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University of Canterbury stories - Page 2

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Childchat app assists with early education
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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early education
New Childchat app aims to increase understanding of speech and language development in children. #ChildchatApp #SpeechDevelopment.
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Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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partner programmes
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christchurch
Wynyard Group allies with NZ Police to revolutionise crime-fighting via a high-tech partnership, eyeing global impact.
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Glassjar seeks spark from Lightning Lab
Mon, 26th May 2014
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UC graduates pitch their innovative flat management app, Glassjar, to secure crucial funding at Lightning Lab, aiming for global market expansion.
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Founding Wynyard CTO to lead Crime Science Research Institute
Mon, 5th May 2014
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orion health
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Wynyard Group has appointed founding Chief Technology Officer, Roger Jarquin, to lead the company’s Crime Science Research Institute in New Zealand.
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Research grants awarded to find a ‘better internet’
Mon, 7th Apr 2014
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university of canterbury
Around the country this week recipients of several InternetNZ grants were a step closer to realising their research goals.
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Digital technology could transform music education
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Music education needs to be more open to the use of digital technology says a University of Canterbury researcher.
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Seeing Christchurch through new eyes
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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Christchurch's past revisited through augmented reality glasses, offering a glimpse of pre-earthquake city life.
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Computer science a hit with school students
Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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ncea
New Zealand teens shift ambitions towards computer science, lured by its creative potential, says University of Canterbury expert.
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Selective use of technology best for language students
Wed, 14th Aug 2013
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ndi
New Zealand language teachers need to be confident in their ability to selectively use technology, says a University of Canterbury language education expert.
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Microsoft invests in Kiwi tech education
Fri, 13th Aug 2010
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nz
Microsoft partners with University of Canterbury to create a leading tech education centre, aiming to boost NZ's innovation and opportunities.
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University of Canterbury's network upgraded
Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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network infrastructure
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video
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juniper networks
Juniper to upgrade University of Canterbury's network infrastructure to meet growing demand for multimedia consumption.
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Programming outside the square
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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christchurch
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hi-tech awards
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Even with the sheer volume of accolades crowding Sir Gilbert Simpson’s trophy cabinet, he’s more than happy to recognise the special significance of his recently received NZX Flying Kiwi award.
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Hire a student
Sun, 1st Oct 2006
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ministry of education
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An alternative to employing someone fulltime is to consider the increasing number of university and tertiary programmes looking to place students in work experience.