New Zealand primary and intermediate schools could soon be required to test children’s reading, writing and maths at least twice a year, but is it the best way to assess student progress?

A Canterbury team of researchers has been honoured for an innovative approach to literacy that has so far helped more than 45,000 Kiwi children learn to read and write.

An education leader and equity advocate has stepped down from Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) after steering its School of Teacher Education through a decade of challenges and change.

Canterbury student biologists spotted 260 different species in a ‘Bioblitz’ at Cass Mountain Research Station in one day, including species new to the region.

To support the bicultural principles of the Ministry of Education’s Early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki, a UC researcher created a free resource that strengthens bicultural teaching practice.

Tuahiwi pūrākau (stories) are soon to be published as children's picture books in a collaboration between Tuahiwi School, Tuahiwi Marae and Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) researchers.

From volcanic hazards to student engagement in performing arts, the UC’s fast-paced Research Student Showcase highlighted a range of outstanding research topics.

Sensitive subjects such as trolling or other difficult topics require a careful approach at all points – from examining your motivation before you begin and setting up support to sharing findings, writes Professor Ekant Veer.