Category Archives: Celebrate

UC Business School awarded Australasian-first BSIS label

Congratulations to Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School who have successfully completed the international Business School Impact System (BSIS) assessment process.

The first comprehensive impact assessment tool for global business schools, BSIS used a framework of 120 indicators covering seven dimensions [including financial, economic and societal] to identify the impact UC’s Business School has on Ōtautahi Christchurch, and Waitaha Canterbury.

In announcing the achievement, BSIS Director François Bonvalet commended the school’s entrepreneurial spirit, societal impact, and academic excellence.

“Congratulations to the UC Business School! The assessment unveiled the substantial positive impact [and] we look forward to seeing their continued innovation and growing positive influence.”

Executive Dean Professor Paul Ballantine is very happy for the Business School to be the first in Australasia to receive the BSIS label.

“The BSIS impact assessment allows us to… identify key strengths, highlighting the areas of distinctiveness that make our business school unique as we better understand how to communicate the difference we make, and the positive impact we have in the world around us…”

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Celebrating the first Young Alumni Award winners

On Saturday, the exceptional accomplishments of five inspirational young changemakers were celebrated at the first Young Alumni Awards ceremony and we are excited to share their fascinating passionate stories. 

This year’s winners are current student Sarah How and alumni Eli Matthewson, Keegan Jones, Julia Arnott-Neenee and Roshit Bothara. 

These Young Alumni Awards were launched as part of UC’s 150th anniversary to recognise graduates and students aged 35 or under for their passionate mahi in their field of expertise.  

Discover the winners and their inspiring stories here: 

Rising Star – Sarah How
Rising star already illuminating a path for others | University of Canterbury

Creative Arts – Eli Matthewson
Kiwi comedian wins inaugural UC Young Alumni Award | University of Canterbury

Community Impact – Keegan Jones
UC alumni provides access to justice with free legal clinics | University of Canterbury

Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Julia Arnott-Neenee
Paving the way for Pacific transformation in tech | University of Canterbury 

International – Roshit Bothara
Young doctor rewarded for work to improve global healthcare | University of Canterbury

The Young Alumni Awards were launched as part of UC’s 150th anniversary to recognise graduates and students aged 35 or under for their passionate mahi in their field of expertise.  

2023 Young Alumni Award Winners

A warm congratulations to the University of Canterbury’s 2023 Young Alumni Award winners.  

These awards mark the extraordinary achievements of UC graduates and showcase the remarkable contributions they’ve made in their field.   

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Julia Arnott-Neenee  

Creative Industries – Eli Matthewson  

Community Impact – Keegan Jones  

International – Roshit Bothara  

Rising Star – Sarah How  

Join us in celebrating the winners on Saturday 28 October at Ti Kouka, Haere-roa  from 6.00pm – 10.00pm.  

Register here 

Keep an eye out as we continue to share their inspiring stories on our channels.