School Of Physical and Chemical Sciences @UC
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The School of Physical and Chemical sciences is made up of over 80 staff and runs an exciting programme of teaching and research using state-of-the facilities.
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https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/schools-and-departments/phys-chem/ 18-01-2019 06:37:04
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Congratulating (Dr) Joshua Samaila who successfully defended his doctoral thesis this morning! Josh’s thesis is entitled “Approaches to Synthesis of Photoactivated Cytotoxins” and he was supervised by Richard Hartshorn and Jan Wikaira. Well done Josh! UC Science | Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao University of Canterbury
We’re proud School Of Physical and Chemical Sciences @UC University of Canterbury is leading research tracking spacecraft orbiting the Moon or between high Earth orbit and the Moon as part of NASA’s CAPSTONE mission with New Zealand Space Agency & UCNZ's Mt John Observatory bit.ly/3OmYZ1W
The Townsend Teece six-inch refractor telescope, a rare scientific instrument, is set to return to Ōtautahi Christchurch thanks to a generous donation and careful restoration. bit.ly/3ynTZV6 School Of Physical and Chemical Sciences @UC University of Canterbury UC Science | Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao
Check out the SPCS Seminar on this Friday. Friday, 8TH July, 2022 11:00 am - ER140 School Of Physical and Chemical Sciences @UC has Dr. Steve Goldman from USRA/SOFIA coming to talk about Probing the evolution of stars, dust, & galaxies using evolved stars. All Welcome! University of Canterbury UC Science | Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao
The Lyttelton Fire Festival is this Sunday 7th August 5.30-7.30pm. University of Canterbury UC Science | Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao The festival is an event organised by the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences at UC and the Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Come along to Ti-Kōuka, Haere-roa (UCSA Building) today, 5.30pm & watch our University of Canterbury Three Minute Thesis finalists present their thesis in 3 min. Want to know more? Watch last year’s finalist Charles Ching’s presentation on “How staring at a lake can save lives” bit.ly/3Q5KPmX
#NameExoWorlds2022 Competition!!! Anyone can form a team and propose names for exoplanetary systems. Check out the link for more exciting info nameexoworlds.iau.org/2022edition UCNZ's Mt John Observatory University of Canterbury UC Science | Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao #NameExoWorlds2022 #IAUoutreach
NZ's first AllSky7 #fireball camera! I'm delighted to have handed this over to Michele Bannister (farewell; on bsky or mastodon) for deployment at School Of Physical and Chemical Sciences @UC as part of the Fireballs Aotearoa meteorite recovery project. Let's go find some space rocks!
Lots of excitement here! #DARTMIssion . Our team is at UCNZ's Mt John Observatory to observe the aftermath. Michele Bannister (farewell; on bsky or mastodon) @RyanRidden Karen Pollard #LICIACube #NASA University of Canterbury UC Science | Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao
On Tuesday NASA completed its #DARTmission, humanity’s first attempt to deflect an asteroid. Check out how University of Canterbury researchers were involved in the mission. #UCResearch Michele Bannister (farewell; on bsky or mastodon) @RyanRidden Newshub bit.ly/3fowjsO
Accusations of being a ‘useless Māori’ or seeing life through a ‘vanilla lens’ might sound mean-spirited and hurtful. University of Canterbury Dr Annabel Ahuriri-Driscoll highlights the deeper questions about Māori identity that lie behind the political. The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand bit.ly/3fHpUcB
Do animals feel joy? Are emotions in other animals contagious, as they are in humans? How can we ask an animal about its internal world? Join us University of Canterbury for a fascinating free talk on Wed 12 October with Animal Behaviour expert Professor Ximena Nelson bit.ly/3RIvQz4
.School Of Physical and Chemical Sciences @UC toxicology Prof Ian Shaw is asked about the use of glyphosate near waterways to control weeds and questions whether it had to be used at all. bit.ly/3V5hqfq
Joel Rindelaub is visiting from University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau for his SPCS Envr Seminar:-Understanding airborne microplastics in Aotearoa New Zealand Friday, 21 October 2022 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Where: Jack Erskine Room 031 University of Canterbury Joel Rindelaub<profiles.auckland.ac.nz/j-rindelaub> #microplastics
Congrats Emeritus Professor Alison Downard!🎉 Alison is one of the outstanding professors who have retired from University of Canterbury over the past year but continues to contribute and inspire has been acknowledged at a celebration event. #UCPeople bit.ly/3Wmq1Lg
“At some point, someone’s going to blink at the wrong time.”Satellite constellations are threatening the night sky and environment. University of Canterbury School Of Physical and Chemical Sciences @UC planetary astronomer Michele Bannister (farewell; on bsky or mastodon) Dr Michele Bannister told RNZ Kim Hill. bit.ly/3AxU758
📢 Join us for a free lecture at University of Canterbury on 31 May, 7-8pm, C1 Central Lecture Theatre. Prof. Julia Rucklidge will explore the role of nutrition in mental health. Live-streamed on UC Facebook. Register: canterbury.ac.nz/public-lecture… #UCConnect #MentalHealth #Nutrition #ShapingTheFuture
Well done Kathy and Brett! School Of Physical and Chemical Sciences @UC !
🌌 Join us on Aug 31, 07:00 PM at @ucnz to celebrate 60 years of Canterbury Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr's groundbreaking discovery! Register now:canterbury.ac.nz/events/active/… #ScienceHistory #RoyKerrLecture ✨🔬@ucnz UC Engineering NZ | Te Kaupeka Pūhanga University of Canterburyscience