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Te Kura Ārahi Ako| School of Educational Studies and Leadership Presentation Join us for a presentation by Professor Hugh Lauder, Professor of Education and Political Economy at the University of Bath. Abstract Education is typically seen as having some autonomy from politics and society. This freedom is seen as a source of hope for the future; that at least is how policy makers often portray education. The problem is that the profits made through carbon extraction and manufacturing, financial instruments and the extended concept of property rights serve to undermine four key pillars of education: socialization into future time, knowledge and truth, democratic citizenship and the contribution that students as workers will make to society. In identifying the way that capitalism is fragmenting these pillars, the possibilities for progressive education are opened. About the presenter Professor Hugh Lauder is a graduate of and former Lecturer at UC, Hugh Lauder is Professor of Education and Political Economy at the University of Bath, a position he has held since 1996. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and was formerly Director of the Institute for Policy Research University of Bath, and Dean of Education at Victoria University of Wellington. All welcome Join us in-person in Rehua 103 or online via Zoom https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/3850447425

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are being increasingly utilized across various sectors of society, including healthcare, finance, transportation, and education. Technologies like ChatGPT have made AI suddenly accessible to everyone, however, many decision makers lack a comprehensive understanding of the inner workings of these technologies and are not fully aware of their potential, or their unintended consequences. When these innovations introduce new methods, processes and products, they challenge the status quo and demand that managers think differently about their businesses. Join us to hear a panel of New Zealand business leaders share their insights about leading with artificial intelligence. Our panellists include Ben Reid – author of Fast Forward Aotearoa (to be published mid-2023), former Executive Director of AI Forum NZ (2017-19), Kari Jones – General Manager – Analytics & Insights, Woolworths NZ, and Gareth Mitchell – Head of Digital and Improvement, Westland Milk Products.  All guests are invited to join us for networking and refreshments following the presentation. UC MBA Thought Leadership Series 2023The UC MBA Thought Leadership Series brings together leading business minds from New Zealand and abroad to feature in our Thought Leadership Series. Industry, students, and alumni are invited to be inspired by innovative and insightful expertise from executives and entrepreneurs.

This FREE UC Biosecurity Innovations (UCBI) seminar compares why and how OZ and NZ are at the cutting edge of biosecurity response.  Case studies showcase the role of habitat and risk-based models, technology such as eDNA, marine bots, AI and human behaviour. The need to further integrate human, animal and plant health and biodiversity into NZ and OZ biosecurity systems is highlighted.Presented by  Dr Leigh Tait from NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ)  Prof. Andrew Robinson from CEBRA (Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis) in Australia (OZ).  We recommend paid parking in the Arts carpark, a 2-5 min walk to Rehua 226 cnr Forestry and Arts Rds, Ilam.  Alternatively a Zoom link will be emailed to you once you register.

In recognition of UC’s 150th anniversary, and the success of our graduating students, we’re holding a special street parade during graduation week.We invite you to line the streets, enjoy the festive atmosphere and show your support of our students and their achievements.More information about the street parade can be found here.