Study@UC

Supercharge Learning, boost success!

Leave a comment

Technology-assisted learning

[You can book your preferred information session by using this link. Spaces are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.]

As a world-class university, we are committed to supporting you in your studies. Please check out the assistive technology that is currently available at the University of Canterbury.

We would like to introduce some excellent technology tools that will enhance your learning experience at UC and help you develop your reading, writing, understanding, and overall study skills.

Read&Write

Reading, writing, comprehension, and recall are vital to success, and Read&Write will provide you with key study tools to strengthen these skills.

You can use it with on-screen or digital texts to generate notes from your readings, to research, revise, complete assignments, check spelling, grammar, and punctuation, take exams, and do much more.

Introduction to Read&Write

Click here to check out its floating tool bar

Equatio

Equatio is an equation editor and digital math tool that you can use to create mathematical and scientific content. It allows you to effortlessly write complex mathematical expressions, equations, and symbols.

It is a valuable tool that can help you effectively communicate STEM concepts by simplifying the process of creating and sharing mathematical content in a digital format.

Introduction to Equatio

Click here to check out Equatio’s virtual tool bar

OrbitNote

It is an excellent tool to access, edit, and interact with your PDFs. It is much more than the standard PDF reader. It is a PDF editor that can take your PDF documents to a whole new level.

Introduction to OrbitNote

Click here to preview OrbitNote’s floating tool bar

You can book your preferred information session by using this link. Spaces are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Email assistech@canterbury.ac.nz for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Behaviour and Responsibilities, Our Community, The Community

Major works impacting traffic and parking on Ilam Road

Leave a comment

As part of the continued Christchurch City Council Nor’west Arc Cycleway project, major work is taking place around the Ilam Rd/Maidstone Rd/Creyke Rd intersection between 9 January and 31 May 2024.

The working area is Ilam Road between Memorial Avenue and University Drive. 

 

Impact to traffic on Ilam Road:

  • Traffic will be southbound only on Ilam Road from the intersection heading towards Riccarton Road
  • Traffic will be northbound only on Ilam Road from the intersection heading towards Memorial Avenue
  • The intersection traffic lights will not be operating during this period (they are being upgraded as part of the project)
  • Traffic will still be able to travel east and west through the intersection along Creyke Road and Maidstone Road

 

Accessing Science Road and University Drive:

  • Vehicles exiting Science Road or University Drive can travel southbound only heading towards Riccarton Road
  • Traffic management will finish just north of University Drive/Ilam Road entrance. Access to University Drive and the UCSA car park is from both directions, however vehicles exiting can travel southbound only heading towards Riccarton Road

 

Impact to parking:

  • All free on-street parking on Ilam Road between the intersection and Memorial Avenue will be unavailable between 9 January and 31 May
 

For more information, please contact Facilities Management by emailing FMAssist@canterbury.ac.nz. 

Community notice, Events and entertainment, Health and Fitness, Health and Wellbeing, Our Community, The Community, Uncategorized, Wellbeing

Aotearoa Bike Challenge Social Ride

Leave a comment

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge officially kicks into gear on February 1st! Boost your wellbeing (and help us climb the leaderboard!) by joining fellow UC students and staff for a gentle lunch-hour ride to celebrate the start of the challenge. Don’t forget to log your ride on the Love to Ride website or via Strava so your kms count!

🚲 Meet out front of the University Bookshop (by the new Locky Dock Stand) at 12pm on February 1st 🚲

The ride will be a gentle meander along the Uni-Cycle, which will take us through the beautiful Riccarton Bush, around part of Hagley Park, and back to campus.

All levels of riders are welcome, but you must be able to safely ride a bike in order to participate. Helmets are required.

Don’t have a bike? Borrow one for free from the UCSA!

This is the first year students are able to participate in the challenge alongside staff! Last year UC came second in Ōtautahi Christchurch and third overall in Aotearoa for our size category 🌟 With your help we can aim even higher!

Looking forward to seeing you out there 🚲🚲🚲