University of Canterbury

We are very excited to host our 2019 conference at the University of Canterbury's brand new Ernest Rutherford building in the Regional Science and Innovation centre.

Rutherford Regional Science and Innovation Centre

At the centre of UC’s Science Precinct, the new Rutherford Regional Science and Innovation Centre (RRSIC) creates a hub for Canterbury's science and innovation network.
Stage 1 of the $220 million RRSIC, the Ernest Rutherford building was opened in early 2018. Named for renowned UC alumnus Ernest, Lord Rutherford, it includes specialist teaching and research laboratories for physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, geography and biological sciences.The centre has been purposefully designed to encourage innovation and support flexible learning and teaching methods, with key features including:

• state-of-the-art laboratories
  
• UAV/drone room
  
• 3D medical imaging
  
• cloud chamber
  
• radioactivity lab
  
• superconduction magnet lab
  
• herbarium
  
• informal social and study spaces.
  

The building’s design enables easy interactions between departments, and supports face-to-face teaching methods, individual and small group investigative laboratory work, online research, and learning either individually or in groups.

Visitor Parking

Visitors to campus are able to park in designated visitor parking areas. To park in these areas visitors will need to display an $8.00 all day parking coupon or a parking coupon obtained from a pay-and-display unit. Departments or units who can anticipate visitors coming onto campus might consider furnishing them in advance with a parking coupon.

Parking coupons can be purchased from the following designated outlets on campus:

• Cafe 10
  
•  University Bookshop
  
• The Collective at College of Education
  
• ReBoot Cafe
  
• Recreation Centre
  
• 114 Ilam Road - Security
  

Please refer to the map of designated outlets.