UC in the News - January 2008
Published by Communications
and Development
January 2008
Dr Paul Ballantine (Management)
- NZ Post ads address emotions, The Press, 25.1.08;
- NZ Post aiming for warm fuzzies, Waikato Times, 28.1.08.
Mr David Bell (Geological Sciences)
- Station owners want protection, Otago Daily Times, 30.1.08;
- High country fight over dam-bust risk, The Press, 31.1.08.
Professor Richard Blaikie (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
- Magnetic attraction of north and south, Otago Daily Times, 4.1.08.
Associate Professor Neville Blampied (Psychology)
- Two injustices, The Press, 28.1.08.
Professor Robin Bond (Classics and Linguistics)
- Taking a step back in time, The Press, 23.1.08;
- Ancient antics, Christchurch Star, 23.1.08;
- Not your average one-eyed
Cantabrian, Nor'West News, 30.1.08.
Associate Professor Anne-Marie Brady (Political Science and Communication)
- Taiwan election could bring diplomacy, The Age, Melbourne, Australia,
26.1.08.
Ms Susan Bouterey (Languages and Cultures)
- Japanese literature at WEA this term, Christchurch Star, 16.1.08
Dr Barry Brooker (Educational Studies and Human Development)
- College of Education graduates find jobs scarce, The Press, 9.1.08.
Dr John Church (Educational Studies and Human Development)
- Children to be vetted for anti-social acts, New Zealand Herald, 24.1.08;
- Govt to test behaviour at young age, Otago Daily Times, 24.1.08;
- Criminal tests on kids, Hawkes Bay Today, 24.1.08;
- Toddlers tested for antisocial behaviour, Bay of Plenty Times, 24.1.08;
- Children to be screened for anti-social behaviour in Govt project,
Gisborne Herald, 24.1.08;
- Commissioner strongly supports screening of children's behaviour, Gisborne
Herald, 25.1.08;
- Vetting tests for troubled children supported, Wairarapa Times-Age,
25.1.08;
- Kiro backs vetting of children's behaviour, Nelson Mail, 25.1.08;
- Devil will be in the delivery in bold plan to screen kids, Herald on
Sunday, 27.1.08;
- Welcome intervention, Otago Daily Times, 29.1.08;
- Prevention always the best cure, Wanganui Chronicle, 30.1.08;
- Prevention always the best solution, Bay of Plenty Times, 30.1.08.
Dr Eric Crampton (Economics)
- Here’s to economy experts, The Press, 5.1.08.
Professor Scott Davidson (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Law)
- Enlightenment paths, The Press, 5.1.08;
- Credible voice of a master, The Press, 26.1.08.
Dr Elaine Dobson (Music and Theatre and Film)
- 100 year-old lute found, Christchurch Mail Waimairi, 30.1.08.
Professor Patrick Evans (Culture,
Literature and Society)
- The forgotten ones, New Zealand Listener, 1.2.08.
Dr Lyndon Fraser (Sociology and Anthropology)
- Moving stories give insight into early days of West Coast Irish, NZ Catholic, 26.1.08.
Mr Steve French (Science and Physical Education)
- Maths and science teachers in demand, The Press, 24.1.08.
Professor Neil Gemmell (Biological Sciences)
- Gemmell to head genomics centre, Manawatu Standrd, 1.1.08;
- New head for AgResearch centre, NZ Education Review, 18.1.08;
- University of Otago, AgResearch Centre head appointed, Laboratory News,
31.1.08.
Mr Alan Gilmore (Physics and Astronomy)
- Origin theory must answer moon facts, Manawatu Standard, 28.1.08.
Dr Kennedy Graham (Law)
- A misguided opinion, The Press, 29.1.08.
Dr Mike Grimshaw (Philosophy and Religious Studies)
- Research highlights differences between NZ's and US attitudes
to morality, religion and evolution, Radio New Zealand, 9.1.08.
Professor Jack Heinemann (Biological Sciences)
- Govt ignores GE concerns, Manawatu Standard, 1.1.08;
- Corn concern mounts, Straight Furrow, 15.1.08;
- About 20 jobs will be lost from Canterbury University's College of Arts,
TV One, 30.1.08;
- About 20 jobs will be lost from Canterbury University's College of Arts,
Newstalk ZB (News), 31.1.08.
Joseph Lawrence (EPECentre)
- Team takes top, Christchurch Mail, 9.1.08.
Mr Stuart McMillan (Political Science and Communication)
- Bush's Middle East quest follows in Clinton footstep, National Business
Review, 18.1.08;
- Dampening down unwanted Taiwan squib, National Business Review, 25.1.08.
Dame Malvina Major (Music, Theatre and Film)
- McKinnon leads New Year celebs, Indian Newslink, 15.1.08.
- Educators honoured, NZ Education Review, 18.1.08;
- Working hard for career in opera, Timaru's The Courier, 24.1.08.
Ms Karen Mather (Human Resources)
- Performance ratings, Businessman Today-South, 31.1.08.
Ms Sharon Mazer (Music and Theatre and Film)
- CU department heads in shock after learning that major programmes
and courses to be axed, Radio New Zealand (Afternoons with Jim Mora),
31.1.08;
- Head of course earmarked for closure says move will substantially affect
the students, Radio New Zealand (News), 31.1.08;
- University of Canterbury will cut Film and Theatre and American Studies
to keep the College of Arts viable, Radio New Zealand (News), 31.1.08;
- University of Canterbury says cutting American and Theatre and Film
studies from its College of Arts is the only way to keep the College
viable, Radio New Zealand (News), 31.1.08.
Professor Philippa Mein Smith (History)
- The lure of the lucky country,
The Press, 12.1.08.
Associate Professor Greg Newbold (Sociology and Anthropology)
- The number of stabbing attacks in recent times is worrying, TV One
(News), 27.1.08;
- Knife attacks worry crime fighters, TVNZ, 28.1.08;
- Leading criminologist says NZ is not becoming more dangerous, TV3 News,
28.1.08;
- Concerns 2008 may develop into a deadly year following 10 homicides
in January, Radio New Zealand (Afternoons with Jim Mora), 28.1.08;
- Murders spark wider concern, Nelson Mail, 28.1.08;
- Many young people see violence as 'a cool thing', Marlborough Express,
28.1.08;
- Auckland man to appear in court after another fatal stabbing, Wanganui
Chronicle, 28.1.08;
- Knife trend worries experts, Northern Advocate, 28.1.08;
- Rise in knife attacks worries experts, Daily Chronicle, Westport News,
28.1.08;
- 'Violent culture' causing concern, Bay of Plenty Times, 28.1.08;
- Worry as knife use escalates, The Daily Post, 28.1.08;
- Increase in knife attacks of concern, Wairarapa Times-Age, 29.1.08;
- 10 dead - but it's a 'blip', The New Zealand Herald, 31.10.08;
- Police haven't paid a reward in five years, The New Zealand Herald, 31.1.08;
- 10 killings just a 'blip' on radar, Hawkes Bay Today, 31.1.08;
- Ten murders 'a blip', Gisborne Herald, 31.1.08;
- High New Year murders 'blip' on overall radar, Bay of Penty Times, 31.1.08.
Dr Patrick O'Sullivan (Classics and Linguistics)
- Taking a step back in time, The Press, 23.1.08,
- Ancient antics, Christchurch Star, 23.1.08;
- Not your average one-eyed Cantabrian, Nor'West News, 30.1.08.
Dr Annie Potts (Centre for Human-Animal Studies at Canterbury University)
- Vegans stink, The Press, 2.1.08.
Dr Kathleen Quinlivan (Educational Studies and Human Development)
- Curriculum for new world, Taranaki Daily News, 15.1.08.
Dr Ryan Reynolds (Music and Theatre and Film)
- Canterbury University will cut courses and staff in the College of
Arts, Radio New Zealand (Checkpoint), 31.1.08.
Ms Linda Roberts (Student
Administration)
- Summer learning underway, NZ Education Review, 18.1.08.
Mr David Round (Law)
- There is no free speech under a tyrant, The Free Radical, 31.1.08.
Professor Roy Sharp (Vice-Chancellor)
- School of Fine Arts, The Listener, 4.1.08;
- Sharp sick, The Press, 19.1.08;
- Staff at College of Arts are awaiting news of next restructuring, Newstalk
ZB, News, 24.1.08;
- About 20 jobs will be lost from Canterbury University's College of
Arts, Newstalk ZB (News), 31.1.08;
- Canterbury University will cut courses and staff in the College of
Arts, Radio New Zealand (Checkpoint), 31.1.08.
Dr David Small (Education)
- Civil liberty campaigners concerned that a review of anti-terrorism
laws may lead to the extension of police surveillance powers, Radio New
Zealand (Morning Report), 30.1.08;
- Civil liberty campaigners concerned that review of anti-terrorism laws
may lead to extension of police surveillance powers, Radio New Zealand,
30.1.08.
Professor Bryan Storey (Gateway Antartica)
- Peters' Antarctic trip revives bauble debate, The Press, 30.1.08;
- Foreign Minister Winston Peters criticised for taking partner on taxpayer-funded
trip to Antarctica, Radio Live, 30.1.08;
- 'Poor precedent', Greymouth Star, 30.1.08;
- Peters under fire, The Dominion Post, 31.1.08;
- Cool response to trip, Otago Daily Times, 31.1.08.
Professor Ken Strongman (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Arts)
- Forensic scalpels rampantly ready, The Press, 12.1.08;
- Gender balance still an issue at University of Canterbury, Newstalk
ZB, News, 24.1.08;
- Staff at College of Arts are awaiting news of next restructuring, Newstalk
ZB, News, 24.1.08;
- Concerns over gender imbalance amongst staff at Canterbury University,
Newstalk ZB, Wellington, News, 24.1.08;
- Academics vent anger, The Press, 31.1.08;
- Varsity to axe jobs, courses, The Press, 31.1.08;
- UC says cutting two courses from College of Arts is the only way to
keep the College viable, Radio New Zealand (News), 31.1.08;
- Canterbury University department heads in shock after learning that
major programmes and courses to be axed, Radio New Zealand (Afternoons
with Jim Mora), 31.1.08;
- Canterbury University to help students find similar studies, Radio
New Zealand (News), 31.1.08;
- University of Canterbury says cutting American and Theatre and Film
studies from its College of Arts is the only way to keep the College
viable; Radio New Zealand (News), 31.1.08.
Dr Rawiri Taonui (Māori and Indigenous Studies)
- 2007: A Māori year in review, Otago Daily Times, 3.1.08.
Mr Richard Till (Music and Theatre and Film Studies)
- A natural talent, The Press, 17.1.08.
Associate Professor Jim Tully (Political Science and Communication)
- Spinning govt yarn costs $47m, Sunday Star Times, 20.1.08;
- Spinning Government yarn costs $47 million, Marlborough Express, 22.1.08.
Dr David Wiltshire (Physics and Astronomy)
- Ist die dunkle Energie nur eine kosmische Fata Morgana?, Stern und
Weltraum (Germany), 01.08.
- Kiwi debunks cosmic theory, The Dominion Post, 16.1.08;
- Kiwi challenges ‘dark energy’ scenario, The Press, 16.1.08;
- Time may have done with dark energy, The Dominion Post, 16.1.08.
