international reseach team, led by University of Canterbury’s Professor Rudi Marquez, has developed a new treatment that could help heal horses and humans alike. Read more on RNZ here> For further information please contact: UC Communications team, media@canterbury.ac.nz, Ph: (03) 369 3631 or 027 503 0168…
Children live online more than ever – we need better definitions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ screen time In an article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury Associate Professors Kathryn MacCallum and Cheryl Brown explain how the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to redefine good and bad screen time and recommended hourly use for tamariki….
University of Canterbury charity Lads Without Labels raising awareness for men’s mental health Have you spotted some of our University of Canterbury whānau running laps round campus this week? For further information please contact: UC Communications team, media@canterbury.ac.nz, Ph: (03) 369 3631 or 027 503 0168 More at the source
UC Connect free public lecture: Little genes, big conservation When nature is in trouble, so are we. Nature can only thrive when biodiversity thrives, and we are facing a biodiversity crisis in in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nearly 4,000 species – many which are found nowhere else in the world – are classified as Threatened or…
UC’s pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic extended due to demand The University of Canterbury’s pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic has been extended due to popular demand from students and staff. Win prizes for getting vaccinated! The clinic is open to the whole community – students and staff have been encouraged to bring friends, colleagues, flatmates and whānau. Music…
Researchers and citizen scientists complete world’s first Weddell seal count An international research team led by a University of Canterbury Antarctic scientist has completed the world’s first global population estimate of Weddell seals in Antarctica, showing that there are significantly fewer seals than previously thought. Documenting the seals’ population trends over time will help scientists…
The COVID-zero strategy may be past its use-by date, but New Zealand still has a vaccination advantage In a new article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury’s Professor Michael Plank explains why we have to work together to community transmission low until we have higher vaccination rates. We’ve seen a growing number of mystery cases…
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | the University of Canterbury is the first university to advertise on Māori TV, with an inspirational new ad that will air 33 times this month during a variety of programmes. More at the source
Musical siblings in harmony for NZSO award Thomas and Eva Bedggood have been playing music together since they were young children and they’re excited to share the experience of taking part in an award for young composers. The award gives them the opportunity to travel to Wellington next month and hear their compositions workshopped and…
New research uses gaming tech to help Kiwis prepare for natural disasters Skills learned playing video games, building virtual worlds and dodging imaginary enemies could be harnessed to help people survive real life hazards. University of Canterbury researchers are exploring using applied games and VR to educate people about the risks of natural disasters. From…
Steve Wakefield retires as University of Canterbury Pro-Chancellor Steve Wakefield is stepping down from his role after four years as Pro-Chancellor of the University of Canterbury Council. When sharing about his retirement UC’s Chancellor Sue McCormack said, “Steve was appointed to UC Council in 2017 and has been a fine Pro-Chancellor, supporting me in my…
Haere Mai to new UC Councillor Amy Adams Hon Amy Adams, former MP and UC graduate, has joined Te Kaunihera o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | the UC Council after being appointed by the Minister of Education Hon Chris Hipkins. She has been appointed for a four-year term, which began on 8 September 2021….
Mayor takes a virtual tour at the University of Canterbury Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel learned about aerial firefighting and toured a virtual reality hospital during a hands-on visit to the University of Canterbury. Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel tries out a virtual reality aerial firefighting training tool at the University of Canterbury’s HIT Lab. The HIT…
Canterbury health research projects win funding boost Five University of Canterbury academics have won grants of over $100,000 each towards their research, with topics including cancer treatments, stuttering in children, and the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy. Five University of Canterbury academics have won grants towards their health-related research, they are (from left) Dr…
Smart tech tools to help monitor food safety remotely Drones, satellite imaging and artificial intelligence are some of the smart technology tools that could soon be used to ensure farmers and other food industry businesses are following health and safety rules. A University of Canterbury-led project (in cooperation with Otago University, Jiaotong University, Xi’an Jiaotong…
University of Canterbury, in partnership with Canterbury DHB and the region’s Māori and Pasifika providers, are running a two-day drop-in COVID-19 vaccination event next month. More at the source
Ka whakatū a Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha i te Tari Mana Tiriti, Kā Waimaero Ka whakatū a Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu me Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha i te Tari Mana Tiriti, Kā Waimaero | the Ngāi Tahu Centre. Associate Professor Te Maire Tau and Vice-Chancellor | Tumu Whakarae Professor Cheryl de la…
Beacons and black holes: The new 10-year mental health plan Kia Manawanui, a new 10-year plan for mental health unveiled this week, is welcome reading for University of Canterbury community mental health expert Dr Kaaren Mathias, but not comprehensive enough Dr Kaaren Mathias For further information please contact: UC Communications team, media@canterbury.ac.nz, Ph: (03) 369…
German election: the race to replace Angela Merkel and why it matters to New Zealand Angela Merkel’s long era of 16 years is nearing an end with elections in Germany on 26 September. Senior lecturer Serena Kelly and senior research fellow Mathew Doidge look into Germany’s leading parties and explain the impacts they could have…
Beyond Zoom, Teams and video lectures — what do university students really want from online learning? In corporation with academics from other universities around Aotearoa, Associate Professor Cheryl Brown stresses the lack of consideration of students voices on online learning and introduces their Student Online Learning Experiences survey to rectify this issue in an article…
Two UC scientific researchers recognised with early career awards Two University of Canterbury academics from the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences will receive the UC Early & Emerging Career Researcher Award this year – one is a pioneer in airborne microplastics research and the other has an asteroid named in her honour. “Laura and…
Earthquakes don’t kill people; buildings do. And those lovely decorative bits are the first to fall In an article on The Conversation, Associate Professor Ann L Brower shares her own experiences of the Christchurch Earthquakes, which led her to put pressure on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The Ministry listened to her advice…
University of Canterbury’s Adjunct Associate Professor Sonja Macfarlane was awarded this year’s New Zealand Psychological Society Dame Marie Clay Award, while her husband Professor Angus Macfarlane was named a Fellow of the Society, it was announced this week. More at the source
Canterbury PhD student using audio to lure predators Aotearoa’s brightest young minds are setting out to revolutionise pest management, helping efforts to eradicate possums, stoats and rats from New Zealand by 2050, including a University of Canterbury doctoral student using audio lures for predators. Supported by Predator Free 2050 Limited (PF2050 Ltd) and $2.4million in…
Calling the latest gene technologies ‘natural’ is a semantic distraction — they must still be regulated Professor Jack Heinemann, technician Brigitta Kurenbach, Master candidate Deborah Paull, and guest lecturer Sophie Walker explain the risks that come with not regulating gene technologies that have similarities with what occurs naturally in an article on The Conversation. Plants…
Who are my parents? Why New Zealand’s ‘creaky’ surrogacy laws are overdue for major reform Associate Professor Debra Wilson, Professor Annick Masselot, and researcher Martha Ceballos explain why Aotearoa New Zealand’s surrogacy laws are due for a major reform in a recent article published on The Conversation. This is because of the way several separate…
Plastic cutlery can be recycled into home-insulating foam – new NZ research Biodegradable plastics are supposed to be good for the environment but, rather paradoxically, because they are designed to degrade quickly, they can’t be recycled. Offering a potential solution, New Zealand researchers have found that compostable plastic can be turned into a foam that…
Trio of awards for University of Canterbury Japanese programme New Zealand’s “most innovative lecturer” in Japanese has his heart and soul in the Japanese community and is a great role model, according to the judges for a national award. David Wells outstanding dedication to his Japanese studies at UC has earned him a national award….
Special Margaret Stoddart exhibition in Kate Sheppard’s house Opening in Women’s Suffrage week, a special exhibition titled ‘Margaret Stoddart, Garden Scene’ is highlighting the connection between Canterbury artist Margaret Stoddart and famous suffragist Kate Sheppard. Margaret Stoddart, The Old Almond Tree, Diamond Harbour, watercolour and gouache, UC Art Collection, UC-MacG-117 School of Art Roll, MB…