SEMINARS

Monday18 September

11.00 am	Physics and Astronomy seminar.  Dr Murray Hamilton (University of Adelaide) on Second order interference: - beyond Hanbury-Brown and Twiss.  Room 701.
3.00 pm	Linguistics seminar.  Dr Tom Keenan on Young children's comprehension of sarcasm and irony: the role of echoic mention.  S7.
8.00 pm	School of Music recital.  University of Canterbury Duo - Concert III Subscription Series.  Jan Tawroszewicz (violin), Diedre Irons (piano).  Admission $20, $15.  Great Hall, Arts Centre.

Tuesday 19 September

11.00 am	Philosophy seminar.  Martin Davies (Research School of the Social Sciences, ANU) on Mental simulation, tacit theory and the threat of collapse.  Room 612, History building.
Noon	Geography seminar.  Dr Karen Barton on Red waters: contesting marine space as an Indian place in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.  Jobberns Room.
4.10 pm	Civil Engineering seminar.  Dr Peter Hills (Erskine Visitor, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne) on Congestion on urban road network - a fundamental review.  E5.
7.30 pm	Free public lecture on Turkey and the Greek Islands.   If you are interested in travel, photography, or plan to visit Turkey, don't miss the special evening.  C1.

Wednesday 20 September

10.00 am	Computer Science seminar.  Professor Toshihide Ibaraki (Kyoto University, Visiting Erskine Fellow) on Metaheuristic algorithms as general problem solvers.  Room 031, MSCS building.
11.00 am	Management seminar.  Bhujanga Chakrabarti on Optimal reactive power management in electric power systems.  Room 337, Commerce building.
11.00 am	Psychology seminar.  Professor Martin Davies (University of Sydney) on Deficits and delusions.  Sociology Theatrette.
Noon	Geography seminar.  Simon Kingham (University of Hertfordshire) on Personal mobility and pollution exposure: the search for Mr Perfect.   Jobberns Room.
Noon	Political Science seminar.  Dr Brenda Huang on China's strategic nuclear posture: minimum or limited deterrence.  Room 441.
Noon	Forestry seminar.  Patricia Denholm on The impact of biosolid application on the diversity of soil and litter fauna in Pinus radiata plantations in central Canterbury, and Ingrid Gruner on Ecology and conservation of threatened Carmichaelia species.  F3.
1.00 pm	Science Prestige Lecture.  Gerhard Fischer (Erskine Fellow, University of Colorado, Boulder) on Learning paradigms of the 21st Century.   New Mindsets, new cultures, and new media for learning.  C2.
1.10 pm	Electrical and Electronic Engineering seminar.  David Hume on Linear analysis of waveform distortion for HVdc and FACTS devices.  Level 3 lecture theatre.

Thursday 21 September

1.00 pm	Geography seminar.  Dr Yvonne Whelan (University College Dublin) on Monuments, power and contested cultural landscapes: the iconography of Dublin before and after Independence.  Jobberns Room.
1.10 pm	School of Music.  Burnside Specialist Music Programme - soloists.  Admission $2. Room 205.
3.10 pm	Mathematics and Statistics seminar.  Dr David Eichler (Ben Gurion University) on Slow reproduction as a survival advantage: an attempt to resolve immunological paradoxes.  Gordon Petersen Room 445, MSCS building.

Friday 22 September

9.30 am

Sociology seminar.  Katrina Hargreaves on Pathways to donor insemination.  Room 327.

11.00 am	Physics and Astronomy seminar.  Dr Murray Hamilton on Research opportunities in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.  Room 701.
Noon	Doing Feminist Scholarship, an interdepartmental seminar series.  Dr Pamela Smart (University of Otago) on Surrogate discourses of power: the crafting of distinction and the effacement of difference in the collecting of Dominique de Menil.  Law Library seminar room.
1.00 pm	History seminar.  Jim Gardner on Lateral mobility in colonial New Zealand - a preliminary study.  Room 311.
2.10 pm	Electrical and Electronic Engineering seminar.  David Rankin on Single parity check product codes.  Level 3 lecture theatre.
3.00 pm	CRE seminar.  Room 244, Geography building.
4.00 pm	The Canterbury History and Philosophy of Science Society lecture.  Dirk van Dalen (Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht) on The Grundlagenstreit - the Brouwer-Hilbert controversy about the foundations of mathematics.  Staff Club.

GENERAL NOTICES

UC Diary Reminder 

For those wishing to receive an e-mail reminder when the new UC Diary has been posted each Friday morning please send an e-mail to diary@regy.canterbury.ac.nz with the word reminder in the subject box and your name in the body of the e-mail.

Vice-Chancellor Executive Committee - Meeting held on Tuesday 5 September 2000

Discussion at this meeting included:

Tertiary Education Advisory Commission
The Committee noted that two members of the Tertiary Education Advisory Commission, Professor Jonathan Boston, Professor of Public Policy at Victoria University, and Tony Hall, Director of the Academy Group, would be visiting the University on Friday 29 September.

A copy of the Vice-Chancellor’s letter to the Chair of the Tertiary Education Advisory Commission, conveying the Council’s concerns following the last Council meeting in regard to the TEAC initial report, Shaping a Shared Vision, is to be found on the web at http://regyweb.canterbury.ac.nz/External/index.htm documents.

Academic Audit
The visit to the University by the Chair of the Audit Panel, Professor John Gavin, and Robyn Harris, from the Academic Audit Unit to discuss aspects of the proposed programme for the formal visit by the Audit Panel to the University from 24 to 26 October 2000, was noted.

Adjunct Appointments
The following Adjunct Appointments were approved:

Department of Chemistry Adjunct Professor Dr Ian Shaw, Programme Manager, Food Safety, Environmental Science & Research Institute Ltd

Adjunct Senior Fellow Dr James Hudson, Mass Spectrometry, Chemistry Department

Marsden Results
The Committee noted the results of the Marsden applications made from the University. Funding had been received for seven groups (two in Physical Sciences and Engineering, two in Mathematics and Information Science, two in the Environmental area and one in Humanities).

The funding amounted to $2.3 million over a three year period.

Professor Kirk commented on the 93 initial applications which had then been taken to the second stage. Sixteen full applications had resulted in the seven funded approvals.

Capital Development
A recommendation was made to the Council Executive Committee that the Chemistry Stage 3 refurbishment proceed as planned over the long vacation. The Council Executive Committee subsequently approved this recommendation (to be reported to the Finance Committee and Council at their next meetings).

Hardship Fund
A report on the University’s Hardship Fund was received from the Chair of the Hardship Panel, Dr Philip Gunby. Dr Gunby spoke to the recommendations in the report. Various issues in relation to the operation of the fund in the future were discussed.

The report was referred to the Student Services Advisory Committee for further discussion.

Management Information Systems Projects

The MIS web site, http://regyweb.canterbury.ac.nz/MIS/intro.htm, has recently been restructured. Each of the projects now has its own page linked from the site. It will continue to be updated as necessary so you should continue to visit the site to find out further developments.

NEWZTEL Broadcast Service Available

External Relations is now monitoring university staff appearances in the broadcast media.  If you would like to receive the transcript of your radio or television appearance please direct enquiries to Rachael Drummond r.drummond@regy.canterbury.ac.nz or ext 6910.  Please note that there is a cost for this service. Newztel charge subscribers $20 for the first page of a transcript and $10 for the second.

Christchurch members of the TOWER New Zealand Youth Choir are holding a fundraising concert on Sunday 24 September, 3.00 pm, in the Chapel of the Music Centre on Barbadoes Street. Funds raised will go towards the $10,000 needed by the seven local members (four of whom are UC students) to sing at the prestigious biannual conference of American Choral Directors in March 2001 - one of the largest and most influential choral music audiences in the world.

The invitation was extended after winning the "Choir of the World" competition in Wales last year.

Tickets are $7 and $10. For further information please contact Anna Sedcole, Phone 357 0520 or e-mail acs53@student.canterbury.ac.nz.

One-Day Lecture Series And Exhibition

Revelations And Revolutions: The 20^th Century Experience In Art And Architecture

The 20th century was a key period in the history of the fine arts. This day-long lecture series examines the exciting and dynamic era which has just closed, as Christchurch looks forward to building its new gallery of modern art. Speakers from the Art History section of the School of Fine Arts, Dr Mark Stocker and Dr Deidre Brown, will be joined by Professor Daryl Le Grew, the University's Vice-Chancellor, in illustrated lectures related to their respective fields of sculpture, indigenous art and architecture.

An exhibition of photographs and other materials from the MacMillan Brown Library will accompany the day. It will explore the relationship between town and gown in Canterbury through the last century. At the end of the day Curator Kate Woodall will talk about the exhibition and the Library's fascinating and little known archives collection.

This event is an initiative of the Art History section of the School of Fine Arts towards fundraising for the new Christchurch Art Gallery. All proceeds will go to the new Gallery. Tea and coffee will be available all day. A social hour with wine and nibbles will complete the day.

Course co-ordinator: Dr Pamela Gerrish-Nunn
Date: Saturday 23 September
Times: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Fee: $35

To enrol, contact the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Canterbury

Phone: (03) 364 2470
Fax: (03) 364 2057
E mail: cont.educ@cont.canterbury.ac.nz 

Canterbury Volunteer Centre Celebrity Spring Debate 

Wednesday 20 September at 7.45 pm in the Great Hall of the Arts Centre

"Volunteers need to be committed" is the interesting and thought-provoking topic which is bound to offer plenty of scope for humour! Come and enjoy an hilarious battle of wits between two teams of your favourite people. A fun evening guaranteed, and a great opportunity to support volunteers in the local community.

For the Affirmative are Kathryn Dalziel (legal wit), Janice Gray (popular entertainer) and Paddy Austin (local Councillor). For the Negative are Paul Dalziel (Economics lecturer plus), Matthew Beaumont (Prime television presenter) and Joe Bennett (Press Columnist). Mervyn Glue (thespian/lawyer) will endeavour to keep order.

All this and supper for the modest price of $7 a ticket.  Available now from Ballantyne’s Information Centre or the Canterbury Volunteer Centre.

Christchurch Environmental Awards 2000

The Christchurch City Council is looking for ideas, projects, works, buildings or individuals that would qualify as entries in the 2000 City of Christchurch Environmental Awards.  The annual awards are presented in recognition of outstanding contributions by individuals, groups, organisations or companies to the city's environment.

There are three broad categories: Natural Environment, Built Environment, Services to the Environment.

In addition, to mark the 150 year celebration of the founding of Canterbury, the Council will make six additional awards in the following categories: Built Environment: 1850-1900, 1901-1950, 1951-2000.  Natural Environment: 1850-1900, 1901-1950, 1951-2000.

For further information contact Warren Brixton, phone 371 1439 or warren.brixton@ccc.govt.nz   

Breakfast at Bellamys

These prestigious events offer an opportunity to hear the perspectives of the University’s leading edge researchers on key issues affecting the business community. The morning will normally begin with a 30-minute presentation followed by a buffet breakfast and an opportunity to network.

Understanding the Technological World: Changes to Marketing and Management Strategies
The fast paced world of modern technology has overturned many of the traditional ways of doing business. This in its turn has had a dramatic effect on the role of managers and business owners. What is available to help you cope? Piet Beukman will look at the necessity for product or service innovation. The traditional approach to formulating a business plan leaves aside many of the issues forced upon us by a technologically driven environment. In the same vein, marketing the results of innovation- even just new products – is also subject to a changed paradigm. Piet will indicate some of the changes that need to be addressed by business leaders if they want to face the future – cost-cutting is no longer adequate.

Date: Monday 25 September FEE: $25 (GST incl)
Time: 7.45 am – 9.00 am COURSE CODE: PDCM01
Closing: 18 September - limited enrolment applies

Marketing on the Web: "New and Improved!" What can we Learn from the Success Stories, Fiascos and Myths?
Dr David Fortin will examine and critically review some of the successful business models being used in the Web marketplace here in New Zealand and worldwide. Doing so, perhaps we can learn something from not-so-successful endeavours and demystify some of the preconceptions about conducting business in an online environment. Opportunities for small and medium-sized New Zealand businesses will be suggested. Dr Fortin is director of WEB-L@B, a project funded by the University of Canterbury which investigates consumer responses to specific web site configurations in an experimental setting. This project puts the University of Canterbury at the forefront of Web-based consumer research in New Zealand.

Date: Monday 27 November FEE: $25 (GST incl)
Time: 7.45 am - 9.00 am COURSE CODE: PDNI01
Closing: 20 November - limited enrolment applies

For enrolment details please contact: psc@cont.canterbury.ac.nz
Bellamys is part of the old Canterbury Provincial Council Chambers and is located on the river walkway between Gloucester and Armagh Streets.

The Careers Advisory Service 2000 Graduate Recruitment Programme

The Careers Advisory Service, through its Graduate Recruitment Programme, provides a comprehensive service to employers who wish to arrange on-campus recruitment targeting final year students. Contact Shirley MacDonald, Graduate Recruitment Co-ordinator on 6592.

For immediate vacancies, we also have direct contact through our Vacancy Mailing Service to graduates of the past 12 months who are still seeking employment. Contact Janet Warburton on 6551.

If employers contact academic or departmental staff with inquiries about recruitment or vacancies, please refer them on to our office so that we can assist them.

The following employers are currently recruiting final year students for employment in 2001. "Career News", which has full details of the Graduate Recruitment Programme, is published fortnightly during each term and available at the CAS office or on our website:www.canterbury.ac.nz/student/careers
Current issue: Friday 1 September, Next issue: Friday 15 September

Information Sessions:
Volunteer Service Abroad Fri 22 September, 1.10 - 2.00 pm, A4. (Any degree).
Gaulter Russell Wed 27 September, 5.15 pm - 6.15 pm C2. (Management, Marketing or degrees with marketing components).
JET – Japan Exchange Teaching Programme Fri 29 September, 1.00 - 2.00 pm, C2.
Applications close 15 December (Any degree).

Application Closing Dates:
Windsor Engineering Group Ltd 15 September (Mechanical Engineering).
Government Communications Security Bureau 15 September (COSC, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering).
Concept Engineering 22 September (Elec Eng,COSC,Phys,AFIS,MGMT).
Telstra Saturn 27 September (Elec Eng).
SunGard Treasury Systems 29 September (Computer Science, AFIS).
Fulton Hogan Limited 29 September (Management, AFIS, COSC, Marketing).
Grant Thornton 29 September (AFIS).
Labour Market Policy Group 29 September (Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, Political Science).
SunGard Treasury Systems Fri 29 September (COSC,AFIS).
Richardson Stevens Consultants 30 September (Civil Engineering).
EMDS 30 September (Any degree, undergraduate or graduate, graduating in 2000 and 2001, fluent in English and at least one Asian language).
Bovis Lend Lease 6 October (Civil Engineering).
Linelink Ltd 8 October (Civil Engineering).

Seminars
"What Job Can I Get With My Degree?"
11.00 am Monday 25 September
3.00 pm Monday 25 September
12.00 noon Monday 2 October
4.00 pm Monday 2 October
1.00 pm Tuesday 3 October
3.00 pm Monday 9 October
11.00 am Tuesday 11 October

Place: Seminar Room, Level 7, Central Library

Management Consulting Seminar 12.10 pm Friday 29 September, Commerce Room 120.
Careers Seminar Organised by the Golden Key Honours Society.7.30pm Thursday 28 September, Shelley Common Room.

Careers Advisory Service, Level 7, Central Library

The Harriette Jenkins Awards

These awards are available for any members of the Federation of University Women whose membership is not less than six months and who wish to apply for funding to assist them with incidental costs associated with their studies, a special project or a piece of research eg thesis binding, software, lab equipment, travel etc.

This award is offered every six months and the maximum grant is $2,000.  Closing date for applications is 30 September.

For further information please contact Rae Hammer. Phone (09) 309 5787, fax (09) 309 5789 or rmhammer@kiwilink.co.nz.

Film & History Conference

10^th Biennial Conference of the History and Film Association of Australia and New Zealand. The Film Centre, Wellington, Aotearoa / New Zealand 30 November – 3 December 2000.

Principal themes:
The Control and Dissemination of Images, Film and Place, Film and Time.

Keynote speakers will include:
Paolo Cherchi Usai (Italy/United States), Christine Welsh (Canada), Barry Barclay (New Zealand), Jenny Hammerton (United Kingdom), Chris Eyre (United States).

Hosted by the New Zealand Film Archive / Nga Kaitiaki O Nga Taonga Whitiahua in association with the School of English, Film & Theatre, Victoria University of Wellington / Te Whare Wananga o te Upoko o te Ika a Maui.

For registration information contact Thérèse Greenlees, Film & Theatre Section, Victoria University phone (04) 463 5359, e-mail theatre-film@vuw.ac.nz or visit www.vuw.ac.nz/home/filmconf/.

Logie Collection Tours

The Classics Department is pleased to offer tours of the Mediterranean antiquities in the James Logie Memorial Collection to staff, students and members of the public. The next tour will be on Monday 2 October from 12.00 pm to  1.00 pm or else by appointment. Enquiries to Roslynne Bell on ext 8571 or r.bell@clas.canterbury.ac.nz

Uni-Care International Travel Insurance

The AUS recommends its members use Uni-Care Insurance for sabbatical, other study and very long-term travel overseas. Uni-Care allows 15% off standard rates for travel out of New Zealand to all University staff members, full-time tertiary students and their families. Uniquely, we can maintain cover for greatly extended periods overseas. The policy includes medical and loss of deposits cover in New Zealand for long-term travellers who return home temporarily.
Uni-Care International Insurance Service, PO Box 32-167, Devonport, Auckland 9. Phone (09) 446 1166, fax: (09) 445 8832, insure@uni-care.org, www.uni-care.org (secure on-line application facility).

EBS Health Care

The organisation totally dedicated to the health and well-being of education sector employees. Area rep. Eve Bullion, 383 0086, www.ebshealthcare.org.nz.

University Newcomers

A friendly group of women who host regular coffee-information mornings, wish to extend a welcome to all visiting faculty staff and partners. For more information, please contact your Head of Department or Gill, phone 358 7234, or Daphne phone 358 8513.

Catholic Newman Society

Join the only Catholic community on campus. Our aim is to promote a good Christian environment on campus where we can grow in our relationship with God and with one another.

On campus we are delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate Mass at the following times. Sunday Mass 7.00 pm Rutherford & Rochester Hall. Weekdays: Tuesday Mass 12.10 pm International Room (UCSA building and up the main stairs to the right). Thursday Mass 5.10 pm Rutherford & Rochester Hall. Friday Mass 12.10 pm Kolbe House, 5 Rountree St. (on the same road as Campus Dairy). For upcoming events be on the lookout at our notice board in the UCSA Building.

SITUATIONS VACANT

The following positions are vacant. Please call extension 6084 quoting the appropriate vacancy number for the Conditions of Appointment and a Position Description or check out our Web site at: www.canterbury.ac.nz/campusinfo/vacancies/general/intro.htm

Senior Librarian, Physical Sciences Library, Vacancy No: LY87, Closing Date: 15 September 2000.

Senior Librarian, Engineering Library, Vacancy No: LY90, Closing Date: 15 September 2000.

Help Desk Advisor, Information Technology Services Department, Vacancy No: IT88, Closing Date: 4 October 2000.

Resident Tutors, College House
Vacancies exist for resident tutors at College House for the 2001 academic year.

College House is the oldest and most traditional hall of residence in New Zealand. The college moved to its present site in 1966 and is set in park-like grounds with extensive lawns and trees. College House has outstanding facilities, and there is a strong community spirit, assisted by the fact that a large number of students stay on for a second year.

Six tutors share the day-to-day running of the House in conjunction with the House Manager, Bursar and Principal. They share responsibility for the welfare of the 152 students, providing academic assistance, pastoral care, and general oversight. Tutors help with hall activities and social events. In return, tutors have the use of a self-contained flat for the academic year and meals are provided in the Dining Hall. Tutors who take group tutorials for first year students receive additional payment.

Applications are invited from senior students who will be undertaking Honours or graduate studies at the University of Canterbury in 2001.

Applications close on Wednesday 20 September 2000. A full curriculum vitae with a recent photograph and the names of two persons who are willing and competent to act as confidential referees is to be addressed to: The Principal, College House, 100 Waimairi Road, Christchurch 8004.

RESEARCH

The Research Office offers assistance to researchers wishing to apply for grants. If you would like help with your application, contact us with plenty of time before the application deadline. Applications and guidelines can be obtained by e-mailing or phoning us, or in some cases at www.research.canterbury.ac.nz. All applications for grants must be submitted through the Research Office. Details of grants due in September/October/November can be found on the research office website www.research.canterbury.ac.nz/diary_frame.htm

University of Canterbury Summer Scholarship Scheme 2000/2001
Applications are now being sought from Project Leaders for the University of Canterbury Summer Scholarship Scheme.

In order to give Departments/Centres and additional opportunity of nurturing potential research students, the Research Committee is calling for applications for its Student scholarship scheme. The Scheme will enable Departments/Centres to employ senior undergraduate/honours students on research projects over the 2000/2001 summer recess.

Scholarships will be allocated on a competitive basis from the projects submitted.

There are up to 10 scholarships to be awarded at a maximum total of $4,000 per award.

Application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from the Research Office Website: www.research.canterbury.ac.nz or if you contact us we can send you a copy via e-mail.

For further information please contact the Research Office admin@research.canterbury.ac.nz or phone ext 7789.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Scholarships Office is located on Level 3 of the Registry building and holds information on a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate awards.

Scholarship details are advertised on the Scholarships website and by flyers to Departments and to the Students' Association. Students are also encouraged to visit the office to check the latest listings. Check out the awards and scholarships database "BreakOut" on the scholarships website www.canterbury.ac.nz/student/schols/intro.htm.

If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarships Officer, Toni Hodge, on ext 6966 or  t.hodge@regy.canterbury.ac.nz or call in to Level 3, Registry.

CANTERPRISE

Canterprise Ltd is the commercial arm of the University of Canterbury. Canterprise handles commercial activities, including staff consulting, commercial research contracts, technology transfer and commercialisation of intellectual property. Canterprise will provide advice on the formulation of contracts, including costing, confidentiality arrangements, and intellectual property protection. Canterprise assists staff in obtaining funding from investors, industry and Technology New Zealand, including the GRIF, TBG, TechNet and TechLink schemes. 

If you would like more information about Canterprise please contact Karen Freeman on ext 6416 or k.freeman@cant.canterbury.ac.nz

MEDIA LOG

Professor Bob Kirk (REGY), Professor Daryl Le Grew (V-C),
Research centre still on despite pull-out, Press, 6.9.00;

Dr Steven Gieseg (ZOOL),
Scientific research breakthrough, Press, 6.9.00
Canterbury University researchers discover new type of cell damage caused by free radicals that play a role in heart disease, cancer and arthritis, CHTV, TV3, 5.9.00;

Associate Professor Dave Kelly (PAMS),
Getting mean in memory of moas, Press, 6.9.00;

Dr Ross Barnett (GEOG),
Poor patients delay medical help, The News, Westport, 30.8.00;

Dr Peter Harper (CONT) & Professor Bryan Storey (ANTA),
Ice and a slice of life, Press, 9.9.00;

Mr Piet Beukman (ELEC),
Falling dollar, Press, 11.9.00;

Mr Stuart McMillan (POLS),
Clinton puts missile defence in too-hard tray, National Business Review, 8.9.00;

Professor John Burrows (LAWS),
Naming of billionaire sign of 'open justice', Hawkes Bay Today, 31.8.00,
'Open justice' in naming decision, Bay of Plenty Times, 31.8.00;

Mr Alan Robb (AFIS),
Air New Zealand nets accounting red herring over aircraft leasing payments, National Business Review, 8.9.00;

Dr John Cookson, Mr Graeme Dunstall (HIST),
Celebrating Christchurch's 150^th, Oamaru Mail, 30.8.00;

Mr Alan Hayward (REGY),
Sutton painting, Press, 6.9.00;

Professor Bob Kirk (REGY),
Lessons learned from missing research deal, NZ Herald, 5.9.00;

Ms Annabel Taylor (SOWK),
Interview on men's prisons being used to house an overflow of women inmates, Radio NZ, 12.9.00;

Associate Professor Bruce Jamieson (REGY),
Interview on Canterbury University justifies choice of new software, despite criticism from a local software company, CHTV, 8.9.00;

Dr James Connor (CRE),
Interview on demand throughout world for DNA storage, Canterbury on Air, 11.9.00;

Associate Professor Dave Kelly (PAMS),
Ecological team has a grant to tackle one of the remaining myths surrounding the moa, CTV, 6.9.00;

Dr Matthew Turnbull (PAMS),
Scientists are trying to destroy a myth about evolution of leaves, TV3, 6.9.00;

Dr Bruce Waldman (ZOOL),
Croaking it, NZ Education Gazette, 13.9.00;

Associate Professor Elizabeth Gordon (LING),
New Zealand English, Canterbury on Air, 2.9.00;

Dr Lianne Johnston (PSYC),
Doing research on why people join gangs, 3ZB, 6.9.00.


The External Relations Department monitors the print and broadcast media nationally through a clippings and broadcast service. Staff who appear in the media overseas are asked to advise the department so they can be recorded in the Media Log. Send details to "Media Log", diary@regy.canterbury.ac.nz or fax to 6679.

ADVERTISEMENTS

To let
FURNISHED two-bedroom house near university and Bush Inn Centre available from late Dec 2000 - early Jan 2002. Gas fire, recently remodelled kitchen. Minimal gardening, but care of elderly, affectionate cat required. Non-smokers only. Would suit couple or individual. $185 pw, including electricity, telephone (including separate modem line), and garden rubbish collection. Contact Robert Jackson, ext 2064, r.jackson@zool.canterbury.ac.nz or 348 7330, rrmcj@xtra.co.nz.

Flatmate wanted
FENDALTON. Flatmate wanted for friendly, three-bedroom character home, five- minute walk from university. Prefer professional person or mature student, male or female. $85 pw plus expenses. Please phone 343 3613.

House-sitting
ACCOMMODATION required for visiting academic and wife, from late January to early November 2001. Mature couple, non-smokers, tidy and responsible, would be suitable as house-sitters for staff on leave. Please e-mail biblum@erols.com, or contact Tim Bell, Computer Science ext 6352.

FULL-TIME MSc (Geography) student and part-time Administration Assistant at the Research Office enthusiastically seeking long-term house-sitting opportunity starting ASAP. 24-years-old, very tidy and responsible, loves gardening and pets! Excellent references available. Please contact Krista general@research.canterbury.ac.nz

THREE responsible adults seek house sit, 23-31 December, in Christchurch or Rangiora. Phone Jan Burbery (09) 376 5131 or burberyj@akcity.govt.nz.

For sale
HONDA Civic 1989 1.5 white, about 118,000 km, auto, p/s, c/l, WOF till Feb, reg. till Mar, good condition, $4,200 ono. Owner moving to the UK. dc@mang.canterbury.ac.nz, or call on or after Tue evening 357 0444 or ext 8612.