2022 news

The University of Canterbury (UC) continues to respond to the needs of the digital screen industries with sponsorship of the NZGDA Kiwi Game Starter 2022, a business start-up competition supporting the best of Aotearoa New Zealand’s up-and-coming game development talent.

While many are striving to live in a more eco-friendly way, a University of Canterbury (UC) academic says we should also have the option to be buried more sustainably.

Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics Jack Heinemann explains in an article on The Conversation, what other potential catastrophes are being measured in the Doomsday Clock.

UC is proud to congratulate Professor Bronwyn Hayward on being recognised as the Supreme Winner at the Women of Influence awards.

A 15-minute ride to the edge of space costs up to $500,000, but a University of Canterbury (UC) Commerce student has found a way to experience outer space using a Virtual Reality (VR) Headset for a fraction of the price.

In an article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury History Professor Katie Pickles argues for a green rooftop revolution as New Zealand faces homes in short supply and shifts to medium-density-developments.

World-renowned University of Canterbury Physics Professor Philip Butler has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for services to science, education and health.

In an article on the Conversation, Professor Jack Heinemann discusses his concerns around academic freedom and the risks that have presented themselves, particularly in relation to a recent complaint made by two high-profile UoA academics and the Employment Relations Authority’s initial determination of this complaint.

Internationally acclaimed sustainability expert and University of Canterbury (UC) Professor Bronwyn Hayward MNZM is being praised as a mentor and a pioneer by two former students who are now receiving recognition of their own.

The University of Canterbury's state of the art Digital Screen Campus (DSC) will provide training for future leaders in film production, game development and cross reality.

The University of Canterbury's state of the art Digital Screen Campus (DSC) will provide training for future leaders in film production, game development and cross reality.

A revolutionary new plasterboard design incorporating seaweed could reduce the carbon footprint of building materials and contribute to safer, more liveable homes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

In an article on The Conversation, senior lecturer Dr Matthew Hobbs (UC), Post Doctoral Fellow Lukas Marek (UC) and Dr Anna Howe (UOA) explain what advantages Aotearoa has over other countries to manage the Omicron outbreak.

Canterbury researchers are on the hunt for rare, ancient fossils from the Waipara River area that could shed new light on the evolution of modern birds.

Fifty young Māori and Pacific students are learning about budgeting, health, history and how to navigate their first year at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury as part of a unique scholarship programme.

A University of Canterbury Earthquake Engineering professor who is leading worldwide research into the effects of ground-shaking caused by earthquakes has gained almost $1 million from Marsden Fund Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden to accelerate his research.

As the government sets out New Zealand's border reopening plan, University of Canterbury's (UC) Professor Michael Plank, UC's Giorgia Vattiatio, University of Auckland's Professor Shaun Hendy and Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research's Audrey Lustig explain why MIQ may still be needed in the future.

Does your future lie in the stars? If you’re working in the space sector in Aotearoa New Zealand or someone who wants to, there’s a network of Kiwi women committed to achieving stellar goals.

#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.

Soil liquefaction has become one of the most destructive and damaging consequences of earthquakes. With the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, extensive liquefaction caused substantial damage to land and structures at the port of Wellington. The costs of repair is enormous, delays cumbersome and solutions not easy to find. Because the issue is that the port is built on reclaimed land, and traditional studies don't consider this factor.

Small scale farming could be part of the solution to climate change, according to some of the world’s top scientists.

#IWD #BreakTheBias In the future we could each have our own Artificial Intelligence (AI) helper to help us achieve our full potential.

A new motion simulator device at the University of Canterbury adds 360-degree movement to virtual reality experiences and could soon be used as a training tool.

How can we build on Mars? A casual chat with a geologist led a University of Canterbury (UC) engineering academic and his team to spend years researching how to build on Mars. It all started with Associate Professor Allan Scott and Geology Professor Chris Oze (Occidental College) pondering what materials were available on Mars to make concrete or ‘Marscrete’.

Chelsea Rapp, a leading voice in Aotearoa New Zealand’s game development community, has been appointed Programme Manager for the University of Canterbury (UC)’s recently announced Digital Screen Campus.

#IWD #BreakTheBias A University of Canterbury graduate and staff member who was a life-long advocate for victims and people with disabilities will be honoured when a building on the Ilam Campus is renamed after her.

United by their love of music, the University of Canterbury (UC) and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) have formalised their long-standing history of collaboration.

Equipment used for a new "shake" table have just been delivered as part of Structures Lab (SEL) improvements

#IWD #BreakTheBias The University of Canterbury has announced alumna and former Cabinet Minister Amy Adams is the new Tumu Kaunihera | Chancellor, in a term which commences immediately.

Keen to visit old hangouts or discover new spaces? Explore the unique nooks and crannies of a modern university, plus parts of its original city campus, as the 149-year-old University of Canterbury (UC) opens its architecturally designed doors for Open Christchurch 2022.

Satellites are increasingly being released beyond our atmosphere, but what happens if we lose communication with a satellite and can’t see it to understand why? University of Canterbury (UC) researcher Associate Professor Stephen Weddell says this poses a threat to the very communication technologies we use every day.

Literally building a brighter future for Aotearoa, Ezra Hirawani is determined to find solutions for whānau without power and he has been recognised for his mahi with the 2022 University of Canterbury Young New Zealander of the Year Award – Te Mātātahi o te Tau.

#IWD #BreakTheBias Seeing people get better is the main driver in University of Canterbury Professor of Clinical Psychology Julia Rucklidge’s pursuit to change the treatment of mental illness.

"We must enhance how we assess the risk from climate change if our communities are to effectively adapt and prepare for the future"

Airbnb hosts are more likely to face conflict with guests if they don’t set clear rules and boundaries, new research shows.

#IWD #BreakTheBias On 28 February 2022 we farewell Sue McCormack as she finishes her term as Chancellor. We thank Sue for her dedication to the University of Canterbury and acknowledge her long-standing association with the University that began as an Arts Graduate in the 1970s.

A recently published survey of 152 Households affected by the 2019 Pigeon Valley wildfires will give valuable insights into peoples behaviour, and help planning for management of wildfire evacuations in the future.

Latest research into what makes Māori flourish has highlighted the need to change the narrative in Aotearoa New Zealand from a negative bias to one of recognising Māori success.

University of Canterbury (UC) staff volunteers have been busy making welfare calls, distributing care packs and delivering groceries to students isolating with Covid-19.

With our borders open again, Aotearoa’s universities are looking forward to welcoming international students back to our country. Whilst the global pandemic has affected many lives, it also offers a unique chance to rethink how we engage with international education in sustainable ways.

A University of Canterbury PhD candidate is fast tracking the commercialisation of a wine testing device with help from the KiwiNet Emerging Innovator Programme.

The 2022 subject rankings have been released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), and two subjects at the University of Canterbury (UC) remain placed in the top 100 global ranking, with Linguistics moving further up the ladder.

Buckling restrained braced frames (BRBFs) are a type of structural brace used in buildings to help them survive earthquakes. Although these braces are widely utilised in New Zealand at the moment, clear rules for their design do not yet exist, which PhD candidate Saiteja intends to address with his research.

Te Kaunihera o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | the University of Canterbury Council has appointed Shayne Te Aika as the new Tumu Tuarua Kaunihera | Pro-Chancellor, in a term which begins immediately.

Digital technologies in education will be a hot talking point in Ōtautahi Christchurch in late 2023 as hundreds of education and technology experts come together for the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) annual conference.

The University of Canterbury’s (UC) outstanding global sustainability results announced today are testament to years of coordinated planning, measuring and delivery across our campuses.

In a new article on The Conversation, UC's Professor Michael Plank and UoA's Dr Dion O'Neale and Dr Emily Harvey look at the measures still in place to reduce COVID-19 transmission.

Despite decades of law reform aimed at improving the experience, recent Ministry of Justice research confirms that giving evidence during a trial remains distressing and re-traumatising for rape complainants.

#IWD #BreakTheBias Women will suffer greater impacts from climate-related disasters globally, yet they are under-represented on international bodies investigating climate change adaptation and mitigation.

#IWD #BreakTheBias By Professor Bronwyn Hayward MNZM The weight of new evidence in this latest IPCC report is telling us that we are moving more quickly than previously expected, to reach the limits of the climate risk we can adapt to.

A Kiwi Paralympic athlete has been given extra speed on the slopes after University of Canterbury (UC) engineers crafted a ground-breaking new aerodynamic design for his sit ski.

#KiaAngitu. An innovative system that identifies and contacts students who may need extra support has become an award-winning initiative at the University of Canterbury.

#KiaAngitu. Mentoring, workshops and support are part of a unique scholarship package offered to Māori and Pacific first-year students at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

In 2022, the time is nigh for change. Testimonies from Māori survivors have been heard in the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care this month, calls for action on uplifts by Oranga Tamariki persist, and the second phase of consultation into reform of the Adoption Act 1955 will begin.

Despite decades of law reform aimed at improving the experience, recent Ministry of Justice research confirms that giving evidence during a trial remains distressing and re-traumatising for rape complainants.

Social media platforms should hide the viewing metrics on malicious content posted by trolls as part of a more proactive approach to curbing their behaviour, according to new University of Sussex and University of Canterbury research.

A University of Canterbury Engineering student is using 3D printing to help turn hydrogen peroxide into a non-toxic rocket fuel for the growing aerospace market.

Looking back over the first two years of the country’s pandemic path, how do University of Canterbury experts sum it up – and what do they want to see next?

Innovative airborne radars could soon be used to measure snow depth in New Zealand’s alpine areas, helping to predict avalanche risk and monitoring the impacts of climate change.

Tā Tipene O’Regan (Ngāi Tahu) has recevied the prestigious national accolade, the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award – Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa.

In an article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury's Dr David Dempsey, Dr Alberto Ardid and University of Auckland's Professor Shane Cronin explain how they are deciphering volcanic data.

Over the past three years, hundreds of the world’s leading researchers have been assessing the latest knowledge on climate change, its impacts and risks, and what we can do about it, for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the United Nations body for climate science.

#KiaAngitu. The Peer Assisted Learning Sessions (PALS) programme continues to prove itself as a valuable initiative, helping over 250 first-year students adjust to tertiary education at the University of Canterbury this semester.

An innovative new resource developed at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) offers educators across Aotearoa New Zealand practical help to develop or deepen their culturally responsive teaching.

When Ōtautahi Christchurch’s striking purpose-built Ravenscar House Museum opened to the public late last year, it was the realisation of a long-held dream.

New Zealand Winter Olympic and Winter Paralympic athletes have been given a performance advantage using virtual reality tools created by a team at the University of Canterbury (UC) to help them train for Beijing 2022.

Mr Roger Gray, a business leader with experience across the Maritime, Aviation, FMCG and Private Equity sectors in NZ and Australia, has joined Te Kaunihera o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | the UC Council after being appointed by the Minister of Education Hon Chris Hipkins. He has been appointed for a four-year term commencing today, 1 March 2022.

The Food, Fibre & Agritech (FFA) Supernode Challenge captures a multitude of ideas and solutions – from those that are great yet undeveloped, to those that are ready for market – and is back after a successful launch in 2021.

The New Zealand government has pledged an ambitious intention: to achieve 100% reliance on renewable energy within the electricity sector, 100% of the time, by 2030. Our renewable energy expert Dr Peer says that reaching that goal is mission critical. So, how far along the journey are we, and can we get there?

#Earth&Ocean They seem an unlikely pair but kororā (little blue penguins) and pipefish could reveal how Aotearoa’s native species adapt to major challenges – including climate change.

Holes were dug and worms were wondered over as Ilam Primary School children planted native trees on the University of Canterbury’s (UC) campus next to their school yesterday.

Paul is the co-founder and CEO of saveBOARD, a low carbon sustainable building materials company whose ambition is to upcycle as much packaging and construction waste into building materials as possible.

Pasifika NCEA students will have the opportunity to participate in a free study programme during the holidays, thanks to the generous support of Graduate Women Canterbury (GWC).

An industry-academia research partnership could help offer solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of the freight transport industry.

In 1631, Robert Barker, printer to the English King Charles I, made one of the most serious blunders in publishing history. So much so, one contemporary labelled it “a ſcandalous miſtake in our Engliſh Bibles.” Barker’s error was indeed grave: his 1631 printing had rendered one of the Ten Commandments, “Thou shalt commit adultery”.

Since large-scale production of plastics began in the 1950s, around 5 gigatons (Gt) of plastic waste has amassed in landfills or the natural environment. As they age, plastics become brittle through exposure to sunlight and break down to produce microplastics (and even smaller nanoplastics). It is a well-established fact that microplastics are in our oceans, rivers, and soils. Over the past five years, we have also learned that microplastics are floating in the air we breathe.

#WorldBiodiversityDay Nature is taking with one hand and giving with the other when it comes to Aotearoa New Zealand’s freshwater ecosystems.

#WorldBiodiversityDay On a remote Nigerian plateau, in one of Africa’s rarest ecosystems, a kiwi scientist has created a model for biodiversity conservation that has created local jobs, accommodated PhD students, produced valuable research, discovered new species, and given hope to the community for a better future for their children.

Online versus in person learning – does it work for subjects like engineering? Here’s what pandemic lockdowns have inadvertently revealed about how we learn.

If Aotearoa New Zealand is to successfully transition to a more sustainable, resilient future without sacrificing productivity, then the full impact of various land-use practices needs to be well-understood and appropriately managed.

#Earth&Ocean Sonar technology is being used to detect blocked and damaged underground water pipes in Canterbury and it has the potential to become a powerful water conservation tool.

Ka puta a Matariki ka rere Whānaui Ko te tohu tēnā o te tau e! Matariki reappears, Vega starts its flight. The New Year begins!

Christchurch City Council and University of Canterbury (UC) are proud to present a showcase of research and action towards addressing the climate emergency and creating a more sustainable future.

A quadruple star system discovered in 2017 and recently observed at the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory could represent a new channel by which thermonuclear supernova explosions can occur in the Universe, according to results published in Nature Astronomy today (13 May NZ time) by an international team of astronomers.

As digital screen industries becoming increasingly converged, Virtual Screen Production is being heralded as a revolution in the future of film production.

#Earth&Ocean Vietnam’s Mekong Delta is a global agro-economic powerhouse, home to 17 million people, but rising sea levels and the unsustainable management of water and sediment could drown the delta by the end of the century.

#Earth&Ocean Hidden patterns in seismic signals could help forecast eruptions and prevent loss of life on volcanoes, according to pioneering University of Canterbury research spurred by the deadly Whakaari (White Island) eruption.

Student enrolments at the University of Canterbury hit a record high in 2021 despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.

University of Canterbury engineering researchers are investigating an innovative method that could solve two wicked problems of climate change – creating renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions.

On The Conversation, Civil and Natural Resources Engineering lecturers Rebecca Peer and David Dempsey, and PhD student Karan Titus explain geothermal BECCS, a new method to capture electricity production emissions and trap them in geothermal fields.

Nina has been the CEO of Enterprise Angels since 2019, who earlier this year invested in their 100th start-up.

Studying a PhD gives you the chance to really immerse yourself in an area you enjoy.  You can have the freedom to work on something you are passionate about, be innovative, and really create change. There's no better place to study civil engineering than in a city that is being rebuilt!

#WorldBiodiversityDay Hillmorton High School is the latest school to benefit from the University of Canterbury’s Biodiversity Box with students wading into streams to take measurements.

If Aotearoa New Zealand is to successfully transition to a more sustainable, resilient future without sacrificing productivity, then the full impact of various land-use practices needs to be well-understood and appropriately managed.

#Earth&Ocean New Zealand is a nation of cat lovers. We have one of the highest rates of cat ownership in the world, says University of Canterbury master’s student Sarah Chamberlain, who has dedicated her thesis to better understanding people’s engagement in and attitude towards cat-containment.

John is the Founder and Executive Chair of All Things Considered - a global platform for considerate consumers of fashion.

#WorldBiodiversityDay Environmental Science students from the University of Canterbury will upskill the community on how everyone can contribute to improving local biodiversity.

This month, the University of Canterbury (UC)’s HIT Lab NZ is celebrating two decades at the forefront of human interface technology research.

Learning how to hone recruitment skills and create positive workplaces is just a click away, thanks to an innovative online MicroMasters programme. The Organizational Psychology MicroMasters programme is unique in Aotearoa New Zealand and already attracting a global following on UCx – the University of Canterbury’s online learning platform.

In a new article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury film expert Dr Erin Harrington explores the themes of nostalgia, loyalty and heroism in the new Top Gun film.

New Zealand engineers aim to revolutionise the way we construct buildings with a modular building system that’s fast to assemble, recyclable and could be the answer to earthquake prone communities.

In a new article on The Conversation, Director Business Taught Masters Programme Stephen Hickson argues that removing GST on food is not the most efficient way to support New Zealand households.

Three emerging University of Canterbury researchers have won HRC funding for their studies into coeliac disease in children; older unpaid caregiver experiences amid the pandemic; and air pollution’s impact on physical and mental health.

#Earth&Ocean Researchers at the University of Canterbury (UC) are using drones, satellite tracking and infrared sensors to improve ocean health.

At the University of Canterbury (UC), we are delighted that the government is re-opening the visa system for international students.

University of Canterbury's Dr Matt Hobbs and Dr Lukas Marek ask how the country's health system will cope with the predicted surge in seasonal viruses on The Conversation.

UC postgraduate student Karan Titus is looking at new ways to combine geothermal with bioenergy, to supercharge renewable electricity and create a carbon sink.

The Aotearoa New Zealand goal of zero emissions by 2050 brings urgency and pressure to create enough green hydrogen and safely store it for the future.

#WorldBiodiversityDay An invasive weed threatening to swamp our waterways is the focus of Aaron Millar, a master’s student at the University of Canterbury.

Congratulations to the winners of the Prime Minister’s Science Prize, Te Puiaki Pūtaiao Matua a Te Pirimia, for their decade-long work on Neonatal Glucose Studies, preventing brain damage in newborns, including University of Canterbury’s clinically applied bioengineer Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase.

#WorldBiodiversityDay Hillmorton High School is the latest school to benefit from the University of Canterbury’s Biodiversity Box with students wading into streams to take measurements.

Jack is a human rights lawyer, working as a Researcher for Progressive Voice – a participatory rights-based policy, research, and advocacy organisation connected with grassroots civil society and community-based organisations in Burma/Myanmar.

An international classical ballet dancer has pivoted to mastering how to make museums easier for everyone to navigate, including people who are neurodivergent.

'Our Land and Water' funding of $130k has been won to support a project titled "Future Agriculture: Modelling pathways to sustainability, resilience and profitability in arable agriculture".

#Earth&Ocean New research led by University of Canterbury paleoseismologist Dr Tim Stahl is providing insights into prehistoric surface rupturing earthquakes in the Republic of Georgia to understand what future earthquakes could do.

Muhammad Rashid's research into current piping systems of NZ buildings will be used to improve NZ standards.

#Earth&Ocean A citizen science project aims to identify the threat of killer whales to Stellar sea lion colonies on the Alaskan Western Aleutian Islands.

An international team, including University of Canterbury Associate Professor Wolfgang Rack, have used a combination of historical satellite measurements, along with ocean and atmosphere records, to gain the most detailed understanding of how ice conditions are changing.

Welcome to our new Erskine Fellow, Dr. Mustafa Mashal.

Micro-organisms found in bacteria and fungi could help change food waste into high-value products that would boost New Zealand’s economy by $1.6 billion a year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Vanessa is the CEO and co-founder of OrbViz - a data visualisation programme helps businesses visualise their data and turn it into meaningful insights.

#WorldBiodiversityDay Autumn is the perfect time to start composting food waste and lift your sustainability game, say University of Canterbury (UC) students Kaitlyn and Jess Lamb, who will share their love of composting on 14 May for the Ako Ōtautahi Learning City Christchurch.

There has been a dramatic upswing in the number of students training to become technology teachers at the University of Canterbury after a new entry system launched this year.

#Philanthropy@UC When Claire Cowles from Wild In Art approached Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Associate Professor Michele La Rue to participate in the Pop-Up Penguin initiative little did she know it would create a valuable pathway to future funding.

#Philanthropy@UC Stargazing is set to return to Ōtautahi Christchurch thanks to a generous donation and the careful restoration of Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) Townsend Teece six-inch refractor telescope.

#Philanthropy@UC A young woman who cared about people and held a strong sense of social justice has created a powerful legacy for Social Work students at the University of Canterbury.

#EFMDEQUIS reaccreditation International data shows that 89.3 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide, which is the highest number the world has seen to date. Despite this huge number, there is little research into their economic integration, and University of Canterbury researchers are determined to work with the refugee community of Aotearoa New Zealand to fill the gap.

#Philanthropy@UC A generous scholarship has proven a game-changer for a researcher and his PhD student at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC).

#PlasticFreeJuly Household items that seem benign are some of the most common sources of microplastics, according to a University of Canterbury PhD student.

The impact of shared transport on two different Christchurch communities could determine transport goals for New Zealand.

University of Canterbury Senior Lecturer Kay-Lee Jones (Te Aitanga a Māhaki, Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau a Kai) will lead a kōrero on the importance of empowering cultural identity/identities and ancestral language/s of our tamariki/mokopuna in our Aotearoa teaching and learning settings.

Isolating and recovering from Covid-19 at home is extremely difficult without heating and ventilation. University of Canterbury students isolating at home due to Covid-19 can keep warmer for longer, thanks to a new grant helping pay power bills during the winter months.

It’s something we often take for granted – the ability to drink a glass of water or enjoy a meal with friends or family.

#PlasticFreeJuly University of Canterbury Professor Karen Scott says more financial incentives to mark and retrieve fishing gear could reduce ocean plastics. Read more in an article from The Conversation.

Covid-19 disruptions during 2021 did not stop University of Canterbury student sustainability champions from contributing their enthusiasm and energy to sustainability issues and activities.

Why do people want to visit sites of atrocities and natural disasters? It’s a question University of Canterbury’s Professor Girish Prayag has been researching in his study of dark tourism.

Professor Michael Plank takes a look at the most recent Covid-19 wave and shares key findings in an collaborative multi-author article on The Conversation.

Environmental scientist Bryann Avendaño is one of eight international students studying in Aotearoa New Zealand invited to design his own graduation gown. It’s part of Education New Zealand’s Think New initiative, emphasising New Zealand’s unique attributes for international students and that an education here is about more than academic achievements and extends to their cultural journey.

Emboldening engineers and others to think differently to solve wicked ‘unsolvable’ problems is the focus of the University of Canterbury’s two Transition Engineering micro-credentials supported by the EPECentre and Transition HQ.

#Philanthropy@UC Successfully beating breast cancer can be a challenging journey, yet methods of treatment can lead to another condition called lymphoedema. Former lymphoedema sufferer, Karen Koed, has generously supported research that has successfully treated women with lymphoedema, helping them to move forward successfully with life.

#Philanthropy@UC A world-leading University of Canterbury (UC) trial aims to tackle collisions in junior rugby and collision-related injuries on the rugby field.

Two University of Canterbury (UC) Honorary Doctorates have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list, among other remarkable University of Canterbury alumni and former staff.

The University of Canterbury (UC) is again ranked among the top 300 universities in the world.

Our Kiwi pride in our natural environment helped lure an American student to come to Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) for her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences.

For its 150th birthday next year, the University of Canterbury has created new scholarships for hundreds of lower decile school-leavers who may not have considered university as part of their future.

#Philanthropy@UC The annual Elaine P Snowden maths workshop is proving a fantastic way for New Zealand’s biggest high school maths fans to connect, while greatly expanding their understanding of the world around them.

#PlasticFreeJuly In a new article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury's Associate Professor Sara Tolbert says it's time to teach children to demand real change from the worst plastic producers.

The University of Canterbury has allocated $1.5 million for new scholarships that will help PhD students to tackle sustainability issues.

#EFMDEQUIS reaccreditation Recent graduate Amiria Reid’s (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-a-Kai) love for her whakapapa, community and environment motivated her to do a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Canterbury.

The mussel and scallop industry could be revolutionised by a new autonomous underwater drone.

Inflation is 2022's boogeyman. On The Conversation, University of Canterbury Director of Business Taught Masters Stephen Hickson discusses how we can help bring it down.

University of Canterbury researchers have published the world’s first study confirming the discovery of microplastics in fresh snow in Antarctica.

In a new article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury's Dr Serena Kelly and Dr Mathew Doidge explain how the deal shows the EU's international ambitions.

The 2022 Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge climaxed in an outstanding Showcase during E Tipu: The Boma Agri Summit. The gala evening on 21 June highlighted and rewarded the impressive prize-winning thinking behind the top 12 ventures entered in this year’s Challenge.

#PlasticFreeJuly Positive signs are on the horizon, but much work is still to be done by supermarkets and food producers in taking responsibility for their food packaging.

#PlasticFreeJuly Armed with a bucket-full of plastic scraps from a 3D printer, Engineering Product Design students got busy making treasure out of trash this semester.

In a piece on The Conversation UC senior lecturer in Astronomy Michele Bannister and University of Otago Associate Professor James Scott explain the unusual characteristics of the meteor that was seen in New Zealand last week.

#Philanthropy@UC A unique English publishing artefact which dates back almost 400 years and contains a blunder of biblical proportions has come to light in Aotearoa, and its conservation and digitisation is under way, with support from the UC Foundation, alumni and generous supporters.

UC academics Dr Michele Bannister and Associate Professor Karen Pollard comment on NASA's release of the first images taken by the James Webb Telescope.

#Philanthropy@UC Iveren Abiem’s homeland of Nigeria is set to benefit from all the knowledge and expertise she’s accumulated at the University of Canterbury (UC) over the past four years.

The University of Canterbury is leading a research collaboration to track Moon-orbiting spacecraft, with assistance from NASA’s CAPSTONE mission.

In an article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury Professor Jack Baggaley explains the science behind the bright green fireballs recently sighted in New Zealand.

Autistic people need to be actively involved in future research and don’t want it to focus on a cure or behaviour management.

Churches, a cathedral and an art gallery will echo with classical violin music this month when four talented violinists from the University of Canterbury’s School of Music hit the road on a 10-concert tour during July.

People affected by climate change in regions such as the Pacific are often portrayed as victims and their history of resilience to environmental challenges is too often overlooked in policy and research.

International scientists are using social media to both promote images of diverse women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) and study how people respond to these posts.

Scientists are requesting public reports of last night’s spectacular green fireball, caused by a meteor entering the Earth’s atmosphere.

A therapeutic prevention service for adults sexually attracted to children