Events

Our theme for January's BrainDate is Sustainability.

We have lined up some fantastic academics and industry guests to share their knowledge, experiences, and what the future holds for sustainability in both academia and industry.

Planned industry and academic presentations:

Nigel Davenport | Venture Timaru

Jonathan Pooch | DETA Consulting

Simon Love | Asure Quality

Rae Stewart | BECA

Associate Professor Aaron Marshall | Chemical and Process Engineering

Daniel Bishop | Mechanical Engineering

Dr Matt Morris | Sustainability Advisor

Professor Richard Green | Computer Science and Software Engineering

Professor Tom Cochrane | Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

For this BrainDate session we are joined by speakers from Callaghan Innovation, who will share with you the importance of collaboration for Christchurch, and highlight research funding opportunities that may be available to you.

Following on from our speakers there will be an opportunity for our guests to tour the College of Engineering facilities, see our capabilities, and ask as many questions as you can.

•  Date: Tuesday, 26 January 2021
•  Time: 03:00PM to 07:00PM
•  Location: Engineering Core - Lecture Theatre E5, 48 Creyke Road, Ilam
•  Ticket: Free

Fluids in New Zealand is a research workshop for discussing fluid mechanics in the broadest sense. FiNZ 2021 will be hosted at the University of Canterbury from Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 January 2021.

FiNZ provides a forum to facilitate the dissemination of ideas across the different branches of fluid mechanics, and to promote interdisciplinary collaborations between New Zealand scientists. The idea is to mix experienced researchers with postgraduate students, structured talks with open discussions, and experimentalists with theorists.

• Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2021 to Friday, 29 January 2021
•  Time: 09:00AM to 05:00PM
•  Location: Engineering Core, Creyke Road, University of Canterbury
•  Ticket: Paid

Fluids in New Zealand is a research workshop for discussing fluid mechanics in the broadest sense. FiNZ 2021 will be hosted at the University of Canterbury from Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 January 2021.

FiNZ provides a forum to facilitate the dissemination of ideas across the different branches of fluid mechanics, and to promote interdisciplinary collaborations between New Zealand scientists. The idea is to mix experienced researchers with postgraduate students, structured talks with open discussions, and experimentalists with theorists.

• Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2021 to Friday, 29 January 2021
•  Time: 09:00AM to 05:00PM
•  Location: Engineering Core, Creyke Road, University of Canterbury
•  Ticket: Paid

Fluids in New Zealand is a research workshop for discussing fluid mechanics in the broadest sense. FiNZ 2021 will be hosted at the University of Canterbury from Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 January 2021.

FiNZ provides a forum to facilitate the dissemination of ideas across the different branches of fluid mechanics, and to promote interdisciplinary collaborations between New Zealand scientists. The idea is to mix experienced researchers with postgraduate students, structured talks with open discussions, and experimentalists with theorists.

• Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2021 to Friday, 29 January 2021
•  Time: 09:00AM to 05:00PM
•  Location: Engineering Core, Creyke Road, University of Canterbury
•  Ticket: Paid

Field Trip

Did you know there are fossils that are millions of years old, practically on your doorstep, and just waiting to be discovered?

Join us on a bus trip back in time and discover fossils that you can take back home!

First, we’ll travel to Milburn Quarry where you’ll have special fossil fossicking access. We’ll then lunch with 24 million-year-old whale and dolphin fossils at the Milburn Whale and Fossil Lookout. We’ll even stop into Fairfield Quarry on our way home to see some fossils right on our doorstep.

Amadeo, Otago Museum’s science communicator extraordinaire and fossil lover, will be your guide for the day. He’ll share awesome nuggets of information and insights throughout the day and inspire everyone’s inner paleontologist.

What you need to bring:

Hammer
Box / container to take your fossils home in
Mask
Chisel
Gloves

Please make sure you wear closed in shoes, dress appropriately for the weather conditions and have adequate food and drink to sustain you for the duration of the field trip.

9am – 2pm, Saturday 30 January
Meet at the Otago Museum Info Desk
Adults $20, Children (aged up to 15 years) $15

Please note, recommended for ages 7 years and above, and all attendees under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

More info