| Communications and Development |  |
Published by Communications and Development
On this page
| 11.00 am | Chemistry seminar. Dr Stephen McNabb on "The synthesis of novel amino acids and peptidomimetics". Chemistry, room 531. |
| 3.10 pm | Linguistics seminar. Professor Gregory Guy (Erskine Fellow) on "What does variation mean for linguistic theory?" Linguistics, room 203. |
| 2.10 pm | Music SOUNZ Road Show. Learn more about what SOUNZ does and why. Open to all performers, composers, teachers, students, conductors etc. Admission free. School of Music recital room 205. |
| 3.10 pm | Music seminar. Christopher Clark on "Historical performance practice, on Baroque trumpet". Lecture theatre A7. |
| 5.00 pm | Geography seminar. Professor Alan Lester (University of Sussex) on "Masculinity, 'race' and family in the Colonies: Protecting Aborigines in the Early Nineteenth Century British Empire”. Geography, Jobberns room, Level 4. |
| 7.30 pm | Canterbury Historical Association seminar. Dr John Wilson on "Across the tracks: Addington in Christchurch's working-class history" Lecture theatre A5. |
| 11.00 am | Psychology seminar. Professor Colleen Ward (Victoria University of Wellington) on "Identity, acculturation, and adaptation in migrant youth". Laws 105. |
| 1.10 pm | Culture Literature and Society seminar. Sam Lister on "Playgrounds, gardens, communities, worlds: Dylan Horrocks's Hicksville". History, room 413. |
| 1.10 pm | Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies seminar. James To on "Sino Pacifica: Chinese in Fiji, Tonga and the Solomon Islands". Macmillan Brown Centre, room 208. |
| 1.10 pm | Music lunchtime recital "Students at play". Julianne Song, Tomoko Suganuma (violins); Alice Gott (cello); Lucy So Hyun Park (piano); Chris Woolley (trumpet); Iola Shelley (piano). Music by Beethoven, Bruch etc. Admission free. School of Music recital room 205. |
| 10.00 am | Sociology and Anthropology seminar. Dr Greg Newbold on "Another one bites the dust: New Zealand's latest experiment in criminal rehabilitation". Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Level 2, Link Block, room 252. |
| 1.00 pm | History seminar. Paul O’Connor (Burnside High School) on "History curriculum review". History, room 311. |
| 2.10 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe master's seminar. Gabrielle Bojilove on "Turkey at the gate of Europe: Implications for Turkey and the European Union". Commerce, room 222A. |
| 2.10 pm | Electrical & Computer Engineering seminar. Dr Kishore Mehrotra (Tait Electronics Ltd) on "Development of a wireless MIMO communication system from principles to practice". Electrical & Computer Engineering, room A309. |
| 3.10 pm | Computer Science and Software Engineering. Dr Gonzalo Ramos (University of Toronto) on "Towards pressure-aware, fluid pen interactions". Erskine Building, room 031. |
| 3.10 pm | Philosophy Research seminar. Philip Catton on "Does Locke's empiricism (in Newton's words) 'defile the purity' of Newton's laws of physics?" History, room 612. |
| 3.10 pm | Economics seminar. Professor Johannes Van Biesebroeck (University of Toronto) on "Outsourcing when investments are specific and complementary." Commerce, room 534. |
To locate a seminar room or car-park download a University of Canterbury campus map.
Check out more latest stories.
The following policies/procedures (pdf documents) have been reviewed
and updated in the UC Policy Library:
For other recent additions and reviews go the UC Policy Library Home Page and click on "Updates" in left side bar.
As part of the merger agreement the University undertook to review its Learning Management Systems (LMS), with a view to supporting just one University wide system. Most of the Colleges use Blackboard while the College of Education uses Interact.
Currently an evaluation of learning management system software is taking place at Canterbury. The Project has a timeframe of September 2007 to February 2010.
The LMS Steering committee are:
College of Arts, Jessica Johnston; College of Education, Donna Morrow,
Lawrence Walker (Chair); College
of Engineering, Charley Fleischmann; Law School, Chris Gallavin;
College of Science, Lou Reinisch; College of Business and Economics;
University Librarian, Alison McIntyre; ICTS, Robin Harrington; UCTL,
Keith Comer, Bill Rosenberg; UCSA, Winston Howison; ASTE/AUS, Nicki
Dabner, Mick Grimley; Project Manager, Carol Cooper-Taylor.
5.30-7pm, 17 October — Lecture Theatre A3
Dr John Wood, former New Zealand Ambassador to the United States and Adjunct Professor of Political Science and Communication at Canterbury University, will deliver a public lecture entitled "American Negotiating Behaviour".
Earlier this year, Dr Wood was invited by the President of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) to take part in a workshop to analyse American negotiating behaviour. In this lecture Dr Wood will give a taste of the exchanges that took place at the USIP workshop and share some of his experiences in negotiating with the United States.
Dr Wood served three times in Washington DC, as Deputy Chief of
Mission and as New Zealand Ambassador (1994-1998 and 2002-2006).
He was International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister and has
held other ambassadorial appointments to Iran, Pakistan and Turkey.
He is a Canterbury University alumnus.
Please contact Research and Consultancy if you require further
information about either of these funding opportunities.
Tuesday 30 October
One day workshop to create awareness among researchers and graduate students on key issues associated with commercialising intellectual property at UC.
Presenter is Piet Beukman, Director of Engineering Management Programme at University of Canterbury and Director of Holliday Corporation, local angel investment firm. Guest speakers from AJ Park (Intellectual Property Law); Foundation for Research Science and Technology (Government funding opportunities); Holliday Corp (Venture funding) and Deloitte (Corporate finance).
Lunch, morning and afternoon-tea provided. No charge for UC Staff and postgraduate students. You must register to attend. Contact joanna.wells@canterprise.ac.nz.
Take a stroll through the magnificent rhododendron and azalea gardens at the Ilam Homestead Gardens before enjoying a Devonshire tea provided by White Tie Catering during an open day on 28 October, 10am-4pm.
Garden tours will be available on the hour for $2 per person and live music will be performed on the homestead verandah between 1pm and 3pm. Devonshire tea is $10.
7.30pm, Wednesday 10 October — UC School of Engineering room E1 (On Creyke Road in the “mushroom” building)
Who owns the water? The meeting will present information
from three perspectives and plenty of time will be allowed for questions
and discussion. All welcome.
The speakers will be:
Mark Solomon (Te Runaka o Ngai Tahu). A Ngai Tahu point of view; Amanda Dewar (Lane Neave). What is the present law on water?; Hugh Thorpe (ESR). Possible ways forward.
1-4pm, Saturday, 6 October
Free tennis (one day only). Visitors welcome. For further information www.hagleyparktennis.co.nz.
7.30pm, 12 November 2007 — Club rooms (off Avonhead
Road, next to Burnside Bowling Club)
Cost to enter a team is $34 (maximum of 4 players per team). To obtain an entry form, please contact Sue McKenzie (ext 6478) or email sue.mckenzie@canterbury.ac.nz.
Join Trade Aid as a trustee for the Christchurch stores. The Christchurch trust has responsibility for looking after the City Mall and Northlands stores. Trustees have a variety of skills and are involved with governance of the stores and promotion of fair trade and the Trade Aid message.
The Trade Aid vision is for a just world with the aim of building just and sustainable communities through fair trade. The time commitment is small with a monthly meeting – or as interest dictates.
To find out more contact Geraldine on 03 385 3535 extn 221 or email geraldine.clarke@tradeaid.org.nz.
From 4.30pm, Wednesday 10 October — Coppertop, level 2, Commerce Building
Come to HRG's Travel Expo for an inside look at the University of Canterbury's travel suppliers. You'll have a chance to talk direct with Airline, Hotel, Car Rental and Insurance representatives on product updates and changes. Each supplier will be providing prizes to the lucky winners who can answer all of the questions in our Prize Passports. Food and drink will be provided throughout the Expo.
Please RSVP to Katie Beale on katie.beale@nz.hrgworldwide.com.
2pm, 9 October — Commerce 101
The Government’s new Research and Development policy will enable eligible entities to claim research credits from the IRD. Aaron Thorn, a partner of Deloitte who has experience of this kind of regime in Australia, will give a presentation on what the benefits could be for the University of Canterbury.
The presentation is open to researchers, research administrators and other interested parties.
1–31 October — The Lounge, Central Library
Staff and Students are invited to visit an exhibition which examines the presence of Māori in the School of Fine Arts, and pays tribute to the contribution of eminent Māori artist and educator Jonathan Manē-Wheoki. The exhibition was curated and written by Dr Jo Diamond, Dept of Art History with support from Terri Elder, the University Art Curator.
The works in this exhibition highlight the diversity within the art of Māori graduates, and demonstrate the importance of the special connections that are sometimes made between teachers and students. It also acknowledges the important contribution Māori culture has made, and continues to make, at this University.
A floor talk will be given on 11am, Friday 26 October. The numbers will be limited for this presentation. If you would like to attend this talk, please RSVP Sharon.King@canterbury.ac.nz by Wednesday 17 October.
11 December — Coppertop
The inaugural Community of Practice for Administrators (CoPA) "UConnect 07" Conference will be held on 11 December. An exciting programme of speakers and activities is being prepared.
This day-long conference is open to all UC administrators and will provide valuable opportunities for sharing and increasing your knowledge as well as some serious networking. More information will follow soon.
6-7pm, 2 October-20 November — Christchurch Art Gallery auditorium
Thoughtful insights and provocative ideas from UC's world-class
researchers.
Entry is free. To register your interest, please phone (03) 364 2470 or visit www.uco.canterbury.ac.nz.
12noon, Tuesday 9 October — Council Room of the Registry
Staff are invited to attend a Cyber Liability seminar to be presented by Jonathan Forsey of law firm Duncan Cotterill. Lunch will be provided. There will be a 50-minutes presentation with the opportunity for questions and case studies between 1pm and 1.30pm.
Mr Forsey will discuss email defamation, cyber libel, internet access, electronic contracts and transactions, anti-spam legislation and the legal context with respect to legislation such as the Privacy Act, Official Information Act, Fair Trading Act, Public Records Act and others.
This seminar is suitable for all, and would be of particular relevance for staff with privacy and other compliance responsibilities within their areas.
Please advise Wendy Hii of your attendance by Friday 5 October by
either email wendy.hii@canterbury.ac.nz or
phone ext 6496 for catering purposes.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please
check out the Human Resources Web site at:
vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
PAPANUI. Three double bedrooms, 14-year old stand alone townhouse. Substantially upgraded including new carpet, redecoration, new kitchen and bathroom facilities including shub. Aluminium joinery. Gas hob, dishwasher, pantry. Fully insulated. Heatpump. Open plan kitchen and dining. Separate laundry with storage cupboard. Sunny private back section with paved and decked outdoor areas, easy care gardens. Single garage and a carport. Fully fenced. Easy walk to Northlands and other amenities. $330,000. Call Azeen on ext. 3104 or email: azeen.tashakkor@canterbury.ac.nz.
HAREWOOD. 3 bedroom house for sale, fully wheel-chair accessible (converted bathroom/kitchen). Trafford Street, easy care section, garage, alarm, close to Bishopdale Mall, sunny house, quiet location. Offers over $280,000. Any enquiries or to arrange a viewing email amanda.duncan@canterbury.ac.nz.
ILAM. Wonderful four bedroom home with idyllic stream boundary. Excellent presentation. Just a walk from University and College of Education. Close to all major shopping. Spacious kitchen with top appliances, adjoining dining and separate lounge. Sited for sun and privacy. Commodious garaging. $515,000. Inspection by appointment. Ph Ian Knight 348 4149 or 027 446 7160. www.wkb.co.nz # 1199.
KOTARE Street, Fendalton. A rare opportunity. 3-minute walk to university, Fendalton Park and Waimairi stream; zoned for Boys High, Girls High and Fendalton schools. Private sunny north facing home offering modern kitchen, 2 large living areas, 4 bedrooms + sunroom (or 5th bedroom), 2 bathrooms (one en suite) — all tastefully presented. Open plan living out to northwest facing decking/patio and a peaceful garden setting. For further details re viewing, please contact anna.smith@canterbury.ac.nz on 328 9535; or Mary Sawers on 027 270 3259.
35MINS north of ChCh. Modern, extremely sunny Oamaru stone home. 3 bedrooms, roomy semi-open plan living, log burner, 3 car plus garage and workshop space, caravan shed etc. Heaps of concrete, excellent carpets, drapes. Semi-rural setting, references required. Ph (h) 338 8648 or 027 390 5597 or ext 44725. Available weekend of 26-27 October.
ILAM. Large 4 bedroom, 2 living room, family home within walking distance of university. Located in quiet, tree-lined street. Three heatpumps recently installed. Suit family group requiring long term lease. $450pw. Ph Clare 027 4357 933.
FULLY Furnished House in Scarborough for short term rent, garage, ensuite and large deck with great views to the sea and hills. Available from 1 December 2007 to 31 January 2008. Shops, cafes, cinema and direct bus to the university down the hill. Would suite visiting professionals. Contact nick_dasgupta@hotmail.com or call 326 7428.
REDCLIFFS. Fully furnished. Four bedrooms. Open plan living, kitchen. Fabulous
views. Walking distance shops and school. Available December 2007
to December 2008. Contact jackiehayward@xtra.co.nz.
CENTAL city. Lovely three bedroom furnished character home available in quiet street in the Avon Loop. Sunny, open plan kitchen and lounge opens onto native garden. Would suit a professional couple, visiting academics/sabbaticals. Sorry no pets and no smokers. Available from 10 Nov 2007. Rent $300pw. Please phone Annabel 379 7130.
RICCARTON, sunny, private, modernised character home. Completely serviced and one block from University. Suit visiting professional/academics. Refer our website www.homeawayfromhome.co.nz.
AVONHEAD. Female flatmate wanted for comfortable,
sunny flat with lovely private garden. $120pw + expenses. Ph 027
353 7208.
SPRINGFIELD. Holiday home available over summer. Two bedrooms
plus sunroom in Springfield village. 40 minutes to UC, awesome
views, access the great outdoors. Full details on our website.
Phone Tom or Dorothy on 351 6456 or email tom.innes@canterbury.ac.nz.
AKAROA. 3-bedroom bach in Akaroa available for short-term rent (2 nights minimum). 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. Contact Ph (03) 343 1058 or brockerhoff@slingshot.co.nz.
VISITING academic from Canada seeks 1-2 bedroom flat near the university/downtown, from 27 December 2007-27 March 2008. Non-smoking couple. Please contact Alan Mather, alan.mather@canterbury.ac.nz.
VISITING academic on sabbatical from the UK seeks 1-2 bedroom furnished flat near the university/town centre, from 1 February to 31 March 2008. Non-smoking couple. Please contact Andrew Monk, A.Monk@psych.york.ac.uk.
IF you are, or know of, a person who is interested in doing some casual work in the University Mail Room, has a good memory, a really good sense of direction, is honest and reliable, we would love to hear from you. Please call Peter Nicolson or Debbie Breckon on ext 8902 or ext 8908.
MITSUBISHI Magna station wagon, 1997. $3000. For further information contact markboettcher@yahoo.com.
TOYOTA Lucida Estima 8-seater, 1992. $4500. For further information contact markboettcher@yahoo.com.
MOVING back to the US and have lots of items for sale including: Philips 32” Wide-Screen TV $450; 4’x7’ Galvanized Trailer $800; Return Airline Tickets to Sydney $350. Kitchen Appliances, Electric Tools, Transformers, Refrigerator, Computers. All prices are reasonable and negotiable. For full list contact markboettcher@yahoo.com.
SURPLUS to requirements. Following the merger between the College of Education and the University a large number of relocations were undertaken and as we are now at the tail end of that process, we have some surplus items which we need to dispose of to a good home. If you or someone you know would be interested in purchasing (for a very reasonable cost) any of the following, you are welcome to purchase them direct from the old College cafeteria between 1pm and 4.30pm on Thursday 11 October and Friday 12 October. The items include, filing cabinets (3,4 & 15 drawer) $10-$20 each, Warwick chairs $2 each, café chairs $5 each, metal frame tables $5 each, computer tables (laminated flat table $20 each, computer chairs $5 each and other sundry furniture items. Terms are cash and take it when you buy it as the area must be cleared as soon as possible. Items are sold as is where is.
ELECTRIC hamburger maker, Goldair (Hamburger Heaven) $20; electric muffin maker Breville (Muffin Magic) $20; Christmas lights 30 foot rope multicolour indoor or outdoor use $10; Texas instruments TI-83 calculator $30; telephone answer machine Uniden AM 460 with manual $10; Fax machine Brother FAX-520MC Fax, telephone, telephone answer machine with manual $40. All items are in as new condition. Phone Malcolm on ext 7100 or m.gordon@elec.canterbury.ac.nz or malcolm@darkstar.co.nz.
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.