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| 11:00 am | Canterbury History and Philosophy of Science Society open lecture. Professor Anjan Chakravartty (University of Toronto) on "Ontological priority as a basis for non-eliminative structural realism". S9. |
| 3:10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Ray Chambers (University of Wollongong) on Small area estimation via M-quantile geographically weighted regression. Erskine (MSCS), Room 446. |
| 7:30 pm | Canterbury History and Philosophy of Science Society and Royal Society of New Zealand (Canterbury Branch) open lecture. Dr William Tobin (Erskine Fellow, Physics & Astronomy) on "Léon Foucault: an 'amateur of science'". A2. |
| 3:10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Beatrice Pelloni (University of Reading) on Fourier Transforms Revisited, and applications to boundary value problems. Erskine (MSCS), Room 446. |
| 6:00 pm | Classics Department and Classical Association of Christchurch public lecture. Marian Maguire on An invented classical mythology in Aotearoa. Lecture Theatre A5. |
| 10:00 am | Sociology and Anthropology seminar. Dr Kim Toffoletti, (Deakin University) on The construction of gender identity through sports fandom: A study of Australian Rules Football. Room 252, Level 2, Link Block. |
| 11:00 am | Dr William Tobin (Erskine Fellow, Physics & Astronomy) on The advantages of rejection. Room 701, Rutherford Building. |
| 12:00 pm | University Centre for Teaching and Learning, Education
and Computer Science seminar. Dr Mick Grimley, Dr Richard Green,
Trond Nilson and David Thompson on Second
life for tertiary education. Room 111, Erskine (MSCS). |
| 1:00 pm | History seminar. Anna Milne and Robyn Curtis on Postgraduate Research Skills Development Project (Summer Scholarship): International encyclopaedia for the Middle Ages. Room 311, History. |
| 1:00 pm | Accountancy, Finance and Information Systems workshop. Professor Joanna Brewis (Erskine, University of Leicester, UK) on Writing and Publishing in Commerce. Room 635, Commerce. |
| 2:10 pm | Electrical and Computer Engineering seminar. Tanja Mitrovic on Intelligent tutors for all: the constraint-based approach. Room A309, Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 3:10 pm | Computer Science and Software Engineering seminar. Professor Rudolf Mather (RWTH Aachen University, Germany) on Public-Key Cryptography over Elliptic Curves. Room 031, Erskine building. |
| 3:10 pm | Economics seminar. Norman Gemmell (NZ Treasury) on How, and how far, do corporate or personal tax rates matter for growth? Some OECD evidence. Room 534, Commerce. |
| 3:30 pm | Geological Science seminar. Development and Analysis of Rockfall Hazard Rating Systems. Room 210, Geological Sciences. |
| 3:10 pm | Philosophy Research Seminar. Professor Anjan Chakravartty (University of Toronto) On the relationship between science and metaphysics. Room 612, Philosophy Department. |
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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 of 3 March 2008, UC Print + Copy commenced operating as a University
Trading Enterprise, (UTE). The name of this unit also changed to
Canterbury Educational Printing Services (CEPS).
This change has been under consideration for some years, and was
highlighted in the 2006 ICTS review.
While continuing to report to the ICTS Director, the move to a UTE
structure will enable CEPS to provide greater transparency in financial
reporting, business continuity planning and budgeting. It also facilitates
the new strategy of providing commercial printing services into the
Canterbury educational sector as a means of reducing the University’s
internal costs of supply.
CEPS will continue its commitment to develop its services to best
meet the University’s evolving needs for fast turnaround and high
quality document reproduction and digital content storage.
This structural change coincides with the relocation of the main
printing unit, currently housed in the Registry basement, along with
the UC Print + Copy management team located in ICTS, to new premises
in the Warehouse building on Kirkwood Avenue.
The Library Copy Centre and Course Reader sales service will continue
to be located in the Central Library building.
Staff can continue to access printing services by internal mail,
online ordering or depositing of orders at the Copy Centre counter
on Level 2 of the Central Library.
Keeping Current - Using Alerts and RSS Feeds
Using alerts and RSS feeds to stay up to date with key journals
and other literature in your subject field.
EndNote classes for postgraduate students
Learn to manage your references and save time creating your
bibliography by using EndNote. If you have already attended an EndNote class and have a problem,
please contact your Information
Librarian for individual assistance.
Please book a time on the Library tutorials page.
Tuesday
17-Wednesday 18 June — Macmillan
Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, University of Canterbury.
Following the successful conference on political communication held
at Wuhan University in November 2007, the University of Canterbury
and Wuhan University is jointly convening “Looking North, Looking
South – China and the Southern Pacific”.
Preliminary dates have been set for the following:
Please go to the Events Website for further information.
8pm, 26 March–4 April 2008 (Friday 28 March, Saturday 29 March, Thursday 3 April, Friday 4 April) — University Theatre, Arts Centre
Werner Fritsch is a prize-winning playwright, filmmaker and novelist whose works are widely produced, performed and published in Germany. He will be attending the first week’s performances and will be available for a discussion with the audience after the shows.
Faust Chroma begins with Gründgens’ 1963 death in his hotel room in Manila, Philippines, and his roles – both in theatre and life – flash before his eyes. Fritsch reinterprets Gründgens as the guilt-ridden but defiant Faust who is visited by his alter ego, Mephistopheles. In the Free Theatre production, scenes from Faust interplay with scenes from Gründgens’ life to explore how, in modern times, performers have taken the place of politicians and politicians have become actors. As with the chameleon, changing colours is the key to survival and power in our time.
Directed by Peter Falkenberg. Text by Werner Fritsch. $20/$15. Tickets from Te Puna Toi, Arts Centre, phone 365 3159.
8pm, Wednesday 26 March; Thursday 27 March; Tuesday 1 April; Wednesday 2 April — Nibelheim, Arts Centre
Enigma Emmy Göring and Nico Sphinx of Ice are two monologues by Werner Fritsch about two very different German blondes who, nevertheless, have something in common: they have both been traumatised by the recent German fascist past. Emmy Göring was the wife of Hitler’s designated successor, Hermann Göring. Nico, a former model, became famous when Andy Warhol made her a singer for Velvet Underground.
Directed by Peter Falkenberg. Text by Werner Fritsch. $15/$10. Tickets from Te Puna Toi, Arts Centre, phone 365 3159.
See www.freetheatre.org.nz for more information about these productions and the company, Free Theatre Christchurch.
20 copies of the complimentary A1 size UC wall calendar featuring a 1969 Austin Deans' painting of Lake Coleridge, Canterbury (from the University of Canterbury Arts Collection) have become available and are available from the Communications and Development Office on Level 5 of the Registry for collection.
Level 7, Central Library, Phone 364 2591, email careers@canterbury.ac.nz.
New drop in hours for 2008: Everyday Monday–Friday 11am–1pm
Register now on CareerHub for information about:
Employer Information Sessions:
See CareerHub for further details — time and location etc and for employers with graduate programmes advertised on CareerHub but who are not coming on campus.
Seminars:
See Career Hub for further details.
7:30pm, Wed to Sat, 26-29 March and 2-5 April. Tickets $18 — Elmwood Auditorium, 31 Aikmans Road, Merivale.
There’s more in the air than the smell of fresh washing when Pamela Maude makes a routine visit to her Hill’s Hoist clothesline. She’s not quite prepared for the well-dressed stranger — short of stature but with impeccable taste in ties — lying with a kitchen knife protruding from his chest. Her gruesome find is just the start of a bizarre and hilarious chain of events for her, her wannabe-actress sister and their 30-something friends, which includes the discovery of more coincidental corpses, fierce sibling rivalry, a mysterious double-pregnancy and an uncloseting....
Casually demented but seriously funny, this comedy by Beatrix Christian has played to sell-out seasons throughout Australia. The Elmwood Players production, directed by Anita Hallewas, marks its New Zealand premiere.
To book, phone (03) 355 8874 or visit www.elmwood-players.org.nz.
A new events site has been launched on the University website (www.canterbury.ac.nz/events). The site can also be accessed by clicking on "more events" at the bottom of the University homepage.
The database-driven site allows staff to search on a wide range of events from academic conferences and seminars through to concerts and exhibitions. A feature of the new site is an "add to calendar" button that allows users to save an event into their Microsoft Outlook calendar. The advantage of the system is that users can see in advance what is happening at the University on any given day. Staff are encouraged to check the database when organising events so as to avoid clashes.
If you would like to enter an event into the database, go to the Intranet homepage and click on Events Database. For instructions on how to add an event go Listing an event on the University Events calendar.
8-9pm, Saturday 29 March
The University of Canterbury (UC) has joined the WWF’s Earth Hour
campaign, an international project to raise awareness of climate
change and show the difference that can be made when many individuals
and groups take action together.
Staff are encouraged to turn off all possible electrical equipment
before you go home on Friday, including your computer monitor, all
personal and departmental printers, photocopiers, cell-phone chargers,
hot water boilers in tearooms, lab equipment not in use that is on/on
standby and anything else on standby (e.g., microwaves, plug-in calculators),
plus shut down your computer unless it is being used over the weekend
or cannot be switched off for some other reason* (and of course,
turn off the lights!). Secondly, join in Earth Hour yourself by signing
up at http://www.earthhour.org/sign-up.
As part of Earth Hour, a free outdoor movie, The 11th Hour, is being
screened in Cathedral Square on Saturday 29 March at 8.00 to 10.00pm.
For more details on Earth Hour and what you can do, see www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz/events/earthhour.shtml and www.earthhour.org/cities/christchurch/.
*A computer may need to be left on if it acts as a server, needs
to run a programme over the break, needs to be accessed remotely,
or is old and problems have been encountered when switching it on
and off. Please check with your IT support person if you are unsure.
16 and 18 April 2008
Avoid parking hassles by taking advantage of the free graduation shuttle service running between the University, Arts Centre and Town Hall. Departs from Fine Arts Car Park and returns from Town Hall. Staff, graduands, friends and family are all welcome to use this service. For more details see www.canterbury.ac.nz/acad/graduation/shuttle or contact the Graduation Office graduation@canterbury.ac.nz.
The Disability Resource Service is developing workshops focusing on mental health issues, which will include Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorder and Depression.
If you would be interested in attending any of these half day workshops, would you please email your expression of interest to Disabilities@canterbury.ac.nz. We will then ensure you are on the information we circulate regarding dates, times etc. There may be a small cost to the department, but this will be advised later. We hope we attract lots of interest from all parties around the University.
Dust off those dancing shoes and rock out the frocks and tails - planning is now under way for the Alumni Association's first campus ball. All campus staff, including staff of the UCSA, Sport Science and Recreation Services, Health Centre and residential halls, are invited to attend this special first-time event, which is scheduled for mid-year.
Details will be confirmed shortly, but in the meantime we invite you to get into ball-mode by participating in the campus Beginner Dance Classes.
Have you ever wanted to dance like
the stars? Here's your chance. Learn the Rhythm Foxtrot, Samba,
Jive and more.
In preparation for the UC Staff Ball a series of six
lessons in
the Shelley Common Room (Wednesday evenings) will be offered to UCSA
and UC staff and friends for only $50
per person.
The course will be taught by Marcella Payton, professional Ballroom and Latin American dance teacher, New Zealand Champion and member of the New Zealand Federation of Dance Teachers. Marcella has been teaching students of all ages for over 10 years, mainly out of the Edwards Dance Academy.
The first course begins early April, the second in June. Times and dates to be confirmed. Registrations essential as numbers are limited. For more information or to register your interest, please contact Marcella, ext 3937, email ssm@ucsa.canterbury.ac.nz.
Deadline 23 April
Applications for 2009 Harold White Fellowships at the National
Library of Australia are now open.
Each year several Harold White Fellowships are awarded to enable
established scholars and writers to undertake research at the National
Library for periods of between three and six months. The Fellowships
provide a return economy fare to Canberra, a living allowance,
a fully equipped office and special access to Library collections
and services. Honorary Fellowships are also awarded to scholars
and writers who do not require financial assistance but would benefit
from other privileges associated with the Fellowship.
Research projects supported by Harold White Fellowships can be
in any discipline or area in which the Library has strong collections.
Fellowships are open to established Australian and international
researchers or writers. Past Harold White Fellows have undertaken
research in fields including Asian studies, history of science,
biography, media history, Australian history, musicology, religious
history, anthropology, children's literature, art history, politics,
Indigenous history, Australian literature, Pacific studies, eighteenth
century studies, geography, international relations and folklore.
Fellowships have been awarded to researchers working across Australia,
in the USA, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China, Germany
and South Africa.
There is an online application process. Please contact
your Research Consultant at Research and Consultancy for further
information.
No experience necessary, all levels catered for in a small group session. Two nights available:
Wednesday 4.45–5.45pm in the Dance Room at Dovedale. Commences Wednesday 26March (after Easter) and runs for five weeks. Final class on Wednesday 23 April. Costs $15 for RecCentre members and $25 for non-members. Enrol at the RecCentre reception, and don’t forget to bring your staff card.
Thursday 5.15–6.15pm in the Coppertop. This course has commenced, but late enrolments are accepted. There is no reduction in fee – but still great value at $24 or $40 for the remaining 6 sessions. Last session is on Thursday 24 April. For further information, please contact Kat on ext 6516 or kat.henderson@canterbury.ac.nz.
HR is pleased to offer the Staff Development Plan for 2008. Details of offered programmes are contained in links from the main page and include:
Please contact your HR
Advisor or Karen
Mather if you have any questions.
7-10 July 2008 — University of Canterbury
Theme: Human Impacts and Functioning Ecosystems
There is general recognition that a wide variety of stressors increasingly affect marine ecosystems, including various aspects of their character and functioning. Given the range of marine ecosystems encompassed by New Zealand and Australia, it is timely that a broader focus is given to these problems, particularly in our temperate to subantarctic waters. Accordingly, plenary talks will highlight impacts, threats, modifications and knowledge of function across diverse ecosystems.
The conference provides an opportunity for Australasian marine scientists, professional and student, to gather and share their work in oral and poster presentations. Each day will begin with a themed plenary session with presentations from internationally recognised marine scientists. Following the plenary session, we will split into parallel sessions allowing individual researchers to present their work during theme-based sessions.
Registration: On-line registration will commence in early March 2008. Registration costs will include conference attendance, lunches, all social events and the banquet. To register please go to http://nzmss.rsnz.org/conference.html.
Corner of Old West Coast and Langdales Road (15 minutes
drive from UC)
Classical Series 7.30 pm, Saturday 29 March —
Tui Trio
This Trio of very talented and experienced musicians has been playing
together since the end of 2006. They will be playing Solo’s and
Duo’s as well as the Trio works. Sophie Buxton on Viola, Mark Hobson
Clarinet and Saxophone, Alison C. Holden Piano. Works by Bruch,
Schumann, Piazzolla, Villa, Lobos.
Concert Tickets $20. Includes light refreshments. Book at www.nutpointgallery.com or
ph 342 103.
25 March - 4 April
The festival offers an incredible programme featuring acclaimed international and New Zealand artists in both ticketed and free events. UC's Jazz School take to the stage to perform in their own bands and as backing musicians for international Headliner acts. The popular Cavell Leitch Law Jazz in the Halls series at the wonderfully atmospheric venue, The Great Hall at The Arts Centre includes a varied line up of jazz, blues, funk and gospel from USA, Australia and New Zealand. Experience the world-class jazz in Christchurch – don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Go to www.jazzfestivalnz.com for the full programme. Tickets through Ticketek. Ph 03 377 8899 or www.ticketek.co.nz.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
BURNSIDE three bedrooms, furnished, 9 April-6 September. $200pw. Quiet crescent, sunny, non-smoking. Contact Dee 358-7945 d.woods_at_clear.net.nz.
LARGE sunny half house in Idris Rd (near Wairakei). Private fenced yard, heat pump, insulation, carport. Has one very large bedroom with built in robes and drawers + large living. $220 pw. Ph 021 217 1119 or email arkhad@gmail.com.
ILAM, Rountree Street (adjacent to University). Three bedroomed furnished house, short term only. Available until 16.6.08 (or shorter term if preferred). Very sunny, especially garden and living areas, very tidy throughout. Five minute walk to University, schools, shops, restaurants, ideal short term visitor. $380pw. Contact: annette.wanty@canterbury.ac.nz or wanty.family@xtra.co.nz. Photos available on request.
FURNISHED house for short-term, available 22 May to 30 July 2008. In New Brighton, 2-3 bedrooms, nice yard, close to beach and shops, and on bus route direct to Uni. Rent is negotiable, but well below market rates. Email: dev.niyogi@canterbury.ac.nz.
MERIVALE. Modern and very comfortable; 3 bed, two bathroom townhouse down quiet private drive in Brown’s Rd. $400pw. Available from end of March. Min 1 year’s lease preferred. Please contact Liz or Karl on Chch 3434380 or email veldefamily@xtra.co.nz.
COTTAGE. One bedroom, fully furnished, selft contained. Close to University, shops, bus. Secluded garden setting. Quiet, non-smoking tenant required. $180pw. Ph (03) 351 9962.
ST MARTINS/MURRAY AYNSLEY. Sunny, modernised, fully-furnished and equipped home on elevated section available 27 May - 3 September 2008. Three double bedrooms, one with en-suite. 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 $350 per week including telephone (local calls only) plus electricity and gas. Email RobertsonA@xtra.co.nz, or phone 331 8205.
AVONHEAD/Russley. Fully furnished (dishwasher, refrigerator,
bicycles, etc), three-bedroom house available from July 14, 2008
to July 14, 2009. Lovely, supportive neighbours in a very quiet street.
Suit academic visitors. $400pw neg (plus electricity and phone).
Non-smokers. No pets. Please contact Andre Dantas on 342 7950 or andre.dantas@canterbury.ac.nz.
HOUSE for short term (3 weeks) rent available from 4–25 April 2008. Fully furnished, two bedrooms, Ilam Road, (Three minutes drive from University, near Fendalton village mall), suitable for a couple with a child. Ideal for visitors preferring to stay in a comfortable, spacious, tranquil, well-appointed, homely environment. Walking distance to supermarket, shops, parks, cafes and bus stop. Self-catering. Rent all inclusive (power, local phones) $240pw. References required, no smoking and no pets. Enquiries to (03) 351 2596 or ext 7441.
RICCARTON, sunny, private, modernised character home. Completely
serviced and one block from University. Suit visiting professional/academics.
Winter season specials available. www.homeawayfromhome.co.nz.
RELIABLE, trustworthy, mature in-home pet-sitter required for townhouse in Heathcote, for short periods while we have a weekend away. Must love dogs - he is a middle aged Australian Terrier who had only recently been adopted by us, so we would prefer to have someone stay with him, rather than send him to kennels. Live in with all amenities and a small payment for the right person. No children allowed. Please email cherry.daly@canterbury.ac.nz for further information.
NEED short-term, affordable accommodation in Christchurch? Ideal for visitors preferring to stay in a comfortable, spacious, tranquil, well-appointed, homely environment. Walking distance to supermarket, shops, parks, cafes and bus stop. Self-catering, fully serviced weekly. Email robyn.hutchison@xtra.co.nz or ph 021 150 1779 for availability and quote.
ILAM. Short walk to University. Well presented, permanent material, one owner home. Large sunny living areas. Three spacious double bedrooms, double garage. Situated in a tidy, landscaped garden. Phone Karen Clark RE Ltd 354-0456 MREINZ or email karenclark@xtra.co.nz.
PRIVATE Sale. St Albans. Charming 1½ storey, 3 bedroom, colonial
replica home, fully fenced back section, separate (gated) drive,
sunny, peaceful, private, cottage garden with mature trees in tree
lined avenue. Floor Size 120sqm; Land size 500sqm. Negotiation over
$400,000. Open Homes: Saturday 3-4; Sunday 12.30-1.30. For more details
view www.trademe.co.nz ID: 143856730 or contact ph 385 4237, or janice.farrelly
@xtra.co.nz.
LOVELY two-bedroom cottage in Merivale/St Albans. Renovated, new kitchen, insulation, gas hot water, pellet stove, now reduced in price. View at www.harcourts.co.nz ID number PI0711105. Contact agent or joan.gladwyn@canterbury.ac.nz, ext 6178.
FABULOUS two bedroom unit for sale, near AMI Stadium, superbly maintained. For more details please view our TradeMe listing www.trademe.co.nz or contact me on 021 840 089 or sue.woodgate@canterbury.ac.nz. $228,000.
PAPANUI. All-in-one family home. Three double bedrooms, 14-year old. Substantially upgraded including new carpet, redecoration, new kitchen and bathroom facilities. Aluminium joinery. Gas hob, dishwasher, pantry. Fully insulated. Heatpump. Open plan kitchen and dining. 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. Call Azeen on ext 3104 or email azeen.tashakkor@canterbury.ac.nz. For photos www.homesell.co.nz (ID 6815).
DO your trees require attention? Arborist and current law student can complete these services for you — thinning, crown reductions, shaping, canopy lifts, felling, etc. Special university rate applies. Phone David on 021 646 456 or email das134@student.canterbury.ac.nz.
QUEEN size bed. In perfect condition, very clean and comfortable.
Available 29 March, 2008. Asking for a modest $80.
Negotiable. Please contact (03) 357 4736.
FURNITURE. Seagrass/wicker 2-seater plus matching single chair, near new, in perfect condition, both with cream cushioned squabs. Would suit sunroom. $300; Solid recycled rimu dining table, 1500 x 930. Recently been refurbished. Excellent condition. No chairs. $400; Rimu hall table, antique style, 64 x 40cm, ht 72cm. $200. Phone Marie, ext 6902, or after hours on 3398.277.
FRIDGE. 520 litre frost free, dual temperature (377 lt.
fridge + 147 lt. freezer). 8 years old. Excellent condition. $400.
Navy blue men's long overcoat woollen blend. Hardly worn. M size.
$30. Phone 377 7067 or 027 274 4239.
PAPAROA Street School Fair 2008. 30 March, 11am-3pm, Paparoa Street. Held wet or fine. Food, rides, entertainment, lucky dip, face painting, white elephant, books, plants, veges, wine stalls, auction 1pm.
TOYOTA Camry (Gracia) Station Wagon 1998, 2.2L, automatic, power
steering, immaculate condition, 104,000 kms, $7,500ono. Please call
(021) 712 085.
PEUGEOT 405SR. NZ new 1993. 154,000kms. 5spd. Very good
condition. Full service record for 10 years and new WOF. Dark green.
Bargain at $2500. Phone 377 7067 or 027 274 4239.
SECOND hand text books required for ECON 321, ECON 323, ECON 335 and ECON 230. Contact tss35@student.canterbury.ac.nz.
PIANO up to $1.000.00. Good quality instrument for a novice 8 year old. Phone Donna at 332 1653 (Home).
Has anyone been recording the TV series “The Unteachables”? I have
tried everywhere to find a copy of the episode that screened on Friday
7 March, specifically the hilarious demonstration of punctuation.
Channel 4 has no plans to release it in DVD so I’m hoping someone
out there can help. Thanks a lot, Stephen Trinder, Bridging Programmes. stephen.trinder@canterbury.ac.nz.