University of Canterbury stories
Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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university of canterbury
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university of otago
A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.
2024 KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovation in New Zealand
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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collaboration
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university of canterbury
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massey university
The 2024 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in Auckland have celebrated innovators in New Zealand transforming scientific research into impactful technologies.
UC Online partners with IoD for new tech skill courses
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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data science
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ai
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university of canterbury
The University of Canterbury's UC Online has partnered with the Institute of Data to launch three industry-focused courses addressing New Zealand's tech skills gap.
One New Zealand appoints Kieran Byrne as new CTO
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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uc
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cybersecurity
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university of canterbury
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.
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.
Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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e-learning
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collaboration
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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.
UC teams up with Microsoft, a collaboration for innovation
Mon, 24th Jul 2023
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uc
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partner programmes
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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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government
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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.
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.
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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university of canterbury
The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.
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.
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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orbica
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.
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.
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.
Entries for global green city competition open
Mon, 14th May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
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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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.
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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university of canterbury
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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.
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.