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Congratulations to our School of Forestry students and graduates 🌳

🌍 Today we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day!

At the Faculty of Engineering, we are proud to honour the incredible contributions of women in engineering - past, present, and future. From breaking barriers in research and innovation to leading projects that shape our communities and the world.

We’re especially proud of the wāhine across our Faculty: our students, staff, alumni and industry partners.

On this day, and every day, we are commitment to inspiring girls on their journey to becoming future engineers.

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Considering further study? Join us at our upcoming postgraduate info evening on 29th July and talk to our team about postgraduate opportunities across the Faculty of Engineering.

Postgraduate Information Evening 2025 | University of Canterbury Considering further study? See where postgraduate study can lead you, hear from academics and other students and ask us any questions you may have.

The University of Canterbury is proud to announce two new Engineering scholarships thanks to the generosity of David Dicker, founder of Rodin Cars and a key figure in New Zealand’s high-performance motorsport industry.🏎️

With a vision to see kiwi talent lead on the global stage, David is investing in the next generation of engineers who will drive innovation across motorsport and beyond.

These scholarships are a wonderful example of the mutual drive to foster strong links between the Faculty of Engineering and the world-class NZ engineering industry.

🔗 Learn more about the David Dicker Motorsport Scholarship and the Rodin Cars Scholarship:

Drive to succeed | University of Canterbury UC is proud to announce two new UC scholarships to support undergraduate Engineering students with a passion for motorsport.

Join us for a special guest lecture by Jeremy Truebridge, UC Civil Engineering Alumnus and Senior Executive in Strategic Planning & Transformation at AtkinsRéalis. Jeremy will share powerful insights from his impressive career journey spanning the globe.

📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 2.30 – 3.30 pm
📍 Location: Rehua 226, Te Moana, University of Canterbury
🎟️ Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/jeremy-truebridge

Motion sickness, mental fatigue and the awkwardness of wearing a headset have all held VR back from going mainstream - researchers at UC's Human Interface Technology Lab (HIT Lab) might just have found a solution...

University of Canterbury project could solve VR’s biggest problem An intelligent digital sidekick inside your headset helps you stay calm, confident, and focused

Looking for an unforgettable summer? Dawn Aerospace is offering summer internships from Nov 2025 to Feb 2026 across their cutting-edge in-space propulsion and spaceplane programs.
Check out their website for more info and apply by 15 June 🚀
https://dawnaerospace.bamboohr.com/careers/71

Contemplating what to do after study? 👩‍🚀👩‍🔧👷👩‍🔬🦸
Join us tomorrow at the STEM Careers Fair and meet potential employers across the industry.

Tuesday 13th May
10.30am - 3.00pm
Rātā (Engineering) & Rutherford (Science)

We’re proud to see our talented students, staff, and UC Engineering alumni recognised as finalists in this year’s Engineering New Zealand : : Te Ao Rangahau ENVI Awards!

Wishing everyone the very best for the awards ceremony on Friday 25th July!

Learn more about the finalists: https://www.envis.nz/

Please join us on 13 May (5pm-7pm) for a PhD Showcase and lab tours. Hear from UC PhD students on topics ranging from smart homes to AI in food safety:

🪵 Forest 4.0: Integrating Industry 4.0 into NZ Forestry Operations
🚁 Aeroelastic Analysis of UAV Rotor Blades with Skewed Geometry
🏡 Smart Homes & Electricity Demand Management in NZ
⚡ Detecting Foreign Objects in Food Using EM Signals & Machine Learning
🧪 New Materials for Membrane Separation Technologies

The event is brought to you by UC Engineering, UC Graduate School and Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau (Canterbury).

To register for this free event, visit:

PhD Showcase and Lab Tours | Engineering New Zealand Take advantage of this unique opportunity to tour two University of Canterbury laboratories and hear from five amazing PHD students!

📢EVENT REMINDER📢
Please join us for a Professorial Lecture by Professor Luis Apiolaza from the School of Forestry.
🌳Talk title: If Trees Could Talk: Breeding Trees for Wood Quality
🗓 Wednesday 26 February 2025
⏰12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
📍 E16 Lecture Theatre

New Zealand School of Forestry

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