Research awards
01 October 2026
Celebrating our most prestigious UC, national, and international award winners.
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This prestigious medal, presented by the UK’s Royal Astronomical Society every three years, was awarded to Professor Clemency Montelle, Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics for her groundbreaking work in connections between mathematical techniques, ancient languages and cultural contexts.
Latest research award news
Doc Edge award for UC Banks Peninsula project
A UC-led immersive installation won Best NZ Immersive Impact Project Award at Doc Edge, bringing Banks Peninsula’s lost forests to life.
UC researcher shortlisted for $1M global planet prize
A UC researcher is New Zealand’s National Champion in a global science prize, now in the running for US$1 million to scale solutions for the environmental crisis.
UC recognised for employability leadership
UC has won two national awards for work-integrated learning at a global symposium, recognising leadership in employability and partnerships.
UC researcher becomes first non-UK recipient of major astronomy medal
A University of Canterbury maths professor has become the first person from outside the United Kingdom to receive a prestigious astronomy medal.
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