Education news

Canterbury Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr is one of four winners of an international medal that recognises revolutionary work in the field of gravity.

The University of Canterbury (UC) and Environment Canterbury are teaming up to tackle some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.

Congratulations to all Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury alumni who have been recognised in the New Year Honours List for 2025.

University of Canterbury researchers have gained funding from the Health Research Council for two projects exploring digital tools to boost children’s health.

Pioneering early literacy approach is showing strong results for Kiwi kids, study shows.

Ever wanted to experience campus with a child-like wonder? 

Kien Ngo won the Supreme & Cultural Ambassador Awards, and Ruowei (Winnie) Chen won the Leader & Mentor Award at Canterbury’s 2025 International Student Awards.

Rebecca Fala graduates from the University of Canterbury this month, just weeks after starting a new role at global ‘Big Four’ accounting firm, Ernst & Young.

Teacher, principal, and now Doctor of Education, Isaac Day brings decades of experience to a new role mentoring the next generation of school leaders.

The application round for 2026 'UC Doctoral Scholarships' is now open and closes 20 October.

This application round includes the majority of our Postgraduate study scholarships and some scholarships to support study or travel overseas.  

Have a go at entering one or more of our three Essay Prizes and get yourself some extra cash!

UC has launched its first joint education programme in mathematics with Qufu Normal University, strengthening ties and creating new global study pathways.

UC’s Faculty of Education held the inaugural Hui Rangahau Graham Nuthall Research Symposium last night, celebrating one of Aotearoa’s most influential classroom researchers. 

These scholarships are principally for our current undergraduate students but there are some postgraduate and doctoral scholarships too. 

UC’s Child Well-being Research Institute Director, Professor Gail Gillon, has been appointed Education Commissioner for the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO. 

Researchers say the extent to which children’s worries lead to positive action for change or immobilised fear depends on how sustainability learning is framed.