Published by the Communications
and Development Department
August 2003
Mr Stuart McMillan (Political Science)
Japan's dispatch of troops ends an era, National Business Review,
1.8.03,
Solomons intervention raises issues for Pacific forum, National Business
Review, 8.8.03,
China and Russia seek a renewed partnership, National Business Review,
15.8.03,
Australia's Pacific initiatives carry the day, National Business Review,
22.8.03,
Attack on UN headqauarters compounds Iraq dilemmas, National Business
Review, 29.8.03;
Dr Neil Boister (Law),
The sympathy vote defence, Press, 2.8.03;
Mr Max Podstolski (Library),
Academic freedom, Press, 2.8.03
Dr Philip Mequire (Economics),
Falling interest rates raise concerns, MG Business, 4.8.03;
Associate Professor Greg Newbold (Sociology)
Study reveals criminals under-estimate the length of prison sentences
they might get, National Radio, 1.8.03,
Wahi Saifiti jailed for nine years for role in met amphetamine ring,
Newstalk ZB,
Creche case website welcomed, The Dominion Post, 5.8.03;
Mr Ian Gilmour (Chemical and Process Engineering),
Students compete for chemical car supremacy, CTV, 8.8.03;
Professor Alex Sutherland (Engineering),
Student engineer given $1500 boost, Christchurch Star, 8.8.03;
Professor Andy Sturman (Geography),
Smog modelling idea brings medal, Christchurch Star, 8.8.03;
Associate Professor Jack Heinemann (Biological
Sciences),
MAF says regime for testing seeds for GM will be assessed, National
Radio, 8.8.03;
Mr Jeff Field (Communications and Development),
Publish if you dare, Press, 9.8.03,
Vice-Chancellor latest victim of scandal over Holocaust, NZ Herald,
19.8.03,
Position under review, Southland Times, 19.8.03;
Mr Geoff Graham (Physics and Astronomy),
Fossett supports scientists' studies, Oamaru Mail, 12.8.03,
Fossett's altitude attempt gives scientists rare glimpse, The News,
12.8.03,
Record-attempt glider will carry science instruments, Hawkes Bay Today,
12.8.03,
Attempt gives rare glimpse, Nelson Mail, 12.8.03,
Unprecedented look, Ashburton Guardian, 12.8.03,
Eyes in the sky, Otago Daily Times, 12.8.03,
Fossett flights give boffins rare opportunity, Greymouth Evening Star,
12.8.03,
Scientists monitor Fossett's glider attempt with interest, West Coast
Times, 12.8.03,
Canty scientists join Fossett gliding record attempt, Press, 13.8.03,
Altitude attempt gives scientists rare glimpse, Northern Advocate,
15.8.03;
Dr J Geoffrey Chase (Mechanical Engineering),
Advances in diabetes research, Christchurch Western Mail, 13.8.03;
Mr Andrew Drummond (Fine Arts),
True to oneself, Press, 13.8.03;
Professor Roy Sharp (Vice-Chancellor),
Hide signs petition over thesis, Press, 14.8.03,
Civil leaders put young ones first, Press, 28.8.03;
Associate Professor John Henderson (Political
Science),
Caution urged on Australian proposal for Pacific co-operation, Newstalk
ZB, 13.8.03,
Caution is urged on Australian proposal for Pacific co-operation,
National Radio, 14.8.03;
Associate Professor Mark Williams (English),
Creative writing under spotlight, Christchurch Star, 15.8.03,
Creative writing comes under conference spotlight at uni book shop,
Christchurch Western Mail, 20.8.03;
Dr Chris Burt (Psychology),
Colleague fatigue, Press, 16.8.03;
Professor Murray Munro, Professor John
Blunt (Chemistry),
Secrets of the sea, Time, 18.8.03;
Dr Thomas Fudge (History),
Complaint laid about axing, Evening Standard, 18.8.03,
Vice-Chancellor faces job review, The Dominion Post, 19.8.03,
Vice-Chancellor latest victim of scandal over Holocaust, NZ Herald,
19.8.03,
University council rejects complain, TV3, 27.8.03,
Formal complaint against Vice-Chancellor, Radio Pacific, 27.8.03,
Council to hear report of handling of article, National Radio, 27.8.03,
Holocaust scholar may fight on, Bay of Plenty Times, 28.8.03,
Anger at verdict in history row, The Dominion Post, 28.8.03,
University hearing backs Sharp, Press, 28.8.03,
Lecturer may fight for his academic freedom, Horowhenua-Kapiti Chronicle,
28.8.03,
University council's dismissal of complaint is a whitewash, Newstalk
ZB, 28.8.03;
Professor Bob Kirk (Deputy Vice-Chancellor),
Comment welcome on university's draft charter, Press, 19.8.03;
Dr Thomas Fudge (History), Mr Jeff Field
(Communications and Development),
University leader's job under threat, Press, 19.8.03,
Varsity head under scrutiny, Greymouth Evening Star, 19.8.03;
Dr Kate Hewson (Facilities Management),
Two wheels better than four in commuter rush, Press, 20.8.03;
Professor Martin Holland (Centre for Research
on Europe),
Understanding Europe, NZ Education Review, 20.8.03;
Associate Professor Denis Dutton (Philosophy),
The worse the news, the better we like it, NZ Herald, 20.8.03,
The worse the news, the better we like it, Radio Pacific, 20.8.03;
Mr Richard Neal (Students' Association),
Delight, anger at fees U-turn, Press, 22.8.03,
Students' Association welcomes change in fee maxima policy, Newstalk
ZB, 22.8.03,
Some jobs may go in restructuring exercise; report into allegations
to be considered at council meeting, Newstalk ZB, 26.8.03;
Mr Jim Tully (Mass Communication and Journalism),
A chance to shine in print, The Dominion Post, 22.8.03,
Natasha Utting investigates undeclared endorsement of charities, National
Radio, 24.8.03;
Associate Professor David Painter (Civil
Engineering),
Laws of thermodynamics cast doubt on theory, Otago Daily Times, 22.8.03;
Dr Terry Fullerton (Canterprise Ltd),
Transformer makeover, Press, 22.8.03;]
Professor David Thorns (Sociology),
Behind the gate, Press, 23.8.03;
Dr Paul Cragg (Accountancy, Finance and
Information Systems),
Shopping with your mouse, Guardian Today, 23.8.03;
Mr Alan Robb (Accountancy, Finance and
Information Systems),
Looking into an accountancy loophole, Press, 23.8.03,
Ripples of alarm for accountants, The Dominion Post, 27.8.03,
Tax crackdown will see end to Australian unit trust loophole, Kapiti
Observer, 28.8.03;
Associate Professor Jarg Pettinga (Geological
Sciences),
Scientists sound out Bay's seafloor, Hawkes Bay Today, 23.8.03;
Mrs Jocelyn Campbell (Geological Sciences),
Tremors continue, fault activity closer to Christchurch, Dannevirke
Evening News, 25.8.03,
Fault activity creeps closer to Chch, Ashburton Guardian, 25.8.03,
Quake warning to Christchurch, Press, 25.8.03,
Christchurch as vulnerable as Wellington to quakes - scientists, The
News, 25.8.03,
Quakes a warning fopr Marlburians to be prepared, Marlborough Express,
25.8.03;
Professor Peter Hempenstall, Dr Philippa
Mein Smith (History),
Trans-Tasman relations, Australian, 25.8.03;
Dr Martin Single (Geography),
Aqua may hasten erosion - experts, Press, 26.8.03;
Dr John Vargo (Project leader),
Varsity plan unveiled, Press, 26.8.03,
Staff offered counselling, Nelson Mail, 26.8.03,
Shake-ups loom for council and university, Christchurch Star, 27.8.03;
Dr Robin Mann (Chancellor),
Academic protest grows, Press, 26.8.03,
Canterbury University rejects complaint by one of its historians,
National Radio, 28.8.03,
Historian cannot appeal the rejection of his complaint, National Radio,
28.8.03,
Historian's complaint rejected, Radio Pacific, 28.8.03;
Mr Alan Gilmore (Physics and Astronomy),
Celestial neighbour gets up close, Press, 27.8.03;
Dr Thomas Fudge (History), Dr Robin Mann
(Chancellor),
Fudge may fight for academic freedom, Nelson Mail, 28.8.03,
Varsity lecturer hints at fight over academic freedom, Greymouth Evening
Star, 28.8.03;
Dr Michael Grimshaw (Philosophy and Religious
Studies),
NZ has double standards over Christian and Maori prayer, 21.8.03,
North Shore council re opposition to prayer before meetings, TV One,
22.8.03,
Seventh day adventist paid settlement, TV One, 28.8.03;
Dr Karen France, Mrs Helen Butler (Education),
Child programme, Press, 30.8.03;
Mr Richard Neal (Students' Association),
Dr John Vargo (Project leader), Mrs Jane Guise (Associatiion of University
Staff),
Taking on university challenge, Press, 30.8.03;
Dr John Vargo (Project leader), Professor
Roy Sharp (Vice-Chancellor),
University staff face shake-up, News Advertiser, 31.8.03;
Dr Mark Billinghurst (HIT Lab),
Bedtime reading virtual magic, Business Monthly, August 2003;
Dr Robert Peffers (Management),
Expansion plan for intern scheme, Business Monthly, August 2003;
