News and Events

Spidery Adaptations - a talk by Dr Simon Pollard has been developed for senior school biology students. An abstract and booking information is here (Word 754kB)

Applications now closed for Aurora Astronomy School April 2013
This week-long astronomy school is very popular and places are highly contested.

Two science teacher conferences are being held during the July holidays. ChemEdNZ and Biolive sites are both live now. The NZIP conference will be in Nelson and run from 27-30 September.

Particle Physics Unravelled
This half-day workshop for physics teachers took place on 18 July. Resources from the day are here.

Castle Hill Basin field guide
The Geological Sciences department has worked with Outreach to provide a free, full colour field guide to the Castle Hill Basin area, more...

Rutherford DVD and resources
Science Outreach has provided the science department of every senior school in New Zealand with its own copy of the new DVD "Rutherford", and access to student and teacher resources suitable for Year 12 physics students, more...

Chatham Islands biology teacher resources.
Extensive teacher resources, based on the research of UC scientists on Rangatira Island in the Chatham Islands are now available here. Each curriculum level has its own teaching unit, and the fantastic flash animation "Explore Rangatira Island" will appeal to all age groups.

Recordings from Year of Chemistry Events
On Decembers 1st we were treated to an "Evening of Chemistry" to round off the International Year of Chemistry. Radio New Zealand recorded both sections of the evening and the recordings are available here.

An Illustrated Chemistry of Fireworks - with live demonstrations, a public lecture for the International Year of Chemistry, was held on Tuesday 23 August.
A spectacular evening for the audience, the event was filmed and will soon be available on YouTube. Meanwhile see the photos.

Poisonous Chemistry - a public lecture by Professor Ian Shaw, 17 May, 6pm.Podcast and more information....

Kim Hill- A big discussion about small things
This lively discussion between a panel of experts took place on February 16th 2011. Video clips of this are now available on YouTube.

Canterbury Earthquake resources
Find resources and information on the Christchurch earthquakes, including the "Share an Idea" talk by Mark Quigley.

Nanotechnology kit
We have put together a new resource for Year 9 to 10 students that contains range of activities showcasing smart materials and nanotechnology. This kit has enough materials for a class of 30 students and is available for loan to local schools at no charge. More details..........

New 3-D presentations
Dr Kerry Swanson, in the Department of Geological Sciences, has pioneered a number of techniques using the scanning electron microscope which have allowed him to make unique, three-dimensional images of many different organisms, revealing a wealth of fascinating detail. Using these wonderful images, Dr Swanson has prepared a range of one-hour presentation suitable for a variety of audiences, including Years 11 and above, GATE students and adults.