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18 September 2023
A visiting American academic from Cornell University has found teaching engineering at a Canterbury university a culturally and professionally enriching experience.
13 September 2023
A British scientist who monitors Antarctic penguin populations from space has been sharing his real-world expertise with Kiwi students and academics in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
13 September 2023
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.
12 September 2023
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.
30 August 2023
Congratulations to all our students who graduated on Tuesday with Qualifications from the UC Business School, the Faculty of Arts, Law, Engineering, Education, Health and Science.
17 August 2023
Early-intervention initiatives to tackle student disengagement can be challenging to implement. A centralised, targeted approach using a communication nudge can encourage students to re-engage with online learning.
09 August 2023
Research from UC Health Education Lecturer Tracy Clelland offers a glimpse into how complicated, yet important, the topic of sexuality education can be on The Conversation.
09 August 2023
From volcanic hazards to student engagement in performing arts, the UC’s fast-paced Research Student Showcase highlighted a range of outstanding research topics.
20 July 2023
To explore what is possible, non-Indigenous scholars Mahdis Azarmandi and Sara Tolbert offer an anticolonial feminist praxis for unsettling settler institutions.
19 July 2023
The University of Canterbury’s socio-cultural contribution to our vibrant city is evident in the depth and breadth of talent and expertise involved in WORD 2023.
10 July 2023
Long-standing debates about the purpose and focus of a school science curriculum have resurfaced this week as New Zealand is refreshing its approach to science education, UC Associate Professor Sara Tolbert discusses on The Conversation.
15 June 2023
When three Christchurch friends found out they’d been awarded the same full-fee scholarship to study at university they called everyone they knew to share the news.
31 May 2023
Higher levels of screen time in early childhood have been linked to poorer developmental outcomes for Kiwi kids.
19 May 2023
Don’t miss out on this fascinating Webinar showcasing the exciting outcomes of our talented junior school teachers across the country who are implementing a Better Start Literacy Approach.
08 May 2023
What are the biggest influences on youth mental health and how does experiencing climate change-related events, such as floods and bushfires, affect young people?
31 March 2023
Belief in the importance of effective teaching and a desire to enrich the learning experience compelled Associate Professor Adrian Clark to gain his latest tertiary qualification.
27 March 2023
Student, lecturer and international student supporter, Mengping Cheng graduates with a Doctor of Education from the University of Canterbury (UC) in April.
27 March 2023
An exceptional ‘teacher of teachers’ is celebrating her own scholarly success, graduating with a Doctorate in Education from the University of Canterbury (UC).
27 March 2023
Isla Reeves didn’t grow up with te reo Māori. Now, with a Master of Teaching and Learning, she’s inspiring the next generation as a specialist te reo Māori teacher.
26 February 2023
Rainbow community members in Aotearoa could soon be able to jump online to find doctors who are friendly and well-informed when it comes to meeting their health needs.
12 December 2022
It’s Graduation time in Ōtautahi Christchurch with 2000 University of Canterbury graduates celebrating successfully completing their studies this week in full regalia.
28 October 2022
Young Māori learners across Aotearoa New Zealand are benefiting from teachers with better tikanga and cultural skills thanks to an award-winning team of University of Canterbury (UC) education researchers.
14 October 2022
New University of Canterbury (UC) research into a virtual volcano field trip highlights the immense value of taking a bicultural approach to science education.
10 October 2022
In an article on The Conversation, academics including University of Canterbury Dr David Pomeroy, Kay-Lee Jones and Associate Professor Sara Tolbert explore the decision to end classroom streaming,
05 October 2022
Two new University of Canterbury (UC) courses will empower ākonga to explore Indigenous representation as we move from traditional storytelling to digital and mainstream media.