Book aims to help those trying to reduce violence

4 June 2013 Violence continues to be the driving challenge for NZ communities with nearly half of all homicides in NZ resulting from family violence, says a UC social work expert. (read article)

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Gain the Arts Advantage. Think. Communicate. Create.

Studying Arts teaches you to think critically, communicate clearly, and offer creative solutions. These skills will give you a real advantage with future employers.

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UC Arts Internship Programme

Our interns are armed with the knowledge, skills, experiences and confidence to engage in the critical decisions necessary in the 21st Century. They will be prepared to make a difference.

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UC Arts Scholars Programme

The College of Arts has established a new scholarship programme to provide an enhanced learning experience for high achieving students majoring in subjects taught in the College of Arts. These scholarships are available both to school leavers and previously enrolled students returning to study any undergraduate or honours degree in the College of Arts.

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‘I can choose when to practise so I can fit other things around my study...’

Carolyn Irons Studying towards a Bachelor of Music
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Communication Is The Key To Every Healthy Relationship

30 May - 14 June

This collaborative project between the Department of Chemistry, the School of Fine Arts (SFA) and Department of Art History and Theory has enabled students to "communicate a phenomenon". Chemistry...
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Phenomena

3 - 14 June

Classical texts from the Collection of Professor D.A. Kidd. In 2013, the James Logie Memorial Collection at Canterbury University was enriched by a generous donation of 12 rare classical texts...
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