University of Canterbury stories

Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre appoints Nathan Gardiner as Head of Technology and Innovation, bringing extensive AV and ICT experience.

University of Canterbury partners with Microsoft to advance student experience, research capabilities, and employability.

Elizabeth Wylie, PhD, appointed as ANZ Business Development Head at Spire, responsible for expanding sales operations & partnerships in Australia & NZ.

Fabrum Solutions merges with AFCryo, appoints Dr Ojas Mahapatra as CEO for leading technology delivery. Exciting times ahead for the high calibre Fabrum team.

Christchurch startup Vxt, founded by University of Canterbury students, seeks to end voicemail woes with an app converting messages to text.

The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.

NASA's release of the first photograph of a black hole has sparked media interest and proven the accuracy of decades of scientific work.

If there’s one city in New Zealand that has been in a constant state of transformation, Christchurch stands out - and it’s shaping graduates’ lives.

University of Canterbury researchers are using algorithms to predict fuel movement in rockets, making launches faster and cheaper.

Dr Deborah Crittenden has been named as a finalist for her efforts in research behind an 'infinitely' rechargeable battery.

Selva Ganapathy and Joyce Chen from the College of Business and Law, University of Canterbury, Christchurch were the APAC winners in 2017.

University of Canterbury PhD student Azadeh Hashemi is using milk protein to 3D-imprint cells, potentially enabling the regrowth of missing body parts.

The University of Canterbury has been named a founding site for the Crytek VR First initiative, bringing virtual reality technology to its students.

The University of Canterbury has pulled off an Australasian first and is using cloud infrastructure and big data analytics to empower teachers.

The University of Canterbury is hosting a week-long camp for Kiwi students interested in robotics and renewable energy.

Summer holidays needn’t halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.

UoC Professor Paul Millar believes it’s never been more important to focus on preserving the record of what Canterbury went through.

Canterbury students explore trust and social dynamics alongside humanoid robot Baxter, revolutionising future workspaces.

Sam Jarman hopes the website will increase the number of participants involved in research projects, leading to more reliable and statistically sound results.