Paul O'Flaherty
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Paul O'Flaherty
@PaulOFlaherty7
Executive Director of People, Culture and Campus, @UCNZ. The more I learn, the less I know. Sports fan, cricket lover. Opinions my own.

Today we celebrate 150 years of Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury 🥳🎉 Take a look at some of our favourite moments of the sesquicentennial year so far. Share your favourite moments with UC in the comments below ⬇️ #UC150th #shapingthefuture




We had such a great night at Raising the Bar and we heard how much you loved it so… We’re bringing it back next year! 🙌🎉 If you can’t wait that long, all the talks from this year are now available as podcasts! Listen here bit.ly/44XoMqe

As we look back on our Autumn grad celebrations, we want to thank Ōtautahi for its continued support of our exceptional, world-leading graduates. To our new grads, congrats again, we can’t wait to see what comes next. bit.ly/3MYlNHx @Christchurch_NZ @ChristchurchCC


Come and listen to: @aquino_chard, @mahdismaki, @JuliaRucklidge, @Jack_Heinemann, @VeerOffTrack, @Elsamaribotha, @vitaminC_Rapp, @8ManAfter, @cherybrown, @GeoffChase2, @susierstevens, @ECON_UC_Stephen and @SimonKingham.

Come and listen to: @aquino_chard, @mahdismaki, @JuliaRucklidge, @Jack_Heinemann, @VeerOffTrack, @Elsamaribotha, @vitaminC_Rapp, @8ManAfter, @cherybrown, @GeoffChase2, @susierstevens, @ECON_UC_Stephen and @SimonKingham.



In recognition of #UC150th Anniversary, we’re holding a special grad week street parade tomorrow! We hope you’ll join us as we line the streets, enjoying the festive atmosphere as a show of support to our graduating students and their achievements. #UCGrad #shapingthefuture

What a day! The UC community kept moving all of Sunday for #City2Surf as part of our #UC150th celebrations 🏃🥳. It’s been a day full of sunshine, great atmosphere, laughter and treats at the finish line. Awesome to see everyone do their bit for #wellbeing. 🌭☀️ #UCPeople

Inspired by extreme weather events, PhD student Karan Titus’ #UCResearch into Geothermal-Bioenergy has identified a clean, cost-effective and #renewableenergy source with the ability to remove CO2 from our atmosphere. bit.ly/3YC166x @UCEngineering @GeothermalTitus

Put your hands together for the next UC Young @NZeroftheYear finalist Georgia Latu 👏 She's the co-founder & CEO of the largest #poi manufacturer in the world–taking over the 2022 Women's #RugbyWorldCup Final with 30k poi bit.ly/3l1eL9e #YNZOTY #UC150th #shapingthefuture

Meet UC Young @NZeroftheYear finalist Elliot Jones who's on a mission to transform the way people across NZ think about #dyslexia. Congratulations Elliot👏. Read more about his amazing mahi here: bit.ly/3l1eL9e #YNZOTY #UC150th #shapingthefuture

We’re delighted to announce that award-winning political sociologist & Director of the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, Distinguished Prof Steven Ratuva has been appointed UC’s inaugural Te Amorangi | Pro-Vice-Chancellor Pacific #UCPeople bit.ly/3J9iyeb

It’s official: Ōtautahi is the place to be! UC students love the city's social vibe, proximity to mountains & sea, and lower cost of living. UC accommodation is at 100% occupancy, & our students are excited to make the most of all Chch has to offer bit.ly/3SigyDb

As we celebrate 150 years of @UCNZ, Assistant VC Engagement @bberquist reflects on our past and sheds light on the future of the University. Ka titiro whakamuri, ki te anga whakamua – guided by the past, shaping the future. bit.ly/3EkuwOW #UC150th #shapingthefuture









