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
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UC researchers ask: is robot abuse immoral?
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…
A fresh look at Llew Summers’ legacy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Weaving Indigenous knowledge with scientific research: a balanced approach
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 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…
UC Professors contribute to The Conversation with expert insights on how NZ could keep eliminating Covid-19
UC Professors contribute to The Conversation with expert insights on how NZ could keep eliminating Covid-19 Stringent border controls and mandatory quarantine give New Zealand a good chance to remain free of #COVID19 for months to come, according to UC and AoU researchers in the latest article on The Conversation. Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker…
EQC grants $1.25m for UC natural hazards research
EQC grants $1.25m for UC natural hazards research University of Canterbury (UC) research will receive nearly half of the Earthquake Commission’s (EQC) revamped $3 million University Research Programme to support EQC’s aim of building New Zealand’s resilience to natural hazards. UC currently has 15 EQC-supported research projects in Science and Engineering specialties fields. Dr Jo…
Kim Lowe’s brushwork comes full circle
Kim Lowe’s brushwork comes full circle Eleven years after graduating with a Masters in Fine Arts (Printmaking) with distinction from the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts Kim Lowe returns for The Silence of the Brush, an exhibition of brushwork created during her 2019 Olivia Spencer Bower Award year. Kim Lowe, Korari Ink Study…
Media ejected from court – UC Law expert Professor Ursula Cheer comments
Media ejected from court – UC Law expert Professor Ursula Cheer comments The fact that [media] might not be able to report something does not impact on their general right to be there,” Professor Cheer, UC School of Law, comments on the Mama Hooch sexual assault allegation court proceedings for Stuff. Stacy Squires/Stuff Cheer said…
Biomass boiler funding of $6m takes UC closer to sustainability targets
Biomass boiler funding of $6m takes UC closer to sustainability targets The University of Canterbury’s (UC) goal of becoming carbon net neutral by 2030 has received a $6.24 million boost with the announcement of Government funding towards new energy infrastructure at UC’s Ilam campus. “We are delighted with this outcome, which is another important step…
Group of UC engineers invent answer to global demand for ventilators amid Covid-19
A simple, low-cost piece of technology developed by UC engineers could save the lives of thousands of Covid-19 patients around the world by doubling the capacity of ventilators in hospital intensive care units. More at the source
UC celebrates its April graduates in special ceremonies
UC celebrates its April graduates in special ceremonies The University of Canterbury is hosting two special Graduation Celebrations in September for hundreds of graduates who missed out on graduating in person in April due to the pandemic lockdown. About 1200 UC students graduated in absentia during lockdown, instead of at the university’s traditional April Graduation…
Pacific climate change study gains $4.5m
Pacific climate change study gains $4.5m The Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies (MBC) at the University of Canterbury (UC) has been awarded $4.5 million by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) for a major climate change project in the Pacific in partnership with the University of the South Pacific (USP). Professor Ratuva…
UC Professor explains innovative new study into the effectiveness of headgear ABC News
UC Professor explains innovative new study into the effectiveness of headgear ABC News ABC News talk with UC Health Professor Nick Draper about his research into the effectiveness of headgear in contact sport. He told ABC News how the research stemmed from his personal interest in the safety of his own children playing contact sports…
Crusaders and UC team up to target fans’ fitness
Crusaders and UC team up to target fans’ fitness Professional rugby players are not the only ones who have been working up a sweat in the Crusaders’ high performance gym. Local rugby fans have been training there, too, as participants in a healthy lifestyles initiative called RUFIT-NZ. The University of Canterbury (UC) is working alongside…
Feeding the Mind
Feeding the Mind UC Professor Julia Rucklidge and Master’s student Taryn Hale have collaborated on a new paper for The ACU Review which explores the link between nutrition and mental health and asks, could a Māori philosophy of wellbeing hold some clues? For further information please contact: UC Communications Tweet UC @UCNZ and follow UC on Facebook…
Researchers survey food banks as pandemic bites
Researchers survey food banks as pandemic bites A new study is seeking feedback from Australasian food banks on how they are coping with growing demand in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The survey, led by University of Canterbury (UC) researchers, aims to find out more about the economic and social impacts of the…
UC Business graduate and author has launched her book in the hope of progressing cancer research
UC Business graduate and author has launched her book in the hope of progressing cancer research Sheila Hailstone, UC graduate and award-winning Christchurch author, has launched her book, Dancing Around Cancer. Her book is a celebration of her successful fight with cancer and a form of encouragement for those fighting the disease. Her hope is…
UC Professor discusses the impacts of a carbon dioxide level of 400ppm in new series Climate Explained on The Conversation
UC Professor discusses the impacts of a carbon dioxide level of 400ppm in new series Climate Explained on The Conversation UC Professor James Shulmeister answers the question “what was the climate and sea level like at times in Earth’s history when carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was at 400ppm?” Recent research shows that west Antarctica…
Canterbury earthquake resources find a permanent home
Lessons learned from the Canterbury earthquakes will be shared widely and preserved for the future when a collection of reports and information moves to a new digital home. Check the source for more
New Zealand needs to prepare for the arrival of medical “AI”
New Zealand needs to prepare for the arrival of medical “AI” Robotic doctors and other artificial intelligence tools are coming to New Zealand’s healthcare system and we need to be ready for the ethical and legal challenges they will bring, warns a University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student. Current New Zealand laws are not equipped…
New MBA course maximises data to drive post-COVID strategy
New MBA course maximises data to drive post-COVID strategy In a post-COVID business environment, the use of data to drive decisions will be key to making a greater impact. A new core course, Data informed Strategy, which is part of the University of Canterbury (UC) Connected MBA programme has been officially opened by New South…
Global study examines individual responses to Covid-19
A global study is under way to compare how information about Covid-19 is delivered by authorities and the media, and how it is understood and used by people in different countries. Check the sauce for more