Canterbury student researchers win scholarships

Outdoor Education lecturer Associate Professor Chris North is one of two recipients of the 2025 UC Teaching Medal

A teaching scholarship conference opens today at Te Pae Convention Centre, the first time it has been hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

After growing up in Ukraine and experiencing the collapse of the Soviet Union, a UC professor has become an award-winning expert on European politics. 

New UC research demonstrates how small design changes that make buildings stiffer can significantly reduce earthquake damage and save billions of dollars. 

UC’s Professor Cockburn, now Emeritus, helped shape the way billions scroll, swipe and connect through his user experience research.

From healthcare innovation to student mentorship, Professor Mukundan’s 23 years at UC have earned him the title of Emeritus Professor.

UC has recognised the outstanding career of Emeritus Professor Euan Mason, marking more than three decades of exceptional forestry education, research and service.

UC has awarded Professor Markus Milne Emeritus status, acknowledging his outstanding research, teaching and leadership in social and environmental accounting. 

Research projects on antibiotic resistance, how cells communicate and Pacific youth’s political engagement have attracted national recognition and funding.