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SMT and the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (EDAC) are pleased to announce the launch of the "Equity and Diversity at UC" website.
It is available from the UC Intranet homepage, the HR website and the New Staff website.
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working Arrangements) Amendment Act 2007 comes into effect from 1 July 2008. For more information, please visit the HR Intranet at: https://intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/fwa.shtml.
A new Emergency Procedure has been added to the Emergency Management website - Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities.
Also included in this document are guidelines for Floor and Building Wardens.
For further information about adding your details to the Buildings Assistance Register and Consent Form, please liaise with the Health and Safety Office on Extn 6936.
Applications for both awards close 24 June 2008.
Fulbright New Zealand invite applications for two award programmes funding short-term exchanges between New Zealand and the US:
Contact your Research Consultant in Research & Consultancy for more information if you are interested in either of these awards.
As in previous years, Human Resources is offering 'Planning for Retirement' workshops for staff.
These workshops are run by Allan Price, Director of Retirement Planning Seminars Ltd.
Four one-day workshops are still to be held in 2008 on 5 August, 26 September, 10 November and 27 November.
The maximum number catered for in one workshop is 16 people (including partners, who are invited to attend with you). Preference will be given on a first-in, first-served basis upon receipt of the Registration Form by HR. There is no charge for individuals or partners. Excellent take-home resources will also be provided.
For more information check out the Human Resources intranet: www.intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/learn_development/preplanning_retirement.shtml.
Level 7, Central Library, Phone 364 2591, email careers@canterbury.ac.nz.
New drop in hours for 2008. Everyday Monday–Friday 11am–1pm
Good luck for exams.
Register now on CareerHub for
information about:
Seminars:
See Career Hub for further details.
Research and Consultancy are pleased to announce that the UC Research Profile, a showcase of UC research excellence, is now available on the web.
The UC Research Profile provides detailed information on the research interests and affiliations of UC researchers, the research projects they are working on, the research groups they are part of and the major pieces of equipment they use. All this information is fully interlinked and provides users with a broad view of research at UC and access to greater detail about the particular research they are interested in.
This site can be accessed via links on the UC homepage or the address www.canterbury.ac.nz/ucresearchprofile. Information contained within the UC Research Profile can be also be picked up by internet search engines e.g. Google. This will be a great tool for anyone wanting to find out about UC research, for a range of purposes, for example, finding an expert on a particular topic, looking for a potential collaborator on a research project or finding out about what equipment UC has available for research.
Researchers are now invited to view and update their own Profiles (as necessary) via the UC People & Research database (the research database that is used to store output information and write PBRF portfolios). Tutorial sessions are available for staff. These sessions are open (come and go as you please or as your timetable allows) and are a great opportunity to work on your Profile while database help/advice is present.
Tutorial session times for next week are:
Please contact Maxine Bryant in Research and Consultancy with any questions (maxine.bryant@canterbury.ac.nz or ext 4028).
7pm, Friday 27 June — Carter Family Auditorium, Christchurch Art Gallery
Performance artists from around New Zealand will gather at Christchurch
Art Gallery to honour one of the country’s great literary voices.
Admission to the event is free.
The tribute will feature performances by Apirana Taylor, Tusiata
Avia, Bernadette Hall, Brian Potiki, Jeffrey Paparoa Holman, Danielle
O’Halloran, Ben Brown, Doc Drumheller, Ciaran Fox and others.
Tuwhare, who died in January, received national acclaim with the publication of No Ordinary Son in 1964 — the first collection of poetry in English by a Māori writer. Over the course of his career, Tuwhare amassed a body of work including poetry, plays and short fiction.
More than 10 specialist authors have contributed to this book, including University of Canterbury staff members Professor Ian Lochhead and Professor Howard McNaughton. The glorious cover photo was taken by Duncan Shaw Brown.
The book traces the story of the theatre from its beginnings in the late Victorian period, through the dazzle of the J.C. Williamson years when the Australian entrepreneurs brought a succession of the world’ s most famous performers to New Zealand, to the present day, when local talent can compete with anything that comes from overseas. This is also the story of heroic community action: the saving of an almost derelict theatre in the 1980s and its transformation into a performing arts venue for the 21st century.
Like a stage show itself, the book is highly visual: it contains more than 300 illustrations. Proceeds from sales will contribute to Theatre Royal enhancement projects. Copies are available at the University Bookshop, the Theatre Royal and all good bookshops for $50.
11am and 2pm, Sunday 22 June — Christchurch Art Gallery
Ngai Tahu singer-songwriter, Ariana Tikao will be giving a rare
performance with her band as a part
of the gallery's Matariki celebrations to mark Maori New Year. This
Sunday Ariana will also be launching her new visuals funded by the
Ngai Tahu Fund, produced by Auckland based videographer, Louise Potiki
Bryant.
Earlier this year Ariana released her Tuia album funded by Creative
NZ, which has been receiving rave reviews in both NZ and UK. In March/April
she went to London for a CNZ sponsored residency. Ariana's performances
are described and "haunting" and "mesmerising".
7.30pm Tuesday 24th June — South Library Learning Centre, 66
Colombo Street, Christchurch
Chris Meakin is a Development Officer with Student Support at the Ministry of Education office in Christchurch. Part of his role is being the contact person for Gifted and Talented Education. This involves both disseminating information, and taking questions from parents and schools. Chris' background is in clinical psychology. Come to this seminar to hear about how Gifted and Talented Education fits into Chris' role at the Ministry of Education.
Cost $5, (CAGCY members free). Bookings/further information
Sue (03) 352 7566 grownups@cagcy.org.nz,
or ph/text Kate 027 555 95 35. Organised by the Canterbury Association for
Gifted Children and Youth (CAGCY).
The closing date for applications is 1 July 2008.
The GNCRT Research Award is in honour of the outstanding contributions Emeritus Professor Graham Nuthall has made through his research and scholarship to our understanding of learning and teaching. His research has focused on the experiences of individual students and how these experiences shape student learning. He has provided the international community of researchers, scholars and practitioners with a deeper appreciation and understanding of the significant and often very subtle classroom interactions which influence learning.
The award is available to teachers, researchers and research students. It is intended to facilitate and support classroom-based research to further our understanding of learning and teaching in the early childhood, primary and secondary education sectors. The research supported by the Award will reflect the research approach to studying classroom contexts and interactions that Professor Nuthall has used in his Project on Learning.
The award is also available to postgraduate students with research experience who are interested in short-term projects to publish from Professor Nuthall’s extensive collection of video-taped, audio-taped and written sources of classroom data.
The award carries a value of up to $10,000. If a practising teacher wins the award they are eligible to apply for leave with pay for up to one term from their employing school board as the award is recognised by the Ministry of Education as a "Prestigious Award".
The recipient of the award will conduct the research under the auspices of the Trust located in the College of Education, University of Canterbury.
Further details regarding the award are available from Research and Consultancy.
Dr Camilla Obel (University of Canterbury), Dr Kim Toffoletti and Dr Peter Mewett (Deakin University, Australia) are seeking women over 18 years of age to participate in a study of female rugby union supporters. We are looking for female fans that are willing to discuss issues related to being a rugby union supporter in either a group or individual interview setting.
The project is titled "Women Love Footy Too! The Voices of Female Rugby Union Supporters", and is part of a larger study of women spectators of all football codes across New Zealand and Australia.
We will be conducting group interviews on the following dates:
Friday 4 July (5-7pm);
Saturday 5 July (11am-1pm & 3-5pm);
Sunday 6 July (1-3pm).
Group interviews will take between 1-2 hours and will be held at the University of Canterbury. We are also very interested in conducting single person interviews and other times will be arranged at your convenience.
If you are interested in participating, or require further information, please contact Dr Camilla Obel via emailcamilla.obel@canterbury.ac.nz, or on phone 364 2182. You can view more details of the research project on Dr Camilla Obel’s research webpage www.soci.canterbury.ac.nz/people/staff-co.shtml.
Please feel free to forward this information to others.
Six months Rec Centre membership for $75. Offer closes 30 June 2008. UC Staff Card is required. See Rec Centre reception for details.
Are you aware that the University of Canterbury has a group scheme with Southern Cross offering discounted health insurance premiums to staff and their immediate family members? For further information, please contact Susan Ashley at Southern Cross, ph (03) 366 3666.
7.30pm, Saturday 28 June — Corner of Old West Coast and Langdales Road
Hoekstra Kime Hobson Trio. The sound of the trio was born out of many years of playing jazz together in a more traditional style. Turning into a new direction, the Hoekstra Kime Hobson Trio explores the sense of space and harmonic symmetry that is often called European jazz. In their original compositions and improvisation the trio pays tribute to the melodies and structures of classical, jazz, folk and Latin music.
Concert Tickets $20: Includes light refreshments. Book at www.nutpointgallery.com, or ph (03) 342 1033.
Fun family entertainment for the school holidays. Times and dates: 6.30pm, Wednesday 9-Friday 11 July and Wednesday 16-Friday 18 July; 11am and 2pm, Saturday 12-Sunday 13 July and Saturday 19–Sunday 20 July. Tickets $7 plus booking fee. Book through Ticketek, ph: (03) 377 8899. Door sales subject to availability. Venue: The Mill Theatre, 24 Wise Street, Addington.
7.30pm, Saturday 28 June
The Music Group at Christchurch Boys High School is organising a jazz cabaret. It will be a dress up affair in the style of the Cabaret Years in Chicago and New York in the 20s, 30s and the swing years of the 40s. Hosted by Malcolm McNeill. There will be dancing, champagne cocktails, nibbles, a bar operating, raffle and spot prizes for the best dressed. Excellent chance to gather up some friends for a midwinter rendezvous. Round table seating. Tickets on sale now ($30 per person). To book tickets or for enquiries pls email to zarinah.amin@yahoo.co.nz or phone the school (Kate O'Connell) on 348 5003.
Learn to manage your references and save time creating your bibliography by using EndNote.
If you have already attended an EndNote class and have specific difficulties, please contact your Information Librarian for assistance.
New courses commencing 18 and 19 June.
These popular eight-week courses are being offered once again. Choose
from either the Dovedale Dance Studio (Dovedale) on
Wednesdays from 4.45–5.45pm or at Coppertop, Commerce Building,
on Thursdays from 5.15-6.15pm. You are welcome to enrol in both
courses, but you will need to pay for both. Experience the benefits
of Yoga in a supportive and non-threatening staff only environment. Only
$24 for members of the Rec Centre or $40 for non-members. These courses
are popular, with many re-enrolling each time, so hurry or you might
miss out. To enrol, you must bring your Staff ID Card and payment
to the Recreation Centre on Kirkwood Ave.
Deadline: Closing date for applications Thursday 17 July 2008
Academic promotion documentation relevant to this year's promotion
and progression round is now available at the following Human Resources
web site: intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/academic_promotions/index.shtml.
This material includes the timetable, criteria, application forms, notes for applicants and Heads of Department/School.
As outlined in the timetable, preparation of promotion applications and related documentation can now commence.
Please note that two University-wide promotion seminars are planned and these are open to all interested staff. The seminars will be held on the following dates and times:
The following positions are vacant. For more information please
check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
CASHMERE. Available late August to beginning December 2008. Modern, fully furnished three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, study, views. Buses to University and city nearby. No smokers, pets. Not suitable for small children. Contact Guy Mulligan ghmulligan@xtra.co.nz.
UPPER RICCARTON. Fully furnished Studio Unit, 15 mins from University. Suit visiting professionals/academics. Contact Jan 027 254 2809 or email jan@macworx.co.nz. View www.holidayhomes.co.nz/search?q=4209.
ONE bedroom flat in Somerfield available for short and medium term
lets. Open plan lounge/kitchen (full facilities) and en suite shower/bath.
Fully furnished, TV & heat pump. Free wired/wireless internet.
Linen and towels provided.
Quiet suburb located at foot of port hills with river walks, cafes, restaurants,
shops and excellent library. 30 minute walk to city centre. Bus stop outside
(to city centre) or pleasant 10 min walk for direct bus to University. $230pw
or $50 per night. All bills included. For more details please call
03 337 1656 or email: kgrant@clear.net.nz, www.holidayhouses.co.nz/properties/9175.asp.
RICCARTON, sunny, private, modernised character home. Completely serviced and one block from the University. Close proximity to two malls, Gardens and the CBD. Suit visiting professionals/academics. Winter season specials available. Visit www.homeawayfromhome.co.nz for recommendations from UOC visiting scholars.
BRYNDWR. Fully furnished 3 double bedroom house for rent, available
1 July 2008 (could start slightly earlier by negotiation) to 30 April
2009. Spacious living room, spacious separate dining and separate
kitchen. Master bedroom with ensuite. Under floor heating. Double
garage. Only four kilometres from the University; close to all facilities,
and on bus route. $400pw (negotiable) plus electricity and phone.
Manageable garden to care and a small vegetable garden for your kitchen.
No pets, no smoking. Ideal for sabbatical or other academic visitors.
Looking for responsible and caring tenants. Good reference required.
Ph (03) 364 2987 ext 8530 or (03) 351 5745 or 021 022 19641 or email xiaoming.wu@canterbury.ac.nz for
further information and viewing.
DIAMOND Harbour. Great art deco property, harbour views, open-plan living, two bedrooms, garage, two deck areas, lovely private garden. Large basement suitable for storage. Few minutes walk to Lyttelton ferry. Available now $240pw. Contact Sally McOscar (03) 328 7184 or sally@min.co.nz.
TWO bedroom flat, fully furnished, warm and
comfortable, available from early July, for long or short term
rental. It is close to a shopping centre and buses, and walking
distance (15-20 minutes) from the university. Pleasant small garden.
Rent $270pw. Phone Joan or Brian 942 4523 or email b.earl@paradise.net.nz.
PRIVATE sale Burnside. Ashbourne St. Family home on private rear section. 3 double bedrooms plus studio. Log burner, night store. Modern Kitchen. Double car garage, internal access via sunny conservatory. BBQ area set in beautiful maintained garden (fully fenced) Lovely neighbours. $398,500. Phone 021 294 9077 to view. Photos on Trademe.co.nz, ID 150862461.
JOIN the fitness hula hoop craze. Canterbury are challenging the current Guinness World Record and raising money for the New Zealand Breast Cancer. Foundation We need hoopers of all ages to Hoopswing, to find out more visit www.hulahoops.co.nz.
SUFFERING from tension headaches or migraines? Stiff neck from all that computer based work? Massage can help. You can enjoy a stress-busting one hour massage from one of our qualified massage therapists, only 5-10mins walk from your office, at the UCRecCentre. You don’t have to be a member to take advantage of the best value massage in town, but if you are, you will receive preferential rates. Contact our reception team today on 364 2433 to make your appointment and enquire about rates.
FLAGON
handles for half gallon jars for a 1940’s party
later in the year. If you’ve got any sitting around in the garage
gathering dust and would like to sell them, I’d be happy to pay $15
per handle. Contact sue.woodgate@canterbury.ac.nz ext
8701.
RINNAI convector gas heater, as new (new price $1100) sell for $550ono. Suit a medium to large room. Un-flued, installation booklet included. Has various levels of blower and capacity control, cool to the touch cabinetry, child safety lock, energy saving mode, filter indicator lamp, no visible flame, oxygen depletion sensor, remote control and timer. Contact Georgia on ext 3107 or 027 666 0585.
HIGHCHAIR, folds flat, $30; Snack'n'Play table (Evenflo), fits on regular chair to form highchair or place on floor, $30; Trike, Triang with detachable trailer, suit 3-year old, $50; Duplo, various sets, includes building board, $10, bucket sets, $10-25, Pooh & Tigger set, $15, Playground set, $25, Excavator, $20 and lots more, Little Tikes tip-truck with 2 Little People, $15, Phone 366 8593.
SUBARU Legacy 2005, Atlantic Blue, 5 doors, Station Wagon, Petrol, 2000cc, Tiptronic, Original stereo (AM, FM and CD player), ABS brakes, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Central locking, Driver and passenger airbags, Powersteering, towbar, cruise control, full service history at authorized Subaru. All receipts available, 45,000 km, only one owner. WOF and registration till August 2008. Price $23,000. Contact: Andre 021 022 233 085 or asdantasjp@yahoo.com.
TRUSTY, silver Nissan Primera (1993) 1.8 litre auto seeks new caregiver. Current WOF and registration. $1,200. Please phone 021 599 629 and speak with James.
HIGHLY reliable and trustworthy general builder, Dean Hardy, available for work in Christchurch area from end of June. Personal recommendation from Joan Gladwyn, ext 6178, joan.gladwyn@canterbury.ac.nz or contact on 027 419 0004.
KAIAPOI. Anyone interested in car pooling to the university from Kaiapoi a couple of days per week? Phone Wendy ext 8960 or (03) 327 0679.
ST MARTINS/Hillsborough area (8.30 till 5pm work hours). Phone Marg ext 4106 or 021 1596 706.
DARFIELD. Anyone interested in car pooling to the university from each day? Phone Rachel ext 2052 or (03) 364 2052.
OXFORD/Cust. If anyone lives in Cust or Oxford and would be happy to offer a ride home a couple of times a week, please email maggie.tisch@canterbury.ac.nz.
OPPORTUNITY to own an iconic “New Zealand Cowshed Cat". User friendly, robust design with broad genetic base. Socialised by itinerant philosopher, vaccinated, wormed etc. Three guys available to approved homes. Trevor: traditional black and white fluffy. Bruce: funky tabby and white “cowshed markings”. Horrakapotchkin: black/charcoal tabby with white markings and piratical face. Email Alison Holcroft for details and photos: alison.holcroft@canterbury.ac.nz.
BEAUTIFUL, playful, cream Burmese 3-4 year old female needs new
home as single cat with caring and mature family. Cost $100 to be
donated Burmese cat society. Ph Ronnie 021 336 954 if you are serious
or email ronnie.davey@canterbury.ac.nz.
DO your trees require attention? Arborist and current law student
can complete these services for you — thinning, crown reductions,
shaping, canopy lifts, felling, etc. Fully insured. Special university
rate applies. Phone David on 021 646 456 or email das134@student.canterbury.ac.nz.