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| 11.00 am | Seminar for researchers - using the University of Canterbury Supercomputer (UCSC). A3. (Repeated 4-5pm) |
| 4.00 pm | Repeat of seminar held at 11am-12noon for researchers - using the University of Canterbury Supercomputer (UCSC). A3. |
| 4.00 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Marcus du Sautoy (University of Oxford) on "Through the Looking Glass: Groups from a Number Theoretic Perspective". Gordon Petersen Room, MSCS 446. |
| 3.00 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Seng Luan Lee (National University of Singapore) on "Tight Frames and Transformations on Triangular Meshes in R3". MSCS 445. |
| 5.30 pm | Science Prestige Lecture. Professor Marcus du Sautoy (University of Oxford and Fellow of Wadham College) on "The Music of the Primes". C2. |
| 11.00 am | Dr Sylvie Vauclair (Observatoire de Paris-Meudon, France) on "Asteroseismology of exoplanets hosts stars". Room 701, Rutherford Building. |
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12 February-9 March 2007 - Level 2, UC Central Library (see Campus Maps)
An exhibition celebrating the capping festivals of yore, featuring a number of early programmes from the Capping Revue (1920-1970s), diploma day song sheets and images from the Macmillan Brown Library's photographic collection of students taking part in the various festival activities. Curated by Terri Elder, UC Art Collections Registrar.
Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 8.30am-9pm; Fri 8.30am-5pm; Sat & Sun 1-5pm. Free entry.
Wed 14th February, Lecture Theatre A3, 11am-12noon and repeated at 4-5pm. www.ucsc.canterbury.ac.nz/news.shtml
We are pleased to announce the first of what we hope will be a series of seminars for researchers interested in learning about the University of Canterbury's new Supercomputer.
In the middle of last year UC installed the most powerful research supercomputer in New Zealand. In six months we completed several exemplar applications that provided an opportunity to examine the benefits of advanced computing.
The results have been very pleasing and it is always a good sign when a range of academics at varying stages of their research careers have great things to say about the facility.
We would like to share the results of this academic led initiative with research colleagues during a seminar that will tell you:
We will also briefly talk about growing international trends associated with High Performance Research computing and how the new Supercomputer and our relationship with IBM Corporation is helping to build linkages with elite international research institutions.
Come to the seminar and hear an academic view on how this researcher led, academic driven facility can help you quickly achieve more with your research projects.
Thursday 15 February, 5.30pm, C2 lecture theatre.
Presented by world renowned mathematics researcher and communicator, Professor Marcus du Sautoy from Oxford University, UK.
Prime numbers are the hydrogen and oxygen of the world of numbers. Despite their fundamental importance to mathematics, they represent one of the most tantalising enigmas in the pursuit of human knowledge. Mathematics is the science of patterns. Yet the most fundamental numbers in the subject seem to have no patterns to them at all. They seem scattered randomly through the universe of numbers. But by looking at these numbers in a new way, mathematicians have discovered what they believe is the secret to the way Nature chose the primes.
1-2pm Wednesday, 21 February - School of Law, Staff Library (Level 5). A light lunch will be provided at 12.45pm.
"Unbundling Property in Water" by Professor Sandra Zellmer (Hevelone Research Chair, University of Nebraska College of Law). A co-director of the University of Nebraska's Water Resources Research Initiative, Professor Zellmer teaches water law, natural resources law, environmental law, property, and related courses.
RSVP to Julie Scott by 16 February 2006, email: julie.scott@canterbury.ac.nz or phone: 3642602.
Workshops -There are some spaces for departmental workshops next week (12-15 Feb) or the week after (19-22 Feb). If you are interested in a session with several staff from one department, please contact Alan Hoskin or Derek Chirnside.
Written Help - Check out akowiki.canterbury.ac.nz for the latest WebCT questions and help sheets. If there is any other help you need, please let us know: either Alan 4215 or Derek 7818.
Thursday 15 February from 5pm - Staff Club.
Gill has retired as Senior Programmer in the Computer Science & Software Engineering Department. Those who have known Gill over her many years at Canterbury are most welcome to come and join in her retirement celebrations.
Farewell for Michael Sykes, Project Manager (formerly Student Records, Examinations and Graduation Manager).
A farewell for Michael will be held on Wednesday 14 February from 4.30pm in the Staff Club. Please advise Kellie Anthony, Student Administration (ext 8960) if you hope to attend.
The Health Centre Walking Group has resumed for the year. All staff are invited to join the walks which begin from outside the Health Centre at 12.30pm daily.
Monday 19 February to Sunday 4 March
Are you keen to take part in a fun challenge that saves you money, helps our environment, and improves your health? The NZ Bikewise Business Battle is a fun competition that encourages more people to give cycling a go. All it takes is encouraging staff in your department to hop on a bike and go for a short (or long) ride. People can ride wherever and whenever they feel comfortable for a minimum of 2km (or 10 mins), and you will go in the draw to win some great prizes simply by taking part!
UC is competing against other similar sized organisations to see
who can get the highest percentage of staff cycling over a two week
period. Within UC, individual departments can sign up and compete
with other UC departments and with similar sized departments from
elsewhere. All the details, including how it works, and how to join
individually and as part of a UC department, are available at www.bikewise.co.nz.
If you need help organising your department's winning entry, contact Sustainability Advocate Dr Kate Hewson (kate.hewson@canterbury.ac.nz, extn 6017). For more information on upcoming cycling events, facilities and services on campus, visit www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz/transport/cycling.
Tuesday 20.02.07, 10-12noon, A1
Tuesday 20.02.07, 2-4pm, Comm 101
Wednesday 21.02.07, 10-12 noon A1
Wednesday 21.02.07, 2-4pm Comm 101
Thursday 22.02.07, 10-12noon, Comm 101
Thursday 22.02.07, 2-4pm, Comm 101
Audio Visual Services has been busy upgrading equipment over the summer break, so we encourage all staff to attend one of the sessions. Please phone ext 6428 to book a suitable time.
Japan - Gardens and Landscapes
Commencing in mid May, this tour takes you on an expedition of Japanese gardens, landscapes, culture and history. Lead by Professor Bill Willmott and garden writer Diana Madgin.
This 15-day tour examines this vastly modern country in contrast with traditional and ancient sites. Travel through scenic mountains, paddy fields and forests, view a village of heritage rural houses and visit a range of Japanese gardens from minimalist Zen to Edo opulence. Highlights include Buddhist and Shinto shrines, ancient gardens and an excursion to Peace Park.
Medieval England and Wales
Departing in mid-June this tour takes you on an historic journey focusing not only the medieval era but also gives the opportunity to explore back to the Iron Age, Industrial Age and Roman existence.
Walk through ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Chester; visit Stokesay Castle, a beautifully preserved 13th century manor house, as well as exploring Ludlow Castle and surrounding charming medieval villages. To enhance the experience enrolled participants will be invited to attend complimentary pre-tour lectures, led by University of Canterbury's Frieda Looser, relating specifically to the proceeding journey.
Bohemian Journey
Our Bohemian Journey is scheduled to depart in late July. This tour encompasses traditional folk musical, Bohemian lifestyles and other themes in beautiful historic villages of Eastern Europe. The tour commences in Prague, and then travels through the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland visiting each regions cultural and architectural gems, including castles, museums and spectacular countryside. There are chances to meet locals and many of the musicians and other friends of leader Dr Roger Buckton.
There is also the option to continue on your Bohemian Journey to Aldeburgh, Britain to visit archaeological and historical sites and continue your musical encounter with the annual Benjamin Britten Festival and other concerts.
Places are very limited. Brochures for the above journeys are now available. Please contact Maria Gumina on (03) 364 2470, International Programmes Department, at the University of Canterbury.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please
check out the Human Resources Web site at:
www.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/vacancies/.
FENDALTON/ILAM. Three level, 3 double bedroom home for sale, 1 minute walk to the University and 10 minutes to Boys High. Sunny with a stream boundary, huge study set-up for a work-from-home option, or as a get away room for the kids. Alarm system, modem and broadband points to 3 rooms. Energy efficient with 4 heat pumps/air-conditioners. Good sized living area with a sunny double glazed conservatory over looking stream, one bathroom, two toilets. Very low maintenance home and garden. Contact andrew.abell@canterbury.ac.nz.
OPEN home Saturday 3pm and Sunday 4pm. 34A Puriri Street, Fendalton. This immaculate two-storied townhouse, on a private rear section, is planned for maximum convenience and sun. The open plan kitchen living and dining areas open out to a unique enclosed garden with a tranquil ambience. The two double bedrooms are spacious, and sunny. In a prime location it is within easy walking distance of Canterbury University, Deans Bush and Westfield Shopping Mall. Registered valuation available. All offers to be presented Tuesdays at 7pm. For further information please contact Larry Scarr, Ph 343 2022, Mob 0274 960 088 or Dannielle Simpson, 371 5022, Mob 027 244 5562. Or view on line at www.leaders.co.nz/10678.
FULLY furnished one bedroom plus study apartment, Park Terrace. Views across Hagley Park and Avon River. Secure complex with car park, lap pool, gym, tennis and spa, $450 pw. Available from Wed 21 Feb. Ph 027 536 8455 or kevoco@gmail.com.
MOUNT PLEASANT. 4 bedroom sunny house for rent. Suitable for a family. Available 16 June-7 August. Fabulous view of estuary and Kaikoura mountains - rent includes phone, heat and broadband. $350pw. Cat to feed. Contact julia.rucklidge@canterbury.ac.nz.
RICCARTON, Peverel Street, 2 bedroom unfurnished flat with garage. $230 per week. No pets/smokers. Ph. 326-5601, or ext 7764.
SPACIOUS two bedroom townhouse, Clyde Road. Very warm, sunny, fully insulated, separate kitchen/dining, separate lounge. Internal access garage with remote, huge fenced section, gardens maintained. 7 minutes walk from Uni, close to shops, banks, schools. Be quick. Available for long term, $295pw. Ph (03) 789 6838 for viewing (weekends only).
CASHMERE hills. Fully furnished 3-4 bedroom character family home available for renting from late September 2007 to late January 2008. Two storey in peaceful, fully fenced garden with views over farmland to mountains. Two bathrooms, single car garage. Close to all facilities, on bus route, many local hill walks. No smokers, no pets. POA and by negotiation, depending on length of stay. For further information www.cosc.canterbury.ac.nz. Ph 021 2381795 or email flavlow@xtra.co.nz.
SUNNY standalone house in quiet street with 2 bedrooms and large garden. Recently renovated with polished wooden floors and new logburner. $240 per week. Suit professional couple or post-grad students. Sorry no pets or smokers. Unfurnished. Ph. Annabel 021 073 4702.
SUMNER. Special 3-bedroom house overlooking Clifton beach. Heritage house recently redecorated and new carpet, lino and polished floor. Wonderful view and access to beach, bus, village. Whiteware and some furniture. Available mid-February. $330 pw. Non-smokers, no pets. Ph. 365 0546 or 021 471 989, email s.diana@xtra.co.nz.
ST MARTINS/MURRAY AYNSLEY. Sunny, modernised, fully-furnished and equipped home on elevated section available 24 April-1 October 2007. Three double bedrooms, one with ensuite. Gas heating. Very sheltered section. Half a double garage available and room for one or two more vehicles on the section. Lawns and garden will be cared for by a contractor. Rent $250 pw plus electricity, gas and phone. Email evelyn.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz or phone 331-8205.
LARGE sunny studio room (sleepout) in Merivale. Easy walk to the mall/Hagley Park. Semi-furnished including refrigerator. Shared bathroom & laundry. Bed can be provided if necessary. Would suit a post-grad. $100 a week + half phone & power. Ph Rachel 374 6492.
CHEAP sleepout to rent (3m x 2m). 15 mins from University on Orbiter bus route. $80 ono per week + half power & phone. Ph (03) 359 8735.
AKAROA. 3-bedroom bach in Akaroa available for short-term rent (2 nights minimum, 5 min. during holidays). It is located a short walk from the shops and cafés in the town centre, sleeps a maximum of 6 people (2 double beds and 1 bunk-bed) and has all amenities, including a TV, DVD player and a log burner. Ideal for a relaxing weekend. Reasonably priced. Ph (03) 343 1058 or brockerhoff@paradise.net.nz.
MATURE, professional woman available for housesitting in Christchurch area. Will care for home, garden, pets and pool. Excellent references available upon request. Please contact: Robyn_Hutchison@hotmail.com or ph 021 150 1779.
RETIRED English couple available for house-sitting until late May. Christchurch area preferred but any considered. Happy to care for family pets. Excellent references available. Please contact: mopandbucket2@hotmail.com or phone (03) 357 4845.
I WILL be overseas from Feb-July and need someone to cat-sit. Piki is a three year old neutered male tabby cat. Very sweet and affectionate, though often shy at first. If you can help, please phone or text Katie 021 663 958 or internal phone ext 7506.
SUBARU Legacy, 1990, 2.2L, auto, 196,000k. Central windows/locks, A/C, CD/MP3 player, tow bar, great condition, new WOF and Reg, $1500 ono. Contact Ben bds39@student.caterbury.ac.nz or txt 027 339 8786.
MAZDA Astina 323, 1994 , 1.6L, manual, hatchback, 91,000 km. Central locking, 2 NZ owners, reg. till Nov 07 and new WOF. $4000 ono. Contact Maureen ext 6488 or 0275 841 677.
TOYOTA Altezza, 1998, Beams 2000 engine, 6 cylinder, auto. A real stand-out in bronze/orange. One owner, has only done 55,000kms. Car is in excellent condition both inside and out. Reg/WOF current to March 2007. $15,995. For more details contact grant.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz or ext.8416.
SUBARU Justy, 1989, 5 speed, 136,000kms. New WOF, rego due to expire in March, no rust, very little panel damage, great students/learners car. $40 to fill, a tank lasts 300-400kms. Email danni.marriner@canterbury.ac.nz.
NISSAN Primera 1997, 1800cc engine, auto. One owner, has only done 80,000kms, electric windows, central locking, CD/radio cassette. Car is in excellent condition both inside and out. Reg/WOF current to July 2007. $11,000. For more details contact mofreh.saleh@canterbury.ac.nz.
The Rotary Club Of Christchurch West is organising a fun bike ride for all the family on the Little River Rail Trail on Sunday 4 March 2007. All entrants go in the draw for a trip for two to Queenstown and lots of other prizes. Entries cost $10 and close on 26 February 2007. To find out more and to enter go to www.railtrailfunride.com or phone John Duncan on ext 7849.
WOODEN baby cot, mattress, and cover in excellent condition for only $150; high chair for $25, bouncing chair for $15, stroller for $10. Ph 342-8133 for more details.
VALENTINES Day flowers. If you are looking to get fresh on Valentines Day, then order your flowers from Matthew Ayton (extn 8535 or matthew.ayton@canterbury.ac.nz) and have them delivered to you at university. Floral arrangements can be made to suit your valentine, and are original and creative.
QUALITY house lot of pale rose coloured 100% synthetic carpet. Durable and stain resistant. $700. Call 338-1529 evenings.
LOUNGE suite, modern, neutral pattern, large 2½ seater couch and two matching chairs. In very good order. $700. Call 338 1529 evenings.
PANASONIC microwave. Large capacity and white. Good working order. Suit flat. $70. Call 338 1529 evenings.
SPA pool shell for installation in ground or deck. Compact, pale blue colour. Includes aerator but not pump. $800. Call 338 1529 evenings.
NON-STICK electric wok. Near new. Excellent condition. $80. Call 338 1529 evenings.
WOODEN rectangular coffee table. $50. Call 338 1529 evenings.
RIGHTWORD Editing and Proofreading. Use us to transform all kinds of writing into concise, stylish documents. Website: www.rightword.co.nz. Ph (027) 380 7817.
PROFESSIONAL and confidential transcribing and data entry services available. All jobs considered - interviews, focus groups, surveys and questionnaires etc. Transcribing available from Standard, Micro or digital recordings. Competitive rates. Contact karen.walker@canterbury.ac.nz, CEM Centre, University of Canterbury.
THE Entertainment™ Wine Book contains more than 130 offers from many of the best wineries, cellar doors, restaurants, B&Bs and attractions in New Zealand's wine regions - all with valuable introductory offers of 25% off or more, adding up to more than $5000 in value. Can be used in Auckland and surrounds, Marlborough/Nelson, Hawkes Bay, Canterbury/Waipara, Martinborough/Wairarapa and Central Otago. Available from the Alumni Office at $50 each.