UC's 5 Star Department

Seven UC students are in northern Japan on a new international internship course - a four-week enriching work and cultural experience. 

A Canterbury professor who co-wrote a book about computer science for kids that has been translated into 30 languages has received a 2024 New Year Honour.

More than 1,100 Canterbury tamariki have put on academic gowns and attended their graduation after taking part in a programme that offers university for kids.

For a second year, Te Kakau a Māui scholarships continue to celebrate the diverse talents and aspirations of future young leaders from across Te Waipounamu South Island.

Would you rather plunge your hand into a bucket of wriggling worms or experience damage to your reputation?

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC)’s Business School has become the first institution in Australasia to receive the Business School Impact System (BSIS) label.

University of Canterbury (UC) Senior Lecturer Leali’ie’e Dr Tufulasi Taleni has been recognised for his research and impact in the field of Pacific education, winning two national awards.

Each year Te Kaunihera o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University Council holds the prestigious Pō Whakamānawa | Celebrating Excellence event to recognise staff for their outstanding achievements and dedication in research, teaching and innovation.

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.)