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University of Canterbury re-opens doors to students

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Lectures resume at the University of Canterbury this morning after being cancelled for two weeks because of the earthquake.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 11 (33)

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Three of Gap Filler's painted pianos painted by student at the University of Canterbury.

Photograph of Murdoch Keith Macleod (1)

A scanned copy of a black and white photograph of University of Canterbury alumnus Murdoch Keith Macleod wearing a uniform. A hand-written caption below the photograph reads, "On active service. 16th February 1917".

Photograph by Neil Macbeth 414

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Wheelbarrows being piled into trailers by members of the Student Volunteer Army so that they can be returned to the Volunteer Army's base at the University of Canterbury. Students have been using the wheelbarrows to clear liquefaction from Christchurch properties.

Photograph by Neil Macbeth 506

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Members of the Student Volunteer Army helping themselves to free snacks inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected to provide support for students at the University of Canterbury in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The volunteers have returned from a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.

Photograph by Neil Macbeth 519

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Members of the Student Volunteer Army being served sausages after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.

Photograph by Neil Macbeth 518

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Members of the Student Volunteer Army being served sausages after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.

Investigating Burnout among University Students in a Post-Disaster Environ…

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

Tertiary students, not just working populations, might be experiencing feelings of burnout following the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. In the aftermath of a major disaster, the gap between the resources available to handle pressures (e.g., support) and the demands inherent in the pursuit of an academic degree (e.g., heavy workload) may lead to feelings of burnout among students. This study hypothesised that burnout dimensions (emotional exhaustion and disengagement) would be related to students’ perceptions of immediate institutional support, extended institutional support, peer support, family support, and work overload. Additionally, it was proposed that institutional and social support would moderate the relationship between work overload and burnout. Two hundred and seventy one third and fourth year students were sampled using an online questionnaire. These particular students were expected to be at greater risk of emotional exhaustion and academic disengagement because they were at the earliest stage of their tertiary education when the major earthquakes first hit. Family support and extended institutional support were found to be associated with decreased levels of emotional exhaustion and disengagement. Meanwhile, work overload was found to be related to increased levels of emotional exhaustion and disengagement. Furthermore, both peer support and immediate institutional support were found to have a moderating effect on the relationship between work overload and disengagement. This study has exposed unique findings which contribute to burnout research especially in a post-disaster context, and raises the importance of providing the right types of support for individuals who are particularly dealing with the consequences of a natural disaster.

Student Volunteer Army

Other, National Library of New Zealand

The organisation was founded after the Canterbury earthquake to mobilise students to help with the clean up. A student based initiative at the University of Canterbury, that supports and contributes volunteer work to all spheres of the community through disaster relief and community projects. Includes history, events, information on projects, how to become involved and how one can support.

Canta August 1952

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A scanned copy of the cover page of an issue of Canta published on Thursday 14 August 1952. The cover features an article on economic problems in Great Britain.

Canta May 1998, page 5

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A scanned copy of page 5 of an issue of Canta published in May 1998. The page features an advertisement for a recruitment presentation by Kiwi Co-Operative Dairies.

Photograph number UC 11-0055-03

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Student Welfare Office in the UCSA carpark.

Photograph number UC 11-0320-04

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Students attending classes in the Kirkwood Village.

Photograph number UC 11-0075-04

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Student studying at the Macmillan Brown Library.

Photograph number UC 11-0075-03

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Student studying at the Macmillan Brown Library.

Photograph of UCSA Orientation (year unknown)

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A photograph of a crowd of students listening to a band on the UCSA lawn. The photograph was taken during an Orientation Week in the 2000s.

End of Lectures Photograph 3

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A scanned copy of a photograph depicting crowds of students outside the UCSA building for the end-of-lectures celebrations. The photograph was taken from University Drive in the 1980s.

UCSA Tea Party Photograph 1

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A photograph of a band playing to a crowd of students on Ilam fields during an annual Tea Party event. The photograph is from the 2010s.

Mike Gibbs's photograph of the UCSA office

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A photograph of the UCSA Executive Committee office room in 2002.

Greendale Land Survey Photograph 01

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A photograph of University of Canterbury Geology students surveying land on the Greendale fault line.

Photographs of Gap Filler project 10 (10)

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Two students from the University of Canterbury who helped build Gap Filler's Community Chess Board.

Photograph number UC 12-0153-22

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Flatman, University of Canterbury student and Christchurch-based superhero, photographed at a flat in Avonside.

Photograph number UC 12-0153-26

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Flatman, University of Canterbury student and Christchurch-based superhero, photographed at a flat in Avonside.

Photograph number UC 12-0153-33

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Flatman, University of Canterbury student and Christchurch-based superhero, photographed at a flat in Avonside.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 11 (34)

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Students from the University of Canterbury photographed in front of the pianos which they painted.

Babul Hasan's graduation photograph 3

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A photograph of University of Canterbury alumnus Babul Hasan dressed in graduation regalia outside the Commerce building at the University of Canterbury.