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Making Mātauranga Māori Accessible To Tamariki
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 11:04 pm | University of Canterbury
Tuahiwi pūrākau (stories) are soon to be published as children's picture books in a collaboration between Tuahiwi School, Tuahiwi Marae and Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) researchers. Since 2021, a research team ... More >>
Taking The Guess Work Out Of Spinal Surgery
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 11:07 am | University of Canterbury
UC Associate Professor Debbie Munro has invented prototype technology to reduce the risk in spinal fusion surgery. Spinal fusion is a highly invasive surgery where an implant is placed in the spine to prevent movement between bones. The treatment ... More >>
Researcher Creates Resources To Empower Bicultural Principles
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 11:04 am | University of Canterbury
To support the bicultural principles of the Ministry of Education’s Early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki, a UC researcher created a free resource that strengthens bicultural teaching practice. Ki te Hoe: Indigenising Practice is an exciting project ... More >>
UC Research Identifies Digital Solutions For NZ Autism Support
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 10:59 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury-led research team is determined to create more accessible pipelines of support for autistic Kiwi kids and their caregivers. One in 54 children in Aotearoa New Zealand are autistic, and countless more are on an ever-increasing ... More >>
Stellar Kiwi’s Crucial Black Hole Theory Turns 60
Monday, 28 August 2023, 9:29 am | University of Canterbury
Spend an evening with Canterbury Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr, renowned for his influential work in astrophysics, solving Einstein’s equation of relativity relating to rotating black holes 60 years ago. (These are now called Kerr Black Holes.) ... More >>
Māori Words Known But Not Always Understood
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 4:39 pm | University of Canterbury
Non-Māori-speaking New Zealanders can recognise more than 1000 te reo Māori words or part-words, but only understand meanings of about 70, a new University of Canterbury study shows. Co-author Professor Jeanette King , from Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha ... More >>
New Disease Surveillance Tool To Transform Public Health Responses
Monday, 21 August 2023, 5:23 pm | University of Canterbury
UC researchers and collaborators create world-first statistical model with potential to better inform public health responses to infectious diseases. A team of researchers, including Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) Dr Leighton ... More >>
Panel Discusses 150 Years Of University Life
Monday, 14 August 2023, 12:26 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury leaders and historians offer behind-the-scenes insights into the influential Canterbury institution at an upcoming WORD Christchurch event. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2308/871b38881510e75acc84.jpeg" ... More >>
Doco Directed By UC Lecturer Screening At NZ Film Festival
Friday, 11 August 2023, 10:26 am | University of Canterbury
A new film about a Kiwi farmer and peace activist, directed by acclaimed local filmmakerJohn Chrisstoffels, opens at the NZ International Film Festival this weekend. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2308/97ee3b1c287ee440a114.jpeg" ... More >>
Research Students’ Creativity Pays Off At Quick-fire Challenge
Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 12:35 pm | University of Canterbury
From volcanic hazards to student engagement in performing arts, the UC’s fast-paced Research Student Showcase highlighted a range of outstanding research topics. Body copy Hosted by Research First , Te Kura Tāura | UC Graduate School and Puna | UC ... More >>
University Of Canterbury Student Volunteers Connect With The Waimakariri Community
Friday, 4 August 2023, 11:57 am | University of Canterbury
On Saturday, July 29th, over a hundred spirited students from the University of Canterbury came together for a morning of inspiring student-led volunteering in the Waimakariri district. This took place as part of the UC Student Volunteer Army’s ... More >>
UC Residency Nurtures The Fine Art Of Sharing Tapa
Friday, 4 August 2023, 10:58 am | University of Canterbury
Traditional bark cloth art is more than a craft according to the University of Canterbury Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies’ 2023 artist in residence. Auckland-based Tongan artist Tui Emma Gillies, who arrived in Ōtautahi this week, regards ngatu, ... More >>
Student Aerospace Team Rockets To Success In US
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 10:38 am | University of Canterbury
A team of Canterbury students are coming back to earth after building and launching a winning rocket 10km into the sky at an international aerospace competition. The Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) student team won their ... More >>
Taking The Awkward Out Of Sexuality Education
Monday, 31 July 2023, 10:38 am | University of Canterbury
A new online platform aims to bridge the gaps in sexuality education for young New Zealanders. Called Te Puāwaitanga: Beyond the Birds and Bees, the free platform is a New Zealand first led by Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury ... More >>
Tauhere UC Connect Public Talk: Bullshitologically Speaking … Really?
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 11:43 am | University of Canterbury
When prominent philosopher Professor Harry Frankfurt, of Princeton University, published his “theory of bullshit” in his bestseller work, On Bullshit , there was immediate excitement – at last someone has laid bare the academic practice of concealing ... More >>
UC Teams Up With Microsoft, A Collaboration For Innovation
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 12:12 pm | University of Canterbury
UC has entered into a collaboration with Microsoft to enhance student experience, research capabilities and employability by being at the forefront of tech innovation. The collaboration is an important step for Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University ... More >>
Student Life And Learning Celebrated In 150th Exhibition
Monday, 17 July 2023, 6:39 pm | University of Canterbury
A century-old bicycle, a 1967 computer as big as a chair, and a lecture theatre desk etched with old graffiti are some of the objects on show in a new exhibition about the University of Canterbury’s 150-year history. Whiria te tangata: Weaving ... More >>
Biodegradable Plastic Could Be “material Of The Future”
Monday, 10 July 2023, 11:23 am | University of Canterbury
Wood and paper-based disposable cutlery is seen as a greener option than plastic, but a Canterbury academic is warning it could actually present more of a threat when it comes to climate change. Dr Heon Park, a Senior Lecturer in Chemical and Process ... More >>
New Study Finds Gaps In Maternal Immunisation Data Sets
Friday, 7 July 2023, 11:52 am | University of Canterbury
A study led by a University of Canterbury geospatial and population health expert has uncovered gaps in nationwide data that tracks maternal immunisation rates. Health Senior Lecturer Dr Matt Hobbs is also Co-Director of the GeoHealth Laboratory in ... More >>
First Image Of Milky Way Neutrinos Detected By IceCube
Saturday, 1 July 2023, 6:09 am | University of Canterbury
For the first time, a neutrino image of the Milky Way was produced by an international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Canterbury, using a huge Antarctic telescope. The IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica has produced ... More >>
