School of Creative and Digital Arts

Aotearoa New Zealand’s second oldest university is launching a survey of its historical objects in the lead-up to its 150th birthday, thanks to a $12,000 grant from Lottery Environment and Heritage.

Creating art in the place where influential New Zealand artist Colin McCahon painted many of his most celebrated artworks is senior lecturer Steve Carr’s new summer plan.

The University of Canterbury (UC) is the first and remains the only New Zealand university to be led by women.

Ōtautahi Christchurch’s music community is thriving, with a vibrant School of Music and progressive symphony orchestra both helping to attract innovative international musicians.

Three publications from Christchurch Art Gallery won awards at the recent Museums Australasia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards (MAPDAs), which celebrate excellence and creativity in the museum and galleries sector.

#IWD #BreakTheBias Ōtautahi Christchurch artist Melissa Macleod has a dream; to create a mountain of flowers in New Brighton. Her latest exhibition, opening on 24 February at the University of Canterbury, is another step in that direction.

A collection of artworks, personal papers and more than 1200 letters written to Canterbury poet and artist Ursula Bethell will be the sole item added to a UNESCO heritage register this year.

Working on minimal rehearsals but reaching the highest levels of performance, Secret Sinfonia is a University of Canterbury (UC) student-led orchestra bridging the gap between youth orchestras and professional musicians.

Professor of History Katie Pickles discusses keeping the complex story of Anzac Day relevant in the 21st century on The Conversation.