UC in the News - April 2008
Published by Communications
and Development
Associate Professor Keith Alexander (Mechanical Engineering)
- Citizen of the world, Unlimited, 30.4.08;
- Canterbury Professor wins Award, NZ Engineering News, 30.4.08.
Professor Richard Blaikie (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
- Funds for science better investment, The Press, 15.4.08.
Dr Anne-Marie Brady (Political Science and Communication)
- From Canterbury to the World, Community News, Western, 6.4.08;
- Message from China, BBC News, 10.4.08;
- Reading between the propaganda lines, Otago Daily Times, 16.4.08.
Mr Chris Bridgman (Student Recruitment and Development)
- Freebies fair game to lure graduates, Herald on Sunday, 6.4.08.
Professor Andy Buchanan (Civil and Natural Resource Engineering)
-
Forging a future for wood, e.nz magazine, 30.4.08.
Professor Phil Butler (Physics and Astronomy)
- NZ physicists involved in groundbreaking atomic research, Radio New
Zealand (Morning Report), 22.4.08.
Associate Professor John Caldwell (Law)
- Courts can cut into your will power, Sunday Star Times, 4.4.08.
Dr John Campbell (Physics and Astronomy)
- Aerial bombardment unlikely, Otago Daily Times, 4.4.08.
Dr Philip Catton (Philosophy and Religious Studies)
- Whoa ellie!, Sunday Star Times, 27.4.08.
Associate Professor Ursula Cheer (Law)
- Dom Post charged over 'terror' story, The Dominion Post, 10.4.08.
- Prosecution of Dominion Post over coverage of police anti-terror
raids is a test case, Radio New Zealand (News), 10.4.08;
- Media charged over 'terror' story, Marlborough Express, 10.4.08;
- Newspaper editor up on contempt charges, Timaru Herald, 10.4.08;
- Charges laid over terror raid stories, Nelson Mail, 10.4.08.
Dr Lindsey Conner (Sciences and Physical Education)
- Science educator to speak on bioethics in London, NZ Education Review,
11.4.08.
Dr Chris Cree Brown (Music and Theatre and Film)
- Indulgence - Arts in Antarctica, The Dominion Post, 12.4.08.
Professor Scott Davidson (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Law)
- Courting a conscience in Beijing, The Press, 5.4.08;
- Engrossing spy tale revisited, The Press, 12.4.08;
- Canterbury offers scholarships to Chinese students, NZ Education Review,
25.4.08.
Alan Gilmore (Mt John University Observatory)
- Unidentified object flies Canterbury skies, The Press, 3.4.08;
- Cosmos the topic of discussion, Timaru's The Courier, 10.4.08;
- Astronomer to share his views, Timaru Herald, 15.4.08;
- 'Star turn' raises $1500 for church, Timaru Herald, 21.4.08.
Dr Colin Goodrich (Sociology and Anthropology)
- Team identify 100 job vacancies through closure of Carter Holt Harvey
sawmill in Kopu, Radio New Zealand (Morning Report), 10.4.08.
Dr Darin Graham (Engineering)
- Science: from geek to glory, The Press, 12.4.08
Ms Lynne Harata Te Aika (Māori, Social and Cultural Studies in Education)
- Reality TV at Makaawhio, Hokitika Guardian, 2.4.08.
Professor Jack Heinemann (Biological Sciences)
- Call for Government to invest more in agricultural research, Radio
New Zealand, 16.4.08;
- International report has called for major changes to farming to stave
off food shortages, Radio New Zealand (Checkpoint), 16.4.08;
- UN report on farm practices 'not for us' - Federated Farmers, Radio
New Zealand, 17.4.08;
- Executions and amputations as staff protest job cuts, Westport News,
29.4.08;
- Arts to get the chop, The Dominion Post, 30.4.08;
- Restructuring goes ahead, Westport News, 30.4.08.
- Plans for restructuring go ahead, Gisborne Herald, 30.4.08.
Dr Alan Hemmings (Gateway Antartica)
- Australia's Antarctic bonanza queried, ABC Science Online (Australia),
26.4.08;
- Australia's new Antarctic rights sparks exploitation fears, ABC Science
Online (Australia), 28.4.08.
Dr Kate Hewson (Facilities Management)
- Flats glad to go green, The Press, 7.4.08.
Professor Dave Kelly (Biological Sciences)
- Listener at centre of climate storm, The New Zealand Herald, 18.4.08.
- Doubting the doubters, NewZealand Listener, 25.4.08;
- Media's response to climate change scepticism, Radio New Zealand, 27.4.08.
Associate Professor Raymond Kirk (Health Sciences Centre)
- Healthy growth, NZ Education Review, 25.4.08.
Associate Professor Susan Krumdieck (Mechanical Engineering)
- Wind debate, South Taranaki Star, 17.4.08;
- Biofuels - more harm than good, Nelson Mail, 25.4.08.
Dr Adam Lam (Languages and Cultures)
- Migrants crucial for economy, culture, The Press, 4.4.08.
Ms Margaret Lees (Education Plus)
- Taking the lead on curriculum, NZ Education Gazette, 7.4.08.
Dr Wendy Lawson (Geography)
- Scientist: New Zealand's biggest glacier shrinking fast, International
Herald Tribune, 24.4.08.
Dr Ruth McManus (Sociology and Anthropology)
- Study to assess price of death for Kiwi families, The Press, 17.4.08;
- True cost of death, Timaru Herald, 18.4.08;
- Researchers investigate cost of funerals, NZ Education Review, 18.4.08;
- Academics study cost of death, Waikato Times, 19.4.08.
Mr Stuart McMillan (Political Science and Communication)
- Beijing’s new maze of silk routes, National Business Review, 4.4.08;
- Global food prices set to stay high, National Business Review, 18.4.08.
Mr Samual Maddimadugula (Student Recruitment and Development)
- Canterbury speaks up for blind students, NZ Education Review, 25.4.08.
Dame Malvina Major (Music and Theatre and Film)
- University talent, Christchurch Star, 30.4.08.
Associate Professor Bruce Manley (Forestry)
- From the lab - Research news from around the world, NZ Education Review,
11.4.08.
Dr Brent Martin (Computer Science and Software Engineering)
- Akaroa student chosen to represent New Zealand, Akaroa Mail, 4.4.08.
Associate Professor Euan Mason (Forestry)
- Don't dismiss climate sceptics, Taranaki Daily News, 23.4.08.
Ms Sharon Mazer (Music and Theatre and Film)
- Theatre and Film heartened by support, Newstalk ZB (News), 9.4.08;
- New varsity proposal attacked, The Press, 16.4.08;
- Disbelief at University of Canterbury's decision, Newstalk ZB, 16.4.08;
- Not consulted over decision to axe Theatre and Film, Newstalk ZB, 16.4.08.
Dr Maureen Montgomery (Culture, Literature and Society)
- New varsity proposal attacked, The Press, 16.4.08.
Associate Professor Greg Newbold (Sociology and Anthropology)
- More oldies turning out to be badies, Herald on Sunday, 6.4.08;
- Culture of elderly law breakers, Newstalk ZB, 12.4.08;
- Maori Party claims of Government funding going to gangs, Radio Live,
15.4.08;
- Bankrobber 'professional, intelligent', Otago Daily Times, 19.4.08;
- Criminals tempted by 'the thrill', Ashburton Guardian, 25.4.08.
Dr Patrick O'Sullivan (Classics and Linguistics)
- Basic to understanding, The Press, 16.4.08.
Associate Professor Emily Parker (Chemistry)
- Canterbury chemist appointed to ministry advisory group, NZ Education
Review, 11.4.08.
Dr Jamie Pearce (Geography)
- How convenient!, NZ Doctor, 23.4.08.
Dr Annie Potts (Centre for Human-Animal Studies at Canterbury University)
- Opposites, skinny bitches and the intercultural debate, Sydney Morning
Herald, 16.4.08
Associate Professor Roger Reeves (Physics and Astronomy)
- Firing laser beams at sunblock, e.nz magazine, 30.4.08.
Dr Cornelia Sears (Culture, Literature and Society)
- Disbelief at University
of Canterbury's decision, Newstalk ZB, 16.4.08.
Professor Roy Sharp (Vice-Chancellor)
- Canterbury Arts Cuts, NZ Education Review, 18.4.08;
- Platform for the Uni, The Press, 23.4.08;
- Plans for restructuring go ahead, Gisborne Herald, 30.4.08.
Dr Patrick Shepherd (Literacies and Arts in Education)
- NZ's role on the Ice, The Press, 10.4.08;
- Musicians compete for prizes, The Star (Dunedin), 17.4.08.
Associate Professor Martin Setchell (Music and Theatre and Film)
- Organist's contribution to city recognised by Council, NZ Education Review,
11.4.08.
Professor Roy Sharp (Vice-Chancellor)
- New varsity proposal attacked, The Press, 16.4.08;
- Not consulted over decision to axe Theatre and Film, Newstalk ZB, 16.4.08;
- Association of University Staff stated administration is confused,
Newstalk ZB, 16.4.08;
- Submissions throw art courses a life line, Nor'West News, 23.4.08;
- Extra funds target post-grad students, The Press, 29.4.08;
- Uni firm in face of protest, The Press, 30.4.08;
- Restructuring plans go ahead, Ashburton Guardian, 30.4.08;
- Restructuring goes ahead, Westport News, 30.4.08.
Dr Mark Staiger (Mechanical Engineering)
- Joint study into pain relief, The Dominion Post, 30.4.08.
Professor Bryan Storey (Gateway Antarctica)
- NZ's role on the Ice, The Press, 10.4.08.
- Climate change or climate con?, Avenues, 30.4.08.
Professor Ken Strongman (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Arts)
- Climate change for cultural studies, NZ Education Review, 4.4.08;
- Humanities hold strong, NZ Education Review, 4.4.08;
- What you may not know, The Press, 5.4.08;
- Restructuring goes ahead, Westport News, 30.4.08.
Professor Andy Sturman (Geography)
- Vietnam's wind energy potential explored, Radio Australia, 24.8.08.
Dr Rawiri Taonui (Māori and Indigenous Studies)
- Ngai Tahu may get part of $30m windfall, The Press, 3.4.08;
- Tribes to earn big treaty top-up, Waikato Times, 3.4.08;
- Iwi may claim relativities, Nelson Mail, 3.4.08;
- Maori voters cast strategic eye over options, Sunday Star Times, 6.4.08.
- Many New Zealanders don't realise Maori soldiers came home from risking
their lives on the battlefield to face inequality at home, Radio New
Zealand, 24.4.08.
Dr Te Maire Tau (History)
- Ngai Tahu migration revived, Kaikoura Star, 9.4.08;
- New history on how Ngai Tahu made its way to the South Island from
Wellington, Radio New Zealand (Saturdays with Kim Hill), 19.4.08.
Professor David Thorns (Sociology and Anthropology)
- A mayor’s vision, Christchurch Star, 2.4.08.
Professor Ian Town (Deputy Vice-Chancellor)
- Students back smoking ban on varsity campus, The Press, 19.4.08.
Associate Professor Jim Tully (Political Science and Communication)
- Crime on agenda, The Press, 24.4.08.
Professor Duncan Webb (Law)
- A poke at the pokies, Avenues, 30.4.08.
Dr David Wiltshire (Physics and Astronomy)
- Doubts over dark energy, Cosmos magazine, 8.4.08.
- Das Standardmodell der Kosmologie
unter Beschuss, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Zürich, 9.4.08.
