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localeye is a one start shop
linking you to web sites and web based information on, and from,
Christchurch and Canterbury. You can use the "Canterbury
Search" engine to search by keywords or phrases, or find the subject
you are interested in by its localeye category.
Recent News and EventsChristchurch
Polytech breaks the mould with circus arts Sites AddedFrom
a to b - Environment Canterbury CPIT
Young Inventionz Search
Courses & Qualifications - New Zealand Qualifications Authority Te
Matauranga Maori - Christchurch Polytechnic National
Association of Secondary Deputy and Assistant Principals (NASDAP) |
Research in Christchurch & CanterburyWhat is happening in the halls of academia, in laboratories and clusters, in monolithic buildings and rickety garages? Research. In Christchurch and Canterbury there are a wide range of studies being undertaken - some may end up changing our lifestyles, our health and future. To find the web sites of the groups and organisations engaged in this area, all you need to do is select the localeye category Research & Development. Canterbury is home to CRIs (Crown Research Institutes) such as Landcare Research and Crop & Food Research, and the research oriented University of Canterbury and Lincoln University. The relevant government bodies are the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST) Tuāpapa Rangahau Pūtaiao whose mission is to invest in research, science and technology (RS&T) on behalf of the government to enhance the wealth and well-being of New Zealanders, and the Ministry of Research, Science & Technology (MoRST) Te Manatū Pūtaiao which manages the Government’s investment in RS&T, ensuring that the system runs efficiently. The 2003/2004 Budget for Vote Research, Science and Technology includes information on the current government investment in research (total investment is put at $556.9 million). The Budget will allocate up to $100 million annually for initiatives aimed at achieving the goals of the Growth and Innovation Framework. This framework seeks to enhance the existing innovation system; develop, attract and retain people with skills and talent; and increase global connectedness. The three focus areas are biotechnology; information and communications technology (ICT); and creative industries. Recent developments in research in Canterbury include the following stories:
Buried TreasuresStudent Information If knowledge is power, then students need all the energy they can get. Not only do they need to know their course work and what books to read, they have to be clued up about finances, enrolment, scholarships and part time employment. localeye has a category called Student Information that serves as a one start shop to all a student needs to know. What can you find here? It runs the gamut - from exam results to student associations. We even link to information from the Government portal Things to know when wanting to study in New Zealand so prospective international students can learn more about Visas, living in New Zealand, and what goods they can bring into the country with them. There are special sections on: Accommodation; Funding; Health & Disability; Jobs; and Studies. |