A timelime to highlight some of the key milestones in scientific research at UC and globally over the last 150 years. There is a specific focus on the ways in which UC research and researchers have created significant impact over 150 years with an aim to inform, inspire, and promote UC’s ongoing research impact.

The UC James Logie Memorial Collection holds a small group of six theatre 'masks', including four plaster casts and two potentially ancient examples. Although these were probably not used in theatrical performances, they have the power to teach us much about theatre in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.

In 2020-2021 a special University of Canterbury research project team, funded by a Lotteries Environment and Heritage grant, conducted a survey of heritage artefacts within the University of Canterbury that have links to the original Canterbury College site, now The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora.

The survey gathered information on extant heritage artefacts that might help to build the narrative of the University’s early history, as we look towards commemorating the University’s 150th anniversary in 2023.

These heritage artefacts include tools, furniture, instruments, regalia, or general memorabilia that have come from the Canterbury College site or were used by College staff and students between 1873 and 1957. Objects and stories uncovered by the survey demonstrate the rich history of research and teaching at Canterbury College (and later UC).

A site for digitised material that expands on the Ōtautahi - Christchurch subject guide

Bookplates and inscriptions

This online exhibition documents and adds to the physical exhibition Margaret Stoddart: Garden Scene held at Kate Sheppard House in 2021. The exhibition showcases art and archives from UC's Te Puna Rakahau o Macmillan Brown's collections to highlight the connection between Stoddart and Sheppard.

Toitū te Tiriti, Toitū te Kupu is an exhibition of creative works by Te Reo Ōhine, kaimahi wāhine Māori from the University of Canterbury as well as our pou tautoko. The title is a response to our current political landscape. The themes of the works include tuakiritanga (identity), whakapapa, mana motuhake, Māori language revitalisation, whānau and adoption.

UC produced publications such as the Chronicle and Canta

An area for UC staff to test ideas and learn.

Home page for UC's digital collections