Canta July 1971

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A scanned copy of a double-page spread from an issue of Canta published in April 1971. The pages feature the plans for an extension to the Students' Association building.

Colin Lau's photograph of the University 5

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A scanned copy of a black and white photograph belonging to University of Canterbury alumnus Colin Lau. Colin describes the photograph as follows: "I believe this is the hallway of the engineering school in Ilam".

Earthquake simulator being developed at Canterbury University

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An earthquake simulator designed to help people get over their fear of quakes is being developed at Canterbury University.

Jobs on the line at Canterbury University

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The University of Canterbury has put one-hundred-and-fifty jobs on the line as it tries to recover from the Christchurch earthquakes.

Kirkwood Village University of Canterbury Photograph 4

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A photograph of one of the "pods" of temporary classrooms and offices at Kirkwood Village. The pods were constructed at the University of Canterbury campus following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Colin Lau's photograph of the University 8

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A scanned copy of a black and white photograph belonging to University of Canterbury alumnus Colin Lau. Colin describes the photograph as follows: "Our science building (where I got my physics degree in 1972) on the left, lecture hall in the middle and engineering school to the right & behind the lecture hall".

Colin Lau's photograph of the University 7

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A scanned copy of a black and white photograph belonging to University of Canterbury alumnus Colin Lau. The photograph depicts several University of Canterbury buildings, including the Chemistry and Physics building (now known as the Rutherford building) in the background.

Colin Lau's photograph of the University 2

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A scanned copy of a black and white photograph belonging to University of Canterbury alumnus Colin Lau. Colin describes the photograph as follows: "A shot of the float of a parade in the downtown area. I could still recognize some of the faces of my friends on the left taking in the sight and sound of the day. I do not quite recall the date of that parade; it has to be around the early 70's." Colin notes that the photograph may depict the 1971 'University Graduation Day' parade.

Colin Lau's photograph of the University 3

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A scanned copy of a black and white photograph belonging to University of Canterbury alumnus Colin Lau. Colin describes the photograph as follows: "A scene of the 1971 parade (procession) that celebrates 'University Graduation Day' according to the note on the back of that photo".

Kirkwood Village University of Canterbury Photograph 6

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A photograph of students outside one of the "pods" of temporary classrooms and offices at Kirkwood Village. The pods were constructed at the University of Canterbury campus following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Kirkwood Village University of Canterbury Photograph 3

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A photograph of Kirkwood Village, a cluster of temporary classrooms and offices constructed at the University of Canterbury campus following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Kirkwood Village University of Canterbury Photograph 5

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A photograph of Kirkwood Village, a cluster of temporary classrooms and offices constructed at the University of Canterbury campus following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Kirkwood Village University of Canterbury Photograph 2

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A photograph of Kirkwood Village, a cluster of temporary classrooms and offices constructed at the University of Canterbury campus following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Kirkwood Village University of Canterbury Photograph 1

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A photograph of Kirkwood Village, a cluster of temporary classrooms and offices constructed at the University of Canterbury campus following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Colin Lau's photograph of the University 1

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A scanned copy of a black and white photograph belonging to University of Canterbury alumnus Colin Lau. Colin describes the photograph as follows: "A view from UCSA towards the (right side of our) Science Building. I am not sure what that target white building behind the lamp standard is. I still remember that little wooden bridge we walked across to the UCSA building & that meandering creek or stream that flows beneath it".

Photograph number UC 11-0285-21

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Lucy Johnson, Dean of Postgraduate Studies at a function with Vice Chancellor Rod Car and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Andrew Hamilton to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two Universities.

Photograph number UC 11-0285-03

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Lucy Johnson, Dean of Postgraduate Studies at a function with Vice Chancellor Rod Car and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Andrew Hamilton to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two Universities.

Photograph number UC 11-0285-30

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Warden of Rhodes House, Don Markwell speaks at a function with Vice Chancellor Rod Car and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Andrew Hamilton to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two Universities.

Photograph number UC 11-0285-25

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Post graduate students and visitors from Oxford at a function with Vice Chancellor Rod Car and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Andrew Hamilton to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two Universities.

NZi3 - Temporary HQ - Photograph 11

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University of Canterbury IT staff in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. IT support and phones".

Umut Akguzel Photograph 026

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A photograph of lifted tiles at the University of Canterbury.

Photograph number UC 11-0054-24

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Students walking on campus during the progressive restart, University Drive.

Photograph number UC 11-0054-25

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Students walking on campus during the progressive restart, University Drive.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 3 November 2011

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A graph showing the University of Canterbury's projected operating deficit.

The new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority - CERA

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Public and electoral law professor at Otago University, Andrew Geddis.

Photograph number UC 11-0285-02

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Ian Town talking to a visitor from Oxford at a function with Vice Chancellor Rod Car and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Andrew Hamilton to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two Universities.

Photograph number UC 11-0285-29

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Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canterbury Rodd Carr hands Vice-Chancellor of the Univeristy of Oxford Andrew Hamilton a gift at the function to sign a Memorandum of Understand between the two Universities.

Photograph of argon gas laser

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A scanned copy of a black and white photograph of the argon gas laser used by David Lockwood in his PhD research at the University of Canterbury. David says, "In contrast to the He-Ne laser I developed for my MSc thesis, the laser I used was one of the first commercial lasers - an argon gas laser that required frequent painstaking maintenance. This was because the He-Ne gas laser did not produce enough power for my experiments".

Photograph of New Zealand's first laser in action

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A scanned copy of a photograph of the He-Ne Continuous Gas Laser used in David Lockwood's MSc research at the University of Canterbury. David explains that the photograph shows "the complete experimental system, including the horn-shaped acoustic chamber in front and the operating laser in the rear".

Photograph of David Lockwood with New Zealand's first laser Raman spectros…

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A scanned copy of a black and white photograph of David Lockwood standing beside the computer-controlled laser Raman spectroscopy equipment he used for his PhD research at the University of Canterbury. David says, "This thesis is concerned with setting up the first computer-controlled laser Raman spectroscopy equipment (shown in one photo - that's me wearing the laser safety goggles) in New Zealand and using it to measure the vibrational spectrum of novel materials grown in the Physics Department. It is very likely that my setup was also the first in the Southern Hemisphere".