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Dual Group One winner Enzo’s Lad has been retired after trailing the field home in the Listed Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton on Saturday. The Michael and Matthew Pitman-trained eight-year-old retires sound after a career which spans 50 starts and six seasons, with a record of eight victories and 13 minor…
The Go with Tourism Expo – New Zealand’s only dedicated careers expo for the Tourism and Hospitality industry – kicks off its nationwide tour tomorrow in Christchurch as a three-day event to inspire a new generation of Tourism and Hospitality workers. With industry professionals, employers and educators onsite, students and jobseekers can discover their next…
New Zealand para throwing star Jess Gillan (nee Hamill) has announced she is pregnant with twins and will formally retire from athletics to focus on the next chapter of her life. The 30-year-old athlete, who had met the qualification standard for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, can look back with an immense amount of pride…
New teaching career for mum of three Deaf children Inspired by the experience of helping her own children learn to read and write, Elizabeth Kay has qualified as a teacher so she can help other Deaf students learn and feel pride in their identity. Christchurch mum of three Deaf children Elizabeth Kay has graduated with…
Adult study provides life changing career turn The opportunity to turn an interest in Spanish into a new career pathway has made a huge difference to the life of one University of Canterbury (UC) mature student. Previously a hairdresser, Michelle started learning Spanish as a hobby in 2012 and became interested in teaching English as…
Career slam-dunk for University of Canterbury graduate A Bachelor of Sport Coaching degree from the University of Canterbury (UC) combined with years of voluntary work have helped Cam Wilson shoot for, and land, his dream job. Cam, 22, says the connections made while he was studying and the practical experience that was part of his…
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…
Canterbury students tackle career options as interns for the Crusaders Students at the University of Canterbury are getting valuable, real-life experience working for one of the country’s leading rugby teams, the Crusaders. University of Canterbury student Cameron Clement (second from left) with other Crusaders interns and members of the Crusaders franchise, including Chief Executive Colin…
A “case of arm twisting” has kept Barbara Clarke busy with books as a volunteer despite retiring from Christchurch City Libraries in 2013 after a 35-year career. “I was about to retire when I was invited for a coffee with the then Chairperson of the Friends of the Library and the Libraries liaison person,” she…
UC Law graduate takes the helm of navy career Taking part in counter-piracy operations at sea isn’t run-of-the-mill for a lawyer but it’s the kind of challenge that attracted Natacha Wisstt to joining the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) as a legal officer. University of Canterbury (UC) Law graduate Natacha Wisstt loves the challenge of…
Award-winning project launches UC graduate’s career An award-winning project into the 3D visualisation of an aerospace launch vehicle has launched University of Canterbury (UC) graduate Flynn Doherty’s career with leading aerospace manufacturer and satellite launch company Rocket Lab. Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Engineering, Professor Jan Evans-Freeman presented software engineering student, Flynn Doherty with the People’s Choice Award…
Top freshwater scientist named as UC’s 2020 emerging career researcher Dr Jonathan Tonkin, from the University of Canterbury (UC)’s School of Biological Sciences, has won the University’s 2020 Early and Emerging Career Researcher Award in recognition of his outstanding research contribution over the past decade. Globally, he is recognised both for his theoretical work…
UC Student Grace Steinmetz is well on track to a successful career in sport University of Canterbury Law and Business student Grace Steinmetz is keeping her career options open. As a force to be reckoned with on a rugby seven’s field she’s eyeing the 2024 Olympics in Paris too. Grace Steinmetz made her Farah Palmer…
Researchers 3D-printing veins, enhancing sports spectators’ experience through augmented reality, and studying how gut bacteria influences cancer development are among the recipients of this year’s University of Otago Early Career Awards for Distinction in Research. The five award recipients were announced today. They are Dr Khoon Lim (Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Christchurch), Dr Rachel…
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…
Budding filmmakers – inspired by two prehistoric stop-motion stars – can get animated this KidsFest. Spurred on by New Zealand’s hit TV series, Kiri and Lou, the Christchurch City Council Libraries and Events teams are working with the local series production house to deliver an animation competition and Claymation workshops and a display, along with…