Animation is all around us – from Pixar to manga to animated gifs. As with any creative field, it has its unsung heroes – the innovators who have shaped and defined the art form. So it was a great delight…
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In the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha| University of Canterbury (UC) offers its students boundless opportunities for education, exploration and recreation. Since its founding in 1873, UC maintains its vision as a modern university – a place of learning grounded in a shared history, which values differences and inclusive research and tertiary education. It consists of seven faculties: Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Health, Law, and Science.
Ranked first in the 2022 THE Impact Rankings for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and among the top 50 universities globally overall, UC is committed to contributing to the United Nations’ SDGs through its research and education practices and institutional operations.
UC offers unmatched research facilities including field stations in Cass, Kawatiri Westport, Harihari, the sub-Antarctic Snares Islands, Nigeria, and Antarctica as well as New Zealand’s premier astronomical research facility Ōtehīwai Mount John Observatory, near Takapō Tekapo; famous for its clear southern skies.
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology and Environmental Health, University of Canterbury
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Senior Lecturer in English and Cultural Studies, University of Canterbury
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Adjunct Senior Fellow in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering, University of Canterbury
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Professor and Head of Department, Economics and Finance, University of Canterbury
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Professor of Organisational Psychology, University of Canterbury
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PhD Candidate in Criminal Justice, University of Canterbury
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Associate Professor in Environmental Physics, University of Canterbury
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Lecturer, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
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Lecturer, School of Product Design, University of Canterbury
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics and Finance, University of Canterbury
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Amo Matua–Executive Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Canterbury
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Lecturer, Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law, University of Canterbury
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Senior Tutor in English, University of Canterbury
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Professor of Organisational Behaviour, University of Canterbury
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
