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Congratulations to our UC alumni recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours, reflecting decades of service and leadership across Aotearoa New Zealand.

What do the ancient Greeks have in common with LEGO, modern-day maths and engineering?  It’s a question UC’s Teece Museum explores in its latest exhibition, Bricks of Olympus.

Breakthrough research has established the world's first framework for detecting sudden declines in underwater light that threaten coastal marine ecosystems.

A University of Canterbury maths professor has become the first person from outside the United Kingdom to receive a prestigious astronomy medal. 

A student startup is turning complex blockchain theory into a safe, ‘flight simulator’ for real-world skills, backed by UC’s Summer Startup Programme.

Each year, 60 Year 13 girls join UC’s WiE CAN camp, an initiative to boost female enrolments in engineering and help close the profession’s gender gap.

A 2025 Order of the White Rose scholar is pioneering research into low-carbon, quake-resilient buildings and championing women’s futures in engineering.

New University of Canterbury research is shining light on Christchurch’s introduced little owls, helping us understand what they eat and where they live.