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University of Canterbury adopts Workday for digital overhaul

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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The University of Canterbury will scrap its Oracle system in favour of Workday to centralise data and enhance operations as part of a major digital overhaul.
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Fabrum appoints Dr Ojas Mahapatra as CEO

Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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Fabrum Solutions merges with AFCryo, appoints Dr Ojas Mahapatra as CEO for leading technology delivery. Exciting times ahead for the high calibre Fabrum team.
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Experts: Why the Black Hole Photo matters

Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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NASA's release of the first photograph of a black hole has sparked media interest and proven the accuracy of decades of scientific work.
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Canterbury Uni researcher on a mission to advance rocket technology

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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University of Canterbury researchers are using algorithms to predict fuel movement in rockets, making launches faster and cheaper.
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Entries for global green city competition open

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Selva Ganapathy and Joyce Chen from the College of Business and Law, University of Canterbury, Christchurch were the APAC winners in 2017.
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New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs

Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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University of Canterbury PhD student Azadeh Hashemi is using milk protein to 3D-imprint cells, potentially enabling the regrowth of missing body parts.
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University of Canterbury embraces cloud computing and big data

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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The University of Canterbury has pulled off an Australasian first and is using cloud infrastructure and big data analytics to empower teachers.
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Humanoid robot helps Canterbury students answer some big questions

Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Canterbury students explore trust and social dynamics alongside humanoid robot Baxter, revolutionising future workspaces.
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Industry experts to discuss Christchurch's digital future

Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Christchurch is unique in the world, combining the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband with the rebuilding of the city following its devastating earthquakes.
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Educational game proves a win for social skills...

Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Computer game improves social skills in children with ADHD, study shows. Educational games may be more effective than traditional approaches.
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Childchat app assists with early education

Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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New Childchat app aims to increase understanding of speech and language development in children. #ChildchatApp #SpeechDevelopment.
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Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech

Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Wynyard Group allies with NZ Police to revolutionise crime-fighting via a high-tech partnership, eyeing global impact.
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Digital technology could transform music education

Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Music education needs to be more open to the use of digital technology says a University of Canterbury researcher.