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Young Māori learners across Aotearoa New Zealand are benefiting from teachers with better tikanga and cultural skills thanks to a medal-winning team of @UCNZ education researchers, Te Kāhui-a-Te-Rū-Rangahau. #UCPeople #UCResearch #UCEducation

Medal-winning group creates innovative cultural guides for teachers | University of Canterbury

Young Māori learners across Aotearoa New Zealand are benefiting from teachers with better tikanga and cultural skills thanks to an award-winning team of University of Canterbury (UC) education...

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Award-winning author @BehrouzBoochani is joining UC as Senior Adjunct Research Fellow - welcome! Local iwi Ngāi Tahu is laying a protective cloak over him, says Upoko Ngāi Tūāhuriri & UC's Ngāi Tahu Research Centre Director Assoc Prof Te Maire Tau #UCArts

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Lots of interest in our Teece Museum mummy wrap fragment that was matched online with a fragment from the US Getty Institute @GCIConservation + a possible match with a RN Milns fragment @QUT . A 2,300 year-old jigsaw puzzle @NZstuff @radionz #UCArts

Artefact created 2300 years ago contains text from the Book of the Dead

A 2300-year-old piece of linen held in a Christchurch museum has been matched with a fragment in the United States.

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Prof @ElissaZCameron has studied meerkats and giraffes in Africa, Tasmanian devils in Australia and Kaimanawa wild horses in New Zealand. Her outstanding work in the field of animal behaviour has been recognised with a 2022 UC Research Medal

Giraffes help spark Canterbury biologist’s towering career | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbry biologist, Elissa Cameron, loved to sit and watch animals in her Christchurch backyard as a child, and her dream job was to study giraffes in Africa.

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Congratulations to 2022 UC Innovation Medal winner Professor Ann Brower for her research into New Zealand’s land tenure review processes. #Research that resulted in the 2022 Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act. @UCNZEarthEnv @brower_uc

From solving the South Island High Country puzzle to medallist | University of Canterbury

A passion for the environment and problem-solving sparked University of Canterbury Professor Ann Brower’s interest in New Zealand’s land tenure review process, research that culminated in the passing...

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Harry's special message to UC and the SVA @KensingtonRoyal #RoyalVisitNZ #HarryatUC http://t.co/R6VnOTSi3p

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. @UCEngineering Professor Misko Cubrinovski has been recognised with a UC Council Research Medal for his role in the research and recovery phase after the Canterbury earthquakes and his contribution to geotechnical engineering here and internationally.

Canterbury geotech engineer wins medal for quake research | University of Canterbury

Professor Misko Cubrinovski, from the University of Canterbury (UC) Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, survived a a 6.1 magnitude earthquake as a child, setting him on the path to...

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Unvaccinated people are 3.1x more likely to infect others & 2.4x more likely to be infected than boosted people, according to a study by UC postdoctoral fellow, Dr Leighton Watson. His study shows the importance of boosters in the fight against Omicron.

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A flexible, 3D printed device that could help physio patients exercise correctly is being developed @UCNZ by @AlunaEveritt . Dr Everitt says she hopes to create an accessible, wearable device that could have real-world applications. #UCResearch #HealthcareInnovation #MEDTECH

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#UCLaw Masters graduate Judge Dheebanaaz Fahmy is the first woman ever to be appointed as a Criminal Court Justice in the Maldives. Congratulations Judge Fahmy!

Maldives appoints female judge to Criminal Court in historic first

Judicial Service Commission (JSC), on Wednesday, appointed Judge Dheebanaaz Fahmy and Judge Mohamed Misbah to the Criminal Court's

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HUGE congrats to @UCNZArts political science Prof, IPCC author & climate change researcher @BMHayward who has been named a finalist in the @WestpacNZ Women of Influence Awards, recognising her impactful research into understanding climate change! #WOINZ

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UC's Canterbury Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr has been named a Fellow of the @royalsociety . A week ago his revolutionary 56-year-old solution of Einstein's equations that describe rotating black holes was proven correct. @royalsocietynz @ucscience

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Chichi Zhang’s #UCResearch aims to develop metal oxides with the ability to produce abundant #greenhydrogen and help Aotearoa New Zealand reach its #renewableenergy goals by 2050. #greenenergy #SDGs #renewables

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“You’ve got to evolve, you can’t get stuck in your ways,” says inspirational 2022 UC Teaching Medal winner, glaciologist Associate Professor Heather Purdie. Students love her innovative approach #UCPeople #UCResearch @UCNZscience

Glaciologist’s style captivates students | University of Canterbury

From guiding tourists on glaciers to guiding students around glaciology, Associate Professor Heather Purdie’s standout teaching earns glowing student feedback every semester, which is one of the...

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127-year-old documents, hidden in a wardrobe for over 50 years, have been gifted to UC:

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AI could change the way cancer is diagnosed ✍🩺 Imagery of human tissue samples can help identify features that might not be identified by a pathologist. Learn more: #MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #UCResearch

News | University of Canterbury

There is always something exciting happening at UC. Check the latest UC news and find out how our research is changing lives.

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Drama on campus this morning, as 11 ducklings took a tumble into a drain pipe! Mummy duck looked on as some #AMAZING students rescued the babies one by one, with the help of UC Security & UC Facilities. ❤️🦆🐤 #NotAllHeroesWearCapes #DucklingRescue #UCNOW

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Band Together - a stand of solidarity and inclusiveness. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui | Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.

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Celebrating the MOU renewal btwn all 8 NZ unis & @PKU1898 to continue the NZ Centre - marking 15 yrs of the relationship. @chrishipkins & Ambassadors of both countries spoke about the importance of Ed to build bridges & forge deeper relationships.

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Following the PM's announcement today, UC has decided to accelerate its online delivery plans. From Monday 23 March until the end of term one, all lectures and tutorials will be delivered and available online. For full details, click here:

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We were thrilled to watch @UCNZ Amokapua Pākākano Dr Darryn Russell name @Jazzthornton_ as winner of the 2021 @UCNZ Young New Zealander of the Year Te Mātātahi o Te Tau, in Auckland last night. Congratulations Jazz! @NZeroftheYear #NZOTY #BelieveUCan

Celebrating the 2021 UC Young New Zealander of the Year | Life at UC | University of Canterbury

Congratulations to Jazz Thornton from University of Canterbury, an impressive young New Zealander who passionately advocates for mental health nationally, and around the world. After overcoming many...

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Prof @Anne_MarieBrady told @NYTimes the CCP government’s new international propaganda--most noticeably on Xinjiang--is “shrill and dogmatic, it’s increasingly aggressive, and it will keep on going, whether it is effective or not” #UCArts

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Led by @UCNZ environmental scientist Associate Professor Travis Horton, a team of scientists from the US and Brazil has been tracking whales using historic Russian whaling logs, drones and satellite tracking. #UCScience #UCResearch

News | University of Canterbury

There is always something exciting happening at UC. Check the latest UC news and find out how our research is changing lives.

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How could we utilise virtual reality for remote medical assessments? 🥽 🏥 UC @HITLabNZ researchers are investigating the potential for VR headsets for patients based remotely, with highly contagious illnesses, or mental health conditions. Read more:

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We extend solidarity and support to our community - we are one.

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2/ Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva is the first Pacific person, globally, to be promoted to Distinguished Professor. The award-winning Fiji-born @UCNZ political sociologist was recognised for global leadership & interdisciplinary research. @UCNZArts

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The first human has been scanned with a revolutionary new 3D colour medical scanner invented in New Zealand by father and son scientists from UC.

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Welcome to our new Amokapua | Assistant Vice-Chancellor Engagement Brett Berquist [ @bberquist ]. From today, Brett leads @UCNZ engagement, institutional advancement & strategic local, national & international partnerships. #UCPeople

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1. Professor @Anne_MarieBrady is calling for greater protection for Chinese New Zealanders in light of a recent security report, on @radionz #UCArts @UCNZArts .

Academic wants greater protection for Chinese NZers

A prominent academic is calling for greater protection for Chinese New Zealanders in light of a recent security report. A New Zealand Security Intelligence Service report has revealed a New Zealander...

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Following today's Government announcement, all UC lectures, tutorials, labs and workshops will stop from midnight tonight. Term break starts, 24 March. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui | Be strong, be brave, be steadfast. See more:

Home | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. We offer a range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study, including online courses and microcredentials.

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. @hobbs_PA has been honoured for his work investigating public health inequities that affect some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most vulnerable groups, winning the UC Early & Emerging Career Researcher Award. Congratulations! @UCNZscience

Award for researcher’s efforts to help NZers stay healthy | University of Canterbury

Wanting people to live healthier and happier lives is a big motivation for public health researcher Dr Matt Hobbs, who has been recognised for outstanding work in his field.

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Artist, film maker & writer @diasporadic679 is 2021's Creative NZ Macmillan Brown Pacific Artist in Residence. Her new exhibition celebrates veiqia, an indigenous Fijian female tattoo practice, & features work from members of #TheVeiqiaProject @UCNZArts

Traditional Fijian female tattooing marked out in new exhibition | University of Canterbury

An upcoming exhibition exploring the ancient art of female tattooing in Fiji is being presented by the University of Canterbury’s new Pacific artist in residence.

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Had to share this incredible image (posted on FB this morning, photo taken by #VickiBuck ): the old University, now the #ArtsCentre /home to @UCConcerts and UC #Classics , the new University in the distance, and a rainbow. 🌈

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#UCArts now have the most beautiful lifts on campus - of course! This one is by first year Fine Arts student Sang Kyi Moon. More beautiful lift images next week... @UCNZArts

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Band Together - a stand of solidarity and inclusiveness. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui | Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.

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3 years

Huge congrats to A/P @DombroskiKelly who's been awarded a @RoyalSociety Rutherford Fellowship. Kelly will use the Fellowship to further her #UCResearch into community organisations that are engaged in economies that care about social change. 👏👏 @MBIE

News | University of Canterbury

There is always something exciting happening at UC. Check the latest UC news and find out how our research is changing lives.

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In memory of those we lost 10 years ago, our VC & Pro-Chancellor today laid a puapua whakamahara (wreath) and held a minute’s silence with staff and students at the Roimata memorial sculpture, here on the @UCNZ campus. #eqnz

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Treating mental illness through nutrition is a difficult pill for some to swallow, but seeing people get better is what drives @ucspsh Professor @JuliaRucklidge in her research and campaign for change. #IWD2022

Transforming our mental health through nutrition | University of Canterbury

#IWD #BreakTheBias Seeing people get better is the main driver in University of Canterbury Professor of Clinical Psychology Julia Rucklidge’s pursuit to change the treatment of mental illness.

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Following the Prime Minister’s announcement this afternoon, we wanted to take a moment to confirm: UC will continue delivering all lectures, tutorials and assessments online for the remainder of Semester 1. This includes all exams from 8 – 20 June. 1/

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UC China expert professor @Anne_MarieBrady says our politicians should not be lending their prestige to the Chinese Communist Party government’s propaganda activities, in Newsroom today #UCArts @UCNZArts .

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1. We send aroha to our Muslim community. We know this will be a difficult week for many and we admire your strength and resolve as your voices are heard. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui | Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.

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. @ucvolunteerarmy captured the sentiment in Ōtautahi today with a beautiful way to show solidarity & support at today’s sentencing with a heartfelt waiata. Thank you SVA for expressing what so many of us feel. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui | Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.

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3 years

He roimata ua, he roimata tangata. As the rain falls, our tears fall in memory of those we have lost.

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Described by peers as exemplifying what a tertiary educator should be, Kelly crafts courses around her world-leading research, & her sound knowledge of the practice & theory of learning. Meet Dr @DombroskiKelly , a 2020 UC Teaching Award winner. #UCScience

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What happens when two UC researchers get $11.8 million dollars to make hydrogen a potential reality for New Zealand? Read about it here: #greenenergy #greenhydrogen #SDGs #renewables @DavidEDempsey @UCEngineering

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With the support of a $300,000 Fast-Start grant from the 2019 Marsden Fund Te Pūtea Rangahau, UC atmospheric chemist @LauraRevellNZ is leading an investigation into microplastics, and the role they play in climate change.

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The University of Canterbury community is shocked and saddened at the horrific incidents that have unfolded in Christchurch. Our thoughts are with all those affected and their loved ones.

News | University of Canterbury

There is always something exciting happening at UC. Check the latest UC news and find out how our research is changing lives.

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HRH #PrinceHarry chats to the UC crowd #RoyalVisitNZ #ucnow http://t.co/6B4ayLYzDQ

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Does #darktourism help us reflect, or is it getting in the way of a community moving forward after disaster? UC Professor Girish Prayag is researching why we visit sites that reflect a hard time in history #EFMDEQUIS reaccreditation

News | University of Canterbury

There is always something exciting happening at UC. Check the latest UC news and find out how our research is changing lives.

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This year’s Young @NZeroftheYear finalists are out – celebrating young people who are out there working hard to make a positive impact on our community. Congrats to @Brianna_Fruean @Jazzthornton_ & UC grad @ZhiyanBasharati

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UC will move to Alert Level 2 operations at midday 12th August. Please check Insiders Guide, UCGO and your email for further information after 9am 12th August. Kia kaha

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Congrats to Drs @LauraRevellNZ and @astrokiwi of @UCNZ_PhysChem , who were this week recognised as @UCNZ 's 2021 Early and Emerging Career Researchers. 🏆 #UCResearch #UCScience

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After graduating with her @UCNZScience PhD today, Iveren Abiem will return home to Nigeria where she’ll continue the fight against #climatechange , while sharing her knowledge and expertise with students at @unijos . #UCScience @UCNZBiology @Ngel_Nyaki

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Dr @LauraRevellNZ 's remarkable #UCResearch into climate change & atmospheric science has won her the @royalsocietyNZ Cooper Award - Early Career Research Excellence Award for Tech, Applied Science & Engineering. Congratulations Dr Revell! 👏 @UCNZ_PhysChem

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🌸🌸 Congratulations Professor @BMHayward !

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Teachers want to upskill in cultural competence, but don't always know how. Ngā Hau e Whā o Tāwhirimātea: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning for the Tertiary Sector is here to help - available free online @NZCER

News | University of Canterbury

There is always something exciting happening at UC. Check the latest UC news and find out how our research is changing lives.

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Did you see the lights?? A big thanks to the team @CHC_Airport who turned their green lights red last night to congratulate all of the UC students graduating this week ♥️ ♥️🎓👨‍🎓👩‍🎓

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We’re thrilled to confirm that UC will be holding two special Graduation ceremonies in September, celebrating around 1200 UC students who graduated in absentia during the #COVID19 lockdown in April. #UCAtHome #UCNow #Proud 🎓 📜 Read more:

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The Uni-Cycleway is the best way to get to campus. @sustainable_uc Chloe Sutton shows us the highlights from Hagley Park to @UCNZ . There's never been a better time to get on your bike - cycling saves you money, increases fitness & reduces carbon emissions.

The Uni-Cycle way

Some beautiful new cycle-ways make it even easier to bike to campus. UC Sustainability Co-ordinator Chloe Sutton shows us the Uni-Cycle way, taking cyclists ...

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It's frosty season in Ōtautahi Christchurch, and our Ilam campus is looking magical ❄🍁🍂 #UCNZ #CampusAppreciation

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A joint @UCNZ @ESRNewZealand research team is developing an enzyme biotechnology that could help solve the problem of antibiotic resistance, which @WHO considers one of the biggest threats to global health & food security today. #UCScience #UCResearch

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NZ has clearly reached a tipping point in facing up to the risks and challenges of dealing with China in the Xi era, Professor @Anne_MarieBrady writes in the @Guardian #UCArts

New Zealand's relationship with China is at a tipping point | Anne-Marie Brady

More needs to be done to limit the Beijing’s political interference and any short-term damage will be worth it in the long run

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SO happy to be moving to a biomass boiler, with government funding announced today @jamespeshaw , which will reduce UC’s carbon emissions by 9000 tonnes @NZStuff #sustainability

Two of University of Canterbury's coal boilers to go

It's one of six public organisations getting Government funding to reduce emissions equivalent to 6000 cars.

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Congrats to the fantastic students and staff involved in UC's award-winning Motorsport team, as they partner with @HaydenPaddon to develop the world's first electric rally car! 🏎️ @UCEngineering

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Our EV car will make a lot of noise. Big thanks to our commercial partners Hyundai NZ, YES Power, Canterbury University and Callaghan Innovation for helping make this vision come to life. Stay tuned for more #NZEVRC1 #paddonspack

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Research conducted by PhD student Tara McAllister provides useful insights into algae blooms in NZ waterways.

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How wonderful is Ilam Campus in Autumn? We're so fortunate to be surrounded by this much nature 🍂🍁 #CampusAppreciation #UCNZ

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Congratulations to UC Professor @Anne_MarieBrady who has been named a finalist in this year’s Women of Influence Awards! 🌎👩‍🎓

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Congratulations to @ucspsh Professor @JuliaRucklidge , who's received an @HRCNewZealand Explorer Grant worth $150,000 for a new study into the nutrition of teens struggling with mental health issues. #UCScience @UCNZscience #UCPsychology

News | University of Canterbury

There is always something exciting happening at UC. Check the latest UC news and find out how our research is changing lives.

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Professor Cheryl de la Rey has been appointed as UC's new Vice-Chancellor.

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We couldn't have asked for a better day ☀️😍 Herea tō waka | Orientation Day 2021

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One year ago UC came together in solidarity and support, and to condemn the attack that took 51 lives from the Ōtautahi Christchurch community. One year on, we still #BandTogether . Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui | Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.

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“It’s like I’ve been working towards this for my whole career,” Professor #KatiePickles says of receiving a bequest to write a biography of Aotearoa New Zealand Suffragist, Kate Sheppard. #IWD2020

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The lockdown at UC has now been lifted following Police clearance. Students and staff may now exit buildings. As there is a progressive lifting of the lockdown please don’t rush to leave UC and be patient on the roads as traffic may be heavy. Watch out for emergency vehicles.

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Coincidence: Kiwi actor Sam Neill @TwoPaddocks played Michael Chamberlain in Evil Angels & both attended UC @radion …

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"It’s exciting to be part of a conversation about our collective future in #whatnextnz " - Sacha McMeeking, Futurist.

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We’re thrilled to confirm @UCNZ has been awarded $31.5m in government funding over seven years to continue hosting Te Hiranga Rū @QuakeCoRE , a national centre of research excellence for earthquake resilience. 👏👏 #UCResearch

News | University of Canterbury

There is always something exciting happening at UC. Check the latest UC news and find out how our research is changing lives.

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Autumn is here and campus looks beautiful.

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300 new Te Kakau a Māui scholarships from the University of Canterbury will support students from lower decile Te Waipounamu schools to attend university. UC Executive Director of Māori, Pacific & Equity Sacha McMeeking spoke to @radionz :

University scholarships for low decile school-leavers

The University of Canterbury is offering a free degree initiative for 300 school leavers who otherwise may not have the opportunity to pursue tertiary education.

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“China has been more subversive and less obvious than Russia,” says Professor @Anne_MarieBrady , in a story about China’s plans in Solomon Islands.

While Putin’s hurricane rages, Xi calculates

While Russia is like a hurricane, striking hard and fast, China is staking its territorial gains carefully, gradually, and systematically.

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FutureU is a new UC study grant that could help people facing career uncertainty upskill or change careers, with grants of up to $7500 per person to subsidise tuition fees. 📚🧪🎨🧑‍🏫🎓 #UCNow #COVID19 Read all about it:

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Huge congrats to @UCNZ lecturer, Dr @SAKessans , who's received @MBIEgovtnz funding for #UCResearch that could significantly reduce New Zealand’s gross greenhouse gas emissions from grazing sheep and cattle.

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In news that’s literally out of this world… @UCNZ_PhysChem astronomers Antonio Herrera Martin and Michael Albrow have discovered a ‘one in a million’ Super-Earth near the centre of the galaxy! 🌏 #UCScience #UCResearch @MarsdenFund @royalsocietynz

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University of Canterbury

@UCNZ

3 years

Congrats to our local hero @UCNZMaths Professor @MichaelPlankNZ on receiving a @KiwibankNZ Local Hero Medal, recognising his mahi in mathematical modelling that’s played a vital role in the #Covid19 response. @UCEngineering

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University of Canterbury

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3 years

The Ngāi Tahu Research Centre @UCNZ has announced Dr Shaun Ogilvie as its first Professor. This is a co-appointment with @UCNZBiology @UCNZScience . Nau mai, haere mai to our new Professor of Ecology and the Environment #UCM āori #UCScience

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University of Canterbury

@UCNZ

5 years

It's time for us to sign off for 2019 - thanks for all your comments, tags, likes and retweets. See you again in early January... Until then, have a very meri kirihimete and/or happy holiday season! 🏖️📚🌞🚵‍♀️🏄‍♂️🏊‍♀️🏏🎄

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We were delighted, but not at all surprised to see our own Professor Maggie-Lee Huckabee recognised with a @BraveheartChch award, which recognises those who go out on a limb to make our community and world a better place. @UCNZscience #RoseCentre 👏🌹❤️

Episode 53: Maggie-Lee's Story

The simple pleasure of a cup-of-tea or a meal is something most of us take for granted, but that’s not the case for people affected by a stroke.Maggie-Lee Hu...

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University of Canterbury

@UCNZ

4 years

“It is time to stop saying New Zealand is a small contributor to climate change, and start getting serious about it.” A sobering new opinion piece from UC’s @LauraRevellNZ & @brower_uc is a must read for all of us. #UCScience @UCNZEarthEnv @UCNZ_PhysChem

We're small, our emissions aren't

OPINION: By refusing to reduce our own emissions, New Zealand sends a signal to the rest of the world that it’s acceptable to be just like us ...

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4 years

“It’s uncomfortable talking about privilege and marginalisation, but that’s a pretty weak excuse not to,” – Dr @susierstevens . New #UCBusiness & #UCEducation #UCResearch sets out practical steps for developing inclusive & supportive academic environments

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University of Canterbury

@UCNZ

4 years

Congrats again to all of this week’s grads, you’ve made us very proud. 🎓 As we sign off for 2020, we wanted to say thanks for all your love, likes, comments & retweets! Wishing you all a very meri kirihimete and the happiest of summer holidays - see you in 2021! #UCNow 🎄 🏖️

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University of Canterbury

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6 years

Congratulations to Dr Rosemary Banks, UC alumna & UC Council Member on being appointed NZ's Ambassador to the US. Dr Banks is continuing a distinguished career in serving and protecting New Zealand's interests on the global stage.

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University of Canterbury

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4 years

We were thrilled to recognise some of our exceptional staff last night, with academic prizes awarded to our UC Teaching Award recipients, UC Council medallists, Royal Society | Te Apārangi medallists, top researchers and more. Here are just a few pictures from our celebrations.

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University of Canterbury

@UCNZ

6 years

💙👮‍♀️👮‍♂️💙 #repost @canterburypolicenz @NZPCanterbury If you see us around the University and your schools again today, don’t be alarmed, feel free to come over and say hello 🙏 #safercommunitiestogether

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University of Canterbury

@UCNZ

6 years

As a university community we condemn the attacks in Christchurch and extend our solidarity and support to our community, especially our Muslim staff and students and their whānau.

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University of Canterbury

@UCNZ

6 years

We have been advised that this is likely to be a prolonged lockdown. People are to stay inside until Police give clearance. We will provide further updates as we can.

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University of Canterbury

@UCNZ

4 years

Congrats to UCSA President Tori McNoe who is a finalist for the Women of Influence Young Leader award – we’re so proud 👏 #UCNow

News | University of Canterbury

There is always something exciting happening at UC. Check the latest UC news and find out how our research is changing lives.

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University of Canterbury

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4 years

“[Ximena] brings admirable levels of empathy & commitment to the learning environment. She is, by any measure, one of our most gifted teachers – an inspiration to students.” Meet Assoc. Prof Ximena Nelson, a 2020 UC Teaching Award winner. #UCScience ⭐️🏅

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University of Canterbury

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3 years

Research from @UCNZBiology Professor @Jack_Heinemann has shown there is increasing evidence that weed-killer could be making antibiotic medicines less effective. @TheNewDailyAu takes a closer look. #UCScience

Weed-killer is promoting bacterial resistance to antibiotics: New study

Weed-killers are making antibiotic medicines less effective, evidence shows, moving us ever closer to a dangerous post-antibiotic world.

www.thenewdaily.com.au

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University of Canterbury

@UCNZ

3 years

Ngāi Tahu & @UCNZ are establishing an Office of Treaty Partnership, Kā Waimaero | the Ngāi Tahu Centre, to provide strong Māori academic leadership, support the mana & aspirations of tangata whenua and work towards upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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