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| 11:00 am | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Dominique Guégan (Université Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne) on The k-factor Gegenbauer Asymmetric Power GARCH approach for modelling electricity spot price dynamics. |
| 1:00 pm | Geological Science seminar. Dr Hamish Campbell (GNS Science Wellington) on A fresh look at the antiquity and significance of the Waipounamu Erosion Surface. |
| 3:10 pm | Linguistics seminar. Professor Peter Trudgill (Universität Freiburg) on Contact, isolation, and linguistic complexification. |
| 6.00 pm | IEEE NZ South Computer Society seminar. Refik Shadich on Field programmable gate arrays. |
| 11:00 am | Psychology seminar. Professor Jeffrey Halperin (Erskine Fellow, Queens College, New York) on Developmental perspectives on ADHD: Implications for the role of the prefrontal cortex in recovery. |
| 1.00 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe seminar. George Cunningham (Charge d' Affaires, European Commission Delegation to Australia and New Zealand) on The EU, Cyprus and Turkey's Accession. |
| 3:10 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe seminar. Dr Michael Bruter (LSE) on Analysing the discourse of extreme right parties. |
| 5:30 pm | Te Awatea Violence Research Centre seminar. Dr Annabel Taylor on What's old, What's new: Scottish and New Zealand responses to women's offending. |
| 3:00 pm | Mechanical Engineering seminar. Jeffrey Mahn on Prediction of flanking noise in in lightweight building constructions. |
| 3:10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Mike Bartholomew-Biggs (University of Hertfordshire) on Uneasy relations - mathematics in poetry. |
| 5:00 pm | Mechanical Engineering seminar. Dr Dietmar Hietel (Erskine Fellow, Fraunhofer-Institute for Industrial Mathematics, ITWM,Germany) on Mathematics is technology – Industrial application of maths. |
| 7:00 pm | UC Opportunity seminar. Autism: An Introduction. This seminar will present an overview of autism for anyone interested in learning more about this complex developmental disorder. Entry $10. |
| 2:10 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe seminar. Gina Deerness-Plesner on The New Zealand-EU Relationship in Research, Science and Technology. |
| 2:10 pm | Electrical and Computer Engineering seminar. Joan Redwing (Pennsylvania State University) on Growth stress and microstructure evolution during Heteroepitaxial Growth of Group III-Nitrides. |
| 3:10 pm | Economics seminar. Alex Field (Santa Clara University) on Procyclical TFP and the cyclicality of growth in output per hour, 1890-2004. |
| 3:15 pm | Work in progress seminars. Contributors to these work in progress seminars held by the College of Education are Dr Lindsey Conner, Neil Lancaster and Ann McGrath on "The teacher education for the future project" Dr Mick Grimley on “New technologies and education” and Dr Taffy Davies on “The critical financial education project”. |
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On Tuesday 8 April approximately 1000 Year 11 to Year 13 students from around Canterbury will converge on campus for the annual UC Discovery Day. This is an opportunity for these students to get a taste of what university life is all about. Discovery Day involves a series of fun and interesting lectures that will give prospective students having their first look inside the university an insight into the vast range of offerings available.
For more information, check out the Discovery Day website http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/dday/.
10-11.30am, Wednesday 9 April — Copper Top in the Commerce Building
This presentation is for all the Frequent Travellers or Travel Bookers who would like to understand more about HRG and what we do for the University. With a 10am start time we expect the presentation to be completed in 90 minutes including a Question and Answer period.
Key points being covered include:
This is an opportunity for you to ask questions directly to HRG. Please bring your business card for a lucky draw at the close of the presentation.
Please be there on time for a prompt start. RSVP to Craig.Jenkinson@nz.hrgworldwide.com.
Communications and Development is co-ordinating a bulk order of copies of the weekly education newspaper Education Review. The bulk subscription is considerably cheaper than an individual subscription. If you would like to receive a copy through the bulk system, distributed from Communications and Development, please michele.downer@canterbury.ac.nz. The subscriptions through bulk order will be renewed from mid-April.
Research & Consultancy Deadline: 24 April 2008
Fulbright New Zealand invites applications for the US government's most prestigious and valuable education scholarships - the International Fulbright Science & Technology Awards. Valued at over NZ$350,000 each, the awards are for promising graduate students to undertake fully funded PhD study at top American universities in fields of science, technology or engineering.
Approximately 40 awards are offered each year to graduate students from around the world who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields, leadership potential and the ability to be a cultural ambassador for their country. Candidates are nominated by their home country's Fulbright commission and selected by rigorous international competition.
Contact Research and Consultancy for further information. www.fulbright.org.nz.
9am-12 noon, Saturday
29 March — Christchurch
branch of Bible College of NZ
The speaker, Dr Graeme Finlay is Senior Lecturer in the Department
of Molecular Medicine and Pathology and the Auckland Cancer Society
Research Centre. He is the author of many publications in the science/faith
area including Homo divinus: the ape that bears
God's image in
science and Christian belief, and various Telos Publication booklets
including A Seamless Web: Science and Faith ed.,
and Evolving Creation.
The seminar will be followed with lunch out for those who are interested. Contact person, Nicola Hoggard-Creegan nicolahc@bcnz.ac.nz (09) 837 9762.
Contact Grant Robertson ext 8416, Grant.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz or enrol now at Reception.
Silencio will perform on Monday, 31 March at the Christchurch Music Centre on Barbados Street at 7.30pm. Entry is $15 waged and $8 unwaged. The concert includes include an interesting mix of works by Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Astor Piazolla, Hans Eisler as well as original works by group members Alex van den Broek, Catherine Wells and Chris Reddington.
On 16 and 17 May Silencio will be performing a programme of socialist music in response to the current William Morris exhibition at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The concerts will feature Jennine Bailey on vocals and will include works by socialist composers since Morris's time including, Vaughan Williams, Bela Bartok, Dimitri Shostakovitch, Hans Eisler, Woodie Guthrie and work from Buena Vista social club. Bookings are recommended. Visit the gallery website at www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 on 26 July. 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 on Wednesday 9 April, the second on Wednesday, 11 June. Times and dates to be confirmed. Registrations (essential as numbers are limited) for April course close Friday, 4 April. 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.
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.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
AVONHEAD. Sunny, 2 storey, 3 bedroom, spacious home, in quiet tree fringed seclusion. Available for 12 months from April 2008. Car and garaging plus ample off street parking available. Close to Christchurch College of Education and University of Canterbury. Walking distance to bus stop, 15 minutes from the city centre. Suit a visiting academic on sabbatical or mature professional couple. Non smokers. $440pw. All enquiries to Lynn or Patsy 358 4968, blackmanor@paradise.net.nz.
ST ALBANS. 2 double bedroom flat (1 of 2). Quality refurbishment. No through traffic, private garden. Internal access garage. $270pw. Vacant 14 April. View 105B Flockton St, Sunday, 30 March 2.30-3.30pm. Contact ph 385 4237, or janice.farrelly @xtra.co.nz.
COMPLETELY furnished. Modernised classic villa, open plan with skylights, equivalent two bedroom, quarter acre section with huge back garden area. Available 13 June-29 July. Bicycles, stocked wood burner for heat, fridge and stove, wash machine. Would suit visiting academic family. City East at 337 Worcester Street between Fitzgerald and Stanmore. 25 minute cycle to varsity, 10 minute drive; 8 minute walk to Square. $450 per week includes firewood; electricity and phone separate. Email F.Lad@math.canterbury.ac.nz, phone (03) 365 1789.
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 plus 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 June 2008 (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.
THREE bedroom house. Smartly renovated and well appointed sunny modern home with heat pump, broadband, 2-car garaging and easy-care, well fenced, north-facing section in quiet street. Just 3 minute walk to bus to the university and city, three schools, shop, Pioneer stadium and pool. Suit professional individual or couple with or without young family. No pets. $380pw. Ring Paul on 027 474 7705.
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 University. Rent is negotiable, but well
below market rates. Email dev.niyogi@canterbury.ac.nz.
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.
NEW BRIGHTON, get the best piece of Christchurch. Spacious one bedroom
flat, 185 p/w, perfect for couples. Overlooking the dunes. Close
to shops, the Pier and bus routes to University and city center.
Big balcony, small yard, garage, laundry room, fire place. Stove,
fridge/freezer, washing machine and shower all new. Cats ok. Available
from 12 April. Contact Morten Allentoft mea39@student.canterbury.ac.nz.
ALUMNI House Bed and Breakfast —
Winter Special. Visitors to Christchurch
have enjoyed our ‘West Wing Apartment’ package. This includes exclusive
use of the Common Room, Emeritus and Registrars suites providing
quality self contained accommodation for up to six guests. Apartment
monthly rate affordably priced from $111 per night. Alumni House
offers seclusion, privacy and independence all in a convenient location.
We tailor packages to meet guest needs. Contact us for details and
to check availability. Ph 980 9000 www.alumnihouse.co.nz.
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.
BEXLEY. Three bedroom summerhill stone, sunny and comfortable
family home in quiet, friendly street. We have spent four and a half
years landscaping, renovating and decorating. Recent modifications
include redecoration in bedrooms and bathroom, new heatpump, ceiling
and underfloor insulation, huge block garage with electricity, and
double glazing in two bedrooms. Great location for family, with front
and back yards, river at the end of the street, park in the next
street plus potential to add value. Situated next to Pacific Park
and close to transport and malls, and only a short walk to the beach.
View at www.rwmerivale.co.nz and
contact the agent Chris Sutherland on 027 455 5708, or feel free
to contact Kathryn Brown on ext 3804 if you have any questions.
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.
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.
SONY Trinitron wega TV, 27" flat screen, nicam stereo, matching cabinet, $300; HP computer monitor 12" $30. Email richard.vokes@canterbury.ac.nz.
TWO tickets for NZ Symphony Orchestra May 21st concert
in Christchurch. Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto; Scholes: Bonk for
Percussion and Orchestra (World Premiere); Brahms: Symphony No 1.
Dmitri Sitkovetsky (Conductor); Baiba Skride (Violin); Bruce McKinnon
(Percussion). $25 the pair or $15 each. tony.dale@canterbury.ac.nz,
ext 7761.
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.
FIRE sale. Peugeot 405SR. NZ new 1993. 154,000kms. 5spd. Very good condition. Full service record for 10 years and new WOF. Dark green. Slashed to $1800 as owner leaves country next week. Phone 377 7067 or 027 274 4239.
SUBARU Legacy, 1994, approximately 175,000kms, goes fine - but doesn't
look great. $1800. Ph 021 223 7983.
COACHES, trainers, managers and administrators for the University
of Canterbury Rugby Football Club. The Rugby Club requires assistance
from volunteers of all levels in the above areas due to the increased
number of teams playing for the University this year. The season
runs from April through to early August. Please contact Steve Surridge
on (03) 377 6008 or 021 590 369 if you are interested.
FREEZER, preferably vertical but will consider chest freezer. Not too fussy on age as long as it works well and does not freeze up too often. If you have one you want to part with please contact me at paul.bealing@canterbury.ac.nz.
RETIRED teacher with references would like regular babysitting in the northwest Avonhead, Papanui, Fendalton, llam areas or close by. Very experienced with children of all ages including babies. Would also consider after-school care. Ring Doris on phone 348 5253.
TEACHER requires work with children and young people of all ages. Help with English and editing university work. Assist young people with Maths, Reading, English and Writing skills plus behavioural assessment and follow up if required by parent. Ring Doris on 348 5253. References and Qualifications available on request. Have been Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour (RTLB).
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.