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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. 

A Kiwi team is reaching for the stars with world-leading research into a new interstellar comet described as a ‘dusty snowball’.

Three outstanding leaders have been awarded a prestigious academic scholarship in recognition of their community impact and leadership potential.

UC research shows that balanced backpacks can help trampers maintain natural posture and gait, reducing strain when compared to traditional pack designs.

As the need for skilled professionals in public, community and mental health roles increases, UC’s new health degree will equip graduates to support healthier communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Dr Rebecca Peer has won a prestigious fellowship to develop tools and insights that will guide Aotearoa’s shift to a resilient, low-carbon energy system. 

About 1400 beds have been made in University of Canterbury halls of residence in preparation for athletes competing in Christchurch this week.

UC’s new Scientists in Schools programme connects students, teachers and mentors to spark curiosity, boost STEM learning and inspire Canterbury’s future scientists.

For Phoebe Naske and Kelvin Milne, studying Forestry Science at UC led directly to employment through practical learning and strong industry connections.

Designing games to teach quantum computing concepts, Bella Hill has combined creativity and technical learning through her Software Engineering studies at UC.

After years of working in business and real estate, Cornell Prinsloo returned to university to retrain in law and is now working in the field.

The first cohort of UC’s Gough MBA Leaders Scholarship recipients are graduating, marking a milestone for both the programme and its future-focused leaders.

A commitment to community has defined the student experience for graduate Jade O’Connor, whose time at UC has left a lasting impact on Pacific student life.

Māori perspectives on dementia are informing aged care policy, as a UC PhD graduate puts her degree into practice.

From small-town beginnings to a full scholarship, UC graduate Kayla Bishell has found her voice, her purpose and a passion for behaviour change.

The ravages of climate change in Samoa are not only playing havoc with the physical environment but are robbing its people of their identity. 

UC social work graduate Kartik Kumar is looking forward to making a difference working with whānau who may be experiencing challenges.        

Apirana Taylor, 2024 Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement in Poetry recipient, launches 'in the cracks of light' with Canterbury University Press.

After more than a decade trapped in a secret man-made WWII cavern, a unique laser that connects New Zealand and Germany has been rescued and restored.

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

A Christchurch programme is getting Pacific children excited about healthy eating by helping them and their families grow fresh food in community gardens.

A new book by acclaimed poet Jeffrey Paparoa Holman, 'Lily, Oh Lily: Searching for a Nazi Ghost', explores how family histories illuminate both past and present.

UC welcomed the Ōtautahi Christchurch community for a special screening of international film ‘Our Blue World – A Water Odyssey’ last night.  

Journalism during wartime is difficult, dangerous, and ethically fraught, but it’s also essential if the public are to know what’s going on. 

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.

High school students around the world are now able to access a new learning module that combines practical engineering knowledge with Pacific perspectives.