University of Canterbury stories
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One New Zealand appoints Kieran Byrne as new CTO
4 days ago
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uc
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cybersecurity
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telco
One NZ, previously Vodafone NZ, appoints Kieran Byrne as CTO after Tony Baird’s 14-year tenure. Byrne to lead networks, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
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University of Canterbury adopts Workday for digital overhaul
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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edutech
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uc
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digital transformation
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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Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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e-learning
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christchurch
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university of canterbury
Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.
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Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre Welcomes New Head of Technology & Innovation
Tue, 15th Aug 2023
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university of canterbury
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av
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job moves
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre appoints Nathan Gardiner as Head of Technology and Innovation, bringing extensive AV and ICT experience.
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UC teams up with Microsoft, a collaboration for innovation
Mon, 24th Jul 2023
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partner programmes
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uc
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ai
University of Canterbury partners with Microsoft to advance student experience, research capabilities, and employability.
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Spire Global appoints Elizabeth Wylie as ANZ business development head
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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data science
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nz
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university of canterbury
Elizabeth Wylie, PhD, appointed as ANZ Business Development Head at Spire, responsible for expanding sales operations & partnerships in Australia & NZ.
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Fabrum appoints Dr Ojas Mahapatra as CEO
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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university of canterbury
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job moves
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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Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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apps
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university of canterbury
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voice
Christchurch startup Vxt, founded by University of Canterbury students, seeks to end voicemail woes with an app converting messages to text.
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Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research
Fri, 17th May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gamification
The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.
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Experts: Why the Black Hole Photo matters
Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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university of canterbury
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auckland university
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science
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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Christchurch: The city & its graduates undergoing tech transformation
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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university of canterbury
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christchurch
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.
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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
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rocket lab
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rocket
University of Canterbury researchers are using algorithms to predict fuel movement in rockets, making launches faster and cheaper.
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UC senior lecturer a finalist in Kiwi innovation awards
Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
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university of canterbury
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kiwinet
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r&d
Dr Deborah Crittenden has been named as a finalist for her efforts in research behind an 'infinitely' rechargeable battery.
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Entries for global green city competition open
Mon, 14th May 2018
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power / energy
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datacentre infrastructure
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schneider electric
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
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3d printing
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students
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 becomes VR hub for New Zealand's next generation
Mon, 16th May 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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nextgen distribution
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3d printing
The University of Canterbury has been named a founding site for the Crytek VR First initiative, bringing virtual reality technology to its students.
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University of Canterbury embraces cloud computing and big data
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
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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University of Canterbury hosts future tech event for Kiwi students
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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robots
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smart machines
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cloud services
The University of Canterbury is hosting a week-long camp for Kiwi students interested in robotics and renewable energy.
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Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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e-learning
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cleantech
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university of canterbury
Summer holidays needn’t halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.
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Digitally archiving important as Canterbury earthquake anniversary approaches
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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university of canterbury
UoC Professor Paul Millar believes it’s never been more important to focus on preserving the record of what Canterbury went through.