The University of Canterbury attracts remarkable and talented students. A selection of our inspirational students feature in our latest marketing campaign.
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Gina Scandrett, BA and BSc Double degree student Gina Scandrett is someone who understands getting involved can help make a difference. |
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Greg Cole, PhD student PhD student Greg Cole has dedicated his university career to the study of earthquakes – but he never expected to witness an earthquake’s devastating impact on his own front door. |
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Hanin Hussain, PhD Senior teacher in Early Childhood Education and PhD student Hanin Hussain knows a lot about playing a good game of chase. But the best games have been those inspired and co-created by children. |
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Hugo Zanker, BFA, MusB (Hons), KA "Like every other New Zealander" Hugo Zanker began his music career playing the recorder at school, before moving on to the violin at eight. But his world was about to burst open after an experience he will never forget. |
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Jennifer Skilton, PhD PhD student Jennifer Skilton came to the University of Canterbury in early 2010 to begin an ecological research project that she saw as exciting and high profile. Little did she know that February's earthquake would create a world first look at an ecosystem fighting its way back from the brink of devastation. |
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Waata Hipango, BCom (Hons) When Waata Hipango first started at the University of Canterbury, campus life seemed a long way from the small town he grew up in. But the final year Honours student says university life has actually brought him closer to his family roots. |