Unravelling the mysteries of stuttering

Unravelling the mysteries of stuttering Reprinted from *Canterbury – Volume 5, No 1, Winter 2008 Jeanette Colman – 27/06/08 British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, scientist Isaac Newton, author Lewis Carroll and movie star Marilyn Monroe all shared one trait – they stuttered. Considered one of the best orators in parliament, Churchill discreetly hummed to get…

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University of Canterbury’s expert help to Olympic athletes

Reprinted from the University of Canterbury’s “Chronicle” When cyclist Sarah Ulmer said after the Olympic Games that her Olympic success was a victory for all those who had helped her prepare for the Athens Games, she was referring to people like the mechanical engineering and sport science experts at the University of Canterbury. Sarah Ulmer…

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NZ Youth Skills tested in Regional, National and World Competitions

Marion Holland – 18/12/02 New Zealand National SkillEX Competition Successful competitors in New Zealand’s regional competitions took part in the New Zealand National SkillEX competition held in November 2002 in Auckland. The Youth Skills Canterbury team of fourteen contestants achieved outstanding results – five gold medals, two silver and two bronze and a Diploma of…

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Justice Tipping – a role in shaping the law of New Zealand

Reprinted from the University of Canterbury’s “Chronicle” – 30/08/02 University Council member Judge Stephen Erber gave the oration for Justice Andrew Tipping of the Court of Appeal, who was presented for an honorary LLD at the University of Canterbury’s afternoon graduation ceremony on Wednesday April 17. “A life in the law is not for everyone….

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