University of Canterbury stories
University of Canterbury adopts Workday for digital overhaul
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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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.
Fabrum appoints Dr Ojas Mahapatra as CEO
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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job moves
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managing director
Fabrum Solutions merges with AFCryo, appoints Dr Ojas Mahapatra as CEO for leading technology delivery. Exciting times ahead for the high calibre Fabrum team.
Experts: Why the Black Hole Photo matters
Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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auckland university
NASA's release of the first photograph of a black hole has sparked media interest and proven the accuracy of decades of scientific work.
Canterbury Uni researcher on a mission to advance rocket technology
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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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.
Entries for global green city competition open
Mon, 14th May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
Selva Ganapathy and Joyce Chen from the College of Business and Law, University of Canterbury, Christchurch were the APAC winners in 2017.
New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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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.
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.
Humanoid robot helps Canterbury students answer some big questions
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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baxter
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industrial
Canterbury students explore trust and social dynamics alongside humanoid robot Baxter, revolutionising future workspaces.
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.
Educational game proves a win for social skills...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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computer game
Computer game improves social skills in children with ADHD, study shows. Educational games may be more effective than traditional approaches.
Childchat app assists with early education
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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apps
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university of canterbury
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early education
New Childchat app aims to increase understanding of speech and language development in children. #ChildchatApp #SpeechDevelopment.
Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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partner programmes
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wynyard group
Wynyard Group allies with NZ Police to revolutionise crime-fighting via a high-tech partnership, eyeing global impact.
Digital technology could transform music education
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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schools
Music education needs to be more open to the use of digital technology says a University of Canterbury researcher.