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News and Events

Science on Safari at Science Alive
May 1 - Sept 5 2004
Learn about the basic principles of science by following exciting pathways. Trek through the Forest of Forces and Friction or explore The Sea of Sound

CPIT Young Inventionz
June 15 2004 - 9am - 7pm
June 16 2004 - 9am - 3.30pm
Showcase of inventions by children between 5 -18 years displayed at the Christchurch Convention Centre

Sites Added

Lincoln Technology
Electronics and biosensor research and development group of Lincoln Ventures. Research and development of biosensors, dielectric sensors and electronic sensors.

The Flute Studio
Information on what the The Flute Studio offers and what pupils need. Prices.

Christchurch Parachute School
Skydiving school which offers recreational skydiving courses and also a Diploma in Commercial Skydiving. Information for international students.

Broadcasting & Journalism

A job in the media is a popular career option. Those who have qualifications in broadcasting and journalism could work for newspapers, magazines, radio stations, in television, and as communicators for government and other agencies. Christchurch is home to two institutions that aim to foster the training of high quality journalists and broadcasters, both with a long and illustrious history.

The New Zealand Broadcasting School at CPIT recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Latest news from the School is that they've begun work on their own student produced, created, designed and promoted half–hour news show which will air on CTV at 7pm, May 3rd to 7th. The name for the programme is ‘metro news' and will be targeted at 18–35 year olds with an interest in the Christchurch community. Graduates of the school also dominate nominations for the New Zealand Radio Awards (see News at CPIT).

The University of Canterbury has a Mass Communication and Journalism department. Journalism has been associated with the University for almost 90 years. A diploma in journalism was initiated at Canterbury College, as it was then known, around 1915. The course lapsed in the 1950s until 1969 when the existing one-year postgraduate diploma programme Graduate Diploma in Journalism began with one lecturer and 14 students. In 2000, an undergraduate programme in Mass Communication was launched. This was extended to a postgraduate programme in 2003. The department's first doctoral students began their research in 2000.

Other courses of interest:

Aoraki Polytechnic offers Freelance Writing - (Introductory), Radio, Film & Television and Journalism - (Introductory) from its Christchurch campus
The School for Young Writers provides opportunities for primary, intermediate and secondary school pupils who are keen to develop their skills and meet others interested in the craft of writing

Find a course

If you are interested in studying broadcasting and journalism, or some other course, take a look at Find a Course and explore your options at various educational organisations in the city.