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Glassjar seeks spark from Lightning Lab

UC graduates pitch their innovative flat management app, Glassjar, to secure crucial funding at Lightning Lab, aiming for global market expansion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2014

University of Canterbury

Founding Wynyard CTO to lead Crime Science Research Institute

Wynyard Group has appointed founding Chief Technology Officer, Roger Jarquin, to lead the company's Crime Science Research Institute in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th May 2014

University of Canterbury

Research grants awarded to find a 'better internet'

Around the country this week recipients of several InternetNZ grants were a step closer to realising their research goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2014

AR, VR & Metaverse

Seeing Christchurch through new eyes

Christchurch's past revisited through augmented reality glasses, offering a glimpse of pre-earthquake city life.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2013

University of Canterbury

Computer science a hit with school students

New Zealand teens shift ambitions towards computer science, lured by its creative potential, says University of Canterbury expert.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013

University of Canterbury

Selective use of technology best for language students

New Zealand language teachers need to be confident in their ability to selectively use technology, says a University of Canterbury language education expert.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2013

Microsoft

Microsoft invests in Kiwi tech education

Microsoft partners with University of Canterbury to create a leading tech education centre, aiming to boost NZ's innovation and opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2010

Network Infrastructure

University of Canterbury's network upgraded

Juniper to upgrade University of Canterbury's network infrastructure to meet growing demand for multimedia consumption.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Mar 2010

University of Canterbury

Programming outside the square

Sir Gilbert Simpson, visionary programmer and recipient of the NZX Flying Kiwi award, credits his success to unorthodox methods and collaboration.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009

EduTech

Hire a student

Consider hiring students for real-world projects, like Hindin Communications did. CEO David Johnstone lauds the value and impact on their strategic growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Oct 2006