Paul O'Flaherty

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

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

Happy 150th!

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

It’s not often that you get to celebrate turning 150 🥳🎊

Here's our photo for the history books.

#UC150th #shapingthefuture

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

Happy Birthday to us! #UC150th #shapingthefuture

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

The @UCNZ Vice-Chancellor's office was in the pink today for @pinkshirtday #PinkShirtDayNZ #Wellbeing #antibullying

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

Time to dig the pink shirt out...... #Equity #inclusion #Respect @PinkShirtDayNZ

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora | Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
Friday 19 May is #pinkshirtdaynz and at UC we have a range of events throughout the week 👇
@PinkShirtDayNZ

#UCPeople #UCNow

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

Great news - Raising the Bar is coming back in 2024. And there are now podcasts from this year!

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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
https://t.co/SvUD8Z3osz

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

Ōtautahi/Christchurch is a cool place to be, and it was even cooler in @UCNZ graduation week @Christchurch_NZ @ChristchurchCC #UC150th

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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. https://t.co/ijCXhndnhQ

@Christchurch_NZ @ChristchurchCC

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

@GeoffChase2 See you there Geoff, along with a posse of my whanau

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

This'll be interesting and fun. Get your free tickets now #UC150th

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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

[Dr Wendy Maddocks🇳🇿, DHlthSc, Registered Nurse @dr_wendym_RN]

Army band getting in position ready to lead us off - fabulous atmosphere here in #Christchurch 150th Street Parade #UCNZ

[Brett Berquist @bberquist]

⁦@UCNZ⁩ celebrates our graduates with a parade in the Christchurch CBD! #UC150th #shapingthefuture

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

Our 150th parade is on tomorrow. Come join us!

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

That was Super tense and exciting. #WeAreMatatū

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

Amazing mahi @MatatuRugbyClub! Congratulations on the Super Rugby Aupiki 2023 Grand Final win against the previously unbeaten Chiefs Manawa last Saturday. 👏🏉🏆

https://t.co/2hQvLEJEuG

#WeAreMatatū #BelieveUCan #ucnow

[Joseph Fasano @Joseph_Fasano_]

The best thing my students ever gave me. I thought they were just really diligent note-takers the whole semester, but it turns out they were compiling a book of all the craziest things I'd said, all *very much* out of context. It's 152 pages long.

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

That was a lot of fun. #City2Surf #150th celebrations #UCPeople

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

Karan Titus, a @UCEngineering PhD student has identified a renewable and affordable energy source with the ability to remove carbon dioxide ( CO2) from the atmosphere. #ClimateAction #university

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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. https://t.co/RmDkH7BrGJ

@UCEngineering @GeothermalTitus

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

Congratulations Georgia Latu, @UCNZ Young
@NZeroftheYear finalist

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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 https://t.co/G4z7a3kSKO #YNZOTY #UC150th #shapingthefuture

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

Congratulations Elliott Jones, @UCNZ Young
@NZeroftheYear finalist

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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: https://t.co/G4z7a3kSKO
#YNZOTY #UC150th #shapingthefuture

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

It's awesome to have Steven joining us around the University's senior leadership table #leadership #university #pacific

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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
https://t.co/n7F5EMi9L1

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

Canterbury, Christchurch and @UCNZ. Cool places to be. #Christchurch #canterbury

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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 https://t.co/b407h45oH2

[Paul O'Flaherty @PaulOFlaherty7]

We are having a big birthday, and my colleague Brett Berquist has some interesting reflections

[University of Canterbury @UCNZ]

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.
https://t.co/Zx2AwSPpNA
#UC150th #shapingthefuture